Vantage Test Drive Diary

Vantage Test Drive Diary

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safetystop

Original Poster:

393 posts

277 months

Tuesday 18th October 2005
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So when are customer test drives booked for?
Mine will be on Nov 4th :driving:
Who is getting the first go?


safetystop

Original Poster:

393 posts

277 months

Saturday 22nd October 2005
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nick ne said:
Just booked mine today - going out at 10am in the morning. Hope the rain stops!


Anything to report?

safetystop

Original Poster:

393 posts

277 months

Sunday 23rd October 2005
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Thanks Nick.
Can't wait to have a go.

safetystop

Original Poster:

393 posts

277 months

Friday 4th November 2005
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How did it go Cirks? I had mine this morning in bright sunshine.
The car was quiet, smooth and very well put together. It is a joy to sit in and amazingly easy to drive.
Its a quick car but not ferociously quick. I spent some time trying to release the snarling beast within, but only found a pussycat. This car will be very easy to live with and could easily be used as a daily driver.
The salesperson was trying to persuade me that the car had a split personality, coming alive over 4000rpm, which is true to a certain extent. I just wish the split was a bit wider.
Loved it though!


safetystop

Original Poster:

393 posts

277 months

Friday 4th November 2005
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:J: said:
Just get it above 4k revs, if kept below, you will not get the overall impression of the car


Even above 4k it is so refined. I agree with almost everything Cirks said, it lacks thrills. I drove a Tuscan convertible last weekend and that delivered in spades.
However, it is an expensive and desirable car and when you consider residuals, the cost of ownership of the Aston should be quite low, compared to a TVR.