All except for one thing. Jeremy Clarkson loves the V8 Vantage. And this guy is reviewing the car like it is a freaking Mercedes S class. It is a purebred, untamed, angry beast of a sports car. And as Robert Dennis said, this review was about the technology, and this car lacks that. The SatNav, for instance, is from Volvo and is a piece of crap. And the transmission is fantastic if you can drive it right, but as he said, go for the 6 speed manual. Faster, and more fun.
Kurtis Brabeck No- Astons are supposed to be the tame, comfortable, luxurious choice in its segment, contrasting to more sport-oriented vehicles from competitors like Maserati and Porsche. And coming from an E60 M5 with SMG, I know how to drive a single-clutch correctly but Aston's Sportshift was simply a disaster. I honestly expected more from Aston given their 'refined' marketing image.
***** My 1997 A8 had three plastic shrouds, one per head plus one to cover up the top accessories like injectors, rail, coil packs. I had to break the top shroud while I was out one day so I could address a radiator hose issue.
A most refreshing review. It is sad that so many reviewers get carried away by the Bond association and in many countries blind people to shortcomings so obvious - anyway Well Done! Official English Comment...Tottenham, London, England.
This is the best automotive review I've ever seen. Period. This man is a god. May CNET always pay him well to keep him around. He's really, really good.
"save yourself $5,000 by getting rid of that Soviet-Era gearbox..." Never, EVER get rid of this guy. I scarcely watch car reviews but this was more entertaining than it had more rights to be because of him.
Brian Cooley makes absolutely the best CNET car reviews on CZcams. Humorous, yet informational and accurate while also giving his take on the car. I watched nearly hours of reviews on cars I don't care about, only because he was the one reviewing them.
I love Aston Martin, but this was such a legendary and memorable take down. Just stumbled upon it again. Wish Brian Cooley still did in-depth car reviews like this!
***** Aston Martin doesn't need to listen to anyone's suggestion. It is a small car company. If it went out of business, very few people would even notice that.
realchimera Every automaker needs to listen to consumer complaints, whether they're big or small businesses. Do you really think Aston Martin wants to go bankrupt?
+jump oricakle I agree he has valid points from his perspective, but he has the wrong perspective on the car. The Vantage is performance first, luxury second, and everything he says is from a luxury first, performance second perspective like you would have with a Mercedes SL550 (not the AMG version) or a Lexus RC350 (not the RC-F). EDIT: Actually, after seeing how he then continues to rant about the car's fuel economy, this guy should probably stick to driving a Mercedes B-Class Electric Vehicle.
I don't know why so many people are complaining about this review. He reviews the car in the same way that he would review a $15,000 hatchback. The point that he is trying to get across in the shoot is that just because it is an Aston Martin, doesn't mean that it has the right to cost as much as it is and then be so dismally equipped and poorly built. No matter what the badge is on the hood is, he will tell it like it is, which you can't say about essentially many other car reviewers.
If I was in the market for a car like this and I saw this review for sure I wouldn't buy it. This guy did a remarkable job describing how shitty the car is for 130k.
2:05 It fits on that cupholder, actually. It's meant to cover one of the cupholders. I assume that it's for you to rest your arm over it, so that you don't feel the empty space. I love this review, though. I keep coming back to it every now and then. I miss Cooley's reviews and watching CNET On Cars, as I did back when I was a teenager. Good times.
@@robinwsc You're welcome. That's just the name they give to the key, if memory serves me right. It's an "Emotion Control Unit", or something along the lines of that, because that sounds fancy. The non-fancy key is the valet key, if memory serves me right. I'll look it up. Edit: Yes, it's the key itself. "The car is started by means of the "Emotion Control Unit", which was initially developed especially for the DBS but became available for the DB9 and the V8 Vantage as well. The key is made from stainless steel and glass and is inserted into a special slot in the dashboard." Source: Wikipedia's entry on the Aston Martin DBS V12.
Well.it was about time...I `ve been listening to Clarkson from Top Gear for more than a decade orgasming over Astons and Jags and throwing shit at everything that came out of the US...Good move..keep up the good job.
