Want an A1 V8 Vantage? What's the best option? 4.3 or 4.7? QOTW

[@richardcarter1000]

I run a 4.3 as a daily for 3 years. Loved it.

[@paulmoor595]

I drove both before coming to exactly the same conclusion. I went for 4.3 as it needs the extra revs which let's face it, is exactly why everyone loves the sound of a V8 Vantage!. With the electronic exhaust bypass fitted it's sensible cruiser or a brute. As for speed and handling...its subjective..I've never yet wanted more of either!....as in the UK you will either come up behind a slower vehicle or a hit a speed limit after two minutes at any real speed. If I wanted a track car I'd have bought a 911...if I want a fantastically enjoyable car...I bought the Aston !.

[@MRCW519]

I love my 4.7 with sport pack and ASM... the car is easy to drive. While purists all want a manual, it can be a bit tiresome to drive it after a while...I have 20 inch wheels which full out the wheel arches well and straight pipe exhaust for a glorious sound. Overall a great package that I doubt I will ever sell

[@LavshBeatsTMlavishbeats]

I think i'd still rather a 4.7. You can still tune it up to a further 480hp and it looks a little sharper than the earlier models IMO.

[@sierraone9181]

My 4.3 gets it done, though I'd love the 4.7.

[@olewurtz7625]

Interesting. Then there’s the added experience and satisfaction of having evolved your own car during ownership to what you want it to be.

[@germainclerici8623]

4.7 with no doubt!

[@dinanm7]

4.7 is a great displacement - I really like the noise out of my 2UZ-FE and the note coming from this Aston is beautiful, screaming up top.

[@djwarren5081]

A good comparison. The 4.3 sound was very similar to my old 16 reg Mustang 5.0.

[@markw7033]

Thanks Mike, car is transformed in terms of responsiveness, handling and ride quality and the sound remains addictive - the switchable valve of course makes motorway cruising perfectly sociable!

[@PhilipSamuelson]

Sheesh my 4.7 was three owner and still smelled like new at 34k miles. Barely a mark anywhere on the thing. Absolute joy to drive.

[@alexsolhi6364]

Definitely a manual over the single clutch auto! The Graciano manual transmission is a joy to drive!

[@stephenlowe859]

I have a Fabio 4,3 V8 & will look to upgrade piecemeal. Many thanks for the video.

[@astonmartin4360]

As as DB9 owner with fuse 22 removed,nothing sounds better than the V12.

[@abitofmymind]

V12piston tick sounds great

[@Bobajobbob007]

4.3 definitely sounds better

[@billtomlin9954]

lol

[@calvin1966vintage]

The question I would ask is high mileage - given the 4.3s are now entering 100,000 miles+, how far can they go, before an engine rebuild, or corrosion disaster?

[@nigelsmith1198]

I bought a right pig.!! 4.7 it must of been a Friday car.! A new clutch had been fitted badly.! The worse thing was the window module went.! I had the car 4 months Aston had it for 3.!!!.. got my money back in the end, would never buy another one…

[@BobMahal]

A great, informative video.

[@thedoble]

Great insight thanks!

[@supremecommercetraining]

I have the 2015 Aston Martin vantage GT, sportshift , and I keep getting check engine light - dealer keeps Replacing O2 sensor, it keeps coming back, and now I’ve had the car shudder and stall a few times on me, and it feels “sluggish” - I did the clutch test (gas pedal down in high gear, watching RPMs) clutch is fine - was also replaced -15,000KM ago, single plate OEM. Any idea what could be going on?

[@TheJamesicle]

You said the 4.7L backbox isn't as shouty as the 4.3L backbox, but what about the Vantage S backbox? Is the 4.3L backbox still better?

[@julianadams2206]

If it were me, I’d buy a slightly cheaper 4.3 (with a few more miles) and run the upgrades over a couple of years in stages with the aim of achieving the more evolved car for significantly less money.

[@abdul-wahhaababrahams6719]

Hi i would like to buy a 4.3 in 2028 how much do you think it would be by than currently its 500 000 to 450 000 rand in my country

[@abdul-wahhaababrahams6719]

Im speaking of 2006 to 2007 model

[@94mikyyy]

check these prices today 😂😂

[@Glenn00000]

No one wants a V12?

[@paulmoor595]

I think the V12 is a stunning car...but the initial purchase and ongoing running costs put it in a different league to a 4.3 or 4.7 vantage in terms of affordability.

[@Glenn00000]

There are a few DB9s on the market for around £35,000, 04/05 plate with 20k/30K miles. Maybe that isn't A1 condition or as new as you would like but 5k in your pocket over the older 4.3. Running and servicing a V12 I understand is more expensive fore sure. Take the 5k you save and use that on the V12? :)

[@computerrefurbishment9748]

Great car but I am not a fan of the extra bonnet vents on the v12 and it's all I see now when looking at it.

[@merstrand1]

But on reale value you won't get your investment back, and 4,3 will always be an older car....

[@paulmoor595]

If you're buying it for an investment...you're missing the point. It's a car. Drive it and enjoy it. If you want an investment to look at. Buy a nice painting..

[@McGrowlers1]

Doesn’t necessarily follow - the series 1 E-Type with plexiglass headlamp covers is more sought after and carries a high resale value than the later series 2.

[@paulmoor595]

@@McGrowlers1 exactly Roger...in fact often history shows that the first and last generation of something that is special are the most desirable...good example early ur quattros and late 20v are worth more than the mid life ones. Early Jag xjs before the plastic body kit....early 911...the list goes on....

[@gregspark9845]

@@paulmoor595 true. I have last of breed ur quattro, the 20V RR, and the groundbreaking first of breed Integra Type R DC2 JDM '96 spec. Both fully factory and rust free examples.