Aston Martin V8 Vantage N430 tested
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He and I both agree, in the case of the Vanquish, the previous gen car was by far a better machine. Yes it has it's gearbox issues and such, but exterior-wise, especially in black, it is the real deal. Wild fender flares, great design all-around. that car is something special. The Vanquish name was so appropriate for that car. It looks, well, monstrous. It has that stance and shape where, it were a person, it would be someone you would not want to mess with. It's muscular shape due to the fender flares and such made it a very imposing V-12 GT car.
But the Vanquish of today, almost the complete opposite. No more imposing than a Virage. It just has minor design differences (carbon bits here and there and different sills) when compared to the latest Astons like the Virage. The Vanquish no longer has that presence of a beast like it used to. Sure it had it's quirks, but the previous gen car was a V-12 GT with the presence of a monster, that would -Vanquish- anyone who tried to mess with it (yes, there were quicker cars, but none with it's presence.
When the newest Astons came out with their all new styling, I was expecting something totally unique when it came to the Vanquish. Something with the same imposing feel to it, at least exterior-wise. Something with huge fender flares like the old one and the same overall monstrous feeling of the older one. But no. It came out looking like all the other newest Astons like the Virage, to the point where unless you are a total Aston nut, you have to look at the badge to see it's a Vanquish. Just sad.
Aston Martin is a car maker I've always admired, from their road cars to their GT racers, but it's just sad how they almost completely missed the mark. Yes the newest cars are pretty GTs, but that -Beauty, Passion, Soul- just isn't there anymore. Sad.
Date: 2022-04-17
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Comments and reviews: 9
sexyitalian891
Personally I think you buy an Aston Martin more for the sound and looks, than the performance. I'm more of a performance guy but only up to a certain point. The Aston Martin guy could probably give a shit if the guy beside him at a red light has a faster car, he didn't by the car to brag or be the fastest.
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Personally I think you buy an Aston Martin more for the sound and looks, than the performance. I'm more of a performance guy but only up to a certain point. The Aston Martin guy could probably give a shit if the guy beside him at a red light has a faster car, he didn't by the car to brag or be the fastest.
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Petar
If I had that much money to spend on a car (which I don't, that would be the car to buy. It's beautiful, it's old school and most important- it is the least reasonable choice. And noone buys sports cars out of good reasoning: D
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If I had that much money to spend on a car (which I don't, that would be the car to buy. It's beautiful, it's old school and most important- it is the least reasonable choice. And noone buys sports cars out of good reasoning: D
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Carl
Lets mismatch the paint and call it something new! I don't see the point of this Aston really. If I ever hear Jeremy Clarkson talk about corvettes again I'd drive this through his front door.
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Lets mismatch the paint and call it something new! I don't see the point of this Aston really. If I ever hear Jeremy Clarkson talk about corvettes again I'd drive this through his front door.
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Sky
It is drop dead gorgeous and lovable. Like all Astons, they have soul. An Audi R8 doesn't.
Proper hairy chested motoring for blokes who don't moisterise and listen to Black Eyed Pees. FIN.
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It is drop dead gorgeous and lovable. Like all Astons, they have soul. An Audi R8 doesn't.
Proper hairy chested motoring for blokes who don't moisterise and listen to Black Eyed Pees. FIN.
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Adrian
I couldn't watch past a few seconds because I was worried about losing my breakfast.
What idiot thought it was a good idea to paint an Aston like Barbies handbag?
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I couldn't watch past a few seconds because I was worried about losing my breakfast.
What idiot thought it was a good idea to paint an Aston like Barbies handbag?
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VK
most overrated car in history? just my opinion but the design is always the same and this one is not good looking. DBS is the only aston martin that really looks great.
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most overrated car in history? just my opinion but the design is always the same and this one is not good looking. DBS is the only aston martin that really looks great.
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Isaiah
He is soo weird at times. Constantly raving on about how great flappy pedals are and that he only wants flappy pedals. And now all of a sudden. He likes manuals!
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He is soo weird at times. Constantly raving on about how great flappy pedals are and that he only wants flappy pedals. And now all of a sudden. He likes manuals!
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Admiral
familiar to you, but for a first time buyer into this segment would you buy this? and is it worth ponying up the extra cheddar than a second hand 4. 7 vantage?
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familiar to you, but for a first time buyer into this segment would you buy this? and is it worth ponying up the extra cheddar than a second hand 4. 7 vantage?
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Pookytroll
if any other car manufacturer would come with a car like this, it would be outdated, expensive and pointless, if the British do one, is something special.
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if any other car manufacturer would come with a car like this, it would be outdated, expensive and pointless, if the British do one, is something special.
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