V12 Vantage S - Prices

[0Cool]

Seems like V12 prices are dropping a fair bit, going to look at this tonight any tips? Currently in a 2012 V8 Vantage

www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/20170408422...

[Big Ry]

There are a few cropping up on AM Timeless now for similar money.

Don't think there's anything to know really, and as you're an owner already you already know the brand foibles

[HBradley]

0Cool said:

Seems like V12 prices are dropping a fair bit, going to look at this tonight any tips? Currently in a 2012 V8 Vantage

That seems to be the trend (10-11% per annum). It's purely crystal ball gazing but with a new Vantage due to be unveiled this year(?), there could either be a bump as those who really want the full fat NA version upgrade or a tumble as more examples hit the pre-owned market.

Who knows, but as of this moment that's the direction I'm also looking in years to come.

Edited by HBradley on Monday 10th April 10:47

[0Cool]

I am guessing you are talking about coming from a manual to the Sports Shift 3, or as my girlfriend calls it "The Neck Jolter 3000 !!! Not driven a V12 for about 2 years but seem to remember as soon as the gearbox warmed up it was ok.

[12pack]

OTOH V12V manual (non-S) are relatively stable

Dated info from a U.S. source but perhaps still relevant:
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

[HBradley]

0Cool said:

I am guessing you are talking about coming from a manual to the Sports Shift 3, or as my girlfriend calls it "The Neck Jolter 3000 !!!

Are you using the D Button? If not, when using the paddles are you lifting slightly on upshifts? Makes quite a difference.

Edited by HBradley on Monday 10th April 11:46

[northernmedia]

0Cool said:

Seems like V12 prices are dropping a fair bit, going to look at this tonight any tips? Currently in a 2012 V8 Vantage

www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/20170408422...

B&O & lightweight seats were a must for me, apart from that it looks v nice.
Priced about right I'd say.

I paid £98k for mine 18 months ago so they appear to be holding their prices fairly well.

You'll be astounded by the amount of grunt compared to your 8.
Buy it

[0Cool]

HBradley said:

Are you using the D Button? If not, when using the paddles are you lifting slightly on upshifts? Makes quite a difference.

Edited by HBradley on Monday 10th April 11:46

Indeed, Was using the paddles and coming off the throttle ever so slightly, when it was warmed up it was fine. This was a few years back so keen to see again.