Kkkkkkkkkkkkk I have never heard Brian Cooley complain so much. I don't think I have ever laughed so hard over a car review before - ever. Cooly is mighty hilarious. And yes, what IS that thing 2:05? It really might be a sex toy that the last reviewer left behind.
lol, it's something that fits in the place Brian Cooley that he tried last to fit in at 2:12. It's some little leather cushion that you can rest your elbow on while driving. He has to lift up the cup holder chrome thing to really try and jam it in there. My brother has one and I've never quite understand why he bought two.
Im english and i totally agree with this guy .... If you watch all of his other reviews he is spot on with his criticism of the tech in this car , its simply not up to scratch anymore .... Good work
I drove one of these when they had just been upgraded to the 4.7. It's very true about the functionality of the interior being pretty poor and also the handbrake broke on the one I tested. Also a weird complaint I have is that to open the boot (trunk) you have to press a small metal ball just under the AM badge. It was like a small ball bearing and actually was uncomfortable to use. BUT top down when the butterfly valves in the exhaust open and I had the V8 soundtrack and awesome chassis for entertainment I suddenly released I don't give a shit about the nit-picking interior shortcomings and started to think about putting a kidney on eBay. Can't comment on gearbox, I had a manual it was fine.
lol Brian, my friend's dad has one of these and that weird leather plug thing fits literally perfectly into one of the cupholders to help you hold your drink in place
My buddy recently picked up a used 2007 V8 Vantage convertible. The nav system does leave something to be desired, I will grant you that. I believe it's some Alpine/Volvo inbred thing and it isn't worthwhile. There are some quirky things. I'm surprised he didn't talk about the operation of the parking brake, for example, or the doors that swing up slightly as you open them. We did a road trip last weekend. Now, I'm around 5'11" and the top does hit my head on the way up or down, especially if I'm wearing a ball cap. And yeah, the information in the center stack can be tough to read. But...but when you walk around the car and dammit, but it is sex from every angle. There is not a bad shape on this thing. And when you ease out of the clutch and hammer the gas, the V8 is just this side of orgasmic. I never had one issue with its firm ride in all 1300 km, I never felt that it was truck-like, and I never had an issue reading the gauges (aside from my own ability to do division). It is simply a glorious car.
+lopendepaddo Exactly. It doesn't matter what type of engine you have or anything like that with an automatic transmission. You'll never be able to use it to it's potential because there will always be a major delay.
***** You kind of missed the point. Cooking a steak well done makes any discernible quality between steaks non-existent. It would be pointless to buy a $30 steak and cook it well done when it would taste the same as a $5 steak cooked well done. Same goes for spending 100 thousand dollars on a manual transmission car.
lynda hall What's the point? It has a great engine but the ergonomics are ridiculously behind their competition. For 136 grand, why wouldn't you buy a Porsche or otherwise with award winning engines and good ergonomics.
the dash and accessories did look pretty cheap and that navigation interface and gauges were horribly designed. Pretty good summary. overrated, overpriced car.
HAHAHAHAHAHA OMG that "sex toy" is actually a lint remover ;) I am a huge HUGE Aston fan but everything this man says is absolutely true. I really admire the objectiveness, bluntness and truthfulness of his reviews.
He did praise the engine. If it's a miss, I'd rather hear about it being a miss instead of lies about it being good. That slush box transmission it's running on definitely doesn't need to be ignored. Same to you.
+2005cooperS If you were paying attention you can see camera men on the sides of the road in a few shots. In most cases he is swinging a bit wide to give them a better shot. This means only he is getting close to them and not everyone on the road that is passing by.
I am leasing this car and he's right on a a few issues. I always drive with the top down because the blind spot is horrendous when you have the top up. Can't see anything. The radio area is glare-filled as he says; you cannot read what it says when the sun is shining. And when he says "What is this?" That little box, I asked the sales guy before I got the car and he said it's to rest your elbow on. Okay. Overall, the car is super fun and I'm glad I have it.
Really you're going there? I don't think it matters if the reviewer was American, European, or Chinese I think any good car reviewer would come up with the same faults. The point to take home here is the lackluster quality from a brand that is SUPPOSED to define high end luxury. I could buy a Cadillac CTS-V or hell even a Kia K900 and even if those cars had the same faults I SPENT HALF AS MUCH.
I have a DB9 Volante, with the arguably superior V12 5.9 Litre engine. There is nothing logical about these cars. You either love them, as I do, or you don't, but even if you don't, comments like "piece of crap" are not acceptable. You'll get more and better tech in most midrange cars, but I'll keep the Aston - and the smile that goes with driving it!
