2007 Aston Martin Vantage Review - Better than a Porsche 911?

[@raymondrumbundaberg]

Your review is exactly how I felt when I drove one. Its a special car and was a little sad when I had to hand the keys back to the owner. By far, the best car I have ever driven

[@aston-martin-internationalist]

You need to drive it in the power band, you changed gears too early, all the power is up the top end and that's where you feel the car open up. They don't really do much below 3krpm, you have to take them right through the rev range to extrapolate the power, but that's just fine as it sounds even better the harder you drive it. Nice review though, I love my Vantage. 🙂

[@fuji3018]

Wait did I just find Doug demero with an accent

[@Jack-bf6hv]

Polar XXI and without Prozac

[@MartinIrwin]

Doug has an accent, lol.

[@laurakaats]

Love your reviews!!

[@mozebulbulia]

What compliments the car, is Cape Town !

[@basdewit9005]

I wish my thirteen old year car looked like this! :)

[@takeitforadrive]

Bas de Wit I wish my 10 year old car looked like this!

[@DavidandShirley]

Great review, really informative 👍

[@astonmartin4360]

I nearly bought one.Then my son became a father, so needed four seats.I bought a DB9 instead.Very happy with it apart from my grand daughters rejected food items,which she leaves behind.😅

[@merstrand1]

I live in Denmark, i tested Porsche ( 911 and Cayman GTS ) ended up with a 2011 Vantage S ... Never looked backed ... 0-62 is pure theory ... This car has sould and heart...

[@nygaardbrandt]

Har du stadig din Vantage S og ville du være interesseret i at dele din erfaring

[@merstrand1]

@@nygaardbrandt hej Morten, ja det har jeg og vil meget gerne fortælle om min erfaring med bilen - kontakt mig på FB

[@mbaqcytvav]

This one of the most beautiful cars ever to look at. It leaves the 911 in the dust in that department. I would get one of these without thinking twice. I'd try to get the 4.7.

[@takeitforadrive]

Completely agree, it is a stunner to look at. The V8 is not bad either 👌

[@takeitforadrive]

Edit: When comparing the Porsche and the Aston Martin engines, I make a mistake and say V6 instead of Flat six.

[@angela1984a]

Ever heard of Man-Made Global Warming?

[@garychurch1438]

Great review, love the car a whole bunch. Looking at one of these or a 911 4S around 2006/2007. The Aston sounds and looks terrific. Live in Durban so finding someone to service the Aston might be a challenge

[@takeitforadrive]

Thanks for the comment! Yes a 2006 911 4S should be round around the same price, maybe a little bit more expensive. But services on the Aston might be a bit more, not sure about the independents in Durban. Hope you get what your looking for!

[@Mufflerpatrick]

I don''t know the words, but it looks really cool, bugaga:))))

[@dustingofthedecks]

I always wonder it’s worth the extra money to move from a 4.3 to a 4.7

[@ONLYHAM]

Dude i know its not your car but dam you gotta shift a little later than that man lol

[@bladerunner6282]

the people that AM targets for these cars don't do stoplight to stoplight drag racing so 380HP or thereabouts is 'sufficient' as the rolls royce marketing department used to say about their engine's power output. when seeking a sporting drive, one simply keeps the rpms above 3000 or so. i personally prefer a detuned engine knowing that it is inherently more reliable. OTOH, i question the transmission, gear choices (especially reverse, it's ridiculously tall) and clutch. and aesthetically speaking i prefer the 2007-2008 models. the 2009 facelift was a slight step backwards IMO.

[@deep6thisdeep6this92]

that's a good price for that car considering the mileage and what looks like its excellent condition. ...got one just like it, inside, outside, mileage and condition. they are wonderful! took it on a 6000 trip soon after purchase and had no problems with it on the trip whatsoever. IMO, these cars hit the bottom of their depreciation curve a couple of years ago and are now on a little bit of a rise here in the U.S. they could stay static for quite a while considering how many of them were sold.

[@okeyezeilo6187]

This Aston remains one of the most beautiful cars ever. The problem with it was always the lack of power. It's performance never quite matched its superlative sound track. Someone unkindly referred to it as 'all mouth no trousers'. I do believe, however, that there are now aftermarket performance upgrades to address this....

[@astonmartin4360]

The V12 version fixed the power issue.The V8 looks great,but can't compete with the V12.

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

Lack of power? Um no, it always had more than enough power. The typical AM owner is a below average driver that will run out of driving skills long before they run out of car.

[@Jim-v3o]

Very true, but the V8 handles much better​@@astonmartin4360

[@elmomie]

U don’t need a sport button, just change your own mindset and shift pattern!

[@1ongava]

It's great that everything is 'cool', other adjectives exist. Good review though.

[@takeitforadrive]

Thanks for the comment. Unfortunately English is my second language so I sometimes struggle to find the right word words and adjectives.

[@1ongava]

@@takeitforadrive lekker is fine boet!

[@imbeingjudgemental644]

2007 aston martin vantage, the best hot hatchback

[@takeitforadrive]

Jonathan Marett 😂

[@AlexSami-qw4qu]

Great review. We have the same taste in cars. Plus it's manual!!

[@Jasongy827]

I prefer astons the Porsche even though my grandpa and dad has a Porsche

[@takeitforadrive]

Armani Nguon There is something very special about an Aston Martin!

[@Jasongy827]

Oosthuizen Auto I was thinking about saving my earnings and getting a old Aston Martin with a manual gear box, I know they are luxury, but what are the maintenance and upkeep for this car?

