Why A V12 Vantage Is The Aston To Buy In 2025!

[@SumbaListens]

I love that Sam is almost always making the “wrong” decision with his cars😂 But that’s why we’re subbed. He’s a goofy, but he’s OUR goofy.

[@seenthroughglass]

Lol

[@mrmartin2079]

What a simp comment

[@Metal05]

Get a room. 🤣

[@merc7paul]

He makes the decisions I can't for my family and future life, but I can live vicariously through him if I had zero financial responsibility😂

Mickey divorced mini mouse, not because she had buck teeth but because she was 'f'ing Goofy.

[@Twan850]

Oh please keep the prices low, I want to buy one later😭

[@tonymoreton7166]

Me too! On my list, now possibly off!

[@sampegler2178]

Yeah same, I've got a V8 and am looking to trade up.

[@sassall4284]

My goal also

[@Matthew-ll9ke]

They've been just as rare and just as 'never to be done again' for 15 years, and have only depreciated in that time. You'll be fine

[@eviebr83]

This gen vantage, DBS or DB9 might be the most elegant and beautiful run of modern cars ever.

[@Richard--99]

100% agree

[@ConanSoo]

Owned a second hand DB9 for almost a decade, and loved it

[@nadk8886]

💯 The DBS is the perfect car

[@dantonchat71]

They knew how to be subtle with their performance upgrade while remaining classy

[@rahulsudhir666]

Absolutely! A friend bought a DBS Carbon Edition new and as his 1st sports/supercar. He still owns it and it still is as elegant amongst 28 other very special cars.

[@FlyasaDiamond]

This car is aging like wine, it looks incredible.

[@EvoraGT430]

Apart from the Aston Martin logo on the passenger's seat in the red car! Look how wonky it is.

[@lickyagyalcuz]

It always looked incredible.

[@tastymorsel1249]

The Vantage really has aged very well. What a thing.

[@JamesPink-j2k]

I traded up my lovely 2006 Manual V8 for a 19,000 mile 2010 manual V12 Vantage. Blimey it's fabulous! A real hot rod, with great lights, carbon ceramic brakes and the brilliant Harmon Cardon stereo upgrade that's the best system I have ever heard. Swapped out the standard 19s for DB9 GT 20s... So pretty, so pleased!

[@Thisonegoestoeleven666]

Pleased until you have to replace those brake discs $$$......But hey, at least someone else would have taken most of the crushing depreciation so well done I guess.

[@JamesPink-j2k]

@dimsoneill Everyone said that about vanos on my M5s, but they ran perfectly for 250,000 miles. If the possible cost of replacement parts is a threat, you should buy a Fiesta...

[@Adam-M1]

@@Thisonegoestoeleven666negative Nancy. Judging by your comments on this channel.

[@lawts1240]

@@Thisonegoestoeleven666Those brakes will last an age if you avoid the track and drive (reasonably) carefully.

[@underrated_assets]

Sunday morning coffee, new Sam and Luke videos...great start to the day!

[@manfri2]

I still sometimes go back to watching the Top Gear film featuring that Vantage v12. it still hits my heart, such a wholesome car!!

[@matt1081]

Me too, that clip on TG is full of emotion.

[@bcranes1]

The S has 55 more HP, but it feels like 100 when hustling. 3 stage dampers. The flappy paddle gearbox becomes intuitive and reliable, does things you can't. Flat shifts, perfect downshift blips. Agreed don't use auto mode ever. The convertibles of this era are noticeable less rigid than the drum tight coupe. Coupe V12VS is the choice!

[@jan-vy7tq]

You are mostly correct with what you say. But after trying(nearly) all of the cars and the v8s, my choice would be v12 roadster. Better manual and the less power doesnt really matter in these cars and will even less in the future. Less rigid frame, yes, but on which driving on public roads does that matter? I struggle myself finding those and no matter if a 10 or 14y old Aston, I struggle as well to track it... Will depend a lot on the planed use of the car which choice is the "best". In ratio to the price, probably the V8s roadster is the sweetest spot.. Very close in what it delivers. Sounds bit different, but great as well drives bit lighter on the front axle and the ratio for money its just better. Still working on the money part.. Bit frustrating that prices are pretty stable(v12 more than v8), from buyers perspective. But once the perspective changes, that s a great thing!

