Stradale to a 458/F12?

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Scaf said:
To be fair that is probably the only real option, it would have to be a V12
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V12, NA, all-carbon body, one of the most beautiful cars ever made, sublime, classy and sounds incredible. Not much to not love in that bundle. Plus, I know a great freelance AM tech near you, then Phoenix in Basingstoke has a good reputation, Nicholas Mee, DAE, Bamford Rose in my experience is great but experiences vary. It's an easier service network than Maserati.

These'll whet your appetite: https://preowned.astonmartin.com/en...012_18&subregions=Mainland UK,Channel Islands
 
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Felonious Crud said:
V12, NA, all-carbon body, one of the most beautiful cars ever made, sublime, classy and sounds incredible. Not much to not love in that bundle. Plus, I know a great freelance AM tech near you, then Phoenix in Basingstoke has a good reputation, Nicholas Mee, DAE, Bamford Rose in my experience is great but experiences vary. It's an easier service network than Maserati.

These'll whet your appetite: https://preowned.astonmartin.com/en_gb/searchresults?model=Vanquish (2012-18)&modelVariants=van2012_1,van2012_2,van2012_3,van2012_4,van2012_5,van2012_6,van2012_7,van2012_8,van2012_9,van2012_10,van2012_11,van2012_12,van2012_14,van2012_13,van2012_15,van2012_16,van2012_17,van2012_18&subregions=Mainland UK,Channel Islands
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How does the Vantage V12 compare to the Vanquish?
 
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elan said:
How does the Vantage V12 compare to the Vanquish?
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A bit like how a Gransport compares to a GranTurismo

Vanquish is a sublime GT tourer with ZF Auto. Vantage a sublime sports car with automated manual (or conventional manual). Vanquish is more grown up and with a better and more modern interior though both models can be retrofitted with AMi III infotainment which is superb. A drive of both would be required. Short term test drive I reckon most would choose Vantage. Have one for the weekend then Vanquish. No wrong answer.

I am very lucky to own GS MC-V, GT MC-Stradale and Vanquish 8-Speed. I no longer own a Vantage but it is a great car. I would let both Maseratis go ahead of the Vanquish.
 
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elan said:
How does the Vantage V12 compare to the Vanquish?
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Short-range tactical nuke vs intercontinental ballistic missile.

The Vantage is smaller and squirtier, the Vanquish more of a long-range cruiser that will quite happily show a clean pair of heals to most things if it feels the need.
 
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A friend of mine has a Vanquish S Ultimate, been lucky enough to drive it several times and I have to say it’s an amazing car. It sounds incredible and performance is brutal! Having said that I loved his 2011 DBS too! Still loving my GranTurismo though and as I have two young boys we can all go out together. All lovely cars. I’d also love a 458 one day!
 
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F458 is probably the only modern Ferrari I’d go for now. F430 was another consideration but they are getting a bit long in the tooth. Great car though.
 
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elan said:
I went to view a 458 which was the closest to me and it sounded/looked great but couldn't drive it as it was getting some work done. It looks like it may take a bit of time to find my ideal spec car.

Shame I didnt see this Vantage before:
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Great spec V12 Vantage though with a slightly strange history in terms of some of the replacement parts. Made good money considering at auction though.
 
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