Used 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2007 V8 Vantage, so we've included reviews for other years of the V8 Vantage since its last redesign.
Excellent - Best Sports Car I Have Owned
GK, 09/29/2007
2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2dr Coupe (4.3L 8cyl 6M)
24 of 24 people found this review helpful
I have had a Porsche and numerous BMWs. For me, this is the treasured prize. The quality of the interior and refinement of the exterior combined with the reliability I have experienced to date make this the finest auto I have ever owned. One article described it best - it is 95% of the performance and 200% of the "WOW" factor of the Porsche Carrera. The cornering and straight acceleration are a notch inferior to the Porsche, but the pride of ownership and fit and finish ar far superior than anything else. Try it... you'll like it.
A Perfect Sports Car!
tdtollie, 06/01/2006
2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2dr Coupe (4.3L 8cyl 6M)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I waited 686 days from the date I placed my deposit until delivery of my Vantage. Was it worth the wait? You bet! I've been driving Corvettes for over 20 years and I love them...but the Vantage is so much more. Yes, the Vantage is expensive, but the style and performance are perfect. The handling on winding mountain roads is incredible. The engine sings and begs you to open the windows and turn off the great sound system. I've been driving manual transmissions my entire life and nothing comes close to this 6-speed gearbox. If you really love to drive cars and can afford the $$$, I recommend you take the plunge and go for it. I love it! I love it! I LOVE IT!!!
Exclusive!!!
Vasi, 10/30/2007
2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2dr Coupe (4.3L 8cyl 6M)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
I am another Porsche guy that switched to Aston. The last 10 years I had 5 different Porsches including the latest 997 C2S. Exclusivity is the key. Porsches are extremely common and Astons are so special. I know there is a lot of talk about reliability issues but the moment you hear the engine sound above 4000 rpm you forget about all the bad things and you get big satisfaction without even the need to go fast. A very cool car, no doubt!
Best Of All Worlds
DEJ, 10/18/2006
2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2dr Coupe (4.3L 8cyl 6M)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Have owned many sports cars, most recently a 2006 Porsche 911S. The AMV8 is in a completely different league. More beautiful, more exotic, more fun to drive, more comfortable, more luxurious. More of all the reasons to buy such a car.
I Love my Vantage
Dave_Car_Guy, 06/18/2007
2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2dr Coupe (4.3L 8cyl 6M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I took delivery of my Vantage in December 2006 and have put 7000 miles on the car so far (as of June 2007). I absolutely love the ride, the quality, and the beauty of the car. I have owned Porsches, BMWs, and a Ferrari, so my expectations for the Aston were high. I can say that the car has met and exceeded those expectations. The biggest surprise has been the handling, which is better than I hoped. Although not as tight as the Carrera, it is extremely easy to drive the car on winding roads with lots of confidence. I have not driven the car on the track as I did the Porsche, so I can't compare hard-driving experience, but that isn't what I bought the Aston for.
Wonderful car
Aston Martin Vantage, 09/14/2007
2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2dr Coupe (4.3L 8cyl 6M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have owned several different model Porsches, but none compare in looks, attention, and driving pleasure and ability than my 2007 AM Vantage. This car is quality and stunning in every way. It exudes the fact that it is hand built from bumper to bumper. The low growl when pressing the start button, and even much more so when reaching 4000 rpm, is exciting. Some say the 380 horse power engine is not enough. They must be on drugs because for a non-racer like me, it has plenty of responsiveness. The amount of positive attention and accolades you receive in driving this car is often downright embarrassing. I could write a book on overwhelming positive public reaction this car draws.
A keeper
tim s, 12/25/2006
2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2dr Coupe (4.3L 8cyl 6M)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
Have had Porsches, every thing from Boxster to TurboS, two 355 Ferraris and a Ferrari F430. This goes way past the Porsches and just under the 430.
Love that V8 Vantage
bob garvey, 08/15/2007
2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2dr Coupe (4.3L 8cyl 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have to say I love pushing the crystal ignition button, hearing the gutteral vroom that gets me on my way. I love the looks and drive of this vehicle. I previously drove a BMW 540i and I currently also own a Dodge Viper. Have had no major problems with the vehicle.
Beauty only skin deep
MJW, 03/29/2007
2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2dr Coupe (4.3L 8cyl 6M)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
AM does not know how to make cars in large quantities and it shows with the V8. Failing gearboxes, lack of torque and smouldering clutches followed by lamentable excuses for the lack of quality from AM technical people were some of the resons why I got rid of the car after eight months. A porsche 911 S with a sports exhaust and the sport chrono option is not as pretty as the V8 but will go quicker, be reliable, make noise, retain its value and is cheaper. Watch AM V8 residual values drop as the quality issues come to light.The car is slow, that is why everyone says it needs more torque.The build quality is not what you would expect. Check warranty history if you are buying a used car.
WOW
Bryan Fletcher, 09/07/2006
2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2dr Coupe (4.3L 8cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Truly the most exciting car out there in its price range. Not seen everyday like its competitors. The craftsmanship is out of this world. Power, beauty, soul and if you buy one then you will know what I mean.
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