Aston Martin Vantage Update | After Two Years...

What are my feelings about my Aston Martin Vantage after two years of ownership....? I discuss the appreciation, experience, and journey of the car. Note: This was originally filmed for the wonderful Bond Community Cigar Lounge....make sure that you join the conversation over there and tell them David sent ya': / 891253714714259
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When David is not running an advertising and marketing company, his hobby is The Bond Experience which is primarily a video blog where he discusses Bond experiences and the people and brands that help to create those experiences...
David has been featured and sourced for articles in Time Magazine, The Boston Globe, The Courier Times, USA Today, Star Magazine, MM&M, The Exchange, The Guardian, The New York Times, Bond on Bond, American Media Inc., AP Wire and online social media outlets. David has been a speaker at Johns Hopkin, Hofstra University, Columbia as a Bond Experience expert. His collection represents one of the most complete example of Bond lifestyle items. Invited to cover Tom Ford, Omega, Heineken, Coke, Orlebar Brown, NPeal, Floris, Lock & Co., Sunspel, Turnbull & Asser, and a multitude of location partnership events, David has represented social media experiences for many years. In addition David has provided props and decor for Johns Hopkin Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace Premieres as well as the Devereaux Foundation 007 Fundraiser. The mantra of living like Bond, one moment at a time emanates from a concept of experiencing the joy of collecting small moments in life that add up to amazing journeys and stories....
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[@canivelr]

“Being Bond is a state of mind; it’s leaving reality. I’m in the right frame mind as far as I’m concerned.” Well said, David!!! Thank you for this video.

[@elliotrussell577]

Man, that two years has gone FAST! Very happy for you to have such an awesome Bond moment as a daily driver.

[@alexlamas6324]

Honestly I like the look and lines of your Vantage more than the DBS in Casino. I thought the DBS was a bit over designed, whereas the the lack of detail and the smooth surfaces of your 2006 Vantage feels much more elegant and refined. As just cars go, you have winner my friend! AND you have a proper stick shift as opposed to the current paddle shifters!

[@kevinflynn5634]

Also the DBS & DB9( which are both gorgeous) actually look a bit stretched/ elongated in real life whereas the Vantage looks perfectly proportioned and closer to how these cars look on the screen

[@matthewgooch6892]

I know what you mean, but to my eyes, the Vantage looks a little too squat and even a bit porky (overweight). The DB9 is perfect that's why I bought one of those instead. And because it had a huge V12 engine. 😊

[@alwaysabondgirl1301]

Truly a Bond Experience!!! Danielle knows that that is a GREAT car!!! Danielle is a keeper and so is the Aston Martin Vantage! Also, I love your intro to your videos! 😍🍷

[@liquidgeorge]

A truly beautiful car David, congratulations on owning such an incredible vehicle!

[@frederickooi392]

Thanks for this David, thoroughly enjoyed this video. Awesome car, you're really living the dream!

[@adamloake]

Lovely car David! I was lucky enough to get to drive one on a local race track here in the UK for my 30th birthday (a few years ago now), such a thrill! Still smile at the memories 😀

[@fletchersykes1660]

"Being like Bond is a state of mind". This is so true and is definitely the quote of the week👍Awesome video as always!

[@johnchampion6926]

Such a lovely Aston, definitely better looking than some of the newest ones (imo). For anyone who doesn't know, the DB10 in Spectre was built on a V8 Vantage like David's - slightly newer model with a different body on top but all the underpinnings of the DB10 was the V8 Vantage

[@justinbradshaw5112]

David, I can relate to where you're coming from. I feel the same way when I'm driving my Mark 4 Mondeo 😉

[@nigeldewallens1115]

That is such a gorgeous car that you have! Well done and I can well imagine how you feel driving it! I certainly would too! Good for you for enjoying it too! :)

[@BG-zz7hk]

Such a cool video Mr. Zaritsky, I sincerely enjoyed! Such a beautifull Aston-Martin.

