Comments on: 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster First Steer

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:08:34 +0000

Chucky, if you’re spending this much on a car, wouldn’t you want to sod delivery and get the one you want rather than compromising? The next generation should use Jaguars technology so they dont need to add all the extra weight to reinforce the car for lack of roof.

By: Chucky

Chucky — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:09:06 +0000

That is a ridiculous list of options for a car which costs this much. It also means that if you start ticking the option boxes, you could be waiting a long time for delivery.

By: pinkie ponk

pinkie ponk — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:38:29 +0000

don’t worry about measurements so much, no amount of torque or kW will make up for lost inches, enjoy the face, the sensuality, the texture, the sounds, the experience

By: Tony

Tony — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:55:00 +0000

And what years were they bankrupt DanMan you knucklehead? Try 30 years ago or 50 years ago or even 90 years ago.

It\’s the same story with Lamborghini, Bentley, Rolls Royce, Maserati and the list goes on. These car companies are all profitable now with demand greater than ever.

You clearly don\’t know your automotive history mate.

By: Bucket

Bucket — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:16:43 +0000

Its a convertible…they’re not built for speed even though they have the goods to do it..
Real performance freaks would take the roofed version and save some money in the process.
The extra pork comes from the chassis being re-enforced because it’s missing a roof though I’m hoping y’all knew that :D

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 05:07:40 +0000

I love this car. I think the options are fine and people who complain are only complaining because they cant afford it. DanMan, in your first comment, you talk like british roadsters aren’t any good? I like those wheels, but not as much as the old seven spoke ones and I dont like the five spoke ones on the sports pack, I dont think they go with the car. In the next gen. model, I would like to see both the transmissions improved. The manuals good, much better than the Sportshift, but it is a bit jerky. And it goes without saying the Sportshift needs improving. Aston Martin should strike up a deal with Porsche to get the PDK Transmission. I know it’ll never happen, but Aston Martin would have a great transmission and they could add the much needed paddle shifters. Finally, Frontman, I definitely understand your comment but I think maybe Aston Martin wants to change that to get more 911 sales.

By: DanMan

DanMan — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 03:40:48 +0000

Well they been Bankrupt about 4 times so alot of people dont get it..

By: DanMan

DanMan — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 03:39:35 +0000

It’s all about torque, gearing and the frontal area (CO drag efficency)..

hmmm have to go to wikipedia me thinks..

the weight is also a big issue. even with 313kw, it wont get there..

By: Frontman

Frontman — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 03:36:10 +0000

Astons are not about being the fastest, it is more about how they go about being so fast that makes them special. Unfortunately, but true, if you don’t understand that comment, then you will never understand Aston.

By: acfsambo

acfsambo — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 03:14:00 +0000

DanMan, more torque doesn’t got you a higher top speed, horsepower gives you the top speed, torque gives you acceleration.

By: DanMan

DanMan — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 03:11:52 +0000

Weight: 1710kg (Tare)
Torque: 470Nm @ 5000rpm

No way does the above get you to 290KPH.

250 maybe…

For the price i would have an Audi r8 anyday..

By: Tony

Tony — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 02:55:51 +0000

An F430 with auto/man will set you back another $180K and it still doesn’t have the class or looks to match the Vantage. This is probably the stiffest Roadster in the class with a top speed of 290km/h – not fast enough for you?

By: Rover13

Rover13 — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 02:43:27 +0000

My neighbor has the old V8 Vantage with the Sportshift gearbox.

It is one of the worst gearboxes on the market! It’s so shuddery and it’s overly easy to roast the clutch just doing a u-turn!

Manual all the way.

By: Devil666

Devil666 — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 02:03:32 +0000

DanMan, i’m with you. The F430 managed 360kW; RS4 + M3 all get 309kW with 4.2 and 4.0 V8’s respectively and both are getting a bit long in the tooth (moreso RS4). But you are right, it is the torque that annoys me most; it barely makes its’ capacity in torque, and for that money you would want a little bit more of twist for a supposed RWD luxury tourer (as opposed to a harder, more track focused car, F430). Because this thing seriously doesn’t have the speed to hang with Ferrari or Lambo, Porsche, M and AMG. Kind of depressing to spend so much on a car that is gonna struggle to satisfactorily nail Turbo Falcons from the lights. Funny then FPV is my anti-spam word.

By: DanMan

DanMan — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:03 +0000

Yes very nice but the options are a silly price.. They should really be standard.. 300k plus on roads! Far too much for a British Roadster IMO. Cant think of another car for that price that has so little torque..