Used 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Consumer Reviews
Used V8 Vantage for sale
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2008 V8 Vantage, so we've included reviews for other years of the V8 Vantage since its last redesign.
I Love my Vantage
Dave_Car_Guy, 06/18/2007
2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2dr Coupe (4.3L 8cyl 6M)
11 of 11 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.
Best Of All Worlds
DEJ, 10/18/2006
2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2dr Coupe (4.3L 8cyl 6M)
11 of 11 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.
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Constant Transmission Problems
Ken Jaggers, 03/10/2010
2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2dr Coupe (4.3L 8cyl 6M)
21 of 23 people found this review helpful
I loved the car for its curb and higway appeal. But both the manual and automatic transmissions were simply not reliable. I first had a 2007 standard transmission Vantage Coupe that stalled on a freeway or highway five times. After being frightened out of my mind, I was able to get the car to limp back to the dealer. It was a lemon, so Aston Martin replaced the car with a 2008 Vantage that was equipped with an Automatic Transmission. That transmission was always rough at the start of the day, with the vehicle shuddering at each stop. The dealer never recognized the problem and said I did not know how to drive the car. At considerable expense, I paid off the lease early and got rid of the car
2008 AM vantage roadster used
Brian, 12/25/2021
2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 6M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
This car turns heads! Maneuvering on freeway is easy and can compete with more expensive performance vehicles. That is in traffic. It will not be fastest car on the road. But it handles well, especially if you use paddle controls. Be careful to park in shaded areas as key computer components are located where extreme heat might cause problems. Use a trickle charge to prevent battery issues if driving as second car. Never try to jump start or hit trunk button for reserve/non- driving mode. Manual is not same as the car details. I replaced computers and such. The location of gps screen is not ideal. Know where you are going so you never need it! Upgrade with backup camera and maybe forward camera to avoid parking issues. It’s small and sits low, so be aware The rear view mirror darkens to a point you cannot judge traffic behind. Sun shields are decorative! The windshield hits most vision at bad spot. If battery depleted, do not mess with any seat controls. Take to Aston Martin dealer for service. Insurance is pricey even with great rating and low miles. Maintenance is fairly cheap with great mechanic.
Wonderful car
Aston Martin Vantage, 09/14/2007
2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2dr Coupe (4.3L 8cyl 6M)
8 of 8 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.