Convertible F type R V8 vs. Vantage (2005-
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A question for those who have the benefit of experience of both...
A convertible primarily for road trips for old ex-pat in USA. I have previously used convertibles: NA MX-5, V8 NA MX-5, CLK550, 4.2 X150 XKR (Coupe) and currently a rwd 996 Cab. I do my own maintenance.
The budget is ~50kUSD which points to 2016-2020 F type R AWD and 2007- 2013 Vantage.
The F type offers much more power and massive midrange torque and a decent auto for easy driving, reasonable economy on a run and for someone who has road tripped in a NA MX-5, an acceptable boot. Lots of forum support and aftermarket parts appear to make it easy for home maintenance. I have spent some time behind the wheel of an AWD car. It appears the obvious choice...
However, I am nagged by a long standing urge for a V8 Vantage. The Vantage is potentially (much) more expensive for parts and requires more `involvement', but appears to have more room in the cabin with little shelf behind each seat. The boot is also bigger. The interior is also more appealing being less `generic'. It drinks more but it is rolling art. I have not yet driven one and that's the next step, but I anticipate it is perhaps closer to a 996 Cab than my XKR being NA and needing to be exercised and is perhaps a more precise tool(?).
Any thoughts?
A convertible primarily for road trips for old ex-pat in USA. I have previously used convertibles: NA MX-5, V8 NA MX-5, CLK550, 4.2 X150 XKR (Coupe) and currently a rwd 996 Cab. I do my own maintenance.
The budget is ~50kUSD which points to 2016-2020 F type R AWD and 2007- 2013 Vantage.
The F type offers much more power and massive midrange torque and a decent auto for easy driving, reasonable economy on a run and for someone who has road tripped in a NA MX-5, an acceptable boot. Lots of forum support and aftermarket parts appear to make it easy for home maintenance. I have spent some time behind the wheel of an AWD car. It appears the obvious choice...
However, I am nagged by a long standing urge for a V8 Vantage. The Vantage is potentially (much) more expensive for parts and requires more `involvement', but appears to have more room in the cabin with little shelf behind each seat. The boot is also bigger. The interior is also more appealing being less `generic'. It drinks more but it is rolling art. I have not yet driven one and that's the next step, but I anticipate it is perhaps closer to a 996 Cab than my XKR being NA and needing to be exercised and is perhaps a more precise tool(?).
Any thoughts?
and how's that working out for you?
The DB9 gas mileage, potential to drink itself dry of oil via faulty PCV and the option to eats the manifold cats and explode would rather concern me, although they are rather lovely.
Just had another look in an F type and there is no significant stowage in the cabin aside from dumping stuff in the passenger footwell, so despite it being the most obvious choice I will continue to look... XKR is looking better and better!
The DB9 gas mileage, potential to drink itself dry of oil via faulty PCV and the option to eats the manifold cats and explode would rather concern me, although they are rather lovely.
Just had another look in an F type and there is no significant stowage in the cabin aside from dumping stuff in the passenger footwell, so despite it being the most obvious choice I will continue to look... XKR is looking better and better!
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