Cars are all about how they make you feel. I've been lucky to have owned consecutively a Maserati, a Ferrari, 2 Porsches (latest one was a GT3) and... an Aston. Right now, the Aston makes me feel awesome. I love my Vantage. It ticks all my boxes. Glad to have had the experience of the different brands.
Hey Roger Greetings from New Zealand. A Vantage was mine for a full day of test driving, out into the hills. What delight! But!!! I acquired a Jaguar F-Type V8 SVR. Superior all around, but!!! The Vantage is the sexiest beast, by far!!!
Excellent, refreshing and unbiased review from a dedicated Porsche fan. I have the latest Vantage for reasons of exclusivity and the fact that it will always (in my opinion )win a beauty competition against the 911. But to choose between the two? - a close call. Well done.
I absolutely love this car! I’ve been driving Porsches for 40+ years but yes, I’d switch if it wasn’t quite so expensive. I’m now at an age where a true GT car makes a lot of sense. But.......and it’s a huge but, it would be very very difficult to bailout on a marque that is truly in my soul.
This is a beautiful car but the front headlights are a bit small and needs to be bigger and make a bolder statement. Everything else is very unique and indeed a work of art. I love the interior and I think it looks better than the 911 992 on the inside. The fact that this car has a Mercedes AMG engine with their electronics inside makes this car a winner. Would I take this over the new Porsche? Yes but that doesn't mean this car is better than the Porsche, it's simply a matter of taste and you can't go wrong with either car. Thank you for a great video Roger.
i personally wouldn't have a sports car with four seats. so my choice would be between the aston and one of the caymans. i think porsche now offers one with the flat six engine, and i would be taking a close look at that one.
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Fantastic video and review, loved the Bond theme. What a stunning and fantastic car but one thing that really bugs me on a really aggressive and cool rear end they've put those silly little exhaust tips on!!!!
Another well compiled review Roger, quality presentation as we have come to expect from your good self. As much of a fan of Aston Martin that I am there are a few design elements that don’t sit well with me, perhaps a second or even a third closer look might alter my initial reactions. Would I part with my Porsche even if money was no object ? No, it’s taken me almost 65 years to finally own a brand that I fell in love with as a youngster and never expected to - ever. Maybe next time around 🤔 ? Thanks for sharing & look forward to seeing your next video. Geof
Thanks Geof, I fell for Porsche age around 19, and while I'll continue to enjoy looking at alternatives I cant see me changing, it's good to hear from you again Roger
@@RogerBaileyOnCars I fell in love with porsche at 14. Currently I'm 19, have a very good job/dont live at home either. Went to go buy a 2016 cayman but they wanted 12,000 pounds for the insurance so I had to settle for a 300hp BMW 2 series. Hopefully i can join porsche at 21 when my insurance goes down. Absolutely desperate to have one. Its crap watching my stepdad in a large range of premium cars (new vanquish s, Bently continental GT, porsche targa 4s and 5 more). I want to join him on his tours
Great car and an awesome review that I come to expect Roger. But will I give up my Turbo S for the Aston Martin? I think not but still a beautiful car and a top performer !
I bought a new Vantage to replace a 911 Turbo 991.2 and I’ve not regretted it. I found the 911 quite bland, something I’ve not said about the Vantage. I’m also a 981 Spyder owner and enjoyed your new Spyder review. I’m very keen to upgrade my Spyder but really want a PDK this time. I did notice you’ve picked the non bucket seat option. How do you feel they suit the car?
Vantage is a stunning car and more exciting than a 911, I hear 2020 will bring pdk equipped 718 spyders & GT4's as for my seats, my wife cant easily manage the buckets, she had a skiing injury
Thanks for the speedy reply. I specced heated sports buckets in my 981 Spyder, but I’m in in 2 minds about which way to go with 718 Spyder. I will probably use it for the occasional track day, but as I intend to keep this one for a long time I feel the sports seats might be the better option. I had the sports seats in my 987 Spyder and liked them but I bought that secondhand. Guess the market prefers the sports buckets for resale but if I’m keeping mine for a long time I might taking into consideration my ageing limbs. I look forward to some more Spyder content in the future.
