The new Vantage?
Discussion
VantageHead said:
So any guesses on the next variant of ‘new new Vantage’? AMR or V12 version? 007 version anyone? 
Probably not a manual (as demand was so low last time).
My money would be on another V12 version in a similar vein to the previous generation. Probably another limited run and also another limited run of “no, we won’t make one” roadsters too. No doubt priced accordingly. May have to wait a while though. BRM. Probably not a manual (as demand was so low last time).angusfaldo said:
And it's been 8 hours and Jon39 hasn't popped up yet with a snarky comment about Aston's finances.
Thank you very much nil, [your name shown on the profile page] for your helpful remarks.
There is nothing to discuss concerning Aston's finances.
We are unlikely to know anything new, until they report their 2024 Financial Results.
Anyway, a Vantage topic is not the place for finance talk.
AlexT said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DiGfIrWIcA
AM really are on a roll. A very strong line up of cars (arguably their best so far). Roadster is beautiful.
I preferred Jags effort AM really are on a roll. A very strong line up of cars (arguably their best so far). Roadster is beautiful.
Looks really good but agree with some of the earlier comments
"Overall I like it but disappointed they carried over the ungainly fixed roll over hoops and exposed bit of canvas roof when open which look kind of alright on a cheaper Boxster but not on an Aston at this price level.
Why not fully conceal the convertible top under a tonneau and have retractable roll over hoops like on the VH Vantage Roadster?"
On the DB 12 Volante the roof is concealed and operates in 14 seconds so it was already engineered, it looks to me like a cost saving exercise on the Vantage.
Maybe the DB 12 would be the answer as I am sure the price difference is negligible when compared to the new new Vantage and there seems plenty of new DB12's available.
"Overall I like it but disappointed they carried over the ungainly fixed roll over hoops and exposed bit of canvas roof when open which look kind of alright on a cheaper Boxster but not on an Aston at this price level.
Why not fully conceal the convertible top under a tonneau and have retractable roll over hoops like on the VH Vantage Roadster?"
On the DB 12 Volante the roof is concealed and operates in 14 seconds so it was already engineered, it looks to me like a cost saving exercise on the Vantage.
Maybe the DB 12 would be the answer as I am sure the price difference is negligible when compared to the new new Vantage and there seems plenty of new DB12's available.
Jon39 said:
angusfaldo said:
And it's been 8 hours and Jon39 hasn't popped up yet with a snarky comment about Aston's finances.
Thank you very much nil, [your name shown on the profile page] for your helpful remarks.
There is nothing to discuss concerning Aston's finances.
We are unlikely to know anything new, until they report their 2024 Financial Results.
Anyway, a Vantage topic is not the place for finance talk.
dbs2000 said:
I preferred Jags effort
Agree - similarity to the F-Type was also a discussion point for the last version when that was first released. Very different prices for the Aston & Jag though! (It’s a shame the F-Type is no longer made (I had two of them), but fortunately, there’s still a lot of good value second hand ones available).
Has anyone seen what the ‘base price’ is for the updated roadster? £15K over the coupé?
VantageHead said:
dbs2000 said:
I preferred Jags effort
Agree - similarity to the F-Type was also a discussion point for the last version when that was first released. Very different prices for the Aston & Jag though! (It’s a shame the F-Type is no longer made (I had two of them), but fortunately, there’s still a lot of good value second hand ones available).
Has anyone seen what the ‘base price’ is for the updated roadster? £15K over the coupé?
Minglar said:
VantageHead] said:
Has anyone seen what the ‘base price’ is for the updated roadster? £15K over the coupé?
Autocar suggests a UK base price of £175,000. The PH article suggests £180,000. The UK base price for the coupé is £165,000 so you’re in the right ball park. As far as I am aware the AML configurator does not show any prices at all, base or options. The only way to know for sure is to visit an AM MD and configure an order on their system. BRM. Certainly a beautiful, true Aston Martin.
On the point raised, the old saying comes to mind, "If you need to ask ........".
With base £165,000, we have seen a number of the Coupes specified to £200,000+.
The Roadster is therefore likely to be moving in the direction of a quarter of a million Pounds.
I am quite happy to have £50,000 in my VH Vantage, which probably like many of our cars, is simply an occasional toy that is laid-up every winter. However wealthy any of us are, putting £250,000 into an occasional toy, might need a family discussion to justify.
Inflation can be misleading sometimes, but going above various round numbers, does make us give more thought to expenditure.
SHIFTY said:
Looks really good but agree with some of the earlier comments
"Overall I like it but disappointed they carried over the ungainly fixed roll over hoops and exposed bit of canvas roof when open which look kind of alright on a cheaper Boxster but not on an Aston at this price level.