Gotta disagree with you on that Mr. Bargate. I have a DB9 Volante myself and it's the single worst car I've ever owned. The car is so poorly engineered and constructed that it's an embarrassment. Mine's constantly in the shop for a seemingly unlimited number of failures (both electrical and mechanical). While the tech is absurdly outdated and works horribly, I've forgive it if the car were reliable. It is, unquestionably, a compete and total piece of crap.
Quentin Bargate : That response is interesting. You're not claiming the cars are generally well-built and reliable (because that's an indefensible position), but instead positing that we should simply accept poor design and build quality from Aston Martin because (A) Ferrari's are just as bad and (B) one should be purchase an economy-car if he wants reliability. That sounds quite a lot like fabricating an apology in order to justify an irrational commitment to a brand. It's like a battered wife making excuses for her husband's behavior. The fact is, any modern car (regardless of its selling price) should engender a level of trust in its owner (Ferrari, Aston, Honda, Ford, GM, whatever). You should reasonably expect the car to operate well MOST of the time, and it's also reasonable to assume that a car at Aston Martin's price-point will be screwed together at least as well as a $15,000 Kia. The problem with my Aston (and many others, judging from conversations I've had with members of the Aston Martin Owners Club) is that the car spends so much time in the shop undergoing repairs that I rarely have an opportunity to enjoy it. And while I am driving, I'm simply waiting for the the next part to break or another warning light to appear (which never takes very long), which saps any enjoyment I might otherwise have gotten. I've driven several Ferraris and wasn't overwhelmed. I did own a Porsche 911 C4S for quite a while that was impressive and exceptionally reliable. No excuses necessary.
I own one of these (the manual coupe anyway). And he is right with criticism of the tech interface. And it does have quirky little things that don't seem to make sense. But...... I love it. I do really like the 6 speed manual though and it is a drivers car, very organic, handles great, brakes great and is just a pleasure to drive.
Luckily, you can get a certified pre-owned model with an unlimited mileage, bumper-to-bumper warranty.
REALLY? THIS FAR
+rustler08 LOL DOUG QUOTE
Do I sense some Doug DeMuro-ness?
Yes, yes you do.
Dougs words of wisdom everybody
Reviewer is trying to say that for a 140,000 dollar car, it should perform better than a 50,000 dollar car.
At 6:12 for a couple of seconds I thought I saw Manbearpig popping out of the bushes.
***** He's super cereal guys!
This guy is the closest thing we have to an American Jeremy Clarkson. And it's brilliant.
All except for one thing. Jeremy Clarkson loves the V8 Vantage. And this guy is reviewing the car like it is a freaking Mercedes S class. It is a purebred, untamed, angry beast of a sports car. And as Robert Dennis said, this review was about the technology, and this car lacks that. The SatNav, for instance, is from Volvo and is a piece of crap. And the transmission is fantastic if you can drive it right, but as he said, go for the 6 speed manual. Faster, and more fun.
Kurtis Brabeck No- Astons are supposed to be the tame, comfortable, luxurious choice in its segment, contrasting to more sport-oriented vehicles from competitors like Maserati and Porsche. And coming from an E60 M5 with SMG, I know how to drive a single-clutch correctly but Aston's Sportshift was simply a disaster. I honestly expected more from Aston given their 'refined' marketing image.
True, the Sportshift was awful, but the Vantage was far from the Grand Tourer that the DB9 is.
Then that would make him the best car reviewer...in the world.
yamanote Also, just a curious question, what exactly is the whole SMG transmission in BMWs? I never quite understood that from researching it.
"This car is for little men" - Cooley 2012
That bluetooth upgrade costs more than my whole car ;_;
+dies irae You must have quite a shit car man.
+dies irae Not to mention, you can build that yourself for roughly 50€... No idea how they decided on that Price
there's an after market bluetooth kit for about 120 bucks call Mr12volt that just about anybody can install...
4:08
"It's a real engine made from real engine parts."
Now *THAT'S* some quality journalism!
he's just talking about how cheaper BMWs and Audi's for example that cover the engine with plastic to make it look larger
Zaviex nah it's to make it look prettier. the coil packs are ugly.
