I considered an AM prior to my 911 purchase because they are beautiful looking cars. However, I had concerns about reliability and overall quality of the product. I see a few on a regular basis and they all have corroded door mirror stems and wheels. It made me question about the quality of unseen items.
I also subsequently spoke to someone 'in the know" who said that AM were aware of potential corrosion issues but selected the cheaper manufacturing method/metal because they felt an AM buyer should be able to afford replacements as and when. I guess there might also have been budget issues for AM at the time to. That not withstanding it clearly wasn't designed to be a daily.
I like the look of the new Vantage but for me it has three problems:
1) Mercedes engine
2) Auto only
3) Two seater
4) Turbo charged
5) Price point
Actually I have 5 problems
Despite all that I still have a hankering but it would need to be V12 and manual. Trouble is the price has gone the way of Porsche GT products..