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RL17 said:
Mr.Tremlini said:
I don`t hate the new gear knob per se, but when you consider what they have managed in the past it does look a bit like it`s not a push to imagine it`s been lifted from a Honda or Hyundai, and that`s not what you want for 150K. Cynic that I am, I imagine a Carbon, Alloy, Titanium or Moon Dust version in the spec list before too long...
Have seen worse gear knobs occasionally - but the gear knob and the pedals don't fit in with rest of car. 18 year old TT runaround in pouring rain today has much better gear knob and pedals.Mainly use 3rd & 4th in V8V (rarely 5th and very rarely 6th in UK) - dogleg box good for tracks with hairpins (on dry tracks
)This Vantage is a car that really needs to be appreciated in the flesh rather than on a screen.
Can't wait to take delivery now and offend other AM PHer's with how ugly it is, apparently...
ArgieBargy said:
Sorry to contradict the naysayers, but has anyone else actually seen the production gear stick & pedals of the customer Vantage AMR's in the flesh or are these comments just coming from a few YouTube videos and the reviews of LHD cars? I saw mine yesterday at the dealer and was really pleased with the gearshift. Admittedly, it's no work of art but it looks good, feels great and has a nice action. Pedal layout and clutch feel are also spot on.
This Vantage is a car that really needs to be appreciated in the flesh rather than on a screen.
Can't wait to take delivery now and offend other AM PHer's with how ugly it is, apparently...
That looks absolutely stunning! Congratulations, I look forward to seeing updates of how wrong the naysayers are! This Vantage is a car that really needs to be appreciated in the flesh rather than on a screen.
Can't wait to take delivery now and offend other AM PHer's with how ugly it is, apparently...
Which dealer is that?
ArgieBargy said:
Sorry to contradict the naysayers, but has anyone else actually seen the production gear stick & pedals of the customer Vantage AMR's in the flesh or are these comments just coming from a few YouTube videos and the reviews of LHD cars? I saw mine yesterday at the dealer and was really pleased with the gearshift. Admittedly, it's no work of art but it looks good, feels great and has a nice action. Pedal layout and clutch feel are also spot on.
This Vantage is a car that really needs to be appreciated in the flesh rather than on a screen.
Can't wait to take delivery now and offend other AM PHer's with how ugly it is, apparently...
Congrats looks awesome and will no doubt drive the same! Ignore the usual whiners on here. It’s how the car makes YOU feel that mattersThis Vantage is a car that really needs to be appreciated in the flesh rather than on a screen.
Can't wait to take delivery now and offend other AM PHer's with how ugly it is, apparently...
The latest C&D did not particularly think highly of the manual, mostly because of tight gate spacing and clunky throws.
"This is an exceptionally engaging and fun vehicle, and in its mediocrity, the trans calls negative attention to itself. It's a distraction in an otherwise positive experience."
C&D's tag line has been "Save all the manuals". The tag line for this review was: "Okay, maybe we don't want to save all the manuals." Ouch!
"This is an exceptionally engaging and fun vehicle, and in its mediocrity, the trans calls negative attention to itself. It's a distraction in an otherwise positive experience."
C&D's tag line has been "Save all the manuals". The tag line for this review was: "Okay, maybe we don't want to save all the manuals." Ouch!
DB9VolanteDriver said:
The latest C&D did not particularly think highly of the manual, mostly because of tight gate spacing and clunky throws.
"This is an exceptionally engaging and fun vehicle, and in its mediocrity, the trans calls negative attention to itself. It's a distraction in an otherwise positive experience."
C&D's tag line has been "Save all the manuals". The tag line for this review was: "Okay, maybe we don't want to save all the manuals." Ouch!
You sound just like Alan Partridge ..."This is an exceptionally engaging and fun vehicle, and in its mediocrity, the trans calls negative attention to itself. It's a distraction in an otherwise positive experience."
C&D's tag line has been "Save all the manuals". The tag line for this review was: "Okay, maybe we don't want to save all the manuals." Ouch!
DB9VolanteDriver said:
The latest C&D did not particularly think highly of the manual, mostly because of tight gate spacing and clunky throws.
"This is an exceptionally engaging and fun vehicle, and in its mediocrity, the trans calls negative attention to itself. It's a distraction in an otherwise positive experience."
C&D's tag line has been "Save all the manuals". The tag line for this review was: "Okay, maybe we don't want to save all the manuals." Ouch!
I haven’t driven the 7 speed in the latest Vantage but have the same box in my AMR car. Have to say that once you get used to it it is so much better that the previous 6 speed box. It does take some getting used to so, for me, it is not a surprise that a motoring journalist who has very limited time with the car finds problems with it. I now have 5k miles under my belt and love it. It really does add to the driving experience. I guess if you want to look for every downside to the Vantage you can grab this headline or listen to people who have driven this box for quite a few miles. Just saying!"This is an exceptionally engaging and fun vehicle, and in its mediocrity, the trans calls negative attention to itself. It's a distraction in an otherwise positive experience."