[@paul7233]

I love those Vantages.May buy one in the future.The very best of British. At the moment I have an F Type coupe in grey with chrome highlights.Brilliant car.Looks great!

[@cephasmakuzva]

I think now is the market low. They wont keep tanking like this anymore. Not just these 10 year old v12 vantage but everything from £0 cars to bugatti's.

[@MrGoHokiesGo]

Great video - glad to see people still appreciating this era V12 Vantage! Despite all the new super cars coming out, I always come back to these at the top of my list for looks, engine sound, value and soul that a lot of new cars don't have!

[@scottsumner9968]

I will never forget when I drove one of the V12 Vantage manual when I visited the factory many years ago, can remember it like yesterday so good, really enjoyed this thank you Sam

[@jonathanmolen4525]

Just bought v12 vantage two days ago! Hopefully this video brings the value up!

[@gentm6693]

Great bit of road that, Sam, from Manuden through to Clavering ;) Own a V12 Vantage S and it's a fantastic piece of kit. Holding down the Traction button puts the Traction control into 'track mode' - the standard TC setting is very very intrusive. Track mode lets the car move about a bit whilst still giving you a safety net. You realise how balanced it is. Normal suspension mode works great on your average bumpy B-roads. Sports or Track suspension if you get the odd bit of UK road that's more like on the continent. Pull a fuse so the valves are open all the time, switch the Pirellis for Mich Pilot 4S and you have one hell of a car for one hell of a price 🎉

[@julianthompson9824]

I’ve had mine now for about 3 years. I’ve been to Le Mans in it and I’ve done a couple of laps round the ring too. Always an event to get it out and have a go. Actually I’ve just realised it’s not moved in 2024 so this video is the inspiration I needed to dig it out for spring 2025! Fantastic car that trades punches on every measure of desirability with cars three times it’s price.

[@Thisonegoestoeleven666]

Drive it more, it's not meant to be a garage queen.

[@Wilzie1]

Just make sure you get one with the lightweight carbon bucket seats Sam!! Surprisingly far more comfortable than the standard sports seats.

[@LaGantoise]

My floor is wet from drooling this entire video. This is my favourite AM model. 😍 That grey with the white rear lights and the black multi spoke wheels.. 💦

[@Ols-iam]

I’ve had 2 early manual V12V’s over a 10 year period. Both fantastically reliable, and truly incredible drivers cars. I am biased, but the value for money is off the scale at the moment. People don’t realise how special and exciting they are. My first one I bought when it was a year old. Nothing Aston makes now has anything like the same appeal or ‘want’ factor for me. Also worth mentioning the V12’s were 140K cars new in the late noughties.

[@PhileasFogg1969]

The upgrade from V8 to V12 is definitely worth it. I owned both models and you can really feel the difference. There won’t manual V12 cars anymore so it should become a classic but they aren’t cheap to run

[@richboy900]

Those shape vantages were so much more beautiful 👌

[@dotcomdudee]

I had two V12 Vantage S's and absolutely loved them. They scared the hell out of me sometimes though! Moved into a 992 GTS, mostly so I can have the kiddo in the back 🥰

[@michaelmeredith912]

Awesome! Love the Spitfire edition. So cool!

[@ABoringTool]

I know I'm being pandered to, yet at the same time, my heart is beating faster and I'm checking used prices 😅

[@pamelaramdat8321]

I rather watch this video than all the W1 content. Thank you Sam and congratulations for really turning the channel around for better in the last year or two!! ❤

[@Hornbaek-07]

I had one of the first V12 Vantage in 2009. The car was great and was a true Aston. Hammerhead Silver, manual and with buckets. Sublime !

[@christaylor4946]

That Red V12 Roadster is absolutely stunning

[@joselu9640]

Bravo! Seen Through Glass's pure content! What a fantastic astons!

[@romanholidaycandybat]

The seats in these make a huge difference. The buckets allow you to sit much lower and changes the feel of the whole car. Surefire future classic… 👍🏻

[@vincentkr3w]

V12 Vantages just give you that warm fuzzy feeling, even when it's cold and you're riding with the roof down!

[@paultucker1272]

Aston Martins remain my dream exotic cars. Just so, SO beautiful and soulful. Me, at the £80k mark I'd be getting a Vanquish II. Stunning looks but with the 6 or later 8-speed ZF auto. More Aston videos please, Sam!

