I agree probably worth checking out the MC Stradale as the performance difference is marginal from the F430 with the Strad lapping a 1:23 vs the F430 1:22.9 so basically nothing. Plus you get the much better exhaust sound in the Strad in race mode.Try a Stradale before you jump from the brand. It’ll knock your socks off.
I do like your Aston rjohn however i fear they will drop value quickly, especially here in the UK where they have been moved using amazing finance deals which just pushes the resale value down.
Whilst the Vantage above is lovely I can’t help feel it’s lots some of its beguiling charm.
Those front and rear plasticy aero bits make it look like it’s been to the local cosmetic surgeon who has cartoonishly added em........way way too much imo.
I'm looking for a car with a sense of mechanical purity and experience.
Possibly S1 Exige, V12V, 550 Maranello, maybe Esprit Sport 350.
Thoughts welcome.
A 4 seat front engine just doesn’t feel the same as a 2 seat mid engine. The 0-60 is not where it’s always at.I agree probably worth checking out the MC Stradale as the performance difference is marginal from the F430 with the Strad lapping a 1:23 vs the F430 1:22.9 so basically nothing. Plus you get the much better exhaust sound in the Strad in race mode.
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The best spec V12 S has just come up for sale.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202012237354450
There are some great v12 s’ at £70-£75k. That would be my pick. Properly fast.
I find myself in a similar situation with a slightly different list. v12 vantage S, gen 2vanquish, gallardo (facelift), f430 or all out for the FF.
How lucky are we, especially in these times.
Totally agree regarding the manual, I’m not a good enough driver to get the most out of it, sport shift is great once you get used into it!That looks incredibly cheap for such a thoughtfully spec’d car. Good to see it’s been used, too.
Flugplatz Blue is a great colour, but I could easily imagine it putting many buyers off. Likewise the lightweight seats - rare, apparently extremely comfortable but lacking airbags and heating so many would be deterred. A manual would annoy me when I know the SSiii is better 90% of the time (for me, anyway), but overall I’d say that car’s well worth a very close look.
Too bad for the lambo colour !!
Agree, looks like an design idea out of the civic type RWhilst the Vantage above is lovely I can’t help feel it’s lots some of its beguiling charm.
Those front and rear plasticy aero bits make it look like it’s been to the local cosmetic surgeon who has cartoonishly added em........way way too much imo.
Totally agree regarding the manual, I’m not a good enough driver to get the most out of it, sport shift is great once you get used into it!