Harry,s test of the new Vantage, (Video)
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A good, positive review - only thing that was missing IMO, any mention of how the carbon brakes perform. The steel brakes on the Vantage are a slight improvement over the DB11 in terms of feel (still has that slight dead spot at the top of the travel though). My guess would be the carbon brakes are similar to that on the DBSS - great stopping ability but not as easy to modulate as on the older, non-brake by wire cars.
I had no issues with low-speed brake modulation during my time with this Vantage, unlike the CCM brake disc equipped DBS I had in recently, which drove me nuts during everyday use and would be reason enough for me not to buy the car.
Thanks for watching and sorry not to mention this point in the video!
Thanks for watching and sorry not to mention this point in the video!
Interesting comment on the DBS. When I drove the demonstrator the brakes squealed and shrieked like bu**er, and it seemed like there was 0.05 mm brake travel between coasting and slamming into a brick wall.
My car is nothing like this. Ok, not done 100 miles yet and it will probably all go pear-shaped, but chalk and cheese at the moment.
My car is nothing like this. Ok, not done 100 miles yet and it will probably all go pear-shaped, but chalk and cheese at the moment.
Wow! He likes it better than the new DBS Superleggera! That's saying a lot. He looked genuinely impressed and happy doing the review too. He's the second mature reviewer that has mentioned the new Vantage is the pick of the Aston range (I think the other was Tiff). Andy P. & team deserve some kudos.
M4SER said:
I had no issues with low-speed brake modulation during my time with this Vantage, unlike the CCM brake disc equipped DBS I had in recently, which drove me nuts during everyday use and would be reason enough for me not to buy the car.
Thanks for watching and sorry not to mention this point in the video!
That's good to hear, thank you Harry. Keep up the great work - by far the most interesting and insightful YouTube channels I subscribe to Thanks for watching and sorry not to mention this point in the video!
AlexT said:
Wow! He likes it better than the new DBS Superleggera! That's saying a lot. He looked genuinely impressed and happy doing the review too. He's the second mature reviewer that has mentioned the new Vantage is the pick of the Aston range (I think the other was Tiff). Andy P. & team deserve some kudos.
I remember Harry test drove the DBSS on damp roads with the outside air temp at only 3C. He commented that he felt he needed to drive it again in less unfavourable conditions to enable him to fully assess the traction issues he was experiencing. He seemed to not only really enjoy driving the Vantage but that he had also changed his opinion on the Marmite grille and now quite likes it,,, I think I agree.
Ooooh! That was a good review. Harry, Henry Catchpole and Chris Harris are the three I respect the most (all at Evo at one point - that's when that magazine peaked).
I didn't think Harry minded the DBS but he seems to have really fallen for the Vantage.
One thing I'm happiest to hear is his opinion on the looks. I know that design is a personal thing, but he's probably uttered the words that AM have been hoping for. To paraphrase, it's a modern design that grown in appeal and looks futuristic. Even though I love the previous look, these new AMs are making them look more dated just as the previous gen dated the DB7 which also was a stunning car for its era.
I mustn't test drive. Will like too much
I didn't think Harry minded the DBS but he seems to have really fallen for the Vantage.
One thing I'm happiest to hear is his opinion on the looks. I know that design is a personal thing, but he's probably uttered the words that AM have been hoping for. To paraphrase, it's a modern design that grown in appeal and looks futuristic. Even though I love the previous look, these new AMs are making them look more dated just as the previous gen dated the DB7 which also was a stunning car for its era.
I mustn't test drive. Will like too much
drcarrera said:
Great video. Can't wait for the review of the manual version ...
And I see Aston have carried over the "auto-washing of the boot carpet" feature from the previous model!
Oh, that is a standard feature? I was wondering...And I see Aston have carried over the "auto-washing of the boot carpet" feature from the previous model!
Anyway, that was an excellent video, thank you, Harry. I enjoyed it very much and was delighted to see the quality of smile that the humble Vantage can generate even compared to its twice-the-price sibling.
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