I have driven a V8 Vantage with the manual gearbox and I own a DB9 which has the same V12 and a manual gearbox. I drove the CSL and the DB9 both today, the CSL felt a lot more precise, edgier and has a great character to it. The AM engine really comes alive about 4000rpm and sounds amazing. I have the sportskit which gives a slightly stiffer chassis amd lower ride height and the ride is fantastic. I would jump at the chance to get a V12 Vantage, to me they are one of the best Astons out there. At least have a decent test drive in it. A V12 Vantage will weigh less and have more power than my DB9, mine is a 2007 car with 450hp. It doesn't feel as fast as the CSL, but of the road cars I have it gets closest to the throttle response of the CSL.
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