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#28949 - 23/04/09 04:39 PM Re: Stick? Or Twist? [Re: Rbt Aero8]
Simon Talk Morgan Sage Registered: 05/08/06 Posts: 6299 Loc: England	Originally Posted By: Rbt Aero8 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 They weren't available from new with a manual transmission; however, Aston Works offer it as a retro fit conversion. Cost is £13,250. _________________________ For Sale - Morgan Plus 4 SuperSports
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#28951 - 23/04/09 04:52 PM Re: Stick? Or Twist? [Re: Simon]
Boshly Shakey Bin Talk Morgan Addict Registered: 01/09/06 Posts: 3487 Loc: Surrey	Originally Posted By: Simon Originally Posted By: Rbt Aero8 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 They weren't available from new with a manual transmission; however, Aston Works offer it as a retro fit conversion. Cost is £13,250. Wasnt it the other way around? Vanquish S - Auto only but original Vanquish had a choice? From memory - too lazy to Google _________________________ Cheers BtG
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#28960 - 23/04/09 06:48 PM Re: Stick? Or Twist? [Re: Boshly]
Simon Talk Morgan Sage Registered: 05/08/06 Posts: 6299 Loc: England	Originally Posted By: Boshly Wasnt it the other way around? Vanquish S - Auto only but original Vanquish had a choice? From memory - too lazy to Google No and no. _________________________ For Sale - Morgan Plus 4 SuperSports
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#28965 - 23/04/09 07:41 PM Re: Stick? Or Twist? [Re: Simon]
mr_tony It's not Maxes, it's mine! Talk Morgan Expert Registered: 02/10/06 Posts: 2081 Loc: London	Bang on simon. All vanquishes used astons automated manual, similar to ferrari system. Sot highky rated by the media it seems but most who I spoke to who have driven it thought it was ok. Consensus seems to be online that it was a bit fragile, but that could just be a case of those with issues making noise whilke the relst don't. Overall consensus seems to be that the s was a big step forward in usability amd reliability but its still not a cheap car top run, but then no handmade limited run 200k car is going to be economical...... Pipe dream for me really, and it won't fit in the garage anyway.... _________________________ -------------- No I won't put the roof down.
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#29020 - 24/04/09 04:53 PM Re: Stick? Or Twist? [Re: mr_tony]
julf Grumpy Old Man in Flat Cap L - Learner Plates On Registered: 05/11/06 Posts: 197 Loc: Amsterdam, The Netherlands	Originally Posted By: mr_tony 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. Sounds like you should go for a Bristol Fighter...
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#29060 - 25/04/09 09:20 PM Re: Stick? Or Twist? [Re: mr_tony]
Aeroman Lord Trois-Roues Charter Member Registered: 01/09/06 Posts: 5028 Loc: Eton and Lagos	Originally Posted By: mr_tony 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! Ah Rich, the sound of those tandem V6 Mondeo engines _________________________ Aeroman
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