Why not fully conceal the convertible top under a tonneau and have retractable roll over hoops like on the VH Vantage Roadster?"
While never a fan of open top motoring, I'd also agree with this sentiment, the original VH roadster was that rare thing, an open top car that with the roof down looked just as good as the coupe."Overall I like it but disappointed they carried over the ungainly fixed roll over hoops and exposed bit of canvas roof when open which look kind of alright on a cheaper Boxster but not on an Aston at this price level.
Why not fully conceal the convertible top under a tonneau and have retractable roll over hoops like on the VH Vantage Roadster?"
I still think the updated coupe looks the b
ks though, and as noted above there's always the bigger car if it bothers too much. VantageHead said:
Agree - similarity to the F-Type was also a discussion point for the last version when that was first released.
Very different prices for the Aston & Jag though! (It’s a shame the F-Type is no longer made (I had two of them), but fortunately, there’s still a lot of good value second hand ones available).
Has anyone seen what the ‘base price’ is for the updated roadster? £15K over the coupé?
I was being a little facetious, my comment was more towards how AM did the advert. Top marks from me. The car looks superb as well. Very different prices for the Aston & Jag though! (It’s a shame the F-Type is no longer made (I had two of them), but fortunately, there’s still a lot of good value second hand ones available).
Has anyone seen what the ‘base price’ is for the updated roadster? £15K over the coupé?
Anyone who’s been on the Aston Martin Vantage configurator since yesterday (launch of roadster) may have noticed some changes.
Presenting door handles are now standard (were a £400 option) and there’s more standard paint colours as well (Ghillies Green, Midnight Blue, Volcano Red and Concours Blue).
No price increases at this time apparently.
Presenting door handles are now standard (were a £400 option) and there’s more standard paint colours as well (Ghillies Green, Midnight Blue, Volcano Red and Concours Blue).
No price increases at this time apparently.
Another COTY with a Vantage - this time ‘Road & Track’;
Aston Martin Vantage, Bentley Continental GT Speed, BMW Z4 M40i, Lamborghini Revuelto, Maserati GranTurismo Trofeo, Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, McLaren Artura Spider, McLaren 750S, Mercedes-AMG GT 63 & Porsche 718 Spyder RS.
https://www.roadandtrack.com/reviews/a63289284/per...
No, the Vantage doesn’t win (even though no 911 in the test)!
Aston Martin Vantage, Bentley Continental GT Speed, BMW Z4 M40i, Lamborghini Revuelto, Maserati GranTurismo Trofeo, Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, McLaren Artura Spider, McLaren 750S, Mercedes-AMG GT 63 & Porsche 718 Spyder RS.
https://www.roadandtrack.com/reviews/a63289284/per...
No, the Vantage doesn’t win (even though no 911 in the test)!
VantageHead said:
Anyone who’s been on the Aston Martin Vantage configurator since yesterday (launch of roadster) may have noticed some changes.
Presenting door handles are now standard (were a £400 option) and there’s more standard paint colours as well (Ghillies Green, Midnight Blue, Volcano Red and Concours Blue).
No price increases at this time apparently.
Maybe but only maybe AM realizes that even higher prices lead to even more lemons in the warehouse?Presenting door handles are now standard (were a £400 option) and there’s more standard paint colours as well (Ghillies Green, Midnight Blue, Volcano Red and Concours Blue).
No price increases at this time apparently.
VantageHead said:
Another COTY with a Vantage - this time ‘Road & Track’;
Aston Martin Vantage, Bentley Continental GT Speed, BMW Z4 M40i, Lamborghini Revuelto, Maserati GranTurismo Trofeo, Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, McLaren Artura Spider, McLaren 750S, Mercedes-AMG GT 63 & Porsche 718 Spyder RS.
https://www.roadandtrack.com/reviews/a63289284/per...
No, the Vantage doesn’t win (even though no 911 in the test)!
how ugly to me, the lambo but also the 2 mclarens look compared to the aston vantageAston Martin Vantage, Bentley Continental GT Speed, BMW Z4 M40i, Lamborghini Revuelto, Maserati GranTurismo Trofeo, Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, McLaren Artura Spider, McLaren 750S, Mercedes-AMG GT 63 & Porsche 718 Spyder RS.
https://www.roadandtrack.com/reviews/a63289284/per...
No, the Vantage doesn’t win (even though no 911 in the test)!
ThomW said:
cayman-black said:
cant argue with that result that Lambo is on another level.
Also $300,000 more than the next most expensive in the test.Their 1000hp is a little optimistic by the sounds..
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