The V8 Vantage may not be quite up there with the Porsche 911 on a track, but damn if it isn't one of the most gorgeous cars of all time.

I daily a 2006 V8 after several 911s. After sorting the wishbone bushes, Nitronroad series dampers, 20" GT9 wheels and PS4Ss, it is so special every day. The power curve peaks at 7000 rpm so very different to most cars. Sticks incredibly well, cruises at 130 very smoothly and I get "let out" 10 times a day. Everyone loves it!

I agree on your opinion of Bridgestone tyres, they are too hard and delivery a compromised ride quality. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S's were fitted to my DB9 when I purchased it and I have not even thought about the tyres, which must be the biggest compliment I could give them. Good review delivered in a calm and considered manner unlike some of the shouty, over enthusiastic KZfaqrs out there.

On the bucket list... prices only going one way now I think. Enjoying all the content - nicely presented, good job

This video made me get a vantage last week, love it :)

I haven’t thought about one of these in a long time - pretty much forgot they even existed. Great video, thank Jason! Reliability in an Aston - never would have thought someone would say that!!

I too have a Porsche 996 ( 02 ) and I have an AM V8 -06. I think there is a great difference between these cars! For me, the Porsche is my daily driver and more of a of a Gocart you drive harder and more precise,but not has the feeling of a luxury car ( My car has full leather equipment and also carbon fibre parts -especially the vital midpart, between the seats ...) . and The Porsche is also so much easier to place on the road.. The Aston is more of a real GT car,that we use for longer journeys in Sweden, but especially for journeys in Europe. 1. It is a very comfortable car, with huge storage for 2 persons. 2. With modifications, you could get about the same HP as the 4,7 with a descent MPG ( I have an average of 13,7 L/ 10 km ) 3. I can have higher average speeds on long Journeys with the Aston, than the 996.That is partly depending on the better comfort, but also on that nobody on the " Autobahn " moves for an old Porsche, but instantly move for the Aston... 4. People are friendly when you park the car and when you go to a petrolstation!!! Often I have had conversations with strangers over the car and it has always been positive! 5. You can get parts very cheap... One example .. I have bought Carbon Sidemirrors for my car for 230Euro -from AM they cost 1200 Euro!! The Parts are made by the same company and is actually parts from a Volvo S60...

Nice review, I've owned my 4.3 for three years, upgraded the clutch, flywheel, cats, suspension plus other things. Mine has been totally reliable. I'm 6'3" and not the slimmest and fit comfortably in it.

Typical tyre upgrade for these are the PS4S - transforms the ride.👍

the aston is just special , where a 911 just isn't unless its a gt3

Nice video about a great looking car! I always end up wanting an Aston whenever I watch a review. Now that I have learned they are reliable I think I must go and try one🤣

Hi Jason. I have and owned the Vantage V8 for over 5 years now. Great video and I cant fault your comments. I wouldn't be without mine and it goes and does everything I ask it to do. I am still on the single plate clutch which a lot of people don't like but I manage with it and it is hard on the peddle but the reliability is very good. My only criticism of the car is the sat nav system which is taken from a Volvo its absolute diabolical for a car of this standard but I have upgraded the whole sat nav system which I find is superb now. Other than that I am a happy owner

If my wife had her way she would be driving a Vantage. Her absolute favourite car and she very rarely uses the Bond name. Sound quality was much better by the way. Hey and the colourful language wasn't missed either😉 . Your doing good, keep it up and I for sure will keep watching. Thanks.

I watch from Austria and its like a breath of fresh air and funny More on the Range Rover please

Looking good with the new kit. I love the old V8 Astons from 1970 - 199* but will never own one as the price has always been a step ahead of me. These are the next best thing and everything I hear about them makes me want one more, which probably means the price will go up & I'll miss the boat again! So yeah; cheers. 🙄

great video again

Had my 2011 4,7S for 2,5 yrs now i have put 20.000 km on it, no issues at all, prefer it over the 911

Lovely car. Always thumbs up from the public. Even when among other premium sportscars and luxury cars the Aston is still the headturner due to its perfect golden ratio proportions. Fisker did a great job in delivering a timeless design. The ride is more grandtourer than sportscar and that was what it was intended for. Get the lighter colours as the darker tones don’t do justice to the perfect curvy lines. To summarise: elegance.