***** "I'm not seeing tons of plastic shrouds everywhere"
***** My 1997 A8 had three plastic shrouds, one per head plus one to cover up the top accessories like injectors, rail, coil packs. I had to break the top shroud while I was out one day so I could address a radiator hose issue.
best review ever
These are now 50-60k and the coupe is a steal....
A most refreshing review. It is sad that so many reviewers get carried away by the Bond association and in many countries blind people to shortcomings so obvious - anyway Well Done! Official English Comment...Tottenham, London, England.
Nobody rips things apart like Cooley. He's an inspiration.
one of the best reviews I've seen. honest and frank.
And so, so savage.
This is the best automotive review I've ever seen. Period. This man is a god. May CNET always pay him well to keep him around. He's really, really good.
I come back to this video once in a while to laugh at how honest and funny this review is.
"save yourself $5,000 by getting rid of that Soviet-Era gearbox..."
Never, EVER get rid of this guy. I scarcely watch car reviews but this was more entertaining than it had more rights to be because of him.
All of these people are hating because he's American, well news flash... Top gear said the same exact thing about the Aston's as well.
But that's ok because they're British /s
Aston's what?
Brian Cooley makes absolutely the best CNET car reviews on CZcams.
Humorous, yet informational and accurate while also giving his take on the car. I watched nearly hours of reviews on cars I don't care about, only because he was the one reviewing them.
Same here. If you want to keep on watching his content, he's on a new CZcams channel: Roadshow.
This is the best review ever
he's right about the speedo and the gauges. even the digital speedo is unreadable with its low intensity and the glare. looks pretty though...
I love Aston Martin, but this was such a legendary and memorable take down. Just stumbled upon it again. Wish Brian Cooley still did in-depth car reviews like this!
I've never seen cooley so upset but he makes all valid points if aston martin wants to stay in production they better listen to cooley
***** Aston Martin doesn't need to listen to anyone's suggestion. It is a small car company. If it went out of business, very few people would even notice that.
realchimera Every automaker needs to listen to consumer complaints, whether they're big or small businesses.
Do you really think Aston Martin wants to go bankrupt?
WuWei Xu Bankrupt *again*.
+jump oricakle This might be the most fun CoC episode. Cooley is furious!
+jump oricakle
I agree he has valid points from his perspective, but he has the wrong perspective on the car. The Vantage is performance first, luxury second, and everything he says is from a luxury first, performance second perspective like you would have with a Mercedes SL550 (not the AMG version) or a Lexus RC350 (not the RC-F).
EDIT: Actually, after seeing how he then continues to rant about the car's fuel economy, this guy should probably stick to driving a Mercedes B-Class Electric Vehicle.
I don't know why so many people are complaining about this review. He reviews the car in the same way that he would review a $15,000 hatchback. The point that he is trying to get across in the shoot is that just because it is an Aston Martin, doesn't mean that it has the right to cost as much as it is and then be so dismally equipped and poorly built. No matter what the badge is on the hood is, he will tell it like it is, which you can't say about essentially many other car reviewers.
THIS HAS TO BE ONE OF MY FAVORITE REVIEW, I Keep going back to it
I thought I was the only one!
Can it be that difficult to build a good car for $130,000?
Obviously they can’t lol
4:20 JUSBLAZE
JZBLZ
Love his blunt sense of humor
thanks for making such an honest review. I hope AM has improved more recent models.
Holy Shit LOL this guy went off this is the most real car review I've ever watche *Grabs Popcorn*
This is a car a millionaire buys for his side chick. Small (for women) and relatively cheap for the brand.
this guy gets it.
If I was in the market for a car like this and I saw this review for sure I wouldn't buy it. This guy did a remarkable job describing how shitty the car is for 130k.
Soviet era gearbox
Is it really that difficult to keep it between the painted lines?
i found the stalker!! 6:12
+cecelia c Get out of here stalker
+Patrick12 LMAO
+Patrick12 he was a good stalker
Hilarious and valid criticism, terrible car
It looks like a 2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible.....
+ssbrosking36 I'd imagine Michael Scott from The Office on this douche car too
+ssbrosking36 That Sebring is definitely the better value too
Pure Cooley, love this review
"I'd still have the top down, even in the rain. Because that's the only way I fit in this car. This car is for little men"
LOL
Funniest shit I've ever seen. This guy is my new favorite haha
Cooley is a bro
The way he pronounces "Martin" told me immediately that this is not a car for someone like him.
