This is such a beautiful car in the F1 spec way cooler than the AMR or standard version. One of my all time favorites in the last gen V12 Vantage with the manual gearbox. One of my customers in Europe took delivery of his new V12 Vantage it looks incredible but its $400k plus.
The new V12 Vantage is absolutely 🔥 It is limited production though like you said, and all sold out. I’m surprised they didn’t make the F1 a limited run package as well which I mention could have helped the value proposition.
The infotainment system is that way because touch screens are dangerous. It's already a fast car. Having to fidget around with a touchscreen in a car like that is an accident waiting to happen. It doesn't take much effort and focus for knobs.
The problem with the vantage is the cost of maintenance. The lack of network support is limited. Because it’s a small niche, parts are expensive. Most parts of AM are one of a kind. They don’t share parts from across all other vantages throughout the year.
@@Driven-Productions I can replay from experience. I have a 2020 Vantage, 20K miles, and I am considering an F1. My car needed rear brake pads. Pads only, cost was a little over $1800 for parts only. AND a 2 1/2 month wait for parts from England! A week ago it went in for 20K service. No issues - for the moment - BUT it will needs full pads and rotors soon. That's about $11K!!!! So yeah, a new Aston is a little like a used Ferrari. Even if you can afford the price of admission, the maintenance costs are horrific.
Not a bad dream car at all! Always been an Aston Martin fan. You can start like I did with a 2009 Vantage which will hold its value if you get a manual one in a nice spec. Also thinking prices may come back down to 2019 levels as well within figure two to ten months.
Hey Adam, nice review. I'm currently in a modded LC500, and considering the F1 and an AMG GT-R. As you mentioned, my prime concern is depreciation on both. I did go into an AM dealer and built my own spec for the F1 - came to $177k. Do you know if the F1 uses a similar wet clutch to the one in the DBX 707? Finally, what camera/phone do you use for your reviews? Great stuff man, keep it up!👍
Hey Rich sorry for the late response here. I’m pretty sure its a ZF 8 speed wet clutch, probably similar but the 707 has to be a bit beefier. For this review I shot it with a GoPro9, but I’ve since switched to my iPhone 14 Pro Max and a Mavic 3 drone. Only use the GoPros for action shots.
I feel the same about depreciation especially the Vantage F1 I don't want to buy a car that can lose about a 75k to 100k in 4 years even after I keep it low mileage and good condition
Love the new one, better looks and technology, but you risk the depreciation. Where as buying this gen Vantage used now for now under $100k seems smart to me. Although an F1 might still be over $100k for a good spec like this.
Which makes it wonderful as the second or third owner. But, you're spot on. Actually spoke to a friend today about how Aston has done that to themselves.
Great vid! Like you I love Aston Martin! Great looking cars! What’s your thoughts on the final limited edition V12 Vantage? Will they become instant collectors?
Instant collectables. Almost impossible to get, most of the Aston brand dealerships owners got em for themselves, at least our Nashville owner did caused I asked for an allocation.
No sir. According to my local Aston rep, “manuals are no longer available to build. They’re sadly done. Despite the previous CEO stating that Aston would always provide a manual option….That’s not the case.”
Did this one have a gearbox rattle when you cold started it and put it into drive. Mine rattles like a bag of spanners so i've sent it back they've had it 2 months and are now telling me its "to do with the software warm up process of the F1 edition and they all do that" the dealership bought one in on 2nd hand and that rattles too so just wondered if this one did also.
I don’t recall my man, and the car sold some time ago. All the best with it. These cars are hand built, sometimes it’s all part of the charm. My Vanquish has some rattles too.
hey dude, how tall are you? I'm 6'1. Longer bottom torso. Wonder if the fit would be fine. I know the older one's were too small. Couldn't fit it them so was wondering if they added a bit more space in the newer gens.
It deserves a MUCH better infotainment system for that price. Yes, the engine is amazing sounding, but for that price people want performance AND luxury. All of my BMW's from M4 to M8 have a light years better system with a huge screen in comparison.
@@Driven-Productions We'll see where they are in a few years when I'm ready to sell my M8 if BMW doesn't replace it with something equally worthy. And again, for that price, you shouldn't have to add an aftermarket system. The BMW's have 12" screens compared to the 8" center screen on the Vantage.
@@SnareMan buy a used Aston, recommend the 2014-2018 Vanquish. 2015 has the 8 speed, and its so good. Fast, comfortable, incredible interior, timeless styling, V12, infotainment is good too.
@@Driven-Productions Well, I've only had my M8 for about 2 months so it'll be a few years before I'm back in the market. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ET2_oZwdqpg.html
@@SnareMan enjoy the ride! Love the color. Please subscribe love to have your thoughts on other reviews, did for you as well. Merry Christmas if you roll through Nashville let me know we can link up.
Hey man, here in Europe started the price over 165000 Euros in german market, its totally imposible i think, buy for this price, for example, in Barcelona, there is the only one in all spanish market, the same colour even, like yout autotest, and the price it is 245000 Euros, not nice price hahahahaha, yep the car its super awesome, and his price its madness too, crazy market, the wet dream for de CEOs, hahahaha regards, saludos campeón.
You only drove your Aston Martin 4500 miles?? 🤔 I couldn't trust anyone's opinion on a vehicle if they literally put less miles in 2 1/2 years then what I put in a couple of months lol of course it didn't break down you didn't even break it in but yet your aston Martin expert 🤣😂
Here is the link. Message me on IG can help some if you’re a serious buyer. www.eliteautosllc.com/Pre-Owned-Inventory-2022-Aston-Martin-Car-Vantage-F1-Coupe-Jonesboro-Arkansas-12459293
@@Driven-Productions thank you. Correction in your video, no Apple CarPlay. I do agree infotainment is a huge zonk considering the price they are asking. I also think carbon ceramics should be standard and not an option. Do you know of this vehicle has carbon ceramics?
