2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | Buyer's Guide

Pro driver Parker Kligerman explores what makes the 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage an icon and details what you need to know about buying, owning, and loving this great car.
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[@franciscodanconia4324]

This Vantage design will never age, unlike the newer ones.

[@rmTheWalrus]

It is beautiful, and you might be right… but I’ve had a 2020 Vantage for about 18mo now and I have to say, I’ve never gotten more attention (uncomfortably so sometimes) in any car I’ve ever had. (Among them 2 Lotus evora generations, 3 cayman generations, an m2, a C7 corvette, Jags, Bmws, the list goes on). Ppl like to hate on the new one, but the “general populace” seems to love it.

[@dontstealmypenguin]

@rmTheWalrus the current vantage is one of the best looking cars ever made. Dpnt get me wrong the vantage in the video looks amazing but it can't compare tk the current one!

[@lexuslfa4739]

All the DB9 style cars are the coolest Aston Martins and they got me into the brand

[@richardcastro4431]

@@dontstealmypenguin in my opinion this version is one of the prettiest cars ever made. Maybe the GM t33 and the 288 gto, and if I had to pick out of any of the current AM’s or this it’d be this

[@nbmaheswara]

I know, i know, 911 was (and still is?) its main competitor and it's a great car, but i came to watch a "buyer's guide" of Aston Vantage, not 10 reasons why 911 is better

[@thefreedomwarrior]

Rendra Bagas 911 is too common and ugly in comparison to the vantage. It’s not all about the speed. Would rather hear and look at the vantage.

[@findtomdotcom]

Totally agree. I love the 911 but while the Porsche is the better car the AM offers a different experience, (which is great right). Not to mention the AM is better looking and sounds amazing. Although if it was my money I'd be looking for a manual V12 Vantage....

[@HandsomeAlex25]

@@findtomdotcom Pretty sure you'll need twice as much moneys for the V12, nevermind the maintenance... But I'd say it's worth it.

[@invictusporsche]

@@thefreedomwarrior great point and totally agree

[@surrealtom]

@@HandsomeAlex25 I've heard that the V12s aren't such a nightmare to maintain.

[@2006Vantage]

I’ve owned mine for 12 years now and I still turn around and look at her every time I park. That’s a special car. Two things not mentioned here is just how reliable they are thanks to Ford ownership at the time and just how transformed these cars become with some mods. A lightweight flywheel and full exhaust/tune transforms the sluggish nature into an eager car. This is one of the great last analog cars.

[@Cyrx686]

Thats great info. Thank you very much for sharing that.

[@kylecameron9772]

I love that, the carpark test. Do you look back at it and smile inside. If you do, that's special.

[@TC-yo2ux]

It is possible to have more information on this mods? Sorry for my english i’m french 😅

[@rainmaster2936]

What kinda light clutch do u use

[@2006Vantage]

@@rainmaster2936 velocity Ap dual plate clutch and light weight flywheel

[@Tox1cAshes]

This car is to date the most beautiful I’ve seen

[@hanswurst6742]

you need to get your eyes checked then. Or see more than 10 cars

[@insayn7995]

@@hanswurst6742 i know looks are subjective, but it has to be one of the best looking modern cars.

[@jpckuijer]

It's starting to become a timeless design, it looks as good to me now as it did 15 years ago.

[@zackklapman3569]

The color of this car is incredible.

[@zrzzezolo7134]

The VH Platform on which all Astons from this era are built, was originally developed by Lotus. They’re known for building some of the best handling chassis ever made. Weight distribution is even and you find double wishbone suspension in all four corners. (The new double wish bone front axle is something the new 992 GT3 gets praised for currently as no 911 ever had it before). This superior chassis is the reason why Aston Martin won everything in the early 2000‘s in long distance racing including Le Mans also besing Porsches. On Top Gear the DBS went around the track quicker then the Zonda.

