Hi Guy's

Thinking about getting a 1st generation Vanquish. Anybody of you guy's own one or use to own one. Just like to get some feedback on maintenance etc. I know the clutch sucks. But how is is to own? Currently owning a 2007 DB9, love the car not planning on selling never had any issues, knock on wood.

Anyway the Vanquish will be more for fun maybe 2000 miles a year on the clock.

Any info appreciated!

 

Post on NP Vanquish sub-forum of AMOC forum, and spend the time to read ALL the info posted there over the years.

 

Yes that is what i did. But it's not there anymore! The changed the forum. Unless i am not seeing it.

 

It's still there, but you have to be logged in to see it.

 

Ok found it!

 

amazing car. it has more advanced materials and construction than most other cars today under 275k and its actually hand made.

 

My local AM dealer has two. I have seen this one and it's really mint. Want to say it was 80K?

https://www.astonmartin-lotus.com/as...tin-vanquish-1

 

Like many other astons before it they started off rising slowly then all of a sudden THRU THE ROOF. Out of all the others that are worth 250-1m$ the v12 should rightfully be with them. Best investment car on the market now

 

The clutch really does not suck. If it is driven like a true manual car and not an automatic, then it is a lot of fun and there is nothing wrong with it. My original clutch had 27,000 miles on it when I had it changed last summer. It had wear but didn't really need a new clutch. However, the trans was out for the sensor upgrade so it was more of a "while you are in there" job. Drive any manual car and ride the clutch at lights, in traffic, backing up etc.... and it will wear out pre maturely.
I have actually found it to be more visceral than a true manual car because it automatically matches rpm on downshifts with an intoxicating sound. No worries about a mis shift. I am constantly dropping from 4th to 3rd on the highway and 3rd to 2nd on backroads just to hear the sounds it makes. Turns a lot of heads

 

I see a local guy at car shows with a midnight blue one and he says the transmission is a b****. He won't let anyone drive it simply due to the complexity and all the "don't park on a hill" adages to go along with it. That said it's still a stunner. I think he is looking for a different AM model the last time I spoke to him.

 

Trans a bi***? Then so are the Corvette and Viper transmissions. They are the same Tremec T56. Bulletproof.
It is quite simple. Drive it like an auto box, which is quite easy to do, and you will prematurely wear out the clutch. Drive it with the thought process that you are driving a manual, and it is a great system...even better because you don't have to rev match or learn heel/toe shifting to run up and down through the gears quickly.
There is an automatic shift mode, but I don't know if that has any different affect on the clutch. I also have never pushed that button
The above mentioned owner is probably scared to drive it because of stories he heard. He is probably also the guy that is scared to stop any manual shift trans at a stop sign or traffic light on an uphill.

I will admit that it would be difficult to drive in heavy traffic frequently due to the rpm release point of the clutch is difficult to maintain and could lead to more wear. However, I never enjoyed driving any past manual sports cars in traffic.

 

Not sure if you found your car yet........

But there is a 2005 Vanquish S on Bring a Trailer.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2005-aston-martin-vanquish-s-3/

 

The car somehow got a crazy rap for the gearbox and I think its way way blown out of proportion. Much like when the GTR came out everyone said if you launch it once your out of warranty and your out 25k.

It is the most magical car I have ever owned. It is like the sports car version of the continental gt. I think in the next 5yrs people will realize this and if you worried about the electro-hydraulic clutch mechanism and pump don't be. Worst case drive and enjoy until/if you ever have a failure then either fix it or do the auto or manual swap at that point. You'll always get your money back out of it

 

The BAT car sold for $110k.

 

According to Sports Car Market for a 05-07 Vanquish S Coupe, they call it at $119,500. So the price of $110K is about right.

An 02-05 Vanquish Coupe should bring $82K