New Vantage?

[Jon39]

CB07 said:

An entirely different proposition to the outgoing car.

Many existing Aston Martin owners have commented about your observation, beginning on page 43 of this topic.
It will be interesting to see in the future, whether 'different proposition', results in higher or lower sales compared to the outgoing model.

[CB07]

RichB said:

Were you at AM Grange Welwyn? My son went for that test and viewing this morning...

Hi Dad, I changed my username months back! So yes, I was there this morning ;-)

WRT the DB11 wheels, when the chap drove off I commented that they looked familiar, to which the salesman replied 'anything is possible'.

Everyone agreed that his spec, including the wheels was stunning - however the look in his eye perhaps suggested it wasn't the easiest request for AM to adhere to.

[RichB]

CB07 said:

RichB said:

Were you at AM Grange Welwyn? My son went for that test and viewing this morning...

Hi Dad, I changed my username months back! So yes, I was there this morning ;-)

[CB07]

Jon39 said:

Many existing Aston Martin owners have commented about your observation, beginning on page 43 of this topic.
It will be interesting to see in the future, whether 'different proposition', results in higher or lower sales compared to the outgoing model.

I honestly (if one had the money) can see this new Vantage sat alongside the outgoing one in a two/multi car garage, it is that different. My opinion is the older car is more of an event and feels more special (leave aside the looks, which if fair any car would struggle to better) but my word the new car has a depth of ability and completeness the old model can't hold a candle to, it is incredible. It is almost as if they have missed a model in between it is that different. The old signs off the end of an analogue era, the new one competes in a digital age.

I haven't driven many modern cars from Stuttgart but I hope and expect it should steal many customers who want what Aston offers in a daily useable package. Trundling about through town at 30 in D, then hammering it in 'track mode' when the opportunity arises, to commuting to the office in the rain. Then when the weekend comes you can still do 'the Aston' thing we all expect.

An aside, I went to the Audi dealer up the road to eye up and R8 V10 plus for a friend afterwards, I parked up had a 2 minute nose about, and drove home. No interest in even engaging a conversation about it.

Aston is in a safe place now, in my mind.

[AlexT]

So has anyone on here got one yet??

The new Vantage now competes with cars that blow the old Vantage away in terms of performance. As others have said, it is truly next level. Again, in terms of looks, in my humble opinion, I feel that none of the competion at present can hold a candle to the new Vantage. For my budget I simply cannot find a better sports car unless I factor in the 2nd hand market. Then things like Lambos start popping up. But then you start to sacrifce ride quality, space and move further away from the small GT concept that I'm looking for. Plus my personal preference is to buy new.

There are many potential new car buyers like myself in this market space. Those looking at AMG GT's, Audi R8's, Jaguar SVR's, 911's etc.

Overall, compared to the old model the new Vantage HAS to be superior.

[telum01]

AlexT said:

Overall, compared to the old model the new Vantage HAS to be superior.

"Superior" is subjective. I and many, many others would not trade in our previous-gen Vantages for a New Vantage. I would (and plan to) add one to my garage, but I don't find it superior in any way except for its updated technology and higher engine power output compared to my '07 4.3L V8 Vantages.

[JB65]

Jon39 said:

I think it was Hilversum. I now understand, that if they perhaps have other dealer locations, their own website may include cars at all their sites.
Their website shows a picture of smart bespoke Aston Martin premises. Seems odd then from a business perspective, only to have one used car shown on the Pre-owned listing. There are only two used cars for Netherlands, but as you have explained, it is the high prices (tax presumably).

Dutch second hand AM’s are scarce and usually with high mileagen as owners want to make sure they put the insane taxation to good use. In the end settled for a German ‘11 v8vs garage queen with 15k km on the odometer. Delivered with 1 year AM warrantee from AM Köln avoiding most of the BPM, very decent dealer with great service, car is a treat!

[cayman-black]

Congratulations , that looks lovely.

[AstonV]

telum01 said:

AlexT said:

Overall, compared to the old model the new Vantage HAS to be superior.

"Superior" is subjective. I and many, many others would not trade in our previous-gen Vantages for a New Vantage. I would (and plan to) add one to my garage, but I don't find it superior in any way except for its updated technology and higher engine power output compared to my '07 4.3L V8 Vantages.

I agree very subjective. No doubt it is state of the art, more comfortable, easier to drive, loads more power, technology better in every way. Most new cars are.

A new Kia is probably more technologically advanced than the old Vantage, and power for powers sake is cheap these days. 430 HP is tame for most family sedans these days.

Aston needed to move into current day.

[Beefmeister]

For those who were talking about DB11 wheels on the new Vantage, AM Works just tweeted this pic of what appears to be their demo car:

[AlexT]

Beefmeister said:

For those who were talking about DB11 wheels on the new Vantage, AM Works just tweeted this pic of what appears to be their demo car:

Appreciate the post. Any idea what colour paintwork that is? Magnetic silver? Looks sensational.

[RichB]

AlexT said:

...Any idea what colour paintwork that is? Magnetic silver? Looks sensational.

Indeed, it's certainly attractive.

[dbs2000]

It looks great, AM have done really well in splitting the 3 into different roles

[anonymous-user]

It does look good. I'd love to see a photo of that car front end-on so see how that colour masks the bonnet mass with the small lights. The grill surround also blends in better, but still looks bulky.

All in all, I'd be happy with one

[Wayne95]

!!!!!!!

4 positive comments about the new Vantage in a row.

AP, get the champagne out you may have cracked it


And it does look good ( that's 5)

[RichB]

Sorry but mine was simply a joke; Magnetic Silver/attractive get it?

[Jon39]

RichB said:

Sorry but mine was simply a joke; Magnetic Silver/attractive get it?

You have withstood the present heat wave very well, Rich. Wit still razor sharp.

If I needed to chose, I could certainly be drawn towards that colour (but you have already made that joke).

[RobDown]

RichB said:

Sorry but mine was simply a joke; Magnetic Silver/attractive get it?

I think you’ve ‘polarised’ opinion there Rich

[CB07]

Lord knows why they released it in lime essence as the detailing looks clumsy at best on the launch car. Certainly appears to be an awful lot more going on in magnetic silver. That is the best I have seen yet.

In conclusion I think we just have to stick with the design!

[anonymous-user]

CB07 said:

Lord knows why they released it in lime essence as the detailing looks clumsy at best on the launch car. Certainly appears to be an awful lot more going on in magnetic silver. That is the best I have seen yet.

In conclusion I think we just have to stick with the design!

It's fair to say that the Lime Essence launch car repelled a few people.