[@chrisfisher1625]

Cool that this video was done at Road America. Its cool that these cars are now relatively affordable

[@XavierEyez]

I like this host, he’s like the Linustechtips of this channel. Like his enthusiasm, which a much needed break from some of the other hosts

[@PLUMPTONFILM]

Yes, analogue! Still plenty analogue in it and that is the reason to love it. Proper car with proper gear-lever. It is not so sluggish if you ‘drive it’ right. When you park it you want to walk away backwards. The first drive in mine I thought the speedo was broken as I trundles away from the dealer😂 then I realised it was calibrated in wrap factors and 25 mph did not really make anything happen. Thank you for the vid I think you get it

[@craigstricklin]

Can't drive it in the rain? I'm out. Drove my 997 through a Tropical storm in Louisiana. Didn't leak a drop. The Vantage is dead sexy to look at though.

[@K1ng1995]

Needs to be in Aston Martin Racing Green

[@dresdonfury]

Manual trans versions have gone up by $15k in the last year. Lucky me ☺️

[@202One]

Best Vantage review.. 🍾

[@mrpcb2566]

Driving an Aston is an 'Event' . Arriving in style, fashionably late. Drive an Aston and everyone knows you have class. Compare that to Driving a 911.

[@alelollipop1903]

awesome car, great review!

[@jatkins47]

Clearly you watched Doug Demuro's review before you did yours.

[@hebertomartinez5253]

The music volume is too high

[@astonmartin4360]

I never really got the V8 Vantage.The DB9 has a better engine and bigger internal space.I bought a DB9.😁😁

[@DOHCCordia]

911 = more capable but less soul. Vantage = more soul less capable. Have a porsche right now. Dont intend on it going anywhere. But shopping for a vantage. The sound. The look. The elegance. It's a special event. Do I care the vantage is slower? Hell no. Do I care it has a volvo key,volvo mirrors, and a terrible relic of a volvo nav (or other random ford parts)? Nope seriously dont. Why? Because its about the experience. And for those that think the 4.3 is a lethargic it's nothing exhaust,tune, and a flywheel (factory v12 flywheel).

[@MLeeder53]

oooo road america!

[@GIZZMOTORSPORTS]

this is such a niche vid

[@Shane-Singleton]

So the actual buyer's guide part only consists of door struts, deck lid drainage, and a strange emergency brake handle configuration? Usually when I think of buyer's guides I expect a comprehensive walk around with a list of what to look for when shopping, tell tale signs of possible poor maintenance or looming issues, what questions you should ask, where you might be able to save money, what should you spend extra on, etc. All I really got out of this is that it makes a great noise and it was build to compete with the 911, which, based on sales #'s, it really didn't but was a big hit for Aston Martin. Honestly it is a VERY good looking car. And while it was made while Ford owned Aston Martin it'll still be a horribly unreliable maintenance nightmare. I'd probably still have one over a similar year 911, though.

[@fastexperiencecars]

It's more of a review than a buyer's guide. 🙉

[@andersmidby6844]

This is _not_ a buyer's guide.

[@drews0matt]

Ford Fusion 2 door 😁

[@emerica21321]

Honestly this was a very irritating video. Not a buyers guide and the speaker just kept repeating himself over and over. I had to double check my KZbin didn’t accidentally rewind!

[@hemishjoseph7401]

Crap wrong video ...btw is Jason going to be doing these any time soon?

[@foodonfilm5935]

This is a terrible buyers guide

[@bradcoram509]

Bottom line: Buy a 911. . . This isn't a buyers guide for an Aston V8 Vantage as much as it's a sales pitch for Porsche.

[@coalcutter]

Unreliable overpriced looks fantastic jag looks better

[@ianwest3301]

is that Stevie Wonder talking ??

[@user-qq2mo1ek2r]

I've been running mine for over a year, totally reliable 2009 with 23k miles on it.

[@crashyyy4116]

Love the content Hagerty is putting out right now, but you guys seriously have to rethink this title. Like the S2000 episode, this is not a "buyer's guide." This is a look back at a great car and maybe a few reasons why you should buy it. Not a buyer's guide.

[@mry82]

True. The titles suggest common problems and maintenance issues would be covered.

