V8 and V12 Vantages - thoughts?
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New these cars had a $100,000 difference in price at least here in Canada, now in a use market the V12 lost a lot more value than any V8 will. 5yrs ago when I bought my 2009 V8 Manual I didn't see too many V12 for sale, now you see a lot and some of them go for $80,000 USD, crazy time. I think the 6sp manual DBS 2+0 in Quantum Silver would be my ultimate choice but those are very rare.
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Thanks everyone, this has all been very helpful. I was also able to search and read past posts (function did not work for me initially) and with this I think I've got a pretty clear picture of the advantages of each.
Thanks again.
The search continues here in Canada for now, will be sure to report back when I have one in the garage!
Cheers
Matt
Thanks again.
The search continues here in Canada for now, will be sure to report back when I have one in the garage!
Cheers
Matt
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Just wanted to chime in on "track" Vantages.
Yes, the V8 needs more power, but Stewart at Velocity can fix that (power pack + dual plate clutch with AMR flywheel).
I also added chromolly racing rods, GT3 bearings and a nitride hardened crank + some suspension and intake alterations.
I cannot possibly keep up with newer Porsche's in the V12's.
It's almost funny how easy it is to keep up in a modified V8.
Yes, the V8 needs more power, but Stewart at Velocity can fix that (power pack + dual plate clutch with AMR flywheel).
I also added chromolly racing rods, GT3 bearings and a nitride hardened crank + some suspension and intake alterations.
I cannot possibly keep up with newer Porsche's in the V12's.
It's almost funny how easy it is to keep up in a modified V8.
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The prices have really come down. Here is a 2016 GTS for $80k
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...ff=share_other
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...ff=share_other
I just bought this one! I'm driving a 2012 Turbo Panamera currently but unbelievably excited to become part of the AM family!!!
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Congrats, looks like a beauty! If I lived in the US, this would already be in my garage 
Were you able to see it in person or did you just make a remote offer to have it shipped? Without getting personal/specific, how flexible was the AM dealer on price?
Feel free to PM me, would be grateful to hear about your buying process/experience in the current environment.
Cheers
Matt
Were you able to see it in person or did you just make a remote offer to have it shipped? Without getting personal/specific, how flexible was the AM dealer on price?
Feel free to PM me, would be grateful to hear about your buying process/experience in the current environment.
Cheers
Matt
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Congrats, looks like a beauty! If I lived in the US, this would already be in my garage
Were you able to see it in person or did you just make a remote offer to have it shipped? Without getting personal/specific, how flexible was the AM dealer on price?
Feel free to PM me, would be grateful to hear about your buying process/experience in the current environment.
Cheers
Matt
Were you able to see it in person or did you just make a remote offer to have it shipped? Without getting personal/specific, how flexible was the AM dealer on price?
Feel free to PM me, would be grateful to hear about your buying process/experience in the current environment.
Cheers
Matt
...Josh
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