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Summary of V12VS reviews

Old Oct 29, 2013 | 12:17 PM
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Summary of V12VS reviews

Here's an interesting summary of some of the V12VS reviews. Any thoughts?

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/defa...ign=2013-10-29
 
Old Oct 29, 2013 | 01:45 PM
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Sounds like the transmission is still the Achilles heel. One reviewer said it has the "capacity to frustrate." I know it would frustrate the hell out of me, especially after plunking down $200k for the car.

You considering buying?
 
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Reviews seem pretty consistent regarding the gearbox
 
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Don't really care. Still want one.

With all of that torque, it's a shame they don't just give it a SS 6 speed. I found the 7 in the S to be bothersome on account of all the (crappy) shifting going on. I think I'd prefer fewer shifts. But no matter, I still want one.
 
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Waiting (hoping) for the limited run of manuals a la end of the line Vanquish Mk I...
 
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My fingers are crossed for a manual option. Bez, read this!
 
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