[@shadmanrahman3486]

Couldn't agree more

[@HandsomeAlex25]

Absolutely. For this, he showed a couple Doug-style quirks like the fly-off handbrake, but mostly just talked about what it was like to drive and why we all should get one. Sam Smith's piece on the 2CV was much more "buyers guide" as he actually got underneath it and talked about rust and mechanical issues and cheap fixes.

[@nickdelatorre2176]

@@mry82 Correct, and he would answer the question why no one buys them...parts and mainetnance costs are astronomical.

[@mry82]

@@nickdelatorre2176 just swap in a k20, haha

[@jpm74]

Get an ECU flash for the Vantage and voila, the throttle response is immediate. Hydraulic steering is superb and the front-mid mounted dry sump V8 and transaxle give it perfect balance. There's a reason why this platform is a multiple time Le Mans and WEC GTE champion.

[@NSRS1]

I would wear a tailored suit every time I drove it🤤🤤🤤

[@emmanuelseen594]

Dont forget the cigar and the walther ppk (probably a replica toy) 😉

[@deep6thisdeep6this92]

i'll confess... after i bought my 2007 I upped my wardrobe a bit (a low bar to raise to be sure)... i felt the car deserved something other than a five year-old faded blue jogging outfit with a few white paint marks on it. now that was fine with my 2001 bread truck white base model dodge ram pickup but with the aston, a little embarrassing to be honest. :)

[@2KCamaroZ28SS]

@@emmanuelseen594 I have the PPK and the P99. Both engraved with 007. I also have an Omega Seamaster. All I need is the damn Aston...

[@emmanuelseen594]

@@2KCamaroZ28SS wow

[@MrAlpinab7]

I'd do the same. Most people wear flip flops probably when driving it🤣

[@johnnysmith863]

I had a 2007 V8 Vantage, black, black leather, anthracite wheels (bought 2014, sold 2016). I was going to keep it forever but then I lost my job. I was lucky enough to still be able to 'trade down' to a 996. They're both excellent cars for the money and I think history will show that ~2007 was the pinnicle of mechanical-feeling motoring. Vantage pros: looks, sound, interior, bulletproof engine, beautifully engineered, alloy/composite so no rust, ladies love it. Vantage cons: feels big/heavy compared to 911, electrical gremlins, poor paintwork prep from factory means despite aluminium panels you'll still get bubbles under the paint, clutches don't last long and are exprensive to replace. 996 pros: just feels great, light front end, narrow - easy to play with narrow Scottish roads, really a bargain for what they are, no slower despite 80bhp deficit, feels great, nimble, feels really rather nice. 996 cons, engines can go boom, interior not great, ugly headlights (yawn).

[@TheHussamksa]

I'm buying a 2007 vintage 40k miles, manual , is it a reliable car +electric +clutch

[@johnwilliammaxwell5044]

Honestly, I would much prefer this to the 911, because I will rarely, if ever, take it to a racetrack, and the looks and sound of this make for such an amazing experience every time you use it.

[@merstrand1]

I bought a 2012 Vantage S - over 911 ... there was no doubt

[@pacrat90]

@@merstrand1 nothing compares, after getting my 4.7 Vantage I couldn't believe I was even thinking of 997 before it

[@merstrand1]

@@pacrat90 The Aston gives you a feeling of sitting in a super car, the whole drive / sound as well.. The Porsche ... not so much....

[@PhilipSamuelson]

I bought a post-Ford era V8V, 2010, wouldn't ever go back. Love the 911, but I'd take this 10 times out of 10. Phenomenal experience, but it is highly recommended that you know how to work on it yourself. Makes it much cheaper to own.

[@ThatDruidDude]

Personally not 911 but Maserati grandturismo. Same concept but did it better. Beautiful, fit 4 adult comfortably, and the sound is just out of this world

[@swanblake]

Please bring back Sam. This guy thinks he is reviewing a 911

[@thekeccles1996]

Yeah Parker's script/presentation is trash compared to Sam. This series doesn't work without him.

[@amw2822]

So what you’re saying is that I should get a 911?

[@kidnose2231]

Well..... I don't know if.... Yes.

