AML Vantage [Real World Review] - Better than a 911 ?

[@wings9925]

Watching this in Jan 2024. Verdict? It's really grown on me. My brother has recently bought one in blue with gloss black details and roof, drilled and crackle-finish side blade/vent, with the sports quad exhaust. The body colour reveals the contours beautifully. The lights have 'grown' on me too. Only the exhaust needs improvement: Even with the quad pipes they're a bit too narrow. Broader finishers would sort that easily. Build quality on his 2019 17,000 miles car is exemplary. Fit and finish first rate. Its beautiful

[@WarmSince74]

I bought one in May 23. I've been very lucky to own some of the Vantage rivals, however the Aston is by far and away the best of them IMO. Pete has covered all the tech bits in this vid, but what I can add is the way this car makes you feel. Every drive is an event, it puts a smile on my face, and on the face of countless bystanders as they see the car go by. If you haven't already bought one .... do it.

[@ForeignMadeIt]

The exhaust is perfectly fine. This car outshines the lambo. Aston Martin has really did it now! My dream car is the vantage!

[@PetrolPed]

Brilliant to drive 👌

[@mattylf1]

After watching your previous videos on the new Vantage, I took a fair of time sitting in and looking round the one out the Aston stand at FoS. I was really impressed with the materials used and the attention to detail. You have to see one in the flesh to get round the looks of the front, which I like now. The back of it looks stunning. Well done Aston Martin.

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

this is the first review of the Vantage that actually makes me want one, thanks for this Peter great job once again.

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Roger 👍

[@jamiep61]

Roger Bailey My personal view Is that the New Vantage Is a great looking Car

[@UAPJedi]

It’s a very good review granted, but also see ‘lovecars’ and ‘remove before race’ both very different reviews both excellent.

[@cutsomeone]

exactly

[@michaeloshea7360]

great well rounded review....because you don't have cars like this i think it helps....your you tube peers have this 'lets move onto the next thing'.... you don't and therefore provide a real insight for us all to jump in such cars....should be proud dude...your productions often have great value

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Michael. Kind of you to say. This Vantage was very special 👌

[@JIMMYHIBBS1]

Saw this car, and red10 at Goodwood this morning, and it’s not until you see these new Aston’s (vantage and DB11) that you can full appreciate how beautiful they are

[@PetrolPed]

Nice...I love Red 10 !

[@yvesklein669]

Great review Ped!! The AMR Vantage would be mega on the country roads of southern Wisconsin!

[@PetrolPed]

Oh yes 👏

[@coltoncleveringa8004]

What a sleek and sexy car with the presence of a lion. Love the rear end on this car. It sounds amazing!!! Great video Pete!

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Colton 👍

[@geofo60]

Love it from the rear haunches back but for me the front doesn’t have the visual impact I would expect from A/M & I agree with you regarding the exhaust tips. The rear panel cutouts are big enough to have filled with something better than a piece of round tubing. No other dislikes, interior looks great & the soundtrack from the engine is excellent. Great review Peter, miles of smiles. Can’t ask for more. Cheers Geof

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Geof 👍

[@lydiagould3090]

I knew you wouldn`t be able to resist "manic mode" Ped!! The thing that impressed me about the car is it`s versatility, from comfortable cruiser to track animal. The noise is good, but for me it needs to be noisier, and I would definitely adapt those exhausts. Great review as usual, and look forward to your next supercar review

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Lydia. A sports exhaust would be a must. They do a stunning luggage set to make the most of the boot 👍

[@andydio4825]

Another great review! The expression on your face says it all. Stunning car inside & out. If I had to choose between a Vantage & a 911 it would be the Vantage, why? Because it gives you something different as a drivers car & I really like this car a lot. 😁

[@PetrolPed]

So do I 😉

[@stephenlane9127]

Gret Pete! Who wants a job when you can drive around having fun like this?! Love the sound of the Vantage!

[@PetrolPed]

Sadly I have a job too !

