Drove both manual and sportshift before purchase thinking that I’d prefer the manual. At the time I didn’t think I’d like the sportshift. How wrong I was, absolutely loved it. I found it to be more involving to drive and the downshift is insanely addictive. Plus, in traffic it’s a pussycat😃👍🏻
@stevengore5782 жыл бұрын
I did the same John. I thought I’d prefer the manual. However the Sportshift 3 is really involving and brilliant to use.
@WanderingFriar8 ай бұрын
If course it’s the manual. Let’s go. End it there… 😉
@oggierock2 жыл бұрын
Perfect question for me. Looking at DBS at the moment
@olewurtz76252 жыл бұрын
It is amazing how the Aston’s sound and look a lot faster than the national speed limit in these tests 🤔🤣
@Adam-mi8yf2 жыл бұрын
Some clever editing, is my guess. 🤭
@juststuff52165 ай бұрын
*Which v12 vantage for 80K QOTW **#137** Audio Adjusted* - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGewdHyNfJV-m5I Hope Mike doesn't mind, but I adjusted the audio on this video.
@Adam-mi8yf2 жыл бұрын
Keep in mind that the V12VS has Michelin PS4Ss on and - with the BR power upgrade - will bother the traction control all the way until 3rd to 4th (and maybe beyond, but you've run out of speed limit by then).
@timhill1348 Жыл бұрын
I love the 60 mph reference 🙂I had a N400, recently changed to an AMG Vantage, but just don't like it. Therefore I am about to change to it to a V12 s Roadster Sportshift - thanks mainly to your great reviews...
@judemurphy33562 жыл бұрын
Noise of both is absolutely amazing be happy with either . Great vid
@markchip12 жыл бұрын
The cars both had GREAT sound.... But, this vid only had R channel audio for a large section!
@Adam-mi8yf2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I had the same problem. Assumed Mike had gone deaf in one ear.
@jmm1602 жыл бұрын
How would you compare the V12 Vantage to a Vanquish of the same era ? 2014 or so ? I'd love to get into a V12 but need the rear seats . Don't particularly want a Rapide... Would it be the same level of enjoyment?
@klausnielsen71022 жыл бұрын
Used car prices in the UK are just on another (low) level then almost anywhere else…
@awsome2727 Жыл бұрын
What about the 7 speed v12s manual? Unicorn
@findingneutral4262 жыл бұрын
Manual for me. Manual 6L v12, holy grail 🙏
@astonmartin43602 жыл бұрын
Trust me.Manual is a pain in the arse.Unless you live outside a city.I swapped my manual DB9 for an auto.So much better in traffic.
@findingneutral4262 жыл бұрын
@@astonmartin4360 I’ve got a manual and love it. The sportshift system 1&2 I really don’t rate. And they can be problematic
@colin55778 ай бұрын
@@astonmartin4360Right. Because if I’m buying something to sit in traffic, I’m definitely buying a 6 litre V12 Coupe. These small V12 Coupes make the most sense with a manual if, as the maker intended, you’re buying one to enjoy that V12. This is borne out by virtue of the fact that whenever the question of investment or appreciation comes up, it’s always the manuals that are discussed - nobody fights over the autos if manuals are available.
@markwilliamson86622 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, thanks
@justsomeguy11412 жыл бұрын
Interesting take on the gearbox
@astonmartin43602 жыл бұрын
Merc and Aston shouldn't be in the same sentance.I hate the latest cars.They look weird and are no where near as good to look at as the DB9,DBS and Vantage of the previous era.The Germans bombed my Grannies chip shop in 1940.lol
@vitessemarklamaar2 жыл бұрын
That noise!
@oggierock2 жыл бұрын
just need the extra seats to get the 6 year old in
@stevengore5782 жыл бұрын
Great vid.
@sandrovanlierop93612 жыл бұрын
Now talk about the reliability and running costs
@feloniouscrud2 жыл бұрын
Mine has been great. If that helps at all.
@lawts0908 Жыл бұрын
And mine. (V12V manual) All good
@caymanblack95672 жыл бұрын
six-speed manual any day.
@MemoryLaneCinema Жыл бұрын
Vantage 12 for 80 k? Haha. In your dreams. Wrong even a year ago when this vid was posted.