Great video RB. You can't blame Aston for using the Mercedes engine though. They're making some great engines at the moment that sound even better than they go. :-))... Your No1 Stalker. PS - I'd stick with a 911 over the Aston... Given the chance to own either!! :-))... PPS - When are you going to be driving the new Taycan?
@@RogerBaileyOnCars - Well. I can't wait for you to get your hands on the Taycan. Doesn't look as good as it did when first announced, but still looks pretty damn good. Now I'm going to shock you. I know you've done some hybrids, but ever thought about doing a video on a full "EV"? A Tesla for instance?
Well Roger at this level I don’t expect a car built on borrowed tech if I wanted a AMG i would go to Mercedes. I would definitely not give up my Porsche for this car as it does not come close to a Porsche refinement.
I really feel they have lost their way. They are GT company but now want to be Sports Car company. Loved the older cars, they looked masculine, elegant and sophisticated. The interior with all the buttons looks just too busy. TBH I'd rather take the poor man's Aston (F Type)...
Suppose the real question is why not just buy a Jaguar F Type 🐆 and save 50k? Nothing against Aston, but let’s face it-they are strikingly similar cars in appearance and performance 🎭
Very nice review Roger. About the car, so much confusion in lines of the car, almost a Japanese look to it, inside and out. Too much noise and even though it is more powerful than a Porsche 992 on paper, it is slower. Value retaining wise, it is one of the worse on the market...... I will stick to Porsche ;)
how ridiculous to think that because the labels on the drive modes do not display the word 'comfort' that the modes offered are insufficient. for god's sake! they can put 'soft, softer, and softest on them if they wanted to. remark on how they feel not the label. it's not as if drive mode labels are some sort of SAE standard. lol.
Cars are all about how they make you feel. I've been lucky to have owned consecutively a Maserati, a Ferrari, 2 Porsches (latest one was a GT3) and... an Aston. Right now, the Aston makes me feel awesome. I love my Vantage. It ticks all my boxes. Glad to have had the experience of the different brands.
Hey Roger
Greetings from New Zealand. A Vantage was mine for a full day of test driving, out into the hills. What delight! But!!! I acquired a Jaguar F-Type V8 SVR. Superior all around, but!!! The Vantage is the sexiest beast, by far!!!
Reynout de Court love those F-Types - great acquisition
Excellent, refreshing and unbiased review from a dedicated Porsche fan. I have the latest Vantage for reasons of exclusivity and the fact that it will always (in my opinion )win a beauty competition against the 911.
But to choose between the two? - a close call.
Well done.
Terence Brown aston wins the beauty contest hands down
Great review Roger. I'm an Aston fan before Porsche so I will have one of these...if I could just afford it 😊
Thanks Fezza - this Aston makes a strong case
I absolutely love this car! I’ve been driving Porsches for 40+ years but yes, I’d switch if it wasn’t quite so expensive. I’m now at an age where a true GT car makes a lot of sense. But.......and it’s a huge but, it would be very very difficult to bailout on a marque that is truly in my soul.
18echosf I totally get where you're coming from, thanks for sharing
This is a beautiful car but the front headlights are a bit small and needs to be bigger and make a bolder statement. Everything else is very unique and indeed a work of art. I love the interior and I think it looks better than the 911 992 on the inside. The fact that this car has a Mercedes AMG engine with their electronics inside makes this car a winner. Would I take this over the new Porsche? Yes but that doesn't mean this car is better than the Porsche, it's simply a matter of taste and you can't go wrong with either car. Thank you for a great video Roger.
thanks Vincent, some good points there
i personally wouldn't have a sports car with four seats. so my choice would be between the aston and one of the caymans. i think porsche now offers one with the flat six engine, and i would be taking a close look at that one.
another well made video roger, nice job, cool car, good review
Thanks Jake
Another great review Roger !
slowstick86 cheers, thanks for looking in again
Great Video Roger getting very professional these days! Many thanks for sharing
Thanks Nick for saying, appreciated 👍
you prolly dont give a damn but does anyone know a way to get back into an Instagram account?