Let's be honest here, this is not a car that should be driven with an automatic transmission.
That's what I was thinking.
It'a sports car to enjoy everyday like porsches of the decade with tiptronic .
Is this so hard to understand !!
crusin for cougars haha
Best reviewer, CNET better not let him go. Good job Cooley.
2:05 It fits on that cupholder, actually. It's meant to cover one of the cupholders. I assume that it's for you to rest your arm over it, so that you don't feel the empty space.
I love this review, though. I keep coming back to it every now and then. I miss Cooley's reviews and watching CNET On Cars, as I did back when I was a teenager. Good times.
I have been curious about this literally for years. THANK you. Next up, "emotion controller," lol
@@robinwsc You're welcome. That's just the name they give to the key, if memory serves me right. It's an "Emotion Control Unit", or something along the lines of that, because that sounds fancy. The non-fancy key is the valet key, if memory serves me right. I'll look it up.
Edit: Yes, it's the key itself. "The car is started by means of the "Emotion Control Unit", which was initially developed especially for the DBS but became available for the DB9 and the V8 Vantage as well. The key is made from stainless steel and glass and is inserted into a special slot in the dashboard."
Source: Wikipedia's entry on the Aston Martin DBS V12.
@@thearousedeunuch can't thank you enough sir! what a day! hahaha
@@robinwsc You're welcome. I'm glad to be of help. If there's anything else you want to find out about, feel free to ask. :)
Well.it was about time...I `ve been listening to Clarkson from Top Gear for more than a decade orgasming over Astons and Jags and throwing shit at everything that came out of the US...Good move..keep up the good job.
My favorite car review of all time. I watch it at least once per year. Hilarious!
Kkkkkkkkkkkkk I have never heard Brian Cooley complain so much. I don't think I have ever laughed so hard over a car review before - ever. Cooly is mighty hilarious.
And yes, what IS that thing 2:05? It really might be a sex toy that the last reviewer left behind.
lol, it's something that fits in the place Brian Cooley that he tried last to fit in at 2:12. It's some little leather cushion that you can rest your elbow on while driving. He has to lift up the cup holder chrome thing to really try and jam it in there.
My brother has one and I've never quite understand why he bought two.
Brian Ngan what models does he have? I’m thinking about picking up a Vantage in the coming months (4.7 that is).
It is not a double clutch.... It's just a automated manual ....
Just want to tell Brian that I watch this review about 2-3 times a year because it's so entertaining. As far as I know, we're not related :O
lol at the camera man on the left, trying to get that shot eh! @ 6:11
+DRIVECLUB-is-timeless love u man! are u from portugal!?
I'd pick the Honda S2000 over this POS any day.
Really? the cat has its flaws but it is leaps and bounds better than a S2000
The Jag F Roadster R kills it at half the price, no cheezy pen holder
Jag is a piece of crap!!!!!
Your talking bad
As the owner of a 2012 v8 vantage it's not that fast but it feels fun and it's actually been really reliable, also btw it's a 7 speed not a 6 speed
Great review. Thanks!
Acura NSX is my new fav car
guys literally just pissed because he couldnt fit his phone in the sot
...one of the truly best short review ever! Thumb up!
Best looking Vantage I've ever seen!!! And best review you've ever done!
the INSULT lol that sat nav cant stop laughing!
That's the worse interface I've seen in a car bruh
best car reviewer yet?
Im english and i totally agree with this guy .... If you watch all of his other reviews he is spot on with his criticism of the tech in this car , its simply not up to scratch anymore .... Good work
"I don't fit in this car with the hood down!" -Next scene he is driving with the hood down.
"I'd still have the top down, even in the rain. Because that's the only way I fit in this car"
I drove one of these when they had just been upgraded to the 4.7. It's very true about the functionality of the interior being pretty poor and also the handbrake broke on the one I tested. Also a weird complaint I have is that to open the boot (trunk) you have to press a small metal ball just under the AM badge. It was like a small ball bearing and actually was uncomfortable to use. BUT top down when the butterfly valves in the exhaust open and I had the V8 soundtrack and awesome chassis for entertainment I suddenly released I don't give a shit about the nit-picking interior shortcomings and started to think about putting a kidney on eBay. Can't comment on gearbox, I had a manual it was fine.
lol Brian, my friend's dad has one of these and that weird leather plug thing fits literally perfectly into one of the cupholders to help you hold your drink in place
My buddy recently picked up a used 2007 V8 Vantage convertible. The nav system does leave something to be desired, I will grant you that. I believe it's some Alpine/Volvo inbred thing and it isn't worthwhile.
