New V12V. With regret - you're out!

[Pugsey]

Sadly I've let my slot (first one at my dealer!) go. After several drives and much soul searching, it's just not the car for me. Wanted something a bit more 'GT3ish' tbo. Also, at £150k, I can get a lightly used Scud - or a Gen2GT3 AND a GTR. Just too expensive and not quite the right 'feel' for me. Great shame.

PS. A truly fantastic car though. The pick of the Aston range and SO much more than a tweaked V8V. In fact I'd say the engine itself accounts for only 50% of the difference between the two cars.

Edited by Pugsey on Monday 27th July 13:06

Edited by Pugsey on Tuesday 28th July 07:21

[GPM3D]

Same conclusion - started buying bits now for my Porsche project. Nowt wrong with my V8V to justify throwing an extra £100K at AM. so supplmenting rather than replacing!
Graham

[whoami]

Mmmm. I'm going to have a nosey on Wednesday.

I desperately want to "want" one but am not convinced the difference will justify the (probably huge) price to change from my 4.7.

We'll see.

[XXXAngelXXX]

sad....

[clorenzen]

Well - I have gone the other way. Went to Gaydon and specced it 4 weeks ago for late September delivery. Sold the DB9 in April and have been driving my 997tt cabriolet for the summer which has been fabulous but I'm looking forward to getting into an Aston again.

[bogie]

I definately want one ....when they are 3 years old and the price of a nearly new Vantage ...as I guess a lot of other people will too

[steve_amv8]

bogie said:

I definately want one ....when they are 3 years old and the price of a nearly new Vantage ...as I guess a lot of other people will too

With a limited run of only 1000 cars, I wonder whether that will happen?

[Pugsey]

Certainly they'll be below £100k within 18months/2 years IMO. Beyond that, who knows? I'll even guess that they won't sell all 1,000 UK cars.................

[bogie]

who knows....if someone could guarantee me they will appreciate or at least not halve in value in 3 years Id probably have a new one, I just have better things to do with £70k right now other than throw it away on new car depreciation

[freddie4]

If we were all going to get our calculators out in 2-3yrs time, no one would buy anything ?!! ..look at the value of a vanquish etc etc. We wouldnt be boys with our toys if we sat a home worrying about figures.

[Grant3]

Shame Pugs, although I haven't driven it I do want one, but I'm with you.... no way at £140-150k, put the expensive ceramics on the options list (like Porsche do)& re-price the beast please.

steve_amv8 said:

bogie said:

I definately want one ....when they are 3 years old and the price of a nearly new Vantage ...as I guess a lot of other people will too

With a limited run of only 1000 cars, I wonder whether that will happen?

You know what happened to the N400 & all past "top end " Astons, so I would say its pretty guaranteed that the V12 drop like a stone unless the bad economy means very few are sold & demand outstrips supply long term! Having said this I wish it every success, superb car.

[Murph7355]

V12 looks great, but having seen the 458 I strongly suspect my next car purchase may be Italian once more.

[Pugsey]

Murph7355 said:

V12 looks great, but having seen the 458 I strongly suspect my next car purchase may be Italian once more.

Oh yes indeed! Deposits due shortly btw.

PS. Faster than a Scud. Hurray! +£180k. Ouch!!

Edited by Pugsey on Wednesday 29th July 07:44

[Grant3]

The 458 does look rather nice I must confess, but more than I am prepared to spend on a depreciating asset, although that won't stop me me drooling over yours though Murph & Pugs

[Pugsey]

Grant3 said:

The 458 does look rather nice I must confess, but more than I am prepared to spend on a depreciating asset, although that won't stop me me drooling over yours though Murph & Pugs

Hi G,

After years of buying and running for six months and flipping for list/near list I'm now a confirmed 'used' car buyer I think. Until the market changes OR something utterly 'I want the first one' comes along. At the moment the 458 and Macca qualify. Oh, and off to pic up GTR next w/e. Sorry - probably not the done thing to mention that on this forum!

[XXXAngelXXX]

why not its a great car !

[Pugsey]

XXXAngelXXX said:

why not its a great car !

Awesome - and anyone who says it's too 'techno' and therefore boring REALLY hasn't pushed one hard! Since your taste is the same as mine may I compliment you on your superb taste sir.

[XXXAngelXXX]

Thank you sir ! you know i like all kind of cars even a 2 CV.....

[Grant3]

XXXAngelXXX said:

why not its a great car !

I agree both that the GTR is a great car & that Angel has good taste.... in cars anyway

The one thing that stops me getting a GTR is having owned a 911 Turbo the grunt is addictive & the speed reached in a few seconds comes with a free pair of handcuffs.... & I know I would be addicted enough to want to feel that G-force on regular basis.... officer
Pics please

[XXXAngelXXX]

+ 1 as for the pics !!!