[@mkollscout]

I would get the 2008-2016 model because it came with the 4.7 engine

[@andrewdavid6054]

Fair point, I guess there's two schools of thought on that. It comes down to whether you're buying it for the looks and the sound, or you're buying it to drive fast. Either way, I think a Jaguar from the same era is much better value - mechanically similar to the old 4.3L Aston (Aston used the Jag motor as a base), but you don't have to pay the James Bond tax.

[@jatkins47]

Of course newer with a bigger engine costs more.

[@AkaAndyKnuckles]

Ironic that this looks even better than the DB9.

[@VPhuoc79]

I truly do not understand the mindset of buying a car to baby or pamper. A car is to be driven. Provided the availability of funds, if I owned an Aston Martin, or any high-end sports/exotic/supercar, I would daily it with proper, regular maintenance. Anyone with garage queens are missing out on the point of a vehicle. This remains true on what many deem “collector” cars. Again, cars should not be curated like museum pieces. There are two types of car buyers. Logic minded consumers usually buy with a few factors in mind such as budget, maintenance costs, and insurability. Enthusiasts buy with the heart; they buy because the car provides smiles per gallon.

[@brutus8123]

Agreed. There no way I would not daily this thing. Proper maintenance and care definitely but what’s the point of owning it if it’s just gonna sit

[@groundedgremlinrc7005]

Nope. Stunning car, wonderful production quality, awful script/presentation. Capitalise on Sam Smith!

[@davidyoung5640]

Yep this dude is grateing

[@Cos27O]

Get Cammisa to do this segment. This guys is insufferable.

[@shitsandwich1983]

i was surprised not to find more comments like this. this guy is terrible.

[@Cos27O]

Its terrible. The first 5 minutes are literally him saying the car sounds good.

[@Friedbrain11]

A beautiful car in every way. Forget the damn 911! I'd wear a suit every time I drove it :) The "Transporter" would look good driving it, The panache of this car is beyond a Porche's ability to reach

[@patbullard9276]

I take you at your word that the Vantage was designed to be a 911 competitor. But to me this is an Apples-Oranges issue. Totally different desires. I’ll just take one of each please.

[@xtype2006]

I have a 2013 V8 Vantage with the 6 Speed Graziano transaxle, and I adore this thing. I don't think I'll sell it for many, many years.

[@nickmoulton446]

Who bought the Vantage, well that will be me, but I had a 911 first & I’ll probably have a 911 again. I love my Aston & always will.

[@user-qq2mo1ek2r]

And me. Prefer the Vantage even in lowly 4.3 spec.

[@MatthewGaither]

Incredibly beautiful car and arguably under-appreciated. I wish I had the garage space for one!

[@fauzanc]

Who's the most famous person who drives an Aston Martin Ans: Doug Demero

[@user-qq2mo1ek2r]

It was not a car designed to be driven at 10/10ths on the track. It was always going to be a long distance tourer and at that it excells. The boot/trunk is big enough to take proper luggage, the steering is very well weighted with oodles of feel, the gear change is exact (especially once the oil has some temperature in it). The only weakness within the drive train on this car is the clutch. But once it's spent anyone in their right mind will change it out for a twin plate unit with lightened flywheel. This makes all the difference, bite and feel is much better, throttle response is much improved in the lower areas of the rev range and in all honesty 5000 rpm isn't when things come alive, it's actually 4000rpm and this is also when the valves in the exhaust are actuated and the real noise is let loose. Door struts are around £20 each and are easily fitted. Water flowing into the trunk is a flaw. The handbrake is a work of art and does not in anyway infringe on the driving of the car because it's tucked away. The Vantage is a wonderous car to drive, especially in an era of anadine electric cars, the manual Vantage is a visceral experience, it has plentiful character and every journey is an event.

[@jungkim5950]

I kept wondering if I hit the rewind button The kid keeps blurting the same thing over and over again.

[@mry82]

you know, at one point I could have sworn there was like 30 seconds that was a verbatim repeat... for a second I thought the sh!thy chromebook was struggling and getting ready to randomly restart itself again.

