Hey guys, I have had my 09 v8v for just over two years and am getting the itch for something else. I am planning on keeping the v8v but want to add something else. I probably won't do anything until Sept. but am really struggling with what I should be looking for, not a bad problem to have.

I don't really want to spend any more than $130k but that changes depending on what I am looking at! B I have looked at the 997, the f430, the sl63 and the Bentley cgt. A bit of a range I know. Because I am keeping the vantage, I didn't really look at the v12v, that and the price but they might be close come September. I have also looked at the Ford GT because of its appreciating value.

Anyway, I know a bunch of you guys have several cars and was wondering what you would lean towards if you we're in my shoes. Looking forward to hearing you responses.

 

430 would make an excellent choice. Very different from the Vantage. Only thing would be you'd have two cars that would be two seaters.

 

Try an R8 5.2.

Had one. Great, fun car.

 

I haven't really looked at the r8. I'm not sure why but it just doesn't do much for me. What others cars have you had and what did you get rid of the r8 for? What did you like about the Audi?

 

try a cls63 with the p30..........550 hp, 591lbs tq.....
and it's a Benz too......

go try one today
in the price range you suggested too

 

Porsches, GTR, Audis, M Cars, AMGs and the AM. I'm not a good example to follow as I tend to move from one car to another, even though I still like the one I'm gettting rid of.

The R8 was an incredible combination of sport and comfort. Can go like hell on a track, but commute in comfort every day. Was nice having a true mid-engined car. Not too many of those out there.

Sold the R8 for the V12V. Again, just to try something new.

 

What about the Maserati GT?

 

I think the 430 will outperform the Mas GT....and get a real Ferrari experience

 

430 is a good choice...if you're looking for a killer AMG benz at a fraction of the cost that'll tear up a 63/65 give me a shout...I've got an SL that is mint, power upgrades, that'll knock your sox off! that I'm selling.

 

If you want just brutal performance and every little 15 year old boy in your neighborhood to be jealous, the GTR is he way to go. I am planning on a GTR as my DD in June. The new 2014 due shortly will do 0-60 in 2.7 secs and will top out at around $115k fully loaded. No other car on the road puts out that type of performance for he $$. I think the Aston as an occasion oriented car and the GTR as my DD and occasional track day are perfect.

 

Sorry for the big response.
That's a wide bunch of cars. It would be easier if we knew what itch besides Change you are looking to scratch. What is the Vantage not giving you?

I had a Vantage V8 but was looking for a more visceral experience. I was very close to buying a Ford GT. it was the opposite to the V8 Vantage. It was a beautiful car, raw, fast, interesting and safe money. When I drove the car, I was a little let down, it was awesome, but at street speeds it was very tame, very GT. but I'm sure it was a handful at the track etc.

I almost pulled the trigger on the Ford GT when a V12 Vantage became available. One drive was all it took. I'm an Aston guy. The V12 Vantage drove the way I expected the Ford GT to drive. It was louder and it revved better. I sold my Vantage V8 for the V12 because it was just sooo much better in loved that it was so much rawer in its approach. The steering, brakes, shifter etc worked so perfectly and the aggression was always just under to skin. It had the edge the V8 was missing.

At this time i also had an AudiTTRS I used for wet/snow weather commutes and track days, non Aston days. It was cheap and I had a lot of fun in it. The engine was stellar and it was a fun car but it lacked a fluidity I had in the V8 Aston, especially at the track (even though it was stupid fast). So the search started for a car that was comfortable enough for commutes, exciting enough as a thing and killer at the track. I considered 997.2 GTS's and even a 991. But I went for the Audi R8 V10. I drove one at the track and it was just amazing. So fluid, and they are strong.

As a pair the V12 Vantage and the R8 V10 are a great match. Both have big motors, but they do everything differently. One is deep, guteral and has power down low, the other is higher, more mechanical and screams to 8500 rpm. One engine is in front, the other is in the back.

One is beautiful in a tailored but traditional, the other looks like the future.

The Aston is always an occasion with a very low front splitter and tires that can't be driven in the rain, the R8 is more forgiving. It can be driven in any weather and parked most anywhere.

One is my jewel that I covet, the other is a weapon that gets used.

Anyway, I say find out what the Aston is not giving you and find the car that can fill that need.

I think the Ford GT is a great option, but you will need more than 130k. They seem to si at 150k and above, plus color makes a difference too.

 

That performance is quite amazing... And at that pricepoint ya cant afford NOT to have that car! Seriously what performance to dollar ratio on gtr is staggering!! As a performance guy who likes forced induction im liking this car more and more for what it offers and it's world class performance... Def a car to add to the stable (not a replacement but an addition) ... Or maybe a car to lease for a while and drive like heck as a daily, simply enjoying the sublime performance!

 

90K for a nissan????

NO WAY DON'T DO IT!!!!!

 

Nothing against the GTR as it is a performance monster but.....Going from an Aston to a Nissan is like very fine dining and wine to Red Lobster. They are both "good", but there are large differences in quality, service, and everything in between. The GTR is amazing but there is no comparison.

 

Although I agree with much you've said about the V12V penguin, this is another myth that I feel the need to dispell. You can't drive the car in the rain? Have you tried? I've done it many times. Although, as with any car, you need to slow down a bit and be less aggressive with the throttle, you absolutely can drive it in the rain, and in colder temperatures.

Not sure why so many talk about the V12V like it's going to bite your head off. Unlike many infamous cars of years past, it's not trying to kill you. Even if you're a bit careless, the traction control is there to keep you safe (unless you take it off, which I often do ).