Aston Martin Vantage (05 on) - Review

Review by Kieren Puffett on
Last Updated: 16 January 2009
This is Aston Martin's entry level car - if you can call the hand built £80,000 Vantage entry level. Whereas its more expensive siblings are true Grand Tourers capable of traversing Europe rapidly and in luxurious comfort, the Vantage is much more sports car focused. Its revvy 4.3-litre V8 delivers a rush of power and its stiff chassis rewards even the most demanding of drivers. It doesn't skimp on luxury either with full leather interior, electrically adjusted seats and glass engine start button that glows red when the ignition is switched on.
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Buying new

With a starting price of more than £80,000 the Vantage is priced more expensively than other prestige rivals such as the Porsche 911. However, there are fewer examples on the road to start with and Aston Martin is not producing as many, creating a lengthy waiting list. As a result the Vantage buyer will join an exclusive club. Certain options should be specified to further increase the car’s future value such as satellite navigation, a tracker device and an integrated telephone.

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Buying used

The Vantage brings the prospect of ownership to many buyers that wouldn’t have been able to afford the more expensive Aston Martin GT models, so an approved used example has plenty of appeal. Strong residual values for the Vantage mean it is unlikely you will find a ‘cheap’ one on the used market. Franchised dealers will hold the best stock.

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Selling

There's plenty of interest in this car so selling should prove easy. Franchised dealers will also been keen to take Vantages in as part-exchange.