Decisions decisions....
Discussion
So the Vantage Values thread has got me thinking. Again. I have always used man maths as a useful tool when making decisions about car purchases, and it has never let me down... However, as time rolls on and I start to think about retirement I also find myself thinking about my kids inheritance... Should I preserve this small but handy sum for the good of their future... Or should I put myself first? For years the kids came first, nothing was too much trouble... or money... But now, they're all grown up, making their own way through life's rich but often cruel tapestry... And here I am totally in love with my V8V, but often wishing it was a V12 
What to do.....
Jeez I hate these first world dilemmas.....
What to do.....Jeez I hate these first world dilemmas.....
But here’s the difficulty. People say “just leave them the car”. But what if you have more than one child? Think of the arguments when you’re gone - who gets the car??
The answer is obvious when you have a PhD in man maths.....buy one Aston Martin per child- simples!
So have you thought of getting a V12 and keeping the V8 too (make sure one is a roadster!)
The answer is obvious when you have a PhD in man maths.....buy one Aston Martin per child- simples!
So have you thought of getting a V12 and keeping the V8 too (make sure one is a roadster!)
Edited by RobDown on Thursday 23 August 18:35
My 1 of 8 DBS Manual Volante was a forever keeper to leave to the kids.
A month or so ago I attended the funeral of a really good friend. Had everything. Age 58. Big C got him in 3 months
We are only this way once so I traded for my VSV which I don't really care too much for the value and use as often as I can.
Hopefully there will be a few quid left for the kids when I'm gone
A month or so ago I attended the funeral of a really good friend. Had everything. Age 58. Big C got him in 3 months
We are only this way once so I traded for my VSV which I don't really care too much for the value and use as often as I can.
Hopefully there will be a few quid left for the kids when I'm gone
You are asking the people who have been faced with the same conundrum,
I have to say that the number of people who have replied have all made the same decision. You’re only have one life so live it, the car will out last you and if you have a good innings will be worth a lot more than you purchase it for. Between now and that date in the future you will have so many great times, meet great people, and smile more often than you have for years.
Go and start the search but only buy the car that ticks all of your boxes. We will all look forward to the pictures when you purchase it.
I have to say that the number of people who have replied have all made the same decision. You’re only have one life so live it, the car will out last you and if you have a good innings will be worth a lot more than you purchase it for. Between now and that date in the future you will have so many great times, meet great people, and smile more often than you have for years.
Go and start the search but only buy the car that ticks all of your boxes. We will all look forward to the pictures when you purchase it.
mafisher said:
You are asking the people who have been faced with the same conundrum,
I have to say that the number of people who have replied have all made the same decision. You’re only have one life so live it, the car will out last you and if you have a good innings will be worth a lot more than you purchase it for. Between now and that date in the future you will have so many great times, meet great people, and smile more often than you have for years.
Go and start the search but only buy the car that ticks all of your boxes. We will all look forward to the pictures when you purchase it.
Exactly I pulled the trigger after dilly dallying for over 12 months ... I have to say that the number of people who have replied have all made the same decision. You’re only have one life so live it, the car will out last you and if you have a good innings will be worth a lot more than you purchase it for. Between now and that date in the future you will have so many great times, meet great people, and smile more often than you have for years.
Go and start the search but only buy the car that ticks all of your boxes. We will all look forward to the pictures when you purchase it.
Would your kids rather have a few quid when you're gone or see you smiling now?
My parents are in their 70's and I'm constantly telling them to get it spent, I'd rather see them happy, I tell my dad if he doesn't spend in on nice cars I will.
I couldn't quite get him into an Aston but he went for an F-type instead.
My parents are in their 70's and I'm constantly telling them to get it spent, I'd rather see them happy, I tell my dad if he doesn't spend in on nice cars I will.
I couldn't quite get him into an Aston but he went for an F-type instead.
Inheritance is dead
People live too long now. Your kids need help when they're young and trying to establish themselves e.g. with education, a house etc.. Help fund that when they need it. Soon, people will typically inherit when they are retired when they (hopefully) need it least.
So what I'm saying is the same as everyone else - get the V12V
People live too long now. Your kids need help when they're young and trying to establish themselves e.g. with education, a house etc.. Help fund that when they need it. Soon, people will typically inherit when they are retired when they (hopefully) need it least.
So what I'm saying is the same as everyone else - get the V12V
I fear the answers on this thread are too one-sided. So I’ll play devils advocate
Don’t buy a V12V. Instead put the money saved (let’s say £30k) into a saving account for your children. You will earn approximately £150 a year in interest before tax. And in 30 years, allowing for inflation and inheritance tax that might be enough to pay for your kids to go on holiday to Skegness for a week! They will thank you forever more
(Sod it, just buy the car!)
Don’t buy a V12V. Instead put the money saved (let’s say £30k) into a saving account for your children. You will earn approximately £150 a year in interest before tax. And in 30 years, allowing for inflation and inheritance tax that might be enough to pay for your kids to go on holiday to Skegness for a week! They will thank you forever more
(Sod it, just buy the car!)
Edited by RobDown on Friday 24th August 20:54
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