V12 Vantage - Pull The Trigger?
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Well, spent a couple of hours today at an AM dealership to look & test drive a 2011 V12V. After many years of Porsche ownership, including five 911's & currently in a 997 turbo I'am thinking of a change. The 997 turbo is a 'nice' car. Once you get use to the straight line power it is a little boring tbh. Have only had it seven months. Initial thoughts are that the Aston is much classier than the pork. It just feels a bit more special & lovely V12 engine noise.
Is there anything I need to be careful of or worried about with the V12V? What is the ownership experience like? This will be a fun weekend car not a DD. It has done approx 21,000 miles & was wondering generally when clutches need replacing etc? Interested to hear your opinions as never owned an Aston. Also interested to hear people views on values as hate dumping a ton of money on a car. It seems they are unlikely to drop that much & could start to increase?
Is there anything I need to be careful of or worried about with the V12V? What is the ownership experience like? This will be a fun weekend car not a DD. It has done approx 21,000 miles & was wondering generally when clutches need replacing etc? Interested to hear your opinions as never owned an Aston. Also interested to hear people views on values as hate dumping a ton of money on a car. It seems they are unlikely to drop that much & could start to increase?
a 2010 V12V is the best one at the moment, especially if manual. Not a lot goes wrong with them except the TPMS are getting towards the end of time, don't need to replace unless you are unable to check your tyre pressures manually. Awesome car, get rid of the secondary cats and remove fuse 22 and just listen to the sound
Get the brakes checked out, just because they are expensive to replace, mine had a front coolant hose let go so make sure it has proper jubilee clips not just those crimp ones.
Mine has an occasional issue where it doesn't lock(!) even though it sounds like it does, just worth a check.
Minor stuff to be sure, mine has 38k on (what I think is) its original clutch and shows now sign of needing replacing. They don't have too much tech to worry about either I don't thin which I take as a plus.
Properly entertaining car to drive, get it bought!
I bought mine 2 years back for £72k, I think it's probably worth the same now, I can't see that really changing, maybe it will creep up a little but I think prices are stable.
Mine has an occasional issue where it doesn't lock(!) even though it sounds like it does, just worth a check.
Minor stuff to be sure, mine has 38k on (what I think is) its original clutch and shows now sign of needing replacing. They don't have too much tech to worry about either I don't thin which I take as a plus.
Properly entertaining car to drive, get it bought!
I bought mine 2 years back for £72k, I think it's probably worth the same now, I can't see that really changing, maybe it will creep up a little but I think prices are stable.
Edited by JaseB on Sunday 1st October 21:01
Kev ive been negotiating on this car (if its the one I think the guy test drove?) all week and the salesman happens to be off the day I was going to place a holding deposit on the car :-(
Still need to sell my V8V tho as I will not sell for the measley offers the dealers are offering!!
Still need to sell my V8V tho as I will not sell for the measley offers the dealers are offering!!
Andrew - I had 4 Porsche’s before my V12V - 2x 944, a 993C4 and a gen 1 997GT3. The latter a fast car that cornered well, but the WHOLE V12V experience trumps the GT3 hands down, never mind a 911Turbo.
I’ve been on this forum since Porsche ownership ended 7 years ago and never had an issue with my V12 and apart from an odd niggle from other owners, the V12V is proving bullet proof.
Plus values have not dropped in 3 years now!
Lee - c’mon lad stop dithering and get one before supply dries up! I had to take a hit with my GT3 but had to move fast to secure my Mako beast, and never looked back.
I’ve been on this forum since Porsche ownership ended 7 years ago and never had an issue with my V12 and apart from an odd niggle from other owners, the V12V is proving bullet proof.
Plus values have not dropped in 3 years now!
Lee - c’mon lad stop dithering and get one before supply dries up! I had to take a hit with my GT3 but had to move fast to secure my Mako beast, and never looked back.
morty1961 said:
Is that the Quantum Silver one at Newport Pagnell?
Indeed it is. Like you, can't move mega quick. Won't they give you a decent part-ex on the V8V? But there are around 40+ on Autotrader & a few at similar prices to this one so I'am not too worried. Its been a bit of a shock as I didn't expect to have enjoyed the whole experience so much. They were happy to spend a couple of hours with me & also they had one of their pro drivers in who came out with me.Edited by morty1961 on Saturday 30th September 20:39
morty1961 said:
Hi Andrew the px prices offered are very poor but i was going to sell privately and buy the car with no px .... like you say its a time thing!!
What is the condition of the car?
Lee
I'am a great believer in fate. If its meant to be.......What is the condition of the car?
Lee
Do AM generally offer poor part-ex or is it more model specific?
Condition looked pretty good. Tbh I didn't have a thorough look at the car as I wasn't in 'buy' mode & I was more interested to see how it differed as a driving experience to the 997 turbo I have. Its a nice car & will crunch some numbers next week.I know I'll lose a bit on the turbo but it will be a question of how much etc.
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