In my humble opinion I think that the V8 Vantage is the prettiest car I've ever seen. It's so beautiful. A few years back we had a lotto type thing here in New Zealand where one of these was part of the winners package. Great car brother
IMHO I agree. I was all set to get a DB9 cos I thought it was prettiest until seeing the V8V up close and I was sold. The strake is only on the wing which looks cooler to me. Reminds me of a muscular cat with 4 awesome arches
I remember seeing/hearing one of these in Cottesloe years ago and it was ridiculously loud. Like, insanely loud. I've never heard any Commodore/FPV Ford/Japanese Import that loud. From everything I have read, these are actually quite reliable, but if they do need parts and you go get it serviced at an AM dealer, you'll pay prices higher than even Ferrari prices on parts.
They're great cars, especially with a manual and they're not as flashy as a Lamborghini or a Ferrari, which is a good or bad thing... Great video 👍 Edit: If you want to get more views, consider putting hashtags in the description of each video... It will give you a lot more reach for such an underated channel...
Brought my 2007 some 5 years ago with 14,000 miles on the odometer. I use her as a daily and she’s now on 44,000 miles. Tempting fate but in my experience she’s been pretty reliable - a couple of O2 sensors, air conditioning pump and two year later the condenser and apart from regular servicing and consumables such as tyres, brake rotors and pads that’s been it. I still get a buzz every time I look at or drive her. As has been previously mentioned parts from Aston are expensive - for example rotors are £700 each yet they are Brembo items and if you are in the know you can purchase the self same part from them at a quarter of the price. As an aside here in the UK £30,000 will buy you a nice early 4.3 V8 Vantage with AM service history and about 50,000 miles on the odometer which could make an import an attractive proposition.
Love the exterior. Love the color of the headliner, and it’s in great condition. This car I would purchase to resell. Even like the color of the carpet. However, the red interior is the reason I would turn around and sell it. Exterior is beautiful.
I love these cars, I remember they raced them in the GT class. I wonder where all those racing cars are now, probably sitting under tarp in someone's back yard
Backyard? You’re tripping, those cars are worth over $300k and have no ground clearance, you gotta store them in a proper garage not some dirty backyard 😂
Great review. You are so right a manual car really does provide a stronger emotional connection to the driving experience. My daily driver is a 6 speed manual and I truly love driving that car. My Aston Martin DB9 is an auto and it was a conscious choice to go for the auto (manual DB9's are very rare, approx 4% of total production numbers were specified as manuals and they carry a large premium) as I really wanted the more relaxed GT experience as I'am in my sixties now. Don't regret that decision as for me the DB9 is a cruising type experience and I have no desire to drive the nuts off it. But, there will always be a manual in my life.
If the factory throttle response was not inhibited to 65% in a few of the gears the Vantage (particularly the 4.7) would likely smoke it. Purportedly AML could not have a V8 out muscle the V12 of the more expensive GT
@@brettannica in my opinion the whole attraction to the Aston Martin brand in the day these came out, were the priorities more in luxury, comfort and style rather than speed and racing ability. So I'd agree that the V8 would likely have the DB9 beat in a race, but thats not what they're for in my mind. Not surprising they had to peg back the V8 though, the V12 doesn't make a lot of power.
@@henkojo7814 The V8V has a lot more drama than the DB9. It's livelier and the chassis is extremely well balanced and tight, hence it's extensive use in the GT race series
I finally got one! A 2012 V8VS Roadster. No manual😢couldn't find one. Anyway, love this car. It's smaller than I thought it would be, but handles even better than I thought.
That noise is amazing! I wish they still sounded like that today, they still sound good, only because they use the AMG twin turbo V8. Too bad this one is too old or you could've mentioned the "Unlimited mileage, bumper to bumper, warranty" as professionally coined by Doug DeMuro.
Nice vid mate. Is that standard exhaust? Notice the dash is very high so visibility limited out front. I am 6'2'' tall so would that compensate for it? Thanks again!
What a nice looking car hey Johnny Mate WOW,but way out of my price range & if I did own it I'd have to wear a suit & sip on a martini shaken not stirred while driving it ,I would feel like bloody James Bond lol,nice one bro loved it.
you don't have to pull fuse 22 to be obnoxious. it will create the same noise at anything above 3500 RPM. and if you stay below that RPM it's the sound is still excellent.
Thanks bro, Last question haha. Aston Martin vantage 4.3 or 4.7 manual Or Maserati Gran Turismo 4.7 Honestly appreciate it interacting with comments here.
I know mate as I own one - a daily driver- with close to 100k kms on it with absolutely no issues - which is in stark contrast to Audi's, BMW'S and Porsches that I've also owned. It's currently getting the V12 clutch fitted in preparation for a 600hp/600nm supercharger. So... Nevermind your comment
Hi Martin, They're expensive if you buy parts via AM themselves. As Ford owned AML when the VH platform cars were built a lot of minor parts are from the Ford/Volvo/Jag/Landrover parts list. If you know where to look you can save big $$ 😉
@@adzcop8461 Why tough guy? You think you can police who comments here because you have 'cop' in your ID? No one asked your ignorant opinion, and I own one, so you're talking sh!t mate.