[@randmacct636]

40k for car.. 40k for 1st yr maintenance

[@mynameis63]

Yep. The thing to do would be pull and sale off the driveline, and swap an LS into it....Glorious.

[@mry82]

@@mynameis63 Randm gave us the real buyers guide, and mynameis63... the answer is always miat...LS! For a reason!

[@antoineday3346]

The guys repeats himself constantly right ?

[@ClinicalDecisionYikesYT]

Get this British cigarette out of here. Jason Cammisa is THE only presenter you need.

[@M16xblowDRO]

Definitely a dream car, thing is absolutely gorgeous

[@MannyAlvaActor]

Love my Vantage! Thanks for the reminders :-)

[@user-qq2mo1ek2r]

I'm with you that thought.

[@GlennsCarCollection]

The shift knob in that car is from a V12 Vantage.

[@user-qq2mo1ek2r]

And they cost approx. £900

[@pacrat90]

This guy is commenting on its sporting characteristics against 911 while driving a car with lowering springs.. Drive a standard vantage and you'll see it is very capable, drive a later 4.7 sports pack car or Vantage S and it will really surprise you. I watched this video months ago when I was looking for mine, and Im glad I watched this. I finally got my Sports Pack Vantage last month - I'll admit I didn't test drive before buying, I didn't care how it drove I just lusted after it so bad. When it arrived I was pleasantly surprised, this is no standard GT like the DB9 or other Aston's of the past - this thing is a brutal (albeit heavy) sports car, sublime balance and incredible steering feel. I came from Cayman S, Toyota GT86 and a JDM SW20 GT-S - all of which excluding the Cayman I have tracked. The Cayman blows it away for sure just down to weight and well its a Porsche, but nothing feels and makes you feel like the Vantage does - the sound, the interior, the badge. Aston didn't hold anything back with this generation of vantage (except the Volvo satnav and buttons 😂) but one look at that gorgeous bonded aluminium tub chassis and you know this is something quite serious indeed. If you're looking at getting one of these try find a 4.7, it is an incredible car. I have been lucky enough to drive a few 911s from air-cooled to modern, and I don't regret a thing - I couldn't fathom getting into a 997 instead of this after buying it. I repeat if you are looking at one of these BUY IT.

[@merstrand1]

I fully agree on every point

[@serjiang]

In 2007, 2008, the smart money went with a $60k E92 M3, V8, 414hp. But the BMW can’t match the looks and prestige of the Aston.

[@4jup4ter4]

This car is officially in Old School Territory now. I'm really thinning about picking gone up in 2024. This M.Y. Vantage looks like a classic piece of jewelry, and much more appealing than the new age Vantage/Benz

[@RavenValkyrie]

Man the front quarter view of Vantage is absolutely stunning.

[@huntermacdonald6431]

The whole package is gorgeous. One of the best astons in my opinion.

[@Th3An0malyy]

Is not how much it costs, its the damn maintenance. I would of own one long time ago but damn. I instead bought cash a really low mileage black Genesis Coupe Grand Touring with the brown interior, navigation pretty much fully spec'd and got to keep a ton of money and feels literally the same after getting an aftermarket exhaust and KW coilovers. Only maintenance i had to do to it was the timing chain components and transmission fluid. No issues at all after all the miles being daily driven to work while wearing a 3 piece suit. Considering maybe getting that aston or the GTR sometime in the future as a second car.

[@PigglyWigglyDeluxe]

I’ve heard maintenance isn’t that bad as long as you can find Ford branded parts. Since this is a Ford era car, lots of parts interchange with regular Ford models. So I’ve heard, anyway.

[@Adam-eo5ff]

I don't think you can buy the ugliest two door ever made, throw coilovers on it and call it the same as an Aston.

[@user-qq2mo1ek2r]

Don't get it maintained by a franchised dealer unless the car still has the Aston Timeless warranty. Find a good indie that runs the Aston software and you're good to go. The side repeaters are from a Ford transit, the door, boot and bonnet struts are £20 each etc etc.... Yes like any car you can spend big money, headlights are expensive as are tail lights and anything upgraded to carbon cost the earth but that's not maintenance.