There are some quirky things. I'm surprised he didn't talk about the operation of the parking brake, for example, or the doors that swing up slightly as you open them.
We did a road trip last weekend. Now, I'm around 5'11" and the top does hit my head on the way up or down, especially if I'm wearing a ball cap. And yeah, the information in the center stack can be tough to read.
But...but when you walk around the car and dammit, but it is sex from every angle. There is not a bad shape on this thing.
And when you ease out of the clutch and hammer the gas, the V8 is just this side of orgasmic.
I never had one issue with its firm ride in all 1300 km, I never felt that it was truck-like, and I never had an issue reading the gauges (aside from my own ability to do division). It is simply a glorious car.
why the hell would you buy a car like this and have automatic transmission? It's like having a steak well done!
+lopendepaddo Exactly. It doesn't matter what type of engine you have or anything like that with an automatic transmission. You'll never be able to use it to it's potential because there will always be a major delay.
***** you have your steaks well done then?
***** You kind of missed the point. Cooking a steak well done makes any discernible quality between steaks non-existent. It would be pointless to buy a $30 steak and cook it well done when it would taste the same as a $5 steak cooked well done. Same goes for spending 100 thousand dollars on a manual transmission car.
This guy here is definitely my favourite car reviewer. Keep the reviews coming!
Class is what this car all about. For a man who had 911T, & Merc GTR,
Armani suits and Ricci belt. Driving on a canyon listening to the "AUSPUFF"
this guy completely misses the point. he should drive a toyota
Yep
lynda hall What's the point? It has a great engine but the ergonomics are ridiculously behind their competition. For 136 grand, why wouldn't you buy a Porsche or otherwise with award winning engines and good ergonomics.
wow, crazy how much of a fail this car is
Have you ever driven one?
based on the video you fucktard
I'll take that as a no. I've driven one and I quite liked it. Btw you should try and refrain from using slurs against the developmentally disabled.
What is the song called at 4:52 ?
This guy made my day! He's hilarious! I love the honesty!
Stop cutting into the bike lane around the corners.
Funny :)
Being from England it's the first time I've heard one of these overpriced cars slammed.
I don't understand why anyone would buy any Aston Martin other than a DB9. Really is the perfect mix of comfort and supercar.
I died watching this video, seeing Brian upset and all the laughable things about the car. i can't contain the laughter .......
This was incredibly entertaining.
the dash and accessories did look pretty cheap and that navigation interface and gauges were horribly designed. Pretty good summary. overrated, overpriced car.
HAHAHAHAHAHA OMG that "sex toy" is actually a lint remover ;) I am a huge HUGE Aston fan but everything this man says is absolutely true. I really admire the objectiveness, bluntness and truthfulness of his reviews.
He did praise the engine. If it's a miss, I'd rather hear about it being a miss instead of lies about it being good. That slush box transmission it's running on definitely doesn't need to be ignored.
Same to you.
this guy drives like a pudd. can't manage to keep it between the lines on any shot they have of them driving.
+2005cooperS If you were paying attention you can see camera men on the sides of the road in a few shots. In most cases he is swinging a bit wide to give them a better shot. This means only he is getting close to them and not everyone on the road that is passing by.
that was brutal
He said he didnt fit in it and then drives with the roof down.
The looks of a Aston, power of a LS7 V8, the double clutch of a PDK. =( one can only dream.
2:04 wtf LOL
420 horsepower.
Worth the cop right there bruhh
This is by far the best CNET video on the web !!!!!
Never look car reviews, but loved this one, suscribed!
This review is absolutely hilarious!!! 😊😁😅
This feels like a car review from a guy that normally reviews his cars through Forza on Xbox.
Mr Kooly i tip my hat to you sir. you have the best reviews! Kooly for topgear america!
