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Used 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Consumer Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.75 out of 5 stars

Dream Wheels

A M Dude, 04/06/2009
2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2dr Coupe (4.7L 8cyl 6AM)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful

Having been the owner of many fine cars (Mercedes, BMW, Jaguar) I always suspected that if, and when, I purchased an Aston Martin my heart would be lost forever. How right I was!!! While the Aston Martin Vantage 8 may not be the perfect car, you'd be hard pressed to convince me otherwise. In my opinion the workmanship, performance, and curb appeal of this beast would stand up to any other make or model. The drop jaw good looks and driving experience makes this an investment worth every penny spent! I recently showed it at a regional car show and even with more exotic models of Porches, Ferraris (sp), and others my Vantage drew the majority of the raves. Do yourself a favor: buy one!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Sportster Even More Fun

kansashick, 05/03/2008
2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 6M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

I traded my 2006 coupe for a leftover 2007 roadster and could not be happier. The '06 had several of the early production problems -- sorted out by AM nicely. This car, OTOH, is simply perfect. IMO, it looks even better than the coupe and the sportshift (once you get used to it) is even more fun than the manual and allows for even more aggressive driving on the twisties. The top fits well and the car is quiet with it up. Wind buffeting is not much of a problem top down. I get even more thumps up and admiring looks in the roadster than in the coupe. This is a very special, very exclusive car. To the best of my knowledge. there are only three in KC and I have yet to see the other two.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Broke the first day.

gvan54, 11/29/2009
2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2dr Coupe (4.7L 8cyl 6AM)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful

This beauty stranded me the first day I had it. The clutch went out on it and it had to be picked up by a flatbed. Dealer needs it for 10 days, the part has to be ordered from the U.K. How do you ever trust a car again after it strands you. I will sell it as soon as I get it back. In addition, the leather above the speedo / tach is coming off, you could actually see the staples that hold it down on the underside. This is a luxury car??!! Stick with the BMW's and Lexus's of the world, at least they are delivered in one piece and don't strand you on the side of a highway.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Not perfect, but the best car ever!

Brian, 12/25/2009
2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster 2dr Convertible (4.7L 8cyl 6AM)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful

This car has plenty of flaws such as really outdated electronics (GPS, radio, etc.) and horrible ergonomics (tiny buttons in bad locations, etc.). But none of that matters because when you drive this car you feel like the king of the road. Sure, there are faster cars and more technologically advanced cars, but nothing gets attention like an Aston Martin, and it's attention with class. It's not flashy like a Lambo or Lotus - it's all class, and the sound it makes is astounding! The sound coming out of the exhaust is worth the cost of the car entirely!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

N420 A Driver's Car

newcreature, 03/18/2011
2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Roadster 2dr Convertible (4.7L 8cyl 6M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

Recently took delivery of 2011 N420 roadster with 6-speed manual. Came out of a Porsche 997 C4S cabriolet, my second 911 C4. Loved the Porsches, but was in mood for a new driving sensation. N420 is magnificent. Very fast, comfortable, beautiful. The torque is amazing in every gear. Sport suspension a bit firmer than 997 in normal mode, but not as firm as Porsche's sport mode. An excellent balance between the two. Firm yet compliant. The sport exhaust is perfectly tuned. Under 3K sound is subdued. Cross 3K, especially under rapid acceleration and the beastly growl is unleashed.

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