[@BenzinioB]

One of my all time favorite, the one that always takes part in my "dream car garage"... but I'll say it differently: If you cant buy V2 MANUAL, just go for the V8 as it is the manual to have!

[@aoum_]

I totally agree with you, the best version is the v12 manual, the 6 speed manual gearbox is the one to but

[@BMW7series251]

Always been my dream car Sam. Never seen the Spitfire before! WHAT a beauty! Cheers, John.

[@mariodiniz21]

After watching this video the only V12 Vantage I'm dreaming about is that Spitfire Edition, looks unbelievable.

[@MRVSKIN]

Love the red roadster and the spitfire edition

[@billysdiecastdetailing8868]

Thought about a £50k car but really had a lightbulb moment and so bought a Hyundai i10 N line and this little nippy runabout has been fun,cheap,full of tech kit and depreciation sensible.

[@christianfloehr]

I once had this car for one year… was fantastic! But: the Carbon Fibre Seats didn’t fit for my wife and the gearbox was let’s say not that good as I wanted it to be.. changed it for a Scuderia… and it was the best decision ever made ❤

[@longbeachcarguy]

OMG…I had never heard of the Spitfires! What a knockout! Gorgeous

[@garyhawkins9246]

That Volcano Red is stunning!

[@minhhieunguyen1932]

10:10 why the Aston Martin badge on the headrest looks atilt

[@Chris-ob7qd]

This or a Vanquish are on the bucket list. That soundtrack is incredible! 😍

[@burrogrande]

That noise is absolutely fantastic!

[@LiqdPT]

3:05 uh, is that a Spitfire Edition? I wish we got more than the mainline models here in the US

[@workinprogress1098]

Great video. Does sound similar to the Mini and Minor. Fair play for recording that in such conditions.

[@mimocico]

By far best automotive content on youtube IMHO

[@jaferkhan4108]

Yes, I agree - and that Spitfire edition is stunning.

[@darralnolan5792]

Look out for the limit limited edition ones like the spitfire 80 obviously.

[@SkitBit]

Absolutely great cars but the gen 2 (2017/18) Vanquish S is the pinnacle for me 👌🏻

[@johnfazackerley6951]

I have to say if find the sportshift 1 gearbox on my v12. fantastic.Drive the car properly relax the throttle on upchanges all good.Just be careful manouvering around at slow speed in first gear.Hypershift speeds above 5500 rpm are pdk quick.Enjoy.

[@TheBobjovi]

That sound! :O Really good video, thanks Sam!

[@Dgroz]

Your best videos are on Aston Martins for sure.

[@seansims8770]

Looking to buy a V12S Manual now Sam, have driven two and they are great. Think I'll try a Sportshift as well. Excellent Videos as aways. Thank you.

[@shanezanatta9935]

As an Australian I hate seeing the prices of cars in the UK. $250k for a v12 Vantage.

[@DaveFuucck]

Our market is cooked. It’s depressing looking at UK and US car prices.

[@jafooli]

As an English man I hate seeing the amount of sunshine you get in Australia lol. I'll enjoy my Ferrari, you enjoy the weather.

[@JPTVyoutube]

Not quite when you’re in Melbourne where the weather is bipolar. Still better than the UK, agreed. The luxury car tax is what ruins it

[@ClarkyXPH]

You and me both. We should be happy with our Aussie luxury performance cars and not hanker after our familiar European ones. Oh wait, they don’t make Aussie cars any more. And actually the SS are a bit bogan anyway 😮😅

[@gavinsullivan9015]

As a British expat I can tell you it hurts even more 😢

[@magnacars]

Yesterday I saw a V12 Vantage 6MT Roadster for sale here in Vancouver for $499,999 CAD!!!

[@pierredebug17]

All these cars in storage tell you about the supply to come out of the woods when/if prices go up… Too many cars, not enough money (or credit available).

[@harveylovell2424]

I am lucky to have driven all of the V12 Vantage's including the Spitfire edition and they are absolute gem of a car to drive and Spitfire edition looks absolutely stunning especially in the summer sun set when the sun hits the car 🤩

[@theowild9532]

I think this gen of the Vantage will massively appreciate in the next few years. Also the 4.3/4.7 V8 Vantage

[@BenB91]

Unlikely with the 4.3 or 4.7s, as they simply made too many of them. 272 on Autotrader right now. For an asset to appreciate, it usually needs to be rare.