[@takeitforadrive]

Armani Nguon Maintenance can be quite expensive unfortunately, one of the reasons they are quite affordable nowadays

[@2KCamaroZ28SS]

Your white socks are very loud for doing a exotic car review. Lol

[@takeitforadrive]

🤣

[@finalcut67]

So you 'title' the heading stating - Better than a Porsche 911? I watched this expecting a reasonable comparison, as most people would I imagine. Towards the end you mention that you haven't driven enough 911's to provide a good comparison - what a joke! Sorry but I'm a massive AM fan, but this is just a really crap way of boosting your views! Shame on YOU!

[@zanick2]

6:00 water temp, NOT oil temp

[@swansmeister]

13y old, so what, e39 m5 is 20y old and it's a fgreakin beast, this car aint a sub 5 second car, more like 5.6 or 5.7 seconds. It's realy slow and the go don't match the loos imo. It is a goodlookin car tho!

[@Oxzowachi]

Great review of a great car! I know you'll find huge success in the coming months if you keep this up!

[@takeitforadrive]

Oxzowachi Thanks, really appreciate it 🙌

[@YowserUK]

How does not having a screen in the console make it feel new, when all new cars come with screens ? Besides it does come with a screen and Satnav system but was an optional extra, the car reviewed is just lower spec.

[@robbey300]

One adjective he’s over using “cool”....and a unique lady with a British name lived in Stellenbosch owing the Lanzeroc winery was Elizabeth English..!

[@AutomoTom]

Really like your style of presenting and a great car to review. I wonder if they will let you review that 250 California in their showroom, that would be awesome......

[@takeitforadrive]

Tom Harvey-Bolton Thanks for the great comment! The 250 California is actually a replica...a real one would be insane to review!

[@AutomoTom]

@@takeitforadrive I thought it was a bit of an extravagance next to their coffee shop. Even the replica would be an interesting review, and they command serious money too. They are a stunning bit of Italian design that unfortunately due to astronomical prices of the originals most normal people will never see on the roads to even know about. These cars deserve to be appreciated, even if a recreation.

[@AlexSami-qw4qu]

Manual gearbox and steering wheel is all you need!! Yes!!

[@takeitforadrive]

AS 2212 Completely agree!

[@trut52]

nice review mate, subbed

[@lucderan]

If I can leave a marketing suggestion: copy someone's format, in the same language, doesn't help and won't give you the same numbers just because of this... unless you are already "at the top of the food chain" and you are the one that "eat" the other. "Parmezan" is not Parmigiano. Make your own Emmental and you'll win!

[@takeitforadrive]

lucderan Thanks for the comment, I enjoyed the “cheesy” comparison! 😉. For now I use a format that I myself enjoy watching in other car reviewers and it resembles a lot of my favourites. To me the most important thing is getting to drive the cars!

[@marcelmarshall4240]

This guy should give Doug Demuro credit.

[@dardog7734]

Good review that 👌

[@thisistcab7]

Excellent job!

[@takeitforadrive]

Thanks!

[@Ophthalmedic]

Porsche does not build V6 but flat six engines😉

[@mikeyap4159]

Porsche V6 not on the 911 though

[@tlf361]

Loving the review format!

[@takeitforadrive]

Thanks!

[@nirlinwilson]

Awesome Mate... 👌👌👌... All the best

[@bikerman6907]

Great review👍 just wondered how spacious is it, in the driver seat, if you are on the tall side like myself, 6ft6 🤔 cheers from new subs in Norway.

[@takeitforadrive]

Thanks for the sub! Its actually quite spacious on the inside and there is some adjustability due to the back seats so I dont think you should have a problem 👍

[@bikerman6907]

@@takeitforadrive thanks for getting back to me 👍 my biggest concern is lack of headroom..🤔 Cheers

[@bikerman6907]

​​​@@takeitforadriveI ended up buying a 2010 Mustang Roush Stage 3 550 hp/700nm with only 8000 km on the clock, instead😊

[@jason22spurs]

Never better then a 911

[@syvee45]

Great review buddy..subscribed keep up the good work 👍

[@takeitforadrive]

syvee45 Great, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the sub!

[@luke4010]

Great channel!! Id love to see more reviews

[@mray9305]

The 4.7...... is better

[@supertest673]

I love Aston Martin, but it is in NO WAY objectively better than a Porsche 911.

[@Mark-rt6fy]

Turbo S owner here. Cars at this price level is purely subjective, as people would call a 5000 lbs bently a "sports car". Porsche cars are meant to be driven, and people who do don't need to find acknowledgement in those youtube videos, because they have smile on their face every time they sit behind the wheel :)

[@marcelmarshall4240]

@@Mark-rt6fy Porsche cars are drivers cars. Astons are about class and beauty. Two different demographics, actually. I have a Vantage. It’s the most beautiful car I have ever seen.

[@Mark-rt6fy]

@@marcelmarshall4240 True, I'm just a function over form type of person. I don't buy cars to look at it, but those who do love British cars.

[@marcelmarshall4240]

@@Mark-rt6fy When it comes to function, no car beats a Porsche.

[@markjones3778]

Aston Martin 👍

[@lambolife2908]

Beautiful to look at but that’s about it. Drove it, poor gearbox, certainly no comparison to a Porsche.

[@mortenberg2897]

Well, your not a Porsche guy. A 911 with a V6 …. 😄