New Aston Martin - Opinions please
 

Hi All,

I am thingiing of picking up one of these babies.... V8 Vantage

I have not test drove it yet but am planning to. Any opinions and experiences?

http://www.astonmartin.com/content/a...61140eabff.jpg

Thanks, Mitch

That's a slick ride, bro.

What is the price?

That's one crazy AM model :thumbsup :thumbsup

Someone posted a link to the fella that won the lottery in the UK and he test drove one. Styling on that fucker is beautiful! :thumbsup

That Car is So You ...:)

That car screams sex

that shit is tight...

Stands out nicely..very sharp

if you are basing it on looks alone.. it is a very beautiful car. however.. it is a very stiff driving vehicle for supposedly being a luxury auto. the gear box is also very stiff to drive. shifting is not smooth in the least bit, and you will go through a gear box or two while owning one.

just some advice!

Is that a problem with all of the Astons? How do you know this?

Mitch

Very sexy car Mitch.

Is that a compliment Scooter?

Mitch

I knew you wouldn't last long without a sports coupe.

Will you take a pay cut so I can buy it?

Mitch

I've had a couple of friends that have owned Aston Martins. once again, beautiful cars, just very disappointing in overall performance... and i don't mean "get up and go"... i just mean overall. The way the gearbox is designed, you would think AM would design it to shift smoother. it's very much like driving those video game cars at the local arcade where the gear shifter has to be exact. bad analogy, but very precise.

The cars have great torque to them, and for the most part are quiet when driving up to about 60 mph. anything over 60 and you start getting alot of wind noise as well as engine noise.

Test drive one and drive the shiat outta it... you'll see exactly what I am talking about.

And as i've said, you will go through at least 1 gearbox while owning one... usually around the 30k mileage point. Unfortunately it's a common problem... and not in the least bit cheap to fix.

Astin Martins are slick...

Did you take notes on the video you saw? lmao Or are you pretending you have drove one?

Honestly, buy it if you like it. Youve earned it.

You, being one of the few classy people I have had the pleasure of meeting in this industry, deserve to drive what you like.

are you talking about the Top Gear episode? those guys absolutely nailed it. that was my reference yes, however, i do have two friends that have owned the Aston Martins, as well as a friend that is a certified auto mechanic in Florida for Jaguar and Aston Martin.

but if you want to view some videos on the Aston on YouTube.. check these out.

https://youtube.com/results?searc...&search=Search

No this vid.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=OGBAUmou4ac

Thank you for the information. I will certainly look more into it if I decide to move forward.

Mitch

I think it's damn sexy

Thanks Paul. My feelings are mutual. You are an awesome guy. It was great spending some time with you in FL.

Mitch

I was maybe a bit harsh with the "few" comment, but you are one of the truly good ones. I have had the utmost pleasure of meeting alot of good people in this industry so I should retract that statement. You are absolutely one of the top though.

LOVING it...

Sure. As long as I get your Infiniti. :winkwink:

they are Nice toys Mitch, I'm sure you would enjoy it, I wouldnt worry about maintenance, they have a good warranty. Absolutely LOVE the Vanquish,but cant bring myself to make the payments:winkwink:
They have all the different models on this site, check it out:thumbsup
http://www.grandtouringautos.com/en/...ton_martin.spy

pretty damn sexy for sure!

i just got a 2002 DB7 convertible. I love it.

Look at the build quality, listen to the sound it makes then drive it. That should make your mind up for you. :)

ah it's ok :)

I say do it! I so want one in white :(
http://static.flickr.com/35/10157334...cef0df.jpg?v=0
http://static.flickr.com/44/10681563...c23020.jpg?v=0

Unless you have other better choices that you like?

one of the best car ... how much $$$$$$$$ ?

Mitch - i was at the dealer on Olympic Blvd in Bev Hills a couple of weeks back looking at one. I liked it but for $120K + tax i'd rather have a used Ferrari 360. I was surprised that the seats were pretty snug fitting - much more so than any other car i've driven.

Heck, you can get a 2004 Gallardo for $140-150K.

it's great!

lookin' good:P

they're a bit sluggish.

http://webeleves.emse.fr/~yrabatel/c..._1280x1024.jpg

take this one instead

better performance
better quality
better looking

Cool looking car... must be an expencive toy

Ive never understrood the whole car thing - I had my old Mitsi in NZ, never had the urge to upgrade even when I could afford to.

A friend of mine bought a $200K Merc and I had to drive it home from Queenstown, about 200 miles - we did the whole trip at under 30mph - I was terrified of it.

thats a classy sportscar

Mitch, a buddy of mine in Vegas has one. Rode in it, did not drive it yet. Not super fast but it handles amazingly and as far as looks go/exclusitivity, KNOCK OUT!!! Price should be around $120K or so if you can grab one....not too many around from what I've seen.

JV

The V8 Vantage will be initially offered with a 6-speed manual transmission and other alternatives will be announced at a later date. A great deal of time and effort has been spent ensuring that the new transmission has a smooth and fast shift action to ensure its ultra close ratios can be used to maximum effect.

"It is one of the best manual gear changes in the world," added Jeremy Main. "Driving enjoyment is a very important quality of the V8 Vantage and part of this is a superb gear change action."

http://www.seriouswheels.com/top-200...V8-Vantage.htm

who tought you how to drive stick?

a one handed man?

All Aston Martins are good!

it look nice and pretty!!! ilove cars!!! but i can't afford to buy that kind of car!! maybe motorcycle!!! hahaha!!! lolo!!

:1orglaugh :1orglaugh :1orglaugh :1orglaugh :thumbsup :thumbsup

wow... that's great news to know. thanks for sharing!

the guy was after advice and considering you were the cars biggest critic, with what looks to be bullshit advice, it was worth pointing out to him there were some different opinions on the gear changing, other than that of some dick head like you on a chatboard.