I honestly was in the same dilemma eight months ago. After speaking to the dealer. I end up purchasing the new Vantage. Trust me I lust for a Vanquish. Despite the beauty, it's still an older car. If anything goes wrong with the car is going to cost major coins. Even the dealer said the warranty doesn't cover everything. Both are Aston Martins so your winning regardless. I notice on this board that people seem to have a lot of hate towards the new Vantage. I really don't understand especially coming from Porsche. I receive the same respect no matter if I was driving my 911 or Cayman from fella PCA members. Personally, I don't care but it needs to be said.

 

Not my experience with poc..unless It’s a 911..they are not really interested…had a cayenne gts and now a macan s…I have stopped going to meets…different story at amoc..some of the nicest club members I ever met…

 

I would say it depends on if you are going to keep the car, or just drive for a few years before moving on. The Vanquish S is a classic and probably near the bottom of it's depreciation curve. The new Vantage is just a used car right now, and in my opinion will never be a classic that will not hold much value years down the road. The new Vantage is no doubt the better car for drive-ability and maintenance.

 

I wouldn't want to keep the Vanquish outside, but would consider leaving the Vantage outside. I know several Vanquish owners and they are all in love with the car FWIW.

 

Your PCA group must suck. The MD/VA/DC PCA group is awesome.
I actually perform better at autocross in my Cayman than in my 911. The 911 owners rarely show up to the meet. Unless you have a GT3RS at the meet nobody really cares.

 

I guess it depends on where you stay. You can leave any car outside if it's a nice neighborhood. The dealer leaves all types of cars outside.

 

Not it terms of theft, but both actually deserve more than just sitting outside in the elements. They are works of art. The Vanquish even more so.

 

Curious about the OP. In either case, or neither, hopefully still a lucky man.