I was dumb lost my account password. I would love any tricks you can offer me!
@Gerald Joaquin Instablaster ;)
Roger thanks for the review and I'm sure you'll know this well.
Porsche : There Is No Substitute ;)
Cheers friend!!
Weenson Oo the more I look for a substitute the more I'm agreeing with your statement - good to hear from you again 👍
Great to see you in an Aston
yes, it made a bit of a change 😂
great color for an Aston, very cool review
Fantastic video and review, loved the Bond theme. What a stunning and fantastic car but one thing that really bugs me on a really aggressive and cool rear end they've put those silly little exhaust tips on!!!!
Tartan Mac thanks, yes I agree about the exhaust tips, quad pipes improve it but are a cost option
Roger Bailey ah 😮 I see 👍🏻
Lovely car, wonderful review.
I'm sticking with 911 too. For all the reasons you cited, but mostly because it just didn't give me the fizz when I drove it like my 911 does.
Ross , I'm thinking its engineering integrity that helps put the Porsche ahead of it's competition
Clever review. Tactful and classy and accurate.
Nice way you did the bond theme - good review
thanks Ed
Wow very nice car..
I really like the color..
thanks Ana 😊
superb video once again Roger, I hope the BBC are looking in because if they are you should expect a call any time soon.
cheers Al, I'm keeping an eye on my phone 😂
Love the music, Mr. Bailey, Roger Bailey.
glad you liked !
A great review on a great car, I can see why a lot of people would buy this new Vantage, even with it hefty price tag. Have a great weekend. 👍
thanks Daz good seeing you here again 😊
Another well compiled review Roger, quality presentation as we have come to expect from your good self. As much of a fan of Aston Martin that I am there are a few design elements that don’t sit well with me, perhaps a second or even a third closer look might alter my initial reactions. Would I part with my Porsche even if money was no object ? No, it’s taken me almost 65 years to finally own a brand that I fell in love with as a youngster and never expected to - ever. Maybe next time around 🤔 ?
Thanks for sharing & look forward to seeing your next video.
Geof
Thanks Geof, I fell for Porsche age around 19, and while I'll continue to enjoy looking at alternatives I cant see me changing, it's good to hear from you again Roger
@@RogerBaileyOnCars I fell in love with porsche at 14. Currently I'm 19, have a very good job/dont live at home either. Went to go buy a 2016 cayman but they wanted 12,000 pounds for the insurance so I had to settle for a 300hp BMW 2 series. Hopefully i can join porsche at 21 when my insurance goes down. Absolutely desperate to have one. Its crap watching my stepdad in a large range of premium cars (new vanquish s, Bently continental GT, porsche targa 4s and 5 more). I want to join him on his tours
great video, the Aston looks super cool in that color, what is it ?
Flugplatz Blue - it looks amazing in the metal
if you ever see one
nice vid
An excellent and nicely balanced review roger, your verdict sounds spot on, an enjoyable video and I liked the Bond references !
thanks Shaun,
Great car and an awesome review that I come to expect Roger. But will I give up my Turbo S for the Aston Martin? I think not but still a beautiful car and a top performer !
thanks Bruce, yes the Turbo S holds a very high position
Love Aston but that PDK shifts so nice tho in a Porsche
Great video… getting a used one and throwing a weintec stage 4 in it
I bought a new Vantage to replace a 911 Turbo 991.2 and I’ve not regretted it. I found the 911 quite bland, something I’ve not said about the Vantage. I’m also a 981 Spyder owner and enjoyed your new Spyder review. I’m very keen to upgrade my Spyder but really want a PDK this time. I did notice you’ve picked the non bucket seat option. How do you feel they suit the car?