[@LexiMae17]

@@BenB91not sure where you’re getting that figure from. There’s only 115 Vantages including the new ones for sale rn. Having spent a lot of time recently looking at swapping my S2000 for a V8V or Phase 2 DB9, I have been told by a few people including McGurks, this gen of Vantage in the next 5 years or so should go up in value with a decent return. Now 4.3’s probably won’t go up that much but 4.7s should.

[@BenB91]

@@LexiMae17 wow a sales person, told you the car they want to sell you is likely to appreciate. I wonder why they told you that? Would it be to get a sale? The large majority of cars do not appreciate in value. The Aston Martin vantage is no exception. Apologies, I checked the Autotrader data again. There are 172 gen 1 vantages on Autotrader right now. 324 in total, including the gen 2.

[@marc-philip]

Keep in mind that you‘re talking about the RHD UK market, in which the car was way more popular than in other markets. Even here in Germany (which was also a relatively good market for them) they are way harder to find. I would love to buy a MT 4.7 one day, but there are not many of them here.

[@theowild9532]

@ same over here in Switzerland. I bought a 4.3 about 4 months ago now and was looking for over a year to get a nice one! Love this car.

[@nyhcbd]

8:25 now, thats a nice sound 👍

[@mrmorrisniceguy987]

I love the facts that over the years many useful Mods have come to surface for these cars to eliminate the "flaws" for example there is a new Clutch that cancels out the relatively high wear as well as changing the output to 557 hp as it has been electronically limited by factory.

[@LTCTTM]

The way I see it, these cars are set to appreciate when the market catches up to how truly special and rare they are! Astons biggest and most tuned up engine in their smallest chassis, a delightful combo! The new cars are cool but ultimately turbos and hybrids are not the formula for a thoroughbread sports car. The power delivery is not linear like an NA engine and dont get me started on the noise difference. My personal pick would be the V12V S!

[@Loekie-de-leeuw]

Love the video, love the car even more! Also really like you give some ‘consumer advice’ when reviewing these kind of cars. Keep it up!

[@richiedudding7671]

Well done Sam. Have a roadster and do enjoy the raw feeling this vehicle has. I do disagree about the comment on the 7 speed. Once you get used to this gearbox( a few minutes) it is slicker. Really fun on good spirited drives. Just a note. The Spitfire Series was not from Aston itself but a colab from a UK dealer and the Q department. My preference in the coupe is the later S variant as this has better suspension, engine upgrades etc and with the manual gearbox only 118 RHD out of 260 coupes manufactured. This is why prices are higher compared to the 1099 V12 coupes of the earlier model. Get out and drive one in you price bracket and enjoy as you won’t find a better car of its era.

[@8cervezas648]

First Toni´s short shorts and now that jacket Sam. Keep it up lads .Hilarious.

[@wilkins-bricks]

i think i saw you on Brighton seafront yesterday in a yellow Maserati??

[@gc12gladiator]

I owned a 2011 vantage V12 manual and loved it despite small electronic neebles and the fact it felt a bit cramped inside.

[@FrostyAston]

2nd Gen 8Spd Vanquish or Vanquish S for me. The looks, the carbon fibre body, the gearbox is as you said so much more usable and reliable and the noise from that V12 of course: Relatively low numbers produced as well, But I’m biased and that’s why I bought one over the other VH platform cars.

[@lukeshardlow768]

Have a similar aged DB9, servicing is not that expensive. It depends where you are and where you take it. Loads of brilliant independents out there. Had mine 3 years and it’s had only brake pads and normal service costs (around £850). It gets used into Europe each year and has been completely reliable. Big ticket items include headlights/rear lights due to water, any of the modules and plugs/coils. A miss fire on these v12 engines can be fatal if ignored.

[@richardmori1389]

Not expensive now and/or because it was previously maintained and being maintained. I feel like (we) fortunate owners don't do enough to balance the minuses with the plusses.

[@amospizzey1]

Already going up fast Definitely a future classic

[@JuanMarkk]

at 12:38 why is the logo on the headrest tilted😭

[@ChrisWeston13]

Absolutely love these!

