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I finally sold my 2014 911 C2 Cab w/ MT for a 2021 Aston Martin Vantage w/ MT. Didn't want to wait for an allocation or pay an ADM for a new 911, so thought I would try a British car with a German V8. Some fun facts on my 911: I bought it in 2016 for $82k, sold it to my dealer last week for $67k and the dealer is now listing it for sale for $85k. It's amazing how well a 911 retains value and unfortunately, I think my new Vantage will follow the traditional rules on depreciation. I thought about selling the 911 on BaT but decided it wasn't worth the hassle. The long term plan is to get another 911 before it goes all hybrid or EV, and I'll still lurk on this board to keep up with my 911 news. Finally, here's some pics of the old and the new, and of the new Vantage on the 800+ mile drive home for the dealer in Chicago.
love your Vantage. Absolutly stunning. have been an AM fan since childhood. one of the few cars out that i would gladly switch to from a 911 (temporarily/short term of course). congrats and enjoy!
There are a few at work and they always look great. How do you find the MT in the Vantage?
Enjoy!
Aston made manual Vantages in 2020 and 2021, but they are hard to find and I jumped when I found one with the right specs. Ideally I wanted the Vantage Roadster (what Aston calls the Vantage convertible) with a MT but they didn't make that combination so I settled for a coupe with the MT.
I had a 2014 Vanquish that seriously blew me away with what a great all around GT car it was. Interior definitely a step up from Porsche, though I thought the new Vantage interior felt a little cheaper compared to the Vanquish. I know they’re two different price points but I didn’t seem to notice much difference with the new generation DBS either.
Ever thought about a 550 Maranello or manual DBS/Vantage V12?
I test drove a vantage 2 years ago for 30 minutes or so and it was unexpectedly really a lot of fun. That Mercedes engine is a beast it was a little terror, far less composed than a 911 but in a great way. I didn’t buy it because I could get past the interior design but if they had fixed that I would have one.
these were sitting around and discounts were big, what are they now?
I had a 2014 Vanquish that seriously blew me away with what a great all around GT car it was. Interior definitely a step up from Porsche, though I thought the new Vantage interior felt a little cheaper compared to the Vanquish. I know they’re two different price points but I didn’t seem to notice much difference with the new generation DBS either.
Ever thought about a 550 Maranello or manual DBS/Vantage V12?
Getting an Italian car and a car with a V12 are both on my wish list. But I only have room for one fun car in the garage for now, so I wanted a relatively reliable and modern car that I can take out on weekends without worry. One of the things I loved about my 911 was the rock solid reliability and engineering. In my 7 years of ownership of my 911, I had no issues and only needed routine maintenance. I was concerned about Aston's historical reliability issues but took some comfort in the fact the new Vantage's engine and most of the interior electronics are now from AMG/Mercedes. Some old time Aston owners consider this to be a negative but I prefer it with the German parts. The interior is also from the last gen Mercedes (that's Aston's deal with Mercedes to get only the last gen) and I like all the buttons and switches compared to touch screens.
I test drove a vantage 2 years ago for 30 minutes or so and it was unexpectedly really a lot of fun. That Mercedes engine is a beast it was a little terror, far less composed than a 911 but in a great way. I didn’t buy it because I could get past the interior design but if they had fixed that I would have one.
these were sitting around and discounts were big, what are they now?
New Vantages trade at MSRP (which is a discount compared to new 911s!), except I've seen modest markups on the more limited Vantages like the new V12 or F1 edition. But still nothing like the markups on a GT3. The real issue will be depreciation. Aston announced last year it will quit making MT cars so a Vantage with a MT trades at a premium and hopefully mine will become a collector's item!
I've been contemplating making this move instead of a 991.2 or 992 GTS. The AMG TTV8 is a great platform, and I personally am a fan of the mercedes electronics and switch gear. I just really like having a back seat area for my dog.
04-23-2023, 02:22 PM
Sold my 911 for a Vantage
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