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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.
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NGUNS!! Part of the Furniture
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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 
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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.  
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Mr Fezza Talk Morgan Expert
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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....
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Grumpy Old Man in Flat Cap L - Learner Plates On
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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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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 
Brian
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