Comments on: 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster review

By: Christiano

Christiano — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 12:44:22 +0000

I am Australian but live in London…my wife bought me an “Aston Martin track day” for my 30th birthday – so I was up in Yorkshire on the weekend driving the V8 Vantage and then the DB9 around a racetrack.

The DB9 is very big, and too nose-heavy. I actually prefer my 330Ci to drive , through corners at least. The power is simply awe-inspiring though of course.

However, the V8 Vantage is something entirely different. If God himself made the most perfect car, it would be the V8 Vantage. I was truly incredible to drive, I couldn’t stop smiling for literally an hour or so after 5 laps in the V8 Vantage.

It’s acceleration is obviously beyond impressive; but it is the way it feels through corners and long sweeping bends that makes it 40x better than anything else I have ever driven. The amount of grip just defied believe and seemingly, defied laws of physics too!

I don’t care whether it takes 3 years or 20 years….I have to have one.

By: ramy

ramy — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 16:47:00 +0000

I just can say it’s a perfect car nothing elese

By: baba

baba — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 22:40:26 +0000

wow…

By: Bavarian Missile

Bavarian Missile — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:10:14 +0000

A set………thats cheap!!!!!!!!!!!!

I didn’t think $4,000 a pop was expensive ……..not for that car or wheel option!

1 BBS will cost you more than that without a M badge on it!

By: tony

tony — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 06:54:49 +0000

Wheels $4000 a set

By: Duck

Duck — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 06:30:13 +0000

It is a terrific looking car and engine but the big downside with it is that there is alot of options that should come standard with car at that price! Like alarm, cruise control(comes standard in $34,000 car (Commodore)),heated seats and xeon headlights!

By: Bavarian Missile

Bavarian Missile — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 05:48:46 +0000

Ferrari is more of posers car too me …this is sheer style and class!

By: tony

tony — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 04:32:51 +0000

Frugal – that would be the GranSport Spyder – if you think that car looks as good as the Aston – I implore you to go straight to your nearest optometrist and get the free medicare check.

As for power – yep its got more than the Aston, considerably more power and torque, but here’s the thing, its no faster and it sure as hell don’t handle like the Aston!

Good try but you’ll need to do better than that.

By: Frugal One

Frugal One — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:31:28 +0000

Rather the similar priced, but way faster Ferrari powered Maserati Coupe in convertiable form.

As fast as a porker 911s, so u know its the goods

Cheers

F-0

By: Anthony

Anthony — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:50:33 +0000

/Envious drool

By: Momo

Momo — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:01:10 +0000

Nice car, but where are bikini babes, I don’t see any?!

By: Bavarian Missile

Bavarian Missile — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 22:39:16 +0000

Yeah…….absolutely Cassey,forgot to mention that in my previous post thats awaiting moderation {have to stop putting s e x in my posts}! Another fantastic article by you guys but I guess when you have a passion for a car it makes it a damn site easier to write about!

Im not one for a roofless car but I would have that!sigh……

By: Casey

Casey — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:39:52 +0000

This car is stunning. I love it. I’d probably go the coupe myself but hell if you had that kinda money – get both. Great article and awesome pics guys! Well done.

By: Bavarian Missile

Bavarian Missile — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:29:59 +0000

Wow…….I agree great colour,you guys are soooooo lucky!

Alborz what was your little butt doing on the bonnet though???hahaha

The finish in the interior was amazing I thought,I was surprised at the engine though,looked a little messy.Engine bay isn’t painted?

So who had to sit on someones knee…..3 into a 2 seater doesn’t go!

Some of the options I agree should be standard,the paint was cheap I thought,wheels at $4,000 a each ? Why not if you can afford it in the place whats another $16,000!

The sexiest car in the World!

By: Lcat

Lcat — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:44:54 +0000

perfect for driving along the beach, posing with your top off and a hint of opposite lock, the seagulls will love it to for sure.

By: Me.

Me. — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:01:26 +0000

Who are the people in the photos? Tell us exactly which ones which! :D