[@RolandHulme]

As a car guy I LOVED this video. OMG, truly, what a magnificent beast. I've always been in love with the Aston Martins and ever since I was young I've tried to have cars that embraced the... ahem... spirit of them. (Cue a gazillion rusty MGB GTs, Triumphs, blah blah blah etc. etc., and then the Firebirds in America - which DO have hatchbacks so they're KIND of grand-tourers... Just Detroit POS grand tourers.) Nothing comes close to the real thing, though - although watching this video is close! Loved what you said about being responsible, too. Not going to lie, I like my drink - but my friends have always observed that I'll NEVER drink and drive because you can do one or the other - not both - and I value a good, fast car more than a good, strong drink. Likewise, I'm not a racing car driver and I don't pretend to be, so I prefer to focus on getting there in one piece than ahead of schedule. My retirement plan is drowning in rum in Cuba, not wrapping a car around a tree. Loved the whole idea of the state of mind, too - which is convenient since I'm very far from having an ACTUAL Aston Martin (next toy is going to be a Harley.) I bet you feel a really great sense of accomplishment to be sitting behind the wheel of the kind of car we could have only dreamed of as a kid - and it's very inspiring to see you living the best version of your life in such a grateful, appreciative way. GREAT video! Thanks for sharing!

[@kevinDG7]

I know the feeling. First aston Martin that I saw in a bond movie was the vanquish out off die another day. Mine first dream car and then it was replaced by the DBS. I think when you drive a Aston martin, you feel you are a real gentleman

[@humphreybradley3060]

I promise (Really honestly) this isn't a flex but I've had 5 AMs (3 Vantages, a DB9 & a Vanquish S), to be honest my absolute favourite was my 1st, a 2006 V8 Vantage in Midnight Blue. God I wish I hadn't sold it! David yours looks very special in that colour & particularly without the front number plate!

[@lanceuppercut7436]

Thanks for the Aston Martin Vantage update vlog David. I really enjoyed it. Gave me a genuine smile and a chuckle after a taxing week. I love your passion mate. When the Casino Royale music started playing, it was gold! Oh, and big props to your very cool wife for encouraging you to buy the Aston. You’re so damned right about using your imagination. Keep up the entertaining work👍🏻

[@Huwberts_Emporium]

This is the most beautiful Aston Martin and possibly the most beautiful car ever made in my opinion.

[@andrewbell2121]

The Man In An Aston Martin. That's a great spy movie title.

[@vardhansingh7752]

Oh my God this is the kind of life I want to live and I guess I'll live one day By the way she is gorgeous and I don't know how but it's new every time no matter how old the model is it's just amazing and wow and brand new 😍🤩

[@johnneal9793]

Hi David can't believe it's two years. Still looks and sounds AWESOME...i still watch the other two videos..I bet you feel like a million dollars when your in a Tom Ford suit and drive it. Thanks for sharing. Take care.

[@castex21]

Is it possible this car became even more gorgeous after your two years of ownership?? Good get, man! 👍🏾

[@mrwhitespaleking5190]

Yep, I'll give that a thumbs up. Beautiful car.

[@74gwh]

Stunning car, I wish!

[@sierraone9181]

New door gas shocks will keep those doors open; they wear out. Nice car.

[@ShaunaMarieSings]

Truly exquisite car...💗💗💗

[@klausgypser1485]

everytime you say „Danielle and I“ im breathless for a sec 😉

[@Knightswhosaynee]

Very nice Bond accessory, a classic that will never go out of style. Thanks for sharing.

[@ricocamGTO]

Stunning cars! Love my Vantage! I noticed you holding the door open, mine was the same, pretty annoying so i changed the door struts. Only cost £40 for the struts and quite easy to fit. Do it mate, much better! 👍

[@mrt5725]

I think your 2006 looks better than the current models - wonderful lines. What’s the name of the Bond soundtrack you were playing in the car? Is there a compilation album of sorts?

[@MuzixMaker]

18:28 looks like a quick wear point with the shoulder belt draped over the seat back.

[@musicisfree91]

I got that Bond State of mind in my Mini. At least it's British, so that's a start.

[@cmarshall4559]

When I saw how much these had depreciated last year I bought one. They are so cheap now it's hilarious. My only complaint is the throttle response but apparently it can be fixed with a tune chip.

[@coronetmag]

14:18 summarizes your channel. What a great video.

[@phmwu7368]

🤣🤣🤣 LOL

[@Watson1973]

Love the vantage. Here in the uk there’s a company that charges u $100 for a wee key fob plus instructions that make ur exhaust valves stay permanently open and the sound is even better. Just need to win lottery, but the Aston then get the key fob. The DBS in manual are non existent here too so I’d happily get the same car as yours David. Well done on owning a true car

[@scoobers90]

amazing set of wheels, David! and a smart move going for the V8 over a DB9 or Vanquish with the V12. The V8 is a gem of an engine wrapped in a suave package.