In my humble opinion I think that the V8 Vantage is the prettiest car I've ever seen. It's so beautiful. A few years back we had a lotto type thing here in New Zealand where one of these was part of the winners package. Great car brother
Gotta agree it’s very timeless and yet that noise 😍 amazing GT
It was based on the DB9 that was released in 2004,a year earlier.The DB9 is super cool.
IMHO I agree. I was all set to get a DB9 cos I thought it was prettiest until seeing the V8V up close and I was sold. The strake is only on the wing which looks cooler to me. Reminds me of a muscular cat with 4 awesome arches
Oh man, probably the most beautiful car for me. What a sound.
The noise with a manual, RWD and the looks 👌
I have owned my 2011 Vantage 4,7S for 3 yrs now - chosen over Audi R8 and Porsche 911 No Regrets!!! ( I am from Denmark 🇩🇰)
Awesome choice 🤙
I remember seeing/hearing one of these in Cottesloe years ago and it was ridiculously loud. Like, insanely loud. I've never heard any Commodore/FPV Ford/Japanese Import that loud.
From everything I have read, these are actually quite reliable, but if they do need parts and you go get it serviced at an AM dealer, you'll pay prices higher than even Ferrari prices on parts.
It really is insanely loud for factory
Oooooo an Aston! Congrats on scoring that to review. Love it, even though it's a bit slow
Was enjoyable
An absolute timeless design
It really is
They're great cars, especially with a manual and they're not as flashy as a Lamborghini or a Ferrari, which is a good or bad thing... Great video 👍
Edit: If you want to get more views, consider putting hashtags in the description of each video... It will give you a lot more reach for such an underated channel...
Cheers Martin! Agreed not as flashy as a old lambo or ferrari but man this thing is elegant but at the same time rowdy
@@RossReviewsau Yeah, it's easy to miss one of these cars on the road... I think these older Aston's look much better than the current ones...
This may be the new exterior color of my Vantage. Love this exterior color.
Brought my 2007 some 5 years ago with 14,000 miles on the odometer. I use her as a daily and she’s now on 44,000 miles. Tempting fate but in my experience she’s been pretty reliable - a couple of O2 sensors, air conditioning pump and two year later the condenser and apart from regular servicing and consumables such as tyres, brake rotors and pads that’s been it. I still get a buzz every time I look at or drive her.
As has been previously mentioned parts from Aston are expensive - for example rotors are £700 each yet they are Brembo items and if you are in the know you can purchase the self same part from them at a quarter of the price.
As an aside here in the UK £30,000 will buy you a nice early 4.3 V8 Vantage with AM service history and about 50,000 miles on the odometer which could make an import an attractive proposition.
Absolutely love the exterior color of this car.
Love the exterior. Love the color of the headliner, and it’s in great condition. This car I would purchase to resell. Even like the color of the carpet. However, the red interior is the reason I would turn around and sell it. Exterior is beautiful.
that NOISE! WOW beautiful car that one
So damn good
Such gorgeous looking and sounding car not sure why we don't see more
The noise is incredible eh
I love these cars, I remember they raced them in the GT class. I wonder where all those racing cars are now, probably sitting under tarp in someone's back yard
It’s a beautiful machine
Backyard? You’re tripping, those cars are worth over $300k and have no ground clearance, you gotta store them in a proper garage not some dirty backyard 😂
such an epic car hope to see more exotics on the channel
I hope so too
Soo beautiful and sounds soo good!! You know wich color is that model? I'm searching for one on this same metalic grey
good review
One of my favourite cars ever, to the point I'd have one in a car collection
It’s a real gem 💎
For sure my friend for sure😎
Wow that sound of the engine alone is making me want to sell my 911 for that! LOL.
It’s sound is amazing and stock!!!
Great review. You are so right a manual car really does provide a stronger emotional connection to the driving experience. My daily driver is a 6 speed manual and I truly love driving that car. My Aston Martin DB9 is an auto and it was a conscious choice to go for the auto (manual DB9's are very rare, approx 4% of total production numbers were specified as manuals and they carry a large premium) as I really wanted the more relaxed GT experience as I'am in my sixties now. Don't regret that decision as for me the DB9 is a cruising type experience and I have no desire to drive the nuts off it. But, there will always be a manual in my life.
Would be very interested to see how you think the bigger brother, the DB9 would compare to this. Comparison time??
If the factory throttle response was not inhibited to 65% in a few of the gears the Vantage (particularly the 4.7) would likely smoke it. Purportedly AML could not have a V8 out muscle the V12 of the more expensive GT
@@brettannica in my opinion the whole attraction to the Aston Martin brand in the day these came out, were the priorities more in luxury, comfort and style rather than speed and racing ability. So I'd agree that the V8 would likely have the DB9 beat in a race, but thats not what they're for in my mind. Not surprising they had to peg back the V8 though, the V12 doesn't make a lot of power.
@@henkojo7814 The V8V has a lot more drama than the DB9. It's livelier and the chassis is extremely well balanced and tight, hence it's extensive use in the GT race series
I would love that🥲
The design is masculine enough to make it look powerful, but also feminine enough to make it look sexy! Few cars pull that off successfully.