[@lowfinger]

Absolute work of art, great video. The engine sound though, crackles, pops (and all manufacturers are becoming guilty of this) is just so contrived. It doesn't make those sounds because its tuned to the limit and a bit on edge, its because they programmed it to squirt extra fuel on purpose, just to make the sound, your opening clips is 100% demonstration of this. The Aston doesn't need this.

[@PetrolPed]

I know what you mean...still sounds great though 👍

[@MUV4TRUK4]

I think it's stunning, I wonder how much the sports exhaust option would cost

[@SpiderwebRob]

Amazing car, it looks very similar to the MX5 RF

[@DamoDrives]

Time to write a proper comment , great video yet again mate. Love the exterior of the car and what a great engine. A agree with the exhaust of the car it does not look up to the rest of the car but at least you can pay for the quad exhausts

[@PetrolPed]

Hard to pick fault with the car to be honest!

[@smilepermile888]

Great video Pete. The outgoing vantage was praised by many for its steering-feel with its hydraulic system but how did you find this new vantage's electric powersteering? Can't wait to see the upcoming Vantage S and manual version too!

[@PetrolPed]

Steering felt great both on road and on track. I'd need to drive them back to back to compare though 👍

[@reynoutdecourt7983]

Greetings from New Zealand, where I drive my Jaguar F-Type V8 SVR all over the hills and through the mountains. The Jag is better all around but the looks of the Vantage are just so sexy, intoxicating sexiness!!!

[@PetrolPed]

F Type SVR...one of my favourites 👌

[@cliverippin190]

A stunning looking car and that sound could listen to it all day. I’m sure you could loose you license in a matter of hours in that thing. Thanks Pete I can only but dream.

[@PetrolPed]

It wouldn't take that long!

[@tombyrne777]

Finally a great honest review, it justifies my decision to purchase one, Thanks.

[@PetrolPed]

You lucky thing 👌

[@JBthemanwithcars]

I bought one to replace my 911 Turbo (991.2). The Porsche was accomplished but bland, the new Vantage is absolutely epic. I love it.

[@munawarhussain9859]

your passion is infectious................................

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Buddy :-)

[@scotthammond4371]

It could have the front end of a Austin Alegro if I could listen to that engine every time I drove it.

[@PetrolPed]

😂😂😂

[@Dejan_23Unlimited]

Another great review, man. And the car is 🔥 #love title

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers...one of my favourite drive of the year so far :-)

[@MrCarrera28]

Great video, love your passion for cars without being a fan boy to a particular brand.

[@PetrolPed]

Thank you 👍

[@audirs142]

Good vid mate. Personally though the Porsche 911 will always be my choice of car. That engine sound is much better than a Porsche’s though ;)

[@PetrolPed]

It love 911s too 😉

[@1BLUEMEANIE]

Small Child in sweet shop comes to mind 😃wow what a great car loved this and I think you did to. Nice one Peter love that engine noise can’t beat a v8 🏁🏁👍👍

[@PetrolPed]

I was indeed !

[@ginggur17]

Mate ya never get bored of the pops. We are just the same.

[@johngallop4761]

Best review of this car I've seen!

[@PetrolPed]

Wow, cheers John 👍

[@Paul8342]

Love the back end - not so sure on the front but could certainly live with it if I had the luxury of the option. I'm not a massive fan of the MPV style wipers though!

[@blackflagpirate3444]

It’s a fantastic car Pete and sounds awesome! The lights don’t look sharp enough for me 🏁🍻 That exhaust looks pants Noooooo! Slow motion 😆 Yeah it’s quicker to press a button rather than touch screen options.Thats different mate,AMG Mercedes engine with Aston Martin software 🤔 loving the red and black stripe interior.Not a Aston Martin with a Merc engine in it,in my opinion mate.Its Rover and Honda all over again..

[@robertolombardi3698]

I do love Aston's, but for me, the 911 edges it. keep em coming Pete, slightly off topic, will you be test driving the new M2 competition?

[@PetrolPed]

I'd love to but am struggling to make connections with BMW 😢

[@ronstopfer2315]

Very, very nice review!

