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#28900 - 22/04/09 02:51 PM Re: Stick? Or Twist? [Re: mr_tony]
asbojohn Offline
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Registered: 23/07/07
Posts: 1740
Loc: Cambridgeshire
Originally Posted By: mr_tony
Being a lucky owner of a rare and valuable Series II it would clearly be insane to think about changing cars.

However I'm going a little wibbly in the brain department. Let me explain.

I planned to get into an S5 in 2010/11 brand new, but the new price point of the S5 means that I'm not able to do that.

So I have three option :

1. Stick with S2 - hope S4 / Aeromax depreciates and buy in in a couple of years as planned, or just keep s2 long term. After all it's a rare version of rare car which is never a bad thing...

2. Trade the S2 against a brand new S4 and spec it exactly to my tastes and keep forever. Appealing as I never bought a new car before.

3. Trade the S2 against a s/h S4 now (assuming I can find a good deal) Probably saving around 7-8k over cost of speccing new and putting me in an S4 for the long term. Who cares who specced it as long as it's black...

4. Just sell the s2 for the best money and invest in a Vanquish S instead on the basis it will make pots of money in the long term...

What would you do?
Been offered a good deal recently on an S4? Drop me a PM...




Great minds think alike although don't really fancy an aston.

The trouble now is if I stick what will MMC be producing in 2011, will it be a V8 Trad, I'm not sure this is what I would want, or will it be an aero replacement in the Ģ50-80k price bracket.

If only we knew what the MMC model plan is for the future banghead

Maybe we can use the "TM ask Morgan department" to let us into the future and give us an idea of how much we will needs to save.
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#28903 - 22/04/09 03:11 PM Re: Stick? Or Twist? [Re: mr_tony]
Mogcollector Offline
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Registered: 30/12/08
Posts: 171
Loc: Germany
Originally Posted By: mr_tony
2. Trade the S2 against a brand new S4 and spec it exactly to my tastes and keep forever. Appealing as I never bought a new car before.


Iīm sure itīs clever to invest S4. You canīt lose, neither in performance nor in fun. wink

To buy YOUR spec. S4 Aero is a special moment ... every day ! In Germany we say: maiden like ! innocent

Originally Posted By: aeroman
the running costs are horrendous

Aeroman is a really smart mentor. I like his comments.
It makes no sence to drive Vanquish S and Morgan SS if you discuss the new Morgan pricing .... like me. gloomy

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#28905 - 22/04/09 03:18 PM Re: Stick? Or Twist? [Re: asbojohn]
mr_tony Offline
It's not Maxes, it's mine!
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Registered: 02/10/06
Posts: 2081
Loc: London
Not sure I care what the model is. Unless it's a lifecar with a compact high capacity V10, stealth capability wing mounted cannons, ejector seats and night vision. That might tempt me. wink
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#28906 - 22/04/09 03:36 PM Re: Stick? Or Twist? [Re: mr_tony]
mr_tony Offline
It's not Maxes, it's mine!
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Registered: 02/10/06
Posts: 2081
Loc: London
Oliver - I'm sure you're right - a Vanquish would probably ruin me financially!

One can dream though - they do sound lovely. I'd probably just park it outside the house and sit and rev the engine, not need to put miles on it. would save wear on the gearbox too! wink


As for the S4 its a fair amount of cash to lay out to have the experience of getting a car to my own spec - a fantastic experience though, so I'll keep you posted on what I decide to do.
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#28909 - 22/04/09 04:04 PM Re: Stick? Or Twist? [Re: mr_tony]
another Offline
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Registered: 02/04/07
Posts: 170
Loc: London
I thought Vanquish's came v12 and manual like the late db7's? I'll have to start readign up.
But come on a Vanquish is very practical since it has a roof and back seats and I hear a large boot for useful things.
So price wise it's nearly a S1 and a Vanquish or a new custom S4?

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#28910 - 22/04/09 04:21 PM Re: Stick? Or Twist? [Re: another]
mr_tony Offline
It's not Maxes, it's mine!
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Registered: 02/10/06
Posts: 2081
Loc: London
Vanquish came only as an 'automated manual' - same as ferrari system, but not quite as stable.

Manual conversion is offered by Aston as an aftermarket 15k option.

Vanquish S released 2005 - the updated vanquish with more power (over 500bhp) and is the run out model for the vanquish. Best Retail I've seen on these is in the 70k range - so same as S4 money. A decent service will probably cost as much as a Lotus Elise though...
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#28911 - 22/04/09 04:37 PM Re: Stick? Or Twist? [Re: dmat]
chris444 Offline
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Registered: 27/08/08
Posts: 164
Loc: Devon, Exeter
Normally I do not like black but this one I could take home.

Buy it and keep it in my garage, leave the keys please just in case I have to move it, - a bit.

http://www.berrybrookmorgan.co.uk/used-morgans/morgan-aero-8-mk-4.html

The Aston is a fine car of course but if you are a Morganeer then how can you Morganeer in an Aston?

Chris444

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#28917 - 22/04/09 07:58 PM Re: Stick? Or Twist? [Re: chris444]
mr_tony Offline
It's not Maxes, it's mine!
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Registered: 02/10/06
Posts: 2081
Loc: London
I guess you can't morganeer in an aston, and an aero fits in the garage nicely.
Just left the office, wish I got paid overtime as i'd be chasing a max instead!
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#28921 - 22/04/09 10:24 PM Re: Stick? Or Twist? [Re: mr_tony]
woolfie Offline
Just Getting Started

Registered: 25/11/07
Posts: 72
Loc: UK
You are lucky - in actually leaving the office.

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#28948 - 23/04/09 03:44 PM Re: Stick? Or Twist? [Re: mr_tony]
Rbt Aero8 Offline
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Registered: 27/02/09
Posts: 435
Loc: Great Britain
I am certainly no Aston Martin specialist but have a feeling that the last Vanquish S models were manual or available with this as an option in recognition of the problems with auto box.

Robert
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