60,000 Miles in an Aston Martin Vantage: the Good, the Bad, the Ugly

[@georgeswanson7937]

Thanks for the entertaining video. The V8 Vantage is my dream car, how could you not love a British V8 muscle car with styling that rivals anything that has come out of Maranello in the last 30 years?

[@Adetunji168]

Absolutely lovely - it's more than a car it's a Deity - and super pleased you gave that ' tea offering '. ❤

[@ashleywelfare6490]

Haha the end kills it around 18 minutes too funny hhaha. Well done mate. Pure fun. Keep it up.

[@_baller]

Luckily cars don't really need GPS maps anymore...can just use Google maps on phone etc

[@MrPittsbrother]

You're a true celebrity and so entertaining. I dont watch vehicle virgins anymore, you're way better old son!! I drive a 05 AlfaRomeoV6, try a new twin turbo version latest model, my version wasn't released in USA but you guys got the latest and best now.

[@mohammadabdullah2188]

the belt is a common issue .. seen it before .. this video is just great

[@matsohlsson7899]

I agree with @georgeswanson7937, mine is a 2007 and I just love it. It's simple and at the same time sophisticated, have some old crap (nav unit) which I don't use, lovely manual gear box, a gem of an engine, perfect weight distribution, a chassis stiffer than most and looks beyond compare. Nothing is ever 100%, but this one ticks all my boxes and retirement is a long way off.

[@animalmother4]

Great idea for a channel man, keep up the good work

[@markchip1]

The comment about the expensive leather dashboard sections coming from the UK is bollocks! ANY competent upholster can match and replace the leather. It's also nowhere near as expensive as you claim. I had a couple of rear seat panels replaced along with a recovered section of the dash for about £350. It is a pain in the butt to take out most of the dash but it is a DIY option, if you can be patient.

[@cf1799]

Thanks so much Very informative I was thinking about picking up at 2012 to 2014

[@citic101]

BEAUTIFUL CAR , saw one in NICE france and i stopped to look ! nit picking , looks great !!

[@robertthrailkill1368]

Enjoyed the video. I have a DB9 and have put 40,000 miles on it so now right at 60,000 too. Your comments on the Vantage would also apply to the DB9. I still love this car and these will be classic collector cars simply due to how beautiful they are and the old school normally aspirated sound and the hydraulic steering. They. are NOT maintenance hogs. They are very well built but when you do need parts and labor it is easily triple that of an American car. Fantastic handling and are fun to drive. Yes, when I have not been it for a while it does call you back like a teenager to go for a spin. It does not get old.

[@markchip1]

For parts, consider other manufacturers parts with identical part numbers, especially Ford, Volvo and Jaguar. Also don't be afraid to peruse eBay!

[@bbbbagplays9872]

I feel this channel will grow large in the future just keep with the good contente edit:1st comment on the vid

[@IfCarsCouldTalk]

BBBBAGPLAYS Thanks! 🚘

[@bbbbagplays9872]

@@IfCarsCouldTalk no problem my guy great review

[@peoplehavetherights]

Mine has barely 25k miles, and it's lovely.

[@dominicserafino6029]

This car also has a very solid passenger cell, one of the best and safest in this segment. Saw one at the panel shops after it had been involved in a head on with a telegraph poll at a decent speed. The passenger compartment was fully intact with no depression of any kind into the wall of the compartment.

[@kaj750]

Do yourselves a favor and skip to 2:18. You're welcome.

[@conradfield]

Dude why are you titling this video 60,000 miles in an Aston? You're talking about design cues, the glove box and with how the key is made by Volvo. There's like 5 minutes in this video specific to a high mileage vehicle. Title it something more relevant so we don't waste our time.

[@lordemed1]

agree...who cares about the interior crap?

[@georgehenkens2603]

I own also a 90.000 km Aston V8 2007.I enjoy it!

[@Demoaccount-i2k]

george henkens have they sorted clutch issues with later models? 2012 for isntance vantage 4.7 Or they all suffer with this clutch issue

[@MuzzCat05]

George I'm thinking of picking one up, what would you say would be the first few things you would look at to see if it has been looked after?

[@Demoaccount-i2k]

MuzzCat you asked question that could be applied for buying any model Nothing to do with aston

[@chadcollier5865]

The performance level is the same as the late model 5th/6th gen Mustang Gt's as the re-design to the 6th Gen Mustang was derived from Ford's ongoing partnership with Aston.

[@lordemed1]

Performance level? who cares about numbers?

[@CTP1111]

interestingly most of the gripes you have were fixed with the 2009 model refresh, I love my 2010!

[@Demoaccount-i2k]

C.T. P have they sorted clutch issues with models 2010-2012?? Or they still suffer with that issue

[@Carrera-gp9od]

1:09 is all I could bear .

[@Ice-Fall]

Dude, skip leg day at the gym, and the clutch becomes a chore.