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@francoisg3500]

Fantastic spec! Hello from Canada!

[@PetrolPed]

You get around nearly as much as me !

[@francoisg3500]

Petrol Ped Yes I do! Enjoy you holiday!

[@dccather]

What is the OTR price of the demonstrator to that specification? I agree the tailpipes look far too puny and the headlights look odd too. I think the old Vantage remains an achingly beautiful car.

[@19markz67]

Like the lights but hate the black grill on the front.

[@GRfourfun]

Got to agree, grill doesn’t look right.

[@philipparkes5079]

Hi Ped Excellent video once again. Congratulations to AM, but would I buy one? Possibly not as I love my 911[991] Carrera 4 S. Very usable as a daily driver, does not attract too much attention, supremely comfortable as a long distance tourer, and the performance is there when you want it, and finally the PDK box is fantastic. May be not a fair match but I stay with Porsche.

[@PetrolPed]

I didn't say if it was better or worse on purpose 😉

[@swiss889]

What a brilliant review 👍

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers, glad you enjoyed it :-)

[@HQBProductions]

Hello Ped!!! At Portishead Marina thinking what Lamborghini would go best with a power cruiser...a P400 I think!!😎😎

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@richardw5375]

Think the centre console could of been done better the infotainment looks like an ipad stuck up on a shelf. The rest looks awesome the engine sound etc, take it the tyres are noisy runflats? Does seem to have a lot of road noise coming through ? Have you reviewed the Lexus Lc500 for comparison?

[@kuntosemeru1240]

Beautiful design!!! Eclipsed the old Vantage

[@PetrolPed]

I agree :-)

[@andrewstevenson9747]

Great review Pete, I must say being an Aston fan I'm not keen on the new Vantage. I think a lot of the character has gone, I loved the old ECU, pushing it into the dash gave me goosebumps. The interior looks overly complicated and soulless and now having a German engine, Its lost its britishness. I prefer the Vanquish you test drove some time back. Im now in the market for a Rapide, which has more character.

[@PetrolPed]

Have a drive if one before you right it off completely 😉

[@andrewstevenson9747]

Hi Pete, I have just returned from testing driving the new V8 Vantage, Wow!! I see what you mean, what a car! It is so much better in the flesh. Also as I said earlier, I didnt like the interior but I have to say it has grown on me. Everything is quite close, you don't need to reach for anything which was one of my main concerns. The engine is just amazing and sounds gorgeous!!! I think it is certainly better than an 911. Thanks to Richard at Aston Martin Cambridge for his time. Cheers Andrew

[@93455Driver]

Would a small dog fit on the parcel shelf? Joking! The Vantage is the Aston to have.

[@PetrolPed]

I should have got Petrol Pooch to find out 😂

[@anthonymackintosh4776]

OMG to much going on inside the car also the rear, and for the headlights 😞 much rather the DB11 if I had the money,so will just have to stick with my f type coupe which by the way I love it 😍

[@PetrolPed]

It's a tough life having to stick with an F Type 😂

[@totaledbifftv9083]

Hi, There would you mind sharing what equipment you use for the in-car pieces struggling to find a solution I am happy with? Great content btw

[@PetrolPed]

I use two Sony Action Cams. Very good mic/audio quality without the need for a lapel Mic. You can connect one if needed. A little cheaper than GoPro and you can can a wireless monitor/remote that makes framing shots easy. I also have a couple of GoPro Hero Sessions. The audio isn't great but they are brilliant for 2nd or 3rd angle and great for external car shots. Hope that helps 👍

[@PetrolPed]

I use two Sony Action Cams. Very good mic/audio quality without the need for a lapel Mic. You can connect one if needed. A little cheaper than GoPro and you can can a wireless monitor/remote that makes framing shots easy. I also have a couple of GoPro Hero Sessions. The audio isn't great but they are brilliant for 2nd or 3rd angle and great for external car shots. Hope that helps 👍

[@totaledbifftv9083]

Awesome thanks for that really helpful indeed. keep up the good work

[@HawkMillFarm]

Chavish artificial backfiring is one thing that would stop me buying one, leave that for the F Types please.