[@jagvette1]

Love the car I would take it everywhere. way better than a 911, but I would take either if they were given to me, but the Aston first:)

[@BenzinioB]

I'll take the V8 over 911 in a heart beat! It isn't perfect but that makes it better in my eyes. And it is a damn pretty! My only doubt is roadster or coupe :)

[@michaelherman2207]

Thought about selling mine a couple times, always back out. Manual 4.7L with headers, cat delete, tune, intake box delete, lightened flywheel with dual disc clutch, shocks and lowering springs, 2 rotors and lighter wheels and wider rubber. At a tick under 500bhp it's the car it should have been from the factory. I've put about 45k miles on it in 5 years and not one issue. That includes several track days.

[@GlennsCarCollection]

If you have the money the V12 Vantage manual is the way to go. Built in 2011, 2012 and them again in 2017, nothing beats a V12 with a manual transmission. They built less than 150 V12 manuals in 2011-2012 if you can find one for sale (owners love them) you are sure to have a future collectable.

[@jasonboud7]

V12 Vantage was first built in 2009 btw, or at least mine was 😁😎

[@surrealtom]

There are a couple manual V12s on Autotrader, and most are hovering around £80k. @jasonbound7 is correct, the first production year was 2009.

[@GlennsCarCollection]

@@surrealtom i was referring to US model years. The model years here are 2011 and 2012. Unfortunately model years in other countries are irrelevant since we cannot import a car until its 25 years old

[@Clarkecars]

"No one offered anything like this" how about the less expensive, more horsepower/torque Jaguar XK-R? I'll keep my Jaguar for half the price. Actually, find Jaguar in these Astons.

[@KotomiP]

Should change the title, it was more of a car review than a buyer's guide. A buyer's guide should focus mainly on changes each model year, things to watch out for, options that are must and options that need to be avoided, major or common problems, rough idea on cost of ownership etc. Only points that were covered was brief mentioning of door dampers can be shot and that earlier models can have baggy seat.

[@jakegreenberg9357]

Nothing about this video is a buyers guide except 30sec about the seat stitching & dashboard leather. Everything is else is you saying the 911 is the go-to & this car sounds good. Not really any more useful info for perspective buyers.

[@Jasongy827]

I was never a big fan of Porsche.

[@dtmenace]

Is this one of hagertys kids? A face for radio and a voice for print...

[@mry82]

lol, harsh but hilarious.

[@petej2811]

I’m thinking about buying one and this video, beyond telling me to look out for dodgy struts and saggy leather, wasn’t that helpful. This isn’t a buyer’s guide by any stretch of the imagination.

[@JDogCOII]

sounds great but I think my Italian beauty that is the 2013 Maserati GT S sounds even better. No disrespect to the AMV

[@ImBarryScottCSS]

Why is more than half of the 'buyers guide' trying to sell us the car? I already want the car that's why I'm here! Wasted opportunity.

[@chrisdooley1184]

Where’s the supposed ‘guide’ to buy this car? All I get is why this isn’t as good as the 911 Carrera….

[@marceldiazTheOctaneGuy]

I spot a couple subtle mods. Dbs shift knob. Lowering springs. Secondary cat delete. Great car and for the money it’s bound to be more appreciated as we get more electronic cars.

[@nisarjabbar1729]

wet

[@djcoronel]

they look like a high-end watch...well, a breitling watch..ahahaha

[@bm7760]

This is not an informed buyers' guide at all. This bloke isn't speaking from experience in the slightest.

[@IAmTheHound]

Get a 2009 or later model, and you get an engine upsize to 4.7 and HP increase to 420. Also the glass key from the DB9 which slides into the dash and becomes the start button (and goes red if you press the clutch down first).

[@williamegler8771]

Some of the other differences between the Aston Martin and the 911... The Porsche was reliable/durable enough to be used daily and actually retained some value after a few years and several thousand miles.

[@paulmoor595]

Is that after the engine had been rebuilt after IMF bearing failure?. A bad owner experience of a 911 is as costly as one of these. However, some people have done over 100k miles now with nothing more than good maintainence and parts replacement similar to a 911. Neither is cheap....unless its one of the many 911s that are out there which are abused and never maintained properly.