Vantage is a stunning car and more exciting than a 911, I hear 2020 will bring pdk equipped 718 spyders & GT4's as for my seats, my wife cant easily manage the buckets, she had a skiing injury
Thanks for the speedy reply. I specced heated sports buckets in my 981 Spyder, but I’m in in 2 minds about which way to go with 718 Spyder. I will probably use it for the occasional track day, but as I intend to keep this one for a long time I feel the sports seats might be the better option. I had the sports seats in my 987 Spyder and liked them but I bought that secondhand. Guess the market prefers the sports buckets for resale but if I’m keeping mine for a long time I might taking into consideration my ageing limbs. I look forward to some more Spyder content in the future.
What did he mean by putting fuel in is a splashing hazard? at 3:46. any owner who can explain?
the fuel tank is very slow to take in petrol and can splash back when filling up.
Great video RB. You can't blame Aston for using the Mercedes engine though. They're making some great engines at the moment that sound even better than they go. :-))...
Your No1 Stalker.
PS - I'd stick with a 911 over the Aston... Given the chance to own either!! :-))...
PPS - When are you going to be driving the new Taycan?
thanks TZ yes Porsche gets my vote too, as for the Taycan ? I'm on a promise !
@@RogerBaileyOnCars - Well. I can't wait for you to get your hands on the Taycan. Doesn't look as good as it did when first announced, but still looks pretty damn good.
Now I'm going to shock you. I know you've done some hybrids, but ever thought about doing a video on a full "EV"? A Tesla for instance?
Well Roger at this level I don’t expect a car built on borrowed tech if I wanted a AMG i would go to Mercedes.
I would definitely not give up my Porsche for this car as it does not come close to a Porsche refinement.
good point
I could not have said it better. Totally agree.
Top video Roger but ill be keeping the Porsche
thanks Martin yes me too !
I love the color thanks Roger !! 009
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Ah Mr B I've been expecting you ;-) nice review great car
cheers Jed - 😁
I am pretty sure 992 911 has a better infotainment system and technology but I would still prefer the vantage
I really feel they have lost their way. They are GT company but now want to be Sports Car company. Loved the older cars, they looked masculine, elegant and sophisticated. The interior with all the buttons looks just too busy. TBH I'd rather take the poor man's Aston (F Type)...
The Mazda MX5 looks from the front ruined it
English = British. Good for all of the non-English servicemen and servicewomen who died during two wars.....
Suppose the real question is why not just buy a Jaguar F Type 🐆 and save 50k? Nothing against Aston, but let’s face it-they are strikingly similar cars in appearance and performance 🎭
Very nice review Roger. About the car, so much confusion in lines of the car, almost a Japanese look to it, inside and out. Too much noise and even though it is more powerful than a Porsche 992 on paper, it is slower. Value retaining wise, it is one of the worse on the market...... I will stick to Porsche ;)
ternavasso1963 good points here thanks
Great video, but, like on ALL, WHY this hugely intrusive 'muzac' ? - Kills it !
thanks, I agree 👍🏼
@@RogerBaileyOnCars Good morning, have you done a review on the DB11 V8 ? That's the one I'm tempted by...
@@petergee4858 no I haven’t , I think it’s a very cool looking car though
how ridiculous to think that because the labels on the drive modes do not display the word 'comfort' that the modes offered are insufficient. for god's sake! they can put 'soft, softer, and softest on them if they wanted to. remark on how they feel not the label. it's not as if drive mode labels are some sort of SAE standard. lol.
Beautiful car outside but the interior horrible with its infotainment/tablet stuck on the dash, prefer the Jaguar F type interior over the Aston.
💦
I'll take the German Car - the one that's not covered in a British made body
You think Aston would be cheaper when using an engine they didn't develop 🤨
Those headlights are just so weak looking for a powerful sports car. Miata like
your microphone is crap, reminds me of my friends i talk to on call of duty in 2010