I am leasing this car and he's right on a a few issues. I always drive with the top down because the blind spot is horrendous when you have the top up. Can't see anything. The radio area is glare-filled as he says; you cannot read what it says when the sun is shining. And when he says "What is this?" That little box, I asked the sales guy before I got the car and he said it's to rest your elbow on. Okay.
Overall, the car is super fun and I'm glad I have it.
I would like this American to find a good American made car and do a road test with that...oh wait there is no "good" American made cars.
Why do you have to bring that up ? It's not like he's saying that the only good cars are American made so stop your butthurt moaning.
wait corvette? is a american made car
C7 Corvette? Z28/ZL1 Camaro? High end model mustangs like the BOSS?
Really you're going there? I don't think it matters if the reviewer was American, European, or Chinese I think any good car reviewer would come up with the same faults. The point to take home here is the lackluster quality from a brand that is SUPPOSED to define high end luxury. I could buy a Cadillac CTS-V or hell even a Kia K900 and even if those cars had the same faults I SPENT HALF AS MUCH.
Cadillac CTS-V, Ford GT, Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1, Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 should I continue?
lol.... when Americans have a go at foreign cars
c|net? Should I go to Car & Driver for my notebook computer reviews?
2:06 so uhh....does anybody know what it actually is? Because i'm very curious to find out.
I have a DB9 Volante, with the arguably superior V12 5.9 Litre engine. There is nothing logical about these cars. You either love them, as I do, or you don't, but even if you don't, comments like "piece of crap" are not acceptable. You'll get more and better tech in most midrange cars, but I'll keep the Aston - and the smile that goes with driving it!
And the Bond car image.
Gotta disagree with you on that Mr. Bargate. I have a DB9 Volante myself and it's the single worst car I've ever owned. The car is so poorly engineered and constructed that it's an embarrassment. Mine's constantly in the shop for a seemingly unlimited number of failures (both electrical and mechanical). While the tech is absurdly outdated and works horribly, I've forgive it if the car were reliable. It is, unquestionably, a compete and total piece of crap.
+Thomas Ferrugia ever driven a Ferrari? Redefines unreliable. If you value modernity and reliability you'd be better off with a Ford Mondeo
Quentin Bargate : That response is interesting. You're not claiming the cars are generally well-built and reliable (because that's an indefensible position), but instead positing that we should simply accept poor design and build quality from Aston Martin because (A) Ferrari's are just as bad and (B) one should be purchase an economy-car if he wants reliability.
That sounds quite a lot like fabricating an apology in order to justify an irrational commitment to a brand. It's like a battered wife making excuses for her husband's behavior. The fact is, any modern car (regardless of its selling price) should engender a level of trust in its owner (Ferrari, Aston, Honda, Ford, GM, whatever). You should reasonably expect the car to operate well MOST of the time, and it's also reasonable to assume that a car at Aston Martin's price-point will be screwed together at least as well as a $15,000 Kia. The problem with my Aston (and many others, judging from conversations I've had with members of the Aston Martin Owners Club) is that the car spends so much time in the shop undergoing repairs that I rarely have an opportunity to enjoy it. And while I am driving, I'm simply waiting for the the next part to break or another warning light to appear (which never takes very long), which saps any enjoyment I might otherwise have gotten. I've driven several Ferraris and wasn't overwhelmed. I did own a Porsche 911 C4S for quite a while that was impressive and exceptionally reliable. No excuses necessary.
My DB9 is reliable. I run it to and from Cornwall with no issues. If you don't like yours, sell it and buy a different car.
Lmfao I love this review.
I own one of these (the manual coupe anyway). And he is right with criticism of the tech interface. And it does have quirky little things that don't seem to make sense.
But...... I love it. I do really like the 6 speed manual though and it is a drivers car, very organic, handles great, brakes great and is just a pleasure to drive.
Just wondering what's in his garage.
Save 40k and get a Tesla Model S :)
+Martin Ellevold He could have bought a Tesla Model S 4 years ago.
+Martin Ellevold Not a great comparison. Older cars stay on the market a lot longer than older phones.
+Martin Ellevold Tesla model upgrades constantly.. for example last year they included autopilot and last week they did facelift. So you are wrong.
+Martin Ellevold Model S came out in 2012 though...
+Martin Ellevold lmfao, you got wrecked by everyone replying to you