2013 Aston Martin Vanquish: Why Aston's Former Flagship is Now Their Biggest Bargain

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I’ve driven that very car! In 2014 for my wedding, then 4 days around the Wye Valley. Nearly cried when it had to go back and my wife seemed cross that I didn’t get that emotional on our wedding day.

Good god the sound of that V12 is glorious

The crazy thing is this car is now over a decade old but in terms of styling, especially from the front 3/4 view it could genuinely have been released this year and I wouldn't question it (the rear's lack of a lightbar dates it a little, but I personally like the style). It's an absolutely brilliant piece of car design and for my money a far better looking thing than this year's DB12!

I've recently purchased a 2015 Vanquish... I highly recommend it. It's a FANTASTIC car, especially with the 8-speed gearbox and extra power. I love it so much I really can't imagine ever selling it.

To answer your 60k question, as someone who grew up around the time of the launch of casino royale, it simply would have to be a DBS. Specifically the tungsten silver example for sale at Aston Martin London for 59,900

I think over the years, that we became so over exposed to yet another V12 VH Chassis Aston coming out we didn’t stop to appreciate each of them in turn. Now they’re gone, they all seem really special. Time to buy before everyone else realises this too lol…

There is this one episode of top gear that I watched as a kid that has stuck with me for years. It was a US road trip where Clarkson had a yellow LFA, Hammond had a black viper and May had a light blue vanquish. All 3 of those cars remain some of my favourites to this day. Its probably the single piece of media thats most informed my taste in cars.

Love my 2013 Vanquish. It's "only" got six speed but I have never thought to myself "if only I had another two gears" and even the mighty Aston guru Mike from Bamford Rose once commented that six is enough.

Starting off the videos with revs and engine sound and nothing else is genius :)

Interesting review from a former DB9 owner - DBS - Vantage and VanquishS are the best-looking AM - Love the Engine!

Possibly my favourite review so far. Absolutely excellent. So pleased your channel has went from strength to strength. You talk absolute sense in a straight forward way. That shouldn’t be rare but we all know it is. And if for nothing else the 80’s inspired outro is magical. Thank you

wow the amount of information i gather of a car in your reviews are so far ahead of many famous channels. good job sir

Just buy yourself a Vanquish or DBS, James! 2 years ago your videos helped me decide on whether to buy a Granturismo, Vanquish or DBS, as those were my top 3 choices. I decided to go with the Maserati, as after 20 yrs of Porsche's, I desired to finally own an elegant Pininfarina Italian super model, so I went with the lowest mileage 2017 Sport in Grigio Granito/Cuoio that I could find. I can say that I honestly have zero regrets. BUT, I still search the classifieds regularly to see if a DBS or vanquish pops up in my perfect spec. You only live once, buddy, and you've already had your fun in the F12. I personally believe that the Astons or the Maserati suits guys like you, and I better than anything from the prancing horse. Good luck from across the pond and best wishes on your Quest, my friend!!

never been so early on a video!! been absolutely loving the videos lately

Jay your videos are great. I’m thinking about an Aston recently so these are really helpful with all the other tidbits of info.

Vantage V12 manual would be my go to option, right after the early V8 Vantage.

Ooo James you must get one. I still miss my old next door neighbours on start up every morning. And at Castle Combe they always get the most attention.

As much as I love the Vanquish, the DBS just looks so much nicer to me. As for what £60k Aston I'd have, it is a hard decision between that and a V8 Vantage S. If I could buy a cheaper car and have the rest of the money to "mod" it, I would have a DB7 3.2. I have had some very interesting thoughts about what I would do to one of those

Lovely stuff as always Mr Emm! 💪👌