[@reighbh13]

Back is amazing. Front is MX5 with the lights.

[@PetrolPed]

Ouch 😂

[@24bellers20]

Should say, assembled in Uk with German parts. Tobias Moers will kick them into shape. Now we have a choice...a Merc or a Merc in a posh frock.😍

[@UAPJedi]

Love the review👍

[@PetrolPed]

Thank you. Love your channel name :-)

[@jimgibson-brown6701]

Fantastic review 👍 (you big kid 😂😂)

[@PetrolPed]

I am indeed !

[@SterlingMess]

Does it have an oil pressure gauge? Proper sports cars have an oil pressure gauge! (Great review btw.)

[@PetrolPed]

I'm not sure it did 🤤

[@iancross5370]

Great review Pete and edit. The only thing that bugs me on this car is the chunky bezel of the infotainment screen . Looks like something from the 80's

[@timclarke5143]

Picking mine up in the morning Trade in N430 😀

[@PetrolPed]

Oh you Lucky Thing ! Enjoy 👏

[@yellowa4725]

I'm sorry but there is something about the front that isn't growing on me, think the lights just scream MX5 every time I look at it!

[@Chris7lvlup]

Have to see it in person, it's different league. MX5 didnt even begin to cross my mind when i saw it pull up.

[@ronmccullock1407]

Superb video

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Ron. Easy when the subject of the video is also superb :-)

[@Zozman-]

The front looks like balls, the headlights and grill.

[@JIMMYHIBBS1]

Worth the extra over an F type ?? I am a huge 911 fan, but even i’ll concede the 911 doesn’t do the GT thing so well - veers towards sportscar more - my Mrs hates long distance in the 911, much prefers our 330i.

[@PetrolPed]

A tough one that. I'd be tempted with an SVR and 30 grand in the bank !

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

What was noticeable about this video and what came through about you in the Aston, was the sound of the engine. That AMG engine. Even though the car is a stunner, is it better than a 911? I only live a few miles away from Aston's HQ in Gaydon, Warwickshire, but if I had the money to buy cars in this sort of calibre, my money would be heading towards Stuttgart. With regards to the Aston and that Mercedes Benz AMG engine. Why not go for the AMG GTS? It's a better build quality. Looks just as good (In my opinion!). Same sourced engine too!! And you'd save a heap load of money too. Great video though :-)) PS - Please get a test drive in the AMG GT S... Please!! PPS - Loving the "mock" Arsenal Shirt :-))

[@PetrolPed]

I'll do my best 👍

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

PS - Did you see my email I sent you?

[@khanadnan4147]

I've driven it. The interior is not as luxurious as DB11 and looks dated. Car exhaust and steering are a lot of fun, plenty of horses but single clutch is slow compared. Its way over prices at 170K USD! I test drove a Portofino and now testing a Mercedes AMG GTS which is dual clutch and has amazing reviews.

[@PetrolPed]

I need to drive the AMG GTS ;-)

[@WoodyWood]

Not a big fan of the front of this one like the DBS more Must say it sounds quite loud inside the car not sure you could do a long trip in it

[@PetrolPed]

In the comfort mode it is OK. Not sure if drive it in the too often though 😂

[@Alastairmellon]

Lights are fine but where the hell is the grille??? I drive the first ever Vantage roadster but wouldn’t touch this with a barge pole until they fix the front grille

[@paullovesey4863]

Nice review Pete as usual Whilst Aston’s are very beautiful, I think there’s far too much badge demanding the price - they’re always overpriced for the long term quality of product you’re paying for. It’ll be half price in 3 years time. On another note - I forgot to ask on the Goodwood video if you know if VW group boycotted the event for some reason.

[@PetrolPed]

A few manufacturers decided not to have a presence at FoS. No boycott though.

[@wordreet]

How small is this car? I'd love to see it parked alongside something like a 1973 Vantage. Both beautiful in their own right and both, in my opinion, worthy of being Bondmobiles. And your idiot grin in the Vantage, was twice as wide as when you drove Mark's supercharged Mini!