[@duncanthreadgould8911]

My 2009 Vantage is a daily driver and never sets a foot wrong. I’ve had two - both very reliable. And the engine’s in the right place.

[@markgithinji6826]

Bro 😢stop telling people this is good value it will get more expensive and I won’t be able to afford it

[@Tential1]

The Aston Martin owner wanted something different, the Porsche owner wanted some residual value

[@Blaidd7542]

If that’s the case they should have bought a Corolla and spent the extra 60k on gold and would have a quarter million dollars today.

[@AlexTrain5249]

Now it’s going to be the price it was when it was new. I’m here while they’re still $30K-$40K.

[@frankmoglia7964]

This is mislabeled as a "Buyers' Guide" rather than a V8V review.

[@thedrivechannel83]

Elkhart Lake is such a beautiful track. Car is nice too...

[@mry82]

If you live in the middle of nowhere, like me, I think you do want to drive it to work everyday.

[@paulmoor595]

If you're wanting a car to thrash round a race track and brag to your mates about technical prowess....buy the 911....however if you want a car that is super classy, makes you feel great every time you drive it and sounds absolutely sublime at high revs out in the countryside....buy the Aston. And the advice....buy one now as I did....as they definitely won't be low price for much longer when the mainstream buyers realise how good they really are!.

[@markufoto]

Nobody talks about how much these cars cost to insure or fix when things go wrong, and as with any car, things will go wrong.

[@PhilMcCrackenn]

$819 a year through Hagerty in 2021. I pay more to insure one of our work vans.

[@brownnss1]

My dream car

[@Castellan_Chris]

In 2014 I was looking at a 09+ Vantage, it had the 4.7l engine little bit more power. At the time they were around 45-50k. However when I went to test drive it the automatic transmission sucked. And the power was still lacking. Who would have thunk 7 years later, it still retained its value. Along with the Corvettes , 911s, Rolex's and Houses... Must be all this stimulus money. I will check back after the crash to see if prices have dropped.

[@alexsolhi6364]

Exactly what I was thinking...

[@user-qq2mo1ek2r]

The auto box is a less desirable car because of the automated manual.... Its pretty crap that's why you should buy the manual version, way better

[@TheUrbanEpicure]

8:35 Beautiful materials? That hard, cheap plastic all over the center stack? Come on...

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

There are always going to be hard plastic somewhere. These cars are beautiful inside and out. When someone makes a comment like yours it's obvious this car is out of your sphere.

[@user-qq2mo1ek2r]

The centre stack actually feels more premium than it looks, the area above and below are metal, the car is a premium feeling product but if you compare it to modern day cars you will find things have moved on. Compare it to cars of the same vintage and believe me the Porsche had way more plastic in it.

[@joshuakhaos4451]

One of the few cheap exotics that exist atm that I would love to get ahold of and have for a bit.

[@invictusporsche]

Excellent video, really informative and enjoyed the pro’s and cons of the Vantage

[@chriskappert1365]

This isn't the Tadek Marek V8 no more ?

[@thekeccles1996]

Bring back Sam Smith. Parker's script/presentation is lacking, ESPECIALLY compared to Sam. I mean jeez this dude pronounced "Jaguar" as "Jagwire." I rest my case lol Also would've liked to know more about what to look for when purchasing one of these. You know, like an actual buyer's guide?

[@skilgour44]

Please explain why I wouldn't want to drive this every day. You've said "That's not what it's for" but that does not explain anything. Is it too firm? Is it too fragile? Everything contained in the video tells me that I would, in fact, want to drive one every day if I had one. More information about reliability and servicing costs would also be useful.

[@justaddafan]

How is this a buyer's guide?

[@xabino1]

All my life loving de 911, and now at my 40's, when i'm getting close to afford one, i'm starting to change mi mind!

[@samuelmarshall100]

These are around 22-27k in the uk

[@MandusahRamirez]

Dude You’re talking about the 911 more than the Aston Martin!! Also this is a Grand Tourer!