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10-16-2014, 07:36 PM | #1 |
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2007-08 Austin Martin vantage
What r ur thoughts on this car. Love the look but never owned one before so not sure how reliable they r. Really thinking selling the M3 and getting something more exotic considering I only put 3-5000 km a year on my car.
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AMV8 Vantage is probably the most beautiful car on the road but not as good of a car as the E92 M3. The engine on the M3 is an automotive jewel. If anything I would go for a 991 C2S but I would still keep the M3...I own both and thats how good it is!
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Even the MT? It's common knowledge that their single clutch automatic is garbage.
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The Gran Turismo certainly sounds a million bucks, but a little too big and lumbering compared to the Vantage, which is more of a sports car than the GT. Both are no speed demons though.
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I haven't driven one before so can't really compare it to anything. It's really just a thought looking for something more exotic and not so flashy. I think it is one of the best looking cars on the road especially from the back end. To bad it has reliability issues.
Watch this utube video this guy has no idea what he is talking about
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For Vantage, MT is only available up to the Vantage V12. It's no longer available on the latest V12 Vantage S.
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Get the newest year Vantage you can. MT is fine but yes, their "SMG" gear box is awful (think e46 and e60 m5s). Their infotainment system is pretty horrendous too. Maintenance Costs are considerable. If it is not going to be a daily driver it won't be as bad but make sure to do research and find a well taken care of one. The car looks great but definitely consider all costs to own one. Good luck!
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