[@PetrolPed]

It feels small and nimble on the road. Moronic grin is an inevitable side effect of driving this car !

[@PetroBolah]

Just bought an amr🥳

[@PetrolPed]

Nice 👍

[@michaeldeane9029]

I have reached that age where my thought process goes "nice car but how the hell would I climb out if it".

[@PetrolPed]

It's easier than you think ;-)

[@austinedwards1918]

This is the car for me, TASTY

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@ghowells5433]

Great video but i’ll Keep my 991 GTS for now. Had a Vantage 4.2 and once the novelty wore off that it was an Aston it was no 911.

[@GRfourfun]

I came up against an older vantage and expected it to be quicker. My ISF destroyed it.

[@mattwright6457]

Horses for courses. I drove the 991.2 C2S and it felt completely numb compared to my V12VS.

[@ghowells5433]

Agreed they can feel like that initially but the harder you drive them the better and better they get.

[@josephjewellers]

very beautiful

[@PetrolPed]

Sure is 👍

[@irw4350]

so....................... did you like it then ?

[@markchip1]

I can't stand touch buttons, even with haptic feedback. You simply don't have the ability to find them easily without taking your eyes off the road. Dangerous and interrupting. At least with standard buttons for the majority of functions you can drive and alter stuff simultaneously.

[@Lookbusybuddy]

No handbrake turns 🤔😳🙁

[@ginggur17]

Lovely car, defo prefer over the 911.

[@mr_exia]

The interior looks like that of a new Camaro mixed to a Mercedes one.

[@FooFahFoeFum]

Great car ... with lots of potential for improvement visually. ........Front lights and the monitor/screen look like they belong to a Mazda Miata. booooohooooo ....The front grill is cheap/inexpensive looking... compared to Maserati. The marbles in the muffler should be fixed /removed.. .... Not enough gauges ...... How tall is this driver?? ...Can a 195cm American fit comfortably? Can the seat be brought back further? How Much more?

[@PetrolPed]

I'm 6'3" and have plenty of room !

[@FooFahFoeFum]

Thanks for that ... I spent so much time watching KZbins on the 2016 Jaguar -2 seater ( F-Type)?... When I finally had a chance to sit in it, I realized that it was a very tight fit for me. ... What a letdown ... Can the A.M.-Vantage eliminate that raspy marbles sound coming from the exhaust?

[@953ccj]

i hope not they sound awesome!!

[@Slycarlo]

To bad it doesn't have a touchscreen infotainment system

[@JDSFLA]

Finally a V8 that I am willing to concede is better sounding than my Chevrolet SS (AKA Holden Commodore), but only by a fraction. Beautiful.

[@PetrolPed]

😂😂😂

[@nogger1956]

The lights are just plain weird.

[@TravelTeleport]

Still in real world driving I would smoke the new Vantage in my E63S 4matic+

[@PetrolPed]

4 wheel drive would help you with that ;-)

[@LeicaCat]

The exhaust noise you love so much is exactly the feature I despise most. Those crackles sound like something is broken and rattling around inside. Ick!

[@PetrolPed]

I appreciate it's not for everyone, although more and more it's a feature you see in performance cars :-(

[@andrewfrost8866]

Want!

[@PetrolPed]

Me too !

[@jamiep61]

I don’t particularly like the touchpad as It good be better

[@PetrolPed]

It is straight out of a Mercedes :-)

[@ghowells5433]

It’s also way to heavy

[@Schaneification]

buy the 911 is save you a lot money in the long run

[@vinitkarande7837]

Can this car beat 911 Carrera 4S

[@PetrolPed]

Probably not. The AWD in the 4S would be a big advantage, especially for the average driver 👍

[@vinitkarande7837]

Thank you Mr for giving me information

[@vinitkarande7837]

And mercedes AMG gtr beat 911 Carrera 4s

[@vinitkarande7837]

And sir can Carrera 4S beat the Ferrari California

[@MrRedRye]

I like pops and bangs as much as the next person, but the recent turbocharged mercedes cars (this included) sound too artificial. Every single time it sounds the same and it ruins it for me.

