First World Problem

[M14EYC]

I can't decide between a 2010 v12 Vantage Manual or a 2012 Vanquish.

The Vantage is simply epic when the conditions are right. 3rd gear... wow! However, once on a motorway, around town or sat in traffic then the Vanquish starts to make more sense. Auto box, extra comfort, better infotainment.

I've spent more time in a Vantage so can't make an educated decision. Anyone care to offer their two penny worth?

[V12VMan]

Two very different cars for different occasions IMHO, I’m slightly biased owning a V12 Vantage I like the look, size and sound of the Vantage which is not my daily driver very much a fun play thing for spirited drives out at the weekend or whenever the fancy takes me.

I guess the real question you need to ask yourself is what are you buying the car for, quick fun filled drives at the weekend or long distance GT drives. Both capabile but the IMHO the Vantage is the “sports car” and the Vanquish is the GT albeit with a nice aggressive edge.

Either way both are fantastic and it will come down to your personal preference despite all the views and opinions expressed later in this thread!

[divetheworld]

If it matters how you arrive, Vanquish.
If it matters how you got there, Vantage.

[M14EYC]

V12VMan said:

I guess the real question you need to ask yourself is what are you buying the car for, quick fun filled drives at the weekend or long distance GT drives.

Both! I have some great roads where I live, plenty to keep me entertained in a Vantage but I do enjoy occasional drives to Europe. Once at those mountain passes a Vantage may offer more rewards but the 8 hours of driving before and after would be more comfortable in a Vanquish. I'd also get less ear ache from the better half. However, would that couple of hours blasting through switchback roads in a Vantage outweigh the slightly less comfortable journey there?

This won't be my daily driver either.

[V8V Pete]

Obviously the final decision will depend upon your own preferences and usage but you can improve upon some of the perceived downsides of the V12V. Fit adaptive suspension upgrade from BR to improve cruising comfort and get Aston Installations to improve the "tech". Might not quite achieve Best of Both Worlds but for me would be the sweet spot. I think I may well end up in a Vanquish one day but it may be after I'm retired and that's still some time away ...........

[66MK]

divetheworld said:

If it matters how you arrive, Vanquish.
If it matters how you got there, Vantage.