C&D's tag line has been "Save all the manuals". The tag line for this review was: "Okay, maybe we don't want to save all the manuals." Ouch!
Octavarium said:
DB9VolanteDriver said:
The latest C&D did not particularly think highly of the manual, mostly because of tight gate spacing and clunky throws.
"This is an exceptionally engaging and fun vehicle, and in its mediocrity, the trans calls negative attention to itself. It's a distraction in an otherwise positive experience."
C&D's tag line has been "Save all the manuals". The tag line for this review was: "Okay, maybe we don't want to save all the manuals." Ouch!
You sound just like Alan Partridge ..."This is an exceptionally engaging and fun vehicle, and in its mediocrity, the trans calls negative attention to itself. It's a distraction in an otherwise positive experience."
C&D's tag line has been "Save all the manuals". The tag line for this review was: "Okay, maybe we don't want to save all the manuals." Ouch!
Exactly!
IanV12VSRs said:
DB9VolanteDriver said:
The latest C&D did not particularly think highly of the manual, mostly because of tight gate spacing and clunky throws.
"This is an exceptionally engaging and fun vehicle, and in its mediocrity, the trans calls negative attention to itself. It's a distraction in an otherwise positive experience."
C&D's tag line has been "Save all the manuals". The tag line for this review was: "Okay, maybe we don't want to save all the manuals." Ouch!
I haven’t driven the 7 speed in the latest Vantage but have the same box in my AMR car. Have to say that once you get used to it it is so much better that the previous 6 speed box. It does take some getting used to so, for me, it is not a surprise that a motoring journalist who has very limited time with the car finds problems with it. I now have 5k miles under my belt and love it. It really does add to the driving experience. I guess if you want to look for every downside to the Vantage you can grab this headline or listen to people who have driven this box for quite a few miles. Just saying!"This is an exceptionally engaging and fun vehicle, and in its mediocrity, the trans calls negative attention to itself. It's a distraction in an otherwise positive experience."
C&D's tag line has been "Save all the manuals". The tag line for this review was: "Okay, maybe we don't want to save all the manuals." Ouch!
As a long term owner and user, I'll certainly take your view of the transmission over a journo's who has, after all, only had a relatively short time to get up to speed before needing to fire off a headline.
The Vantage now gives drivers' the choice of both transmissions and I think this manual, along with the cars bold (if seemingly polarising styling) gives the car a character that is now in short supply to the segment.
Thanks very much, CSK1 and V12 Way.
The new Vantage was not perfect at launch (those single tailpipes...) but maybe people are now coming to terms with the new design and just a couple of small detail changes that are now available, namely the smoked rear lights and the bonnet vents, make quite a difference to the overall look.
The car has character in spades and personally, I think it also wears a wider range of bold colours much better than before.
The new Vantage was not perfect at launch (those single tailpipes...) but maybe people are now coming to terms with the new design and just a couple of small detail changes that are now available, namely the smoked rear lights and the bonnet vents, make quite a difference to the overall look.
The car has character in spades and personally, I think it also wears a wider range of bold colours much better than before.
ArgieBargy said:
Thanks very much, CSK1 and V12 Way.
The new Vantage was not perfect at launch (those single tailpipes...) but maybe people are now coming to terms with the new design and just a couple of small detail changes that are now available, namely the smoked rear lights and the bonnet vents, make quite a difference to the overall look.
The car has character in spades and personally, I think it also wears a wider range of bold colours much better than before.
Not been a fan of the new Vantage, but love the look of yours. The new Vantage was not perfect at launch (those single tailpipes...) but maybe people are now coming to terms with the new design and just a couple of small detail changes that are now available, namely the smoked rear lights and the bonnet vents, make quite a difference to the overall look.
The car has character in spades and personally, I think it also wears a wider range of bold colours much better than before.
Can I suggest that when you get it that you start a new thread just about your car. This thread is quite negative, I'm sure lots of people have stopped reading it, and with new car threads people are either very positive or generally don't comment if they dont like it.
It would be good to sse a new car thread specifically on the new Vantage
ArgieBargy said:
Thanks very much, CSK1 and V12 Way.
The new Vantage was not perfect at launch (those single tailpipes...) but maybe people are now coming to terms with the new design and just a couple of small detail changes that are now available, namely the smoked rear lights and the bonnet vents, make quite a difference to the overall look.
The car has character in spades and personally, I think it also wears a wider range of bold colours much better than before.
I agree the small changes make a difference, yours and alscar,s are my two favourites.The new Vantage was not perfect at launch (those single tailpipes...) but maybe people are now coming to terms with the new design and just a couple of small detail changes that are now available, namely the smoked rear lights and the bonnet vents, make quite a difference to the overall look.
The car has character in spades and personally, I think it also wears a wider range of bold colours much better than before.
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