[@danielito5813]

Good stuff keep it up

[@dukec88]

Love these vids!

[@winstonmace4865]

Howzit Dyllon. Awesome review. About 2 years ago I looked at buying an early model Vantage. It had 93k and came with a full service history. There were a few issues such a very worn driver's seat and then the usual paint chips and kerbed wheels. Its sale price was around $45k in SA. In the end I didn't take it.

[@IfCarsCouldTalk]

Howzit! I miss SA. Plenty still out there for you. That service history is essential. Better sometimes to have a high miler with a service history rather a low miler with nothing! Cheers,

[@brianpeterson5890]

I absolutely agree when it comes to exotics either that or a warranty an aston is a car you admire in someone else's garage..

[@sokkum]

I'm an owner of a Jaguar XKR - looks very much the same as the DB Vantage but this DB is much more expansive to buy and maintain. So I'm stick to my Jag.

[@rodsalvador3608]

hilarious lol. are you still doing these? thinking of swapping my high mileage lotus for a high mileage aston

[@paulrauschkolb3617]

Stay on it you will reach a million before you know it.

[@kushagrakishore933]

Awesome quality man! You deserve 1mill

[@allanhughes7859]

Hows it going guys time to switch off which is what I did !! thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@guyfrawley9662]

Well done, great video. Thank you.

[@georgeswanson9483]

Very entertaining... loved "the talk".

[@IfCarsCouldTalk]

George Swanson haha thanks!

[@frankgulotta5803]

“High mileage” my corolla at 191,000 is still new

[@bladerunner6282]

although his speech and delivery was meant to be dismissive ( or maybe humorous) of this interior of the car, it is afterall a two seater sports car, and people who buy them already know that space for storage is limited in such cars. so AFAIC most of the negatives are acceptable. OTOH the first car i owned was a '61 mga, so as long as there is no lucas electrical system, i'm pretty much satisfied with the creature comforts and reliability issues. :) BTW, driving a powerful sports car in traffic is never fun. not in any of them.

[@deanvanwyk2194]

Dont change anything on your content delivery. I have one and also cannot replace it, decided to buy a 12c coupe and keep the Aston roadster

[@2006Vantage]

Dean van Wyk too funny. I have owned a Vantage for 10 years and almost added a 12c coupe as well....until I talked to a coupe of people who have owned, serviced and sold them. Ticking time bomb was used by two separate people 😱

[@deanvanwyk2194]

@@2006Vantage hmmm interesting Please elaborate Did the cars give problems / break or was it more preventative ridance because of internet stories

[@minibus1351]

Great video! Enjoyed it alot. However, can you try to keep the camera steady? I got motion sickness. haha

[@IfCarsCouldTalk]

minibus1351 Thanks for watching! I’ll note that next time I film thanks for the constructive criticism. I always want to improve 👌🚘

[@dresdonfury]

Guessing you won’t see this but I see you’ve kept the front license tag off. Any trouble with tickets? I’m deciding if I should ruin the front end while driving around CA to avoid problems

[@michaelbeck7799]

When you get 40,000 or so miles on the 2018 Vanquish S volante, please post the good, the bad and ugly. I will do the same.

[@trigger5.563]

I like your sarcasm " it's not the most practical car on planet Earth " lol

[@LifesJoys]

Informative video, for real world use. I’m contemplating either a DB9 or Jaguar XK/XKR to purchase. Thanks again 👍🏻

[@INDIGOBLUE555]

Just asking...Has "this" Vantage V8 series ever been powered by AMG engines ? Possibly the AM - AMG partnership got started in 2013/2014 but I might be wrong. Thanks for any info.

[@TupermanPL]

Nah, it uses modified Jaguar V8

[@INDIGOBLUE555]

@@TupermanPL Thanks a lot 👍

[@HOWBOUTTASHORYUKEN]

This dude must’ve never had a Datsun if he thinks this is expensive maintenance

[@sell]

Next stop 100k subscribers

[@markchip1]

You can also consider the later 4.7 - or even a supercharger mod to take it up to 600bhp for about £20k!

[@Jimbo8012]

You mustn't be used to driving lots of manuals because I felt the clutch was relatively light for a high performance car. I drove one 10 years ago for a weekend. It was a 4.3 with just over 3,500 miles on the clock. It was an absolute pussycat to drive. Great ride, handled well, nice gear change and was fast without being unusable or too intimidating. Perfect for Britain's A and B Roads. I found it to be a pretty good long distance tourer as well.

[@merstrand1]

MIn has don 69.000 miles now ( Aston Vantage S 2011 )

[@SuperEmlo]

Which color u think this car is perfect for? Blue m, grey or green, white

[@tonydedivanaj8954]

White

[@ACTConcreteCutting]

Grey

[@hans1386]

i hope you just stall with the manual gear shift and not really the car broke down

[@seftonjamie]

If only your shirt had aged as well as the Aston Martin 😂

[@jacquesbruno2436]

Can I have your advice about my choice ? I have the future intention to buy an used Aston-Martin V8 4.7 with mechanic gear box. Do you think is a good choice or not ? Thank you for your real answer. Friendly from France

[@IfCarsCouldTalk]

Jacques BRUNO By mechanical you mean manual correct? If so I’d go for it. It’s probably got the perfect amount of power compared to the 4.3. Obviously just get a ppi and make sure it’s got a nice service record. Check the belt too!