Totally agree! 🔥
I finally got one! A 2012 V8VS Roadster.
No manual😢couldn't find one.
Anyway, love this car. It's smaller than I thought it would be, but handles even better than I thought.
In my books that would be a perfect day. Lucky bugger👍🇦🇺🍻
It was as I also was driving the manual V8 wagon I reviewed
Another fantastic review, looks and sounds beautiful.
A good rival for my little beauty.
Thanks mate glad you enjoyed this one 🤝
That noise is amazing! I wish they still sounded like that today, they still sound good, only because they use the AMG twin turbo V8. Too bad this one is too old or you could've mentioned the "Unlimited mileage, bumper to bumper, warranty" as professionally coined by Doug DeMuro.
I was so shocked on how good the noise was from this stock vantage.. it’s mind blowing. Not a rocket but man it’s fun
Great video, Ross! Yeah, I'd swap the S4Audi for one of these, any day of the week.
You and me both!
one of my "affordable" dream cars
It’s a lot of car for sub 100k I feel 💎
Nice vid mate. Is that standard exhaust? Notice the dash is very high so visibility limited out front. I am 6'2'' tall so would that compensate for it? Thanks again!
Yes, correct standard exhaust and sounds that good! I didn’t find it to hard to see out of.. you may be tight for head room tho 😅
Love the sound of that car
It’s beautiful ain’t it
Next level mate!!
🙏
What a nice looking car hey Johnny Mate WOW,but way out of my price range & if I did own it I'd have to wear a suit & sip on a martini shaken not stirred while driving it ,I would feel like bloody James Bond lol,nice one bro loved it.
Beautiful car eh! 007 😎
you don't have to pull fuse 22 to be obnoxious. it will create the same noise at anything above 3500 RPM. and if you stay below that RPM it's the sound is still excellent.
yes thats true it just leaves the valve open all the time with the fuse pulled
I had a kit fitted which allows you to go quiet or loud on start up.
The brushed metal center consol ? Any ideas where to buy from ?
Make a video on TT 3.2 Quattro..
I’m looking for one
My 4.7 with mods is 4:00 seconds.
Not bad
Please don't say Jagwire or Jagwaar.The door are Swan doors not Angel.
That sound tho!!!
So good 😫
What fuse got pulled?
Fuse 22
Absolutely gorgeous 💖
Beautiful cars
Nice vid
Thanks
Values on these will take off very soon buy now while they are under valued
Your not wrong I think
@@RossReviewsauwell actually in the past year the prices in New Zealand have collapsed by 50%, you can actually now buy them for 55k NZ dollars
lc500 or aston martin?
Depends I think 🤔 daily LC500 weekender Aston
Thanks bro,
Last question haha.
Aston Martin vantage 4.3 or 4.7 manual
Or Maserati Gran Turismo 4.7
Honestly appreciate it interacting with comments here.
I kept waiting for Richard Hammond to make an appearance
🤣 me and Richard would be bros for sure
This or an LC500?
Hard call.. LC500 for daily driving tho 100%
@@RossReviewsau Yes for daily driving.
U need to review a vn ss speed 5
You got one?
@@RossReviewsau nah sorry i had one sold it for good money early this year 😅
Nice car
Beautiful
Nice
007
😎
Nobody that 'knows' bout these cars has commented yet. There are some very valid reasons why they have devalued so much.
So Mr Aston Martin engineer, tell me everything there is to know about this Aston Martin...
Care to explain then?
I know mate as I own one - a daily driver- with close to 100k kms on it with absolutely no issues - which is in stark contrast to Audi's, BMW'S and Porsches that I've also owned.
It's currently getting the V12 clutch fitted in preparation for a 600hp/600nm supercharger.
So... Nevermind your comment
@@brettannica Euro cars can be reliable, but they're expensive to maintain though the Aston you own are known to be reliable
Hi Martin,
They're expensive if you buy parts via AM themselves.
As Ford owned AML when the VH platform cars were built a lot of minor parts are from the Ford/Volvo/Jag/Landrover parts list. If you know where to look you can save big $$ 😉
its not a bad car but considering what else you can get for the money is why its not appealing to me
Still 80-100k not a bad price I reckon
Good luck paying for parts when things go wrong & being a Aston something is bound to go wrong ..
@@adzcop8461 You have no idea what you are talking about mate.
@@brettannica no one asked you for your comment mate keep it to yourself.
@@adzcop8461 Why tough guy? You think you can police who comments here because you have 'cop' in your ID? No one asked your ignorant opinion, and I own one, so you're talking sh!t mate.
Lexus LFA...
agree LFA makes the best noise
If you can get your ass into a
TVR Griffith 500 beast .
You will not forget. That in a hurry
Raw and loud
Oh that would be nice 🔥✅
When our electric overlords take over...cars like this will be coveted.
Sadly that day is coming quickly 🥲
astons have such lovely interiors
They really are classy
Stunning car mate! Wow! Hope you enjoyed driving it!
Really enjoyed it as you could tell 🤣
@@RossReviewsau didn’t see many frowns! 😂