[@spencerpalmer2918]

I geeked out when the music turned on. Thanks, as always, for your videos!

[@JeffJacquesmd]

David looks like the door struts are shot if the door won’t stay in place when opened. It’s a quick fix to get that taken car of, I recommend getting it done. I’m looking at getting one of these, shooting for the 4.7 V8 from around 2010. Very enjoyable vid even a year after you published. Any mechanical or electrical issues come up since you acquired?

[@gary6514]

An Aston Martin designer was asked what is the difference between an Aston driver and a Ferrari driver. He thought for a second and replied......a gentleman drives an Aston Martin...

[@alancornes8916]

Love your openness and enthusiasm.

[@Zettinger]

This generation Vantage is the most beautiful car ever build.

[@dtuk22]

Bond 77 is a great "gotta get somewhere" theme....its got that funky 70's disco vibe going on too. Maybe Moore suited to the Lotus driving experience . 😁

[@jaripuhakka6571]

With Bond-music on the background, you had me believe you were on the mission :-) My Opel Astra does not tick all the boxes, but if I try to use my imagination very hard...nope. Lets try with Bond-tunes next time. Yesterday evening when it was dark, i was on highway playing Bond. I admit, it was nice.

[@sardarasinghkhalsa6694]

Thank for sharing David 👌👌👌👌👌👍👍👍😊

[@joelhull7174]

Love that car sounds amazing david love you dont baby it anymore and appreciate it and drive it even if its not a dbs its still a bond car as farvas im concerned maybe not casino royale but die another day had a vantage or was it a vanquish i forget but aka the vanish lol

[@paulandrew6457]

A thing of beauty I'm a butt guy too LOL. If I had one of these I'd look at it all day. Good to know you're still getting enjoyment from it. Your other half did well to prod you in the right direction. Mine would point me in the direction of a Ford Fiesta.

[@seanwarren5613]

Beautiful car David. Made literally 5 miles from my home. Question is, if DBS came up for the right price, would you trade it in or is the Vantage a keeper..?

[@fabianrichardbartl]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@rovercoupe7104]

I have an Austin Healey. Cars with double-barrelled names sound good. M.

[@kevinflynn5634]

Agreed ( says the driver of an Alfa Romeo!)

[@alwaysabondgirl1301]

And just want the world to know that I am planning my 56 Casino Royale/ Daniel Craig birthday party next year in June 2021! I am not rich, but I hope to rent an Aston Martin car and hire a James bond impersonator!!! I am hoping that my friends and I truly get to feel the Bond Experience!!! Cheers! 🥰🍷

[@martinlavare1938]

Amazing! It was great to see it in person.

[@martinlavare1938]

I always pretend that my Ford Escape is really a Ford Edge...

[@markwaldman1079]

Enjoy your beautiful toy, Mr. Z. Lovely car.

[@Calibir1]

Were you wearing your Bond wardrobe when you walked into the dealership???... Got the look & build, clothes, shoulder holster and the car, etc... Man - you sure do pull it off well... and that's all I got to say about that.

[@raymondmalone9721]

Wow. What a sound 😍

[@PantsofVance]

4:07 Heads up disease? We are getting too meta in 2020

[@johnluminor]

I was wandering what did you spent on servicing the last 2 years... is it reliable? Thx for the video

[@Beatleboylevi]

“I’m a butt guy” 👀😂

[@aitornavarro6597]

Isn't every guy?

[@nslayton5]

I admit I choked on my coffee.

[@RAZRMOTOV2]

I like big butts, and I can't deny... ... Sir Bond-alot

[@jannashesgbcnemophilafan4317]

Love it much more then the DBS.

[@TriforceRich]

One day I'll own one but what scares the crap out of me is the cost of ownership. I've pretty much got to go in with the mentality that whatever the car costs initially I should double it in my mind to account for all the maintenance.

[@SmithDrewSmith]

A lot of the high cost of ownership is the depreciation. Easy answer for that, never sell it!

[@TriforceRich]

Drew Smith I don’t want a new one, I like the models from the 2000s like David so that is less of an issue for me. AMG engine in an Aston, no thanks.

[@SmithDrewSmith]

@@TriforceRich If you're handy, most of the maintenance on these older models can be done at home for not outrageous cost. Depreciation is still pretty high up there on the cost of ownership, even for the older cars.

[@WildPomStudios]

@thebondexperience David she looks awesome! Hope to add one to my car collection one day!