[@sonyawilliams4989]

The clear headlights I don’t think were an option in an 06, pretty sure yours were changed out

[@IfCarsCouldTalk]

Sonya Williams Yup I mentioned that in the video

[@linandmikerunge5334]

Sonya, I have an original 06 Vantage, and the clear headlights were definitely there ....

[@timothyfoley2374]

What do you do for a living besides KZbin?

[@carel20081]

Thank you!

[@nicolojaselli2452]

60.000 miles are a lot??

[@gst69man]

neat ride.

[@ET-wt7ss]

High mileage? Shiiit.. my Infiniti has 175,000 miles... that’s high mileage, no it’s no super car.... but very affordable..

[@KAZ109]

What was the point of your Post? No one cares how many miles you have on your regular car because the topic is exotic cars....... unless the title of the vid went over your head

[@lordemed1]

@@KAZ109 ET- obviously a Trumpster

[@curtisskeete4515]

Ok you got me laughing 😂

[@TheOrangeEliseCup250]

Dyllon never sell your Aston. It' gorgeous. Or maybe you cours purchase for a 4.7 V8 Vantage or Vantage S wirh manual gearbox ? Or even a 🇬🇧V12 Vantage 😋😍

[@lisadennisorourke797]

Time to get a Porsche 991 my friend.

[@IfCarsCouldTalk]

Lisa & Dennis O'Rourke I wouldn’t complain with one of those either! But manual!

[@brianpeterson5890]

I didn't know these were manuals

[@LawrenceTimme]

A squashed beetle. No thanks.

[@TheHomeExpert5]

Boy, that's a beautiful car, but those are some really ugly shoes. I'm going to call you Dopey Dexter for wearing them.

[@herrrechtschreibpruefung]

mimimi my sports car has no space for my Starbucks marshmello latte

[@lordemed1]

haha...exactly

[@findingneutral426]

These cars seem to have more problems at low mileage than high mileage from what I’ve ever seen. Makes you laugh as many buy them lowest mileage example they can find which can be a BIG mistake.

[@KateJordan-n8x]

Good to know

[@alexfieraru6159]

Are you eastern european ?

[@TheDirtyBirchTrails]

LMAO in all of his videos its like "buddons" not buTTons !!

[@cestrian5294]

It’s an AstOn not AstIN please pronounce it correctly.

[@weizenobstmusli8232]

Man, you need a more classy tea service, when you sit down for a cup with a british car of high ancestry.

[@geecars6263]

The other key is worse than being from a Volvo, it's from the 1st gen Ford KA - Google it 😂

[@lordemed1]

who cares about the key, bro?

[@geecars6263]

@@lordemed1 Everyone…

[@peterdawson2384]

As a 40 year Aston owner , I am amazed by your lack of mechanical skill. Most of your expenditure relates to replacing items that you could easily repair at home. Buy a workshop manual , some tools and become a proper Aston owner. Remember the old adage , if you can't fix it , you have no right to be driving it !

[@oldschool1993]

5 minutes of information wrapped in 20 minutes of moronic mugging.

[@jamest5149]

Just say ‘it has 380 bhp’… saying ‘it has just under 400 bhp’ is a lot of words and not very accurate 🤷

[@A619D]

😂

[@thefrugaljeeper4054]

60000 is not high.

[@IfCarsCouldTalk]

The Frugal Jeeper I think you’ve missed the point here...

[@jasonseed842]

It's a mans car!!

[@thefrugaljeeper4054]

Aston Volvo.

[@alanwayte432]

Try not to be a total idiot...bit like America Trump Embarrassing....no that ones true

[@thefrugaljeeper4054]

@@alanwayte432 Speak for yourself.

[@lordemed1]

@@thefrugaljeeper4054 you need a life, bro

[@warriormonk169]

A mustang 350 GT could replace it

[@ivandate9972]

KIA will do 120,000 miles easily

[@deanvanwyk2194]

120 000 boring miles

[@oldschool1993]

Naaah- Kia and Hyundai 1.4 motors puke at 60-80 K- design flaw.

[@Bandit-10-4]

I don't know why you own it you don't like driving it it's rubbish on the outside and it's rubbish on the inside it's expensive and it's uneconomical but it sounds nice buy yourself a tape player with the sound of an Aston Martin on it and save yourself a heap money

[@IfCarsCouldTalk]

tieme pik My love for the car is just love and love is never logical

[@jamejones-q9m]

Bad acting

[@mikepaul396]

very detailed. thank you