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Discussion in 'British' started by jehu999, Jul 30, 2019.

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  1. jehu999

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    #1 jehu999, Jul 30, 2019
    I'm seriously considering a 6MT one of these but would like info on your experience.
    How much you enjoy the car, maintenance issues, problem areas? I would like to use as an alternate DD.
    Close to pulling the trigger so need info soon
    Thanks.
     
  2. flat_plane_eddie

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    #2 flat_plane_eddie, Jul 30, 2019
    I only have experience with a V8 Vantage but from what my mechanic told me, the V12s eat up a lot of oil so if you get one, make sure to check that often as they eat up rod bearings if they get a bit low.
     
  3. jehu999

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    #3 jehu999, Jul 30, 2019
    Thank you for the heads up.
     
  4. rmolke85

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    #4 rmolke85, Aug 8, 2019
    Moved from a v12 to v12s. These cars are so great. Hidden gems with the manual as it fits the car perfectly while the auto box is pretty bad. They are old school flexy chassis that really dance. The engines one of the greatest street engines ever. The 6 speed vs 7 speed to me is all about the dogleg setup. It’s much more engaging and with AM shift it auto blips and allows flat foot shifting. The S engine is stronger.

    At $110k for a carbon edition manual car, you can’t get value like that. The cars are rare and very special with the V12. Not to mention they look nice......

    Great buys.
     
  5. jehu999

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    #5 jehu999, Aug 20, 2019
    Just received my Carbon Black 2011 6MT Vantage. Absolutely love it so far. Gorgeous lines, intoxicating sound and throws you back in your seat.
    It's a bit thirsty but plan to use as an alternate DD. Going in for minor service (fluids, filters, etc) at an Indy shop so I can enjoy it knowing it's been thoroughly checked out and ready for worry free driving. Doubt these will become collectable, so I plan on driving it a lot.
     
  6. rmolke85

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    #6 rmolke85, Aug 21, 2019
    They already are collector items..... Trade at premiums and have build numbers in the low 1000 range total for all V12 manuals world wide. Rare Astons that will never even come close to being made again.

    The v12s even more rare with the roadsters being the rarest and with a dogleg 7.
     
  7. jehu999

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    #7 jehu999, Aug 21, 2019
    My original quest was for a roadster 6 MT but I gave up...

    I thought I read somewhere that only 40 Carbon Black versions were produced. That's very rare but I didn't know these were appreciating.

    Good to know but sort of a double edged sword, as I purchased to drive and not as a collector's item.

    Thanks
     
  8. absent

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    #8 absent, Aug 23, 2019
    If you want rare and guaranteed future classic look at the 2017 V12 Vantage with manual.
     

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