2012 Vantage S Roadster or a 2013 Vantagr Roadster ?

[nw28840]

2012 Vantage Roadster S or a 2013 Vantage Roadster.

Similar spec, miles and price etc.

Is there much difference in the cars besides the extra 10bhp in the 'S'. Is there a noticeable difference in the way the cars drive ?

I have Grants book but it's at home and I'm currently in hospital having been had shoulder surgery this morning - looking at cars makes the pain go away, it's either that or the morphine ??

I need to move out of a manual car and 'by chance' AM Sales called yesterday about a couple of cars at HR Owen in Cheltenham. I'm sure they somehow knew I was having my operation today.

Cars are at the top of my budget, I haven't driven a 4.7 in either guise before.

Thanks,
Nick

[mikey k]

IME the S is more focussed
You need to drive both on the same road really

[nw28840]

Hi Mikey,

Thanks, I did guess as much. Will have to wait a few days before I am driving again.

Cheers,
Nick

[Phil74891]

I used to own a V8VS coupe. Fantastic car. When it went in for a service they lent me a standard V8V for a weekend.

I missed my S.......it is a much better car.

I'd test drive them back to back with the S second. If you're looking for an auto, be prepared to use the paddles on the Sportshift gearbox on the S. It works just fine with those, in D mode it's not very good.