[@firstformula8856]

The rumbling from the front end is called the...... engine note!

[@kevincooke3882]

I thought this was to be an ownership update. Like the struts in the doors are known to fail, and so they won’t stay open. How has it all been quality and reliability wise? As for babying, I used to own and practically race a Honda NSX on tracks. It was all I did with the car. On a dyno day with other NSXs, mine was the only one to still produce the claimed bro, while the babies, produced less.

[@richardtwyning]

A reference to Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang. Another creation of the great Ian Fleming :-)

[@bamboomike4295]

Such a beautiful car David!

[@_pjd]

Details on the top you are wearing David?

[@bmwofboganville456]

Ejector seat?

[@bwanni2150]

I was hoping he would show us the button for the ejector seat

[@omarsbp03]

How many cup holders? "Overall rather stocked"

[@mr.summerset8054]

10:25 how to describe a V8 without mentioning it’s a V8🤙

[@HeldEd]

He should add the special glovebox like the one in casino royale.

[@JamesBond-lj6ms]

Is your EDC a PPK or P99? If it’s not I will be slightly disappointed.

[@matthewwhitney1693]

Brilliant video

[@theblondebomber]

Hate to ask again but what brand and style polo? Fit is perfect

[@christianjoseph7367]

Do you use any leather cleaner or conditioner on the interior?

[@britannia2129]

‘Heads-up disease’? Not too sure about that one...:)

[@mikecassidy1623]

Lol pandemics got to him

[@sleepeatdrive7619]

How much has it cost to maintain so far?

[@ryanhunter130]

Smart ride, its not quite as nice as my 2011 Chrysler Convertible though. Keep trying, and eventually I'll catch up to you ;)

[@sks7536]

hud heads up display, not disease haha. love the video

[@stephanerichard6267]

You might know that Aston Martin are getting into Formula One racing next year :)

[@loukrstevski6583]

Thats a nice car David.

[@Robz82001]

Damn inspection sticker ruins the front 1/4.

[@MinuchRuscitto]

The fact I'm doing Mechanics as a trade. Say David, let me know if you would like to have your car checked out. FREE OF CHARGE!!!

[@michaelpoplawski2998]

Does, a Miata count? Well, maybe I will channel my inner Emma Peel.

[@RighteousBrother]

You can keep your Ferraris and Lamborghinis, that is THE car for me. Poor old Pierce has to wait til his fourth film to get one, Daniel gets one first time out!! It must look extra cool on American roads where most of the cars look like they're made from Lego bricks. Although, you let yourself down a bit saying "butt" a beautiful lady like that doesnt have a "butt" a gentleman would say she has a "behind" or "posterior" !! 🧐

[@ivorbacon3825]

Pierce Brosnan drove Aston Martin DB5 in Goldeneye....

[@jannashesgbcnemophilafan4317]

Peirce drove an Aston in the beginning. And breifly in TND, he pulls into MI6. But i do like the BMW z3 in Goldeneye.

[@earthstick]

I like the car but the Bond fantasy is a bit worrying

[@greatwuta]

Your car is cleaner than my car. Wait, I don't own a car.

[@andrewbrooks6265]

@thebondexperience, Hi David. The car looks stunning. I just wanted to let you know that your door struts look like the need to be replaced. Aston Martin prides themselves on the "infinite position doors", I believe that is what they're called. They should not only stay open, but stay open at any angle. Since I'm not at a place in my life to afford one of those beauties, I'm trying to model my Scion FR-S off of an Aston. If your curious, check out my instagram. @andrew.jb.

[@RipiresReviews]

HUD...Heads Up Disease? 4:07

[@nick000002]

Once you test drive something......🤦🏼

[@perryjames2260]

My 2018 Vanquish S Volante is the most beautiful piece of shit car I’ve ever owned. Paid list 367K and I’d be lucky to sell for 175K Aston Martin is going Bankrupt for the 8th time for a reason. My Bentley drove 200K mikes without problems, the Vanquish has been in for repairs 15 times with only 8k miles. Fuck Aston Martin. Overpriced all Hat no cattle, and yes, you’re definitely no Bond. The Vantage is a great car for anyone 5.5 ft or less.

[@harveyshearer6264]

Really...bankrupt? Brought out the DB10 for the Bond film then brought out the DB11, selling awesomely. They are doing as good as they ever have! Unfortunately for you, you got a lemon which happens with any car make. If you want something reliable, go buy a Nissan Sentra. 🤠