Should I get an 08 Vantage roadster?

[carenthusiast]

Hi All,
I'm new to the forum and hopefully will be a new owner of a Vantage roadster. But wanted to get your opinions if I should wait for the 09 Vantage. I've read about the changes but the dealer is offering a great deal on an 08, probably much better than on an 09. So do you think I should get it now? Anyone drive both an 08 and 09? Thanks.
Bill

[Boxer]

Hi All,
I'm new to the forum and hopefully will be a new owner of a Vantage roadster. But wanted to get your opinions if I should wait for the 09 Vantage. I've read about the changes but the dealer is offering a great deal on an 08, probably much better than on an 09. So do you think I should get it now? Anyone drive both an 08 and 09? Thanks.
Bill

Depends on if depreciation is a concern. Also how urgently you want the car. Your best deal on a roadster will be in early 09.

[StuM]

I've driven an 06, 07 and 08 and just this week, an 09. The 09 feels light years better in quickness, overall speed, ride comfort, etc. And a few of the interor upgrades and dash layout are much nicer. I didn't like the harsh and choppy ride in the earlier cars, but the new 09 seems to have that corrected. I only drove a sportshift car, as no 6 spd's were available yet. While the sportshift felt OK, I suspect the 6 spd is better. I have an 06 F430 and the sportshift is no match for the Ferrari F1 tranny.
I will say the sportshift felt and seemed to operate a lot better than the new Porsche PDK. I hate the Porsche unit and will stick with my 6-spd in our '07 C4S.
Yet, it may come down to $$$ for all of us. I suspect the dealers are not yet of a mind deal too much on the new 09's. Yet, but in this economy, I suspect they will soon do anything to bring in buyers!
Good luck.

[Boxer]

I've driven an 06, 07 and 08 and just this week, an 09. The 09 feels light years better in quickness, overall speed, ride comfort, etc. And a few of the interor upgrades and dash layout are much nicer. I didn't like the harsh and choppy ride in the earlier cars, but the new 09 seems to have that corrected. I only drove a sportshift car, as no 6 spd's were available yet. While the sportshift felt OK, I suspect the 6 spd is better. I have an 06 F430 and the sportshift is no match for the Ferrari F1 tranny.
I will say the sportshift felt and seemed to operate a lot better than the new Porsche PDK. I hate the Porsche unit and will stick with my 6-spd in our '07 C4S.
Yet, it may come down to $$$ for all of us. I suspect the dealers are not yet of a mind deal too much on the new 09's. Yet, but in this economy, I suspect they will soon do anything to bring in buyers!
Good luck.


Why Aston can't fit its cars with F1 paddle gearbox that matches the Ferrari one is beyond me.