2017 Aston DB11 V12 or Bentley Conti 4.0 V8
Discussion
I am looking to buy a special car this year for my 50th, I have a RSq3 for most daily duties however I would like a 'driving event' car for circa 3-4k miles a year and not just summer Sunday's.
At the moment the two that interest me most are:
DB11: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202601299...
Conti: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202601089...
I am not worried about mpg and assume both are similar to maintain and neither has a common bork factor I need to be overly concerned about?
At the moment the two that interest me most are:
DB11: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202601299...
Conti: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202601089...
I am not worried about mpg and assume both are similar to maintain and neither has a common bork factor I need to be overly concerned about?
Both cracking cars and definitely a question of test driving and see which suits your style.
The DB11 I expect would be a sportier GT than the Conti, rarer and more exotic looking, and was the first car to receive AM's 5.2L twin turbo V12.
The Conti is an older car than the DB11 (from 2012 I think), and is a TT V8 (a nice engine-I have it in my car, but not super-dramatic sounding). Interior will be superior to the DB11 and has usable rear seats for adults.
Overall I'd go for the DB11 which are looking good value, unless I really needed the rear seats, in which case I may save a few quid and get a GranTurismo!
The DB11 I expect would be a sportier GT than the Conti, rarer and more exotic looking, and was the first car to receive AM's 5.2L twin turbo V12.
The Conti is an older car than the DB11 (from 2012 I think), and is a TT V8 (a nice engine-I have it in my car, but not super-dramatic sounding). Interior will be superior to the DB11 and has usable rear seats for adults.
Overall I'd go for the DB11 which are looking good value, unless I really needed the rear seats, in which case I may save a few quid and get a GranTurismo!
Sadly I've driven neither, but do love both.
That said I do think the Aston appears a bit more exciting so if "special" is the word then it gets my vote. Certainly it has the presence and I imagine feels special each time you step into one.
If "daily luxury" was the objective then I think the Bentley, but in that case I'd go for the 2018 refresh because it's astonishingly beautiful and gorgeous inside.
That said I do think the Aston appears a bit more exciting so if "special" is the word then it gets my vote. Certainly it has the presence and I imagine feels special each time you step into one.
If "daily luxury" was the objective then I think the Bentley, but in that case I'd go for the 2018 refresh because it's astonishingly beautiful and gorgeous inside.
Mr_Megalomaniac said:
Sadly I've driven neither, but do love both.
That said I do think the Aston appears a bit more exciting so if "special" is the word then it gets my vote. Certainly it has the presence and I imagine feels special each time you step into one.
If "daily luxury" was the objective then I think the Bentley, but in that case I'd go for the 2018 refresh because it's astonishingly beautiful and gorgeous inside.
The 2018 one is a totally new model as opposed to a refresh. Very nice but a fair bit pricier.That said I do think the Aston appears a bit more exciting so if "special" is the word then it gets my vote. Certainly it has the presence and I imagine feels special each time you step into one.
If "daily luxury" was the objective then I think the Bentley, but in that case I'd go for the 2018 refresh because it's astonishingly beautiful and gorgeous inside.
fflump said:
Mr_Megalomaniac said:
Sadly I've driven neither, but do love both.
That said I do think the Aston appears a bit more exciting so if "special" is the word then it gets my vote. Certainly it has the presence and I imagine feels special each time you step into one.
If "daily luxury" was the objective then I think the Bentley, but in that case I'd go for the 2018 refresh because it's astonishingly beautiful and gorgeous inside.
The 2018 one is a totally new model as opposed to a refresh. Very nice but a fair bit pricier.That said I do think the Aston appears a bit more exciting so if "special" is the word then it gets my vote. Certainly it has the presence and I imagine feels special each time you step into one.
If "daily luxury" was the objective then I think the Bentley, but in that case I'd go for the 2018 refresh because it's astonishingly beautiful and gorgeous inside.
That Aston looks fantastic. Twin turbo V12 - does it sound as good as the older 6 litre would be my question..
I’d be looking at the original Vantage V12 at that sort of money I think unless you need 2+2.
I went LC500 - warranty, noise, build, looks, rarity, but an Aston would be a really special thing to open the garage door to.
Possibly less depreciation on a Vantage going forward than anything else and they look even better than the DB11 which takes some doing.
Enjoy the journey!
I’d be looking at the original Vantage V12 at that sort of money I think unless you need 2+2.
I went LC500 - warranty, noise, build, looks, rarity, but an Aston would be a really special thing to open the garage door to.
Possibly less depreciation on a Vantage going forward than anything else and they look even better than the DB11 which takes some doing.
Enjoy the journey!
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