A couple of comments. Firstly regarding the engine. It's not sure it really only Jaguar engine as such. I believe Ford asked Jaguar to design an engine to power several of their brands including Lincoln, Ford USA (for the Thunderbird), Jaguar itself and of course Aston Martin. There are very few parts that are actually interchangeable between any of these engines, and at least in Aston's case, not even the block itself. The AJ-V8 was really more about the general architecture of the engine which are loosely based the Ford Duratec architecture. As I understand it, a Jaguar engine could not be easily swapped into any of the other brands and vice versa. Regarding the Bridgestone tyres, you are right. They are not well thought of and are often changed for something more suitable such as Michelin pilot sports. All in all a very well balanced review which I enjoyed.

you need to do a review on the vantage v600 or the v8 vantage from the middle to late 70s

A 911 is a great car....but will always be yet another Porsche..most people don't know a boxster from a 911 these days.. . A V8 Vantage is a gorgeous work of art and gets admiring glances from all ages wherever you take it....its just special...its an Aston!. I've owned both.. the 911 and currently own a 4.3.. V8 Vantage..... They are two very different cars. If you want technical driving and something superbly teutonic...buy a Porsche 911. If you want to to feel special every time you go out...buy the Aston. The two should have never been compared when new and shouldn't now...however...if you want one...take the plunge...you won't be disappointed!.

Review of the horse in the field next?

Great vid. Brought back some nice memories but seriously, the remap on the 4.3 does not make it almost the same power as the 4.7, you certainly notice the lack of torque. If you want that then DAE will get you as close as you'll get and that's a 6k upgrade.

Nice place to be. How is the seating position? It looks very low with a high dash. I am fairly tall so hopefully my height allows for this. Inside and out looks much better than latest version I think. Removing fuse 22 might make the sound better below 4k revs.

Love the videos 👍 I’ve owned an 86 911 for 20 years and it just never gets used. Literally MOT mileage only each year. Then five years ago I went to Le Mans in a friends DB9 and I was hooked on AMs. I actually prefer the Vantage V8, and decided that I’d have one for my 60th. They are just so much car for the money and cracking looking - and I’ve always loved all V8s. Three years ago I came across the SL55s and could not believe the price of them, half the cost of the AM. Worried that prices wouldn’t stay that low I bought one. So I’ve owned it three years. It’s been used a lot - unlike the 911 which will now be sold. I love the SL. However, I still find myself drawn to the AM. So, I don’t know, maybe I’ll change. I have to admit the negative comments about the quality has put me off - Ford parts bin etc. but the convertible is such a lovely looking car. Timeless.

Great review. Really. One thing. Fisker designed this not Callum. In case no one else mentions.

Thanks for this, no really thanks a lot. Now I want one too.

If you had an Evora S.... would you consider the V8 Vantage a trade up, or a trade down??? Especially if this particular Evora has never had a single issue. I ask because my tastes are starting to change as I'm getting older. I love race cars, but they are starting to hurt getting in and out of.

Great review, but while Ian Callum may have been proud of the V8 Vantage, it is completely acknowledged to be Henrik Fiskers' design.

I had a 2015 vantage 4.8 one year ago and a Porsch 911 2S before that - and both a bit meh... OK at best - my advice is to sell it & get a Ferrari F430 - you wont believe the step-up = after 12 months its still awesome - exhilarating - and the 430 is an entry-level car. And the build quality is amazing, the paint finish is the best I've ever seen - even the boot lid is a work of art - suspension & brakes are way way beyond these two pretenders above - you need to try it ! (no - I dont work for Ferrari)

nah your right, it does look better for some reason. Right blend of racy look without overdoing it. What is it with you and those V8s. :)

Also an alternative are m2, m3, m4, c63

It doesn't look better than a 911, but it's still gorgeous.

whats very tall for you? if you don't say your height is kinda pointless .. for me 6' and down is short , 6'1 to 6'3 is normal 6'4 up is tall for a man..

Exclusivity... they make more porsches in a month than the whole decade run of the vantage. You see porsches everywhere

RIP my headphones 😂

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Not the most engaging of video's for this great car - would've benefited from a change of viewpoint a bit more, ie. view of the road?

Still a beautiful shape 15 years later. The only thing that looks slightly dated are the shape of the headlights, but other than that, the car is gorgeous.

Best looking Aston of it's era- super proportions and just the right size- DB9 is too big and bulky in my humble opinion. The Vantage has stunning aesthetics and it sounds glorious. Far better looking than a 911, with more character and class. People will let Aston's emerge from side roads- something 911 owners will rarely experience! ;)

Great video, enjoyed it however I’ve never ever heard of anyone comparing an Aston Martin against a 911. They are totally different vehicles and not produced or sold in the same category and a different genre of market buyer.

Looked at getting one last year but the interior looks not well built after years of German build quality which put me off

it doesn't even COMPARE

Ian Callum didn't design the Vantage...