[@PetrolPed]

Certainly not for everyone :-)

[@mblondon1000]

Still would take a 911 over this all day long. Hang on, oh yeah I have a 992 on order 🏆🇬🇧🔥🏎

[@PetrolPed]

Congrats 👏

[@NEWCASTLE-UNITED-1892]

Doesnt look as good as an aston should, that rr diffuser is so aftermarket looking 👎🏼

[@TheBobster1969]

Aston is a carriage builder company not a car company

[@Gkoulidis]

I get why cars like this exist...I would however never get one....no matter whether I could afford it or not.

[@PetrolPed]

Each to their own ;-)

[@Gkoulidis]

Petrol Ped Well, it might as well be that you need to drive such a car at least once. Who knows? Maybe then it makes sense? So is it after all that I am poor!??

[@bassistdc]

Enough about the sound!!

[@w-james9277]

Better than a Carrera? Yes. Better than the GT3's? I don't think so.

[@PetrolPed]

Agreed 👏

[@blackflagpirate3444]

Hello!

[@PetrolPed]

Hi 👋

[@deadpeoplestuff5686]

I agree about 'design language' - I recall how Bangle's designs at BMW divided opinion (challenging was being kind at the time) but such shifts in design have a way of sneaking up on you; first they are ridiculed. then they are scorned but eventually they are accepted as self-evident (everyone gets the design language...) "what do you mean? I always liked the way it looks" And I think the Vantage will be no different. Closing the gap to the 911 on the other hand - nah.

[@stubones]

Bangle's awkward designs will never be accepted as having been a good design language. They're still challenging.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks for the post. Really interesting 👍

[@shaneisaacs666]

Yes it’s good but it’s no 911. Too heavy and too contrived.

[@senshibat8920]

every things better with hackett

[@PetrolPed]

Absolutely ;-)

[@aljack1979]

An Aston remap doesn't make it an Aston engine... The engine is ALL AMG...

[@petter6710]

Those terribly bland headlights destroy the design

[@DAVIDE-bk8by]

They do a bit actually, they look a bit insipid

[@miketheman4341]

Is it better than WHICH 911? Base maybe! S Doubt it and GTS no way! None of which will matter a year from now when the 992 is released at which point we are back to the same equation that Porsche is the standard while the Vantage is a nice looking GT car but nothing in terms of performance, reliability and value that is a Porsche.

[@PetrolPed]

Good point. It's certainly able to compete against quite a few of them 👍

[@miketheman4341]

Petrol Ped It’s a great looking car no doubt and AM has come a long way giving sports car fans a real sports car rather than just another GT cruiser but unless the numbers are wrong ,something I seriously doubt, it’s not going to unseat the champion 911. It’s the car that everyone seeks to knock off of the mountain top. From build quality to performance to reliability the 911 has no match and unless the 992 is some kind of flop which again I seriously doubt it means that the Vantage is going to remain an expensive lesser performing sports car that will cost more to maintain and won’t be the daily driver that the 911 can be. As of now I believe there are about 30 some odd versions of a 911 one can opt to buy. How many choices are we going to have for the 8 cylinder Vantage? 2 maybe before we get an S in a few years like the last version. I know it’s not practical for AM to make a dozen versions given its a small car company but choices are what sports car buyers live for. Lastly the one thing you can say about Vantage is that it’s always been a great looking car. Better looking than a 911 by most accounts so if performance and reliability are not the be all end all for you then it is an alternative to the 911 which can be seen everywhere.

[@Alastairmellon]

Otherwise it’s gorgeous

[@PetrolPed]

You’d get used to it quickly 😜

[@mrpmj00]

Why couldn't AM just used the DB10's body instead of designing an ugly Vantage? Why fuck something up when it's perfect?

[@joshwesson4829]

Vanquish S sounds better.

[@PetrolPed]

I agree...twice the price though !