[@jameshampton-lk6hs]

100% agree. Simply the best

[@SvIIInt]

This is my #1 dream car can’t wait to buy it

[@sarunasnorinkevicius7728]

Definetely one of the best Aston's out there with a V12, this and 2006 DBS the exact spec like in Casino Royale Daniel Craig drove is my favorite, will always be legendary.

[@HiltonandMoss]

Always good to have you at the showroom Sam, see you soon!

[@jamespugh]

That spitfire ❤car is amazing 👏 in that color.

[@fantastictime2780]

If you drive fast the ss3 gearbox is superb.

[@BenB91]

Enjoyed this a lot. Thanks Sam.

[@jamesmedlow]

The V12. Lovely. That spitfire version though, you dont think a little cheesy ? 'remove before flight' door pulls, roof lining and silhouettes of Spitfires dotted around?

[@pigbenis274]

OMG. I had no idea these were so cheap! Looking for one in Japan now

[@MassMade12]

great video, really enjoyed the insights! but honestly, while the V12 Vantage seems tempting, i feel like the focus on power can sometimes overshadow the driving experience. isn't a well-balanced car more satisfying than just raw horsepower?

[@MarkB4444]

Sold mine a year ago after 6 years - such a good car but could do with some better dampers.

[@TheOrangeEliseCup250]

Vantages are all jewels🥰🇬🇧💥

[@RH51MAC]

what's going on with the headrest emblem at 9:30 😫

[@faisalleeds]

Yeah I thought it looked strange, higher up and an angle. Then noticed they are covers to protect the headrest! Very nice of them to protect the owners seats.

[@davidrowan9163]

Great video, fabulous car, dodgy fashion sense.

[@marcwolff8776]

So would you take a V8 vantage (no S) over an 997.1 C2S? Or a V8 Vantage S over an 991.1 C2S?

[@Wajang1]

i really like the back of the car, got a cool look. And guess what, when i spot one its the back of the car i see the most.

[@richardlawes8893]

Do it! Shortshift convertible for full Dad spec.

[@albundy5992]

In real terms, the value of those Astons has gone down by at least 25% since 2020. Apart from market demand, the only real factor for them staying around the £80k mark is because the value of the "money" (actually, it's currency) in your pocket has plummeted, meaning you need to use more of it today to buy the same thing as yesterday.

[@crikeycraicart5378]

Dis + secret weapon exhaust = game over

[@Loekie-de-leeuw]

A manual V12s is a dream, but although I will probably never be able to buy one, the current price of these makes it sort of a ‘bargain’ compared to something similar.

[@somebloke2238]

Any Aston from this era can be considered one of the best looking cars of all time

[@ashherbert26]

Anyone else notice the wonky badge embroidery on the convertible

[@charliechetwood2358]

Yes, must be done badly aftermarket. It's not factory as it doesn't match the original red stitching

[@ssseeee5116]

Haha was throwing me off. Would have that fixed asap

[@grahamhalsey4887]

It's just distortion at the edge of the image, it's not really wonky

[@JuNo7373]

@@grahamhalsey4887 it's not a distortion, look at 8:56, you can see it when the whole car is shown.

[@grahamhalsey4887]

@ Yes, does look like the headrest cover needs to be straightened up a bit there, might take 2 seconds to fix

[@franki68]

Bought a manual vantage v12s last year , so much fun compared to today’s cars .

[@georgewallerlll496]

A DB4 or 5, from 1965, my birth year!

[@hitek3943]

Aaah the gold old Asto... oh sorry I mean Volvo Martin from that period of time. So many components from Volvos P1 platform in these :D

[@chrisplummer9639]

That hood is king!

[@gavinsullivan9015]

That spitfire edition. Oh. My. 😍 trying to decide whether to chop my 987 in for a v8 at the moment 🤔

[@christianfloehr]

One question: how does the gearbox compare to your CS gearbox? Or the Scuderia gearbox? Thx!😊

[@Bluebottle_GB]

Rapide S from 2015 onwards is surely a bargain too? 552hp NA V12, 8 speed auto doing the sprint in 4.2s and a higher top speed than a Vanquish S of the same generation!

[@WheelzOH]

you neeeed a spitfire edition!!!

[@samuelchopard]

The V12 Vantage is the car that got me into cars. It has always been my dream car since I was a kid. Unfortunately, the annual tax alone would be about 4000 gbp here where I live (Switzerland)… the cheapest used V12 Vantage I found here is about 90000 gbp. :(