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Time has shown that the depreciation curve slows considerably after the 3-4 year mark on Astons. If I can hold/drive for 2 years, even if I lose a bit on value, let’s say $20k worst case, I’d consider that a win. 20k spread out over 24 months to drive a new(er) Aston seems like a reasonable cost to play. I’m sure to some this is stupid math, but (most) cars are depreciating assets. Never going into it expecting to break even. I just don’t want to lose my shirt on buying brand new.
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Completely different car. That’s the old vantage. This new car has the AMG GT engine. Not saying maintenance is f a factor, but the video isn’t relevant.
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I am not much of a writer and don’t have time to type up a long comment but I might be your guy to answer any questions you might have for any of the cars you mentioned you’re possibly interested in.
For context, I currently have a G80 M3 and I attach pictures of all the cars I have had recently. If you have any specific questions, I’d be happy to answer and provide personal input. I will say this, out of all these, I regret getting rid of my Aston the most with the 911 4S in the second. But my favourite car for sheer enjoyment was the V10 R8. I had a titanium valved exhaust on it and the sound made the entire experience way more fun. |
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Maybe you're looking for something more "special", and believe me....I really understand you. I had a 296 last year along with the M3.....the 296 is gone due for the simple reason that it's not usable on the street (no front lift for instance in mine, which was Fiorano package...) and damages were always round the corner every time I used it. So. It's gone now, and I'm thinking to buy sothing else by the end of the year...that's why I really understand your post. But...that experience teached me that I really want something more special alongside my daily, but more special and aoutstanding than a 911 (there are plenty of them here.....). So....to me.....a Vantage is something really really cool to look for in your case after two G82.....it could be the right choice. Did you see the new Vantage one? What about something new from Aston for you?
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These are really nice. I was considering the last gen E63S when I started my search for the M3CX allocation. They shortly after stopped production of the E63S which made my decision much easier. Now that I have my M I am happy that it worked out that way but this new AMG GT is beautiful and has pretty solid performance as well.
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I've now driven the McLaren GT (testdrive) and Artura (testdrive and track event), Ferrari 812 Superfast (2 days) and Portofino M (4 days), AMG GT (coupe and the 4 door, 63S - 1 week each), E63S sedan (3 weeks), 911 992 C4S Convertible (1 week), M5 Competition (1 week), new M2 (2 days on the Nordschleife - BMW Trackday Event). Unfortunately none of these cars really triggered an urge to sell the M4 and switch. The last time I had this feeling was when the Jaguar F-Type came out and I had it as a rental for one week. Sold my Cayman S and bought an V6S...still miss the car a little bit I'm now waiting for the new Vantage to see the interior and maybe have a testdrive. Always loved the way they look and now with the Mercedes V8 and an up-to-date interior it looks like a very nice package. But it's difficult, the M4 is just a really good car and ticks so many boxes, especially as a daily driver. |
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