IS THE 08' or 09' VANTAGE FOR ME

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wop4life2

Discussion Starter · Mar 6, 2009

hi Im in the process of buying my first 100k + car and ive always love the look of the aston martins. I sat in a db9 and vantage the other day but didnt get to test drive them. The db9 is nice but seems sorta big. I felt i couldnt see over the dash very good. To me the vantage looks the best inside and outside and just from sitting in it felt easier to control already. But i Dont want to be shown up by every competing car out there at a red light. I want to drive a car thats going take me to lala land and feel like a million bucks driving it with confidence that im driving one of the best and fastest cars on the road. Will a vantage be for me???

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Eusjohd

· #2 · Mar 6, 2009

For you?

Not sure exactly what you are concerned with after reading the second half of your question. The Vantage will attract other fast cars to see what you have, a day does not go by when it doesn't happen. But if you are just worried about being shown up, it can hold its own with most if you care to engage.
My thought on the car feeling big, and not being able to see very well over the dash. The Vantage is basically the same cockpit, so its no difference from the DB9. You really need to feel comfortable in any car you drive.

dj

wop4life2 said:
hi Im in the process of buying my first 100k + car and ive always love the look of the aston martins. I sat in a db9 and vantage the other day but didnt get to test drive them. The db9 is nice but seems sorta big. I felt i couldnt see over the dash very good. To me the vantage looks the best inside and outside and just from sitting in it felt easier to control already. But i Dont want to be shown up by every competing car out there at a red light. I want to drive a car thats going take me to lala land and feel like a million bucks driving it with confidence that im driving one of the best and fastest cars on the road. Will a vantage be for me???

wop4life2

Discussion Starter · #3 · Mar 6, 2009

ya it looks like the same cockpit but i definatly felt like i was in a smaller car when i was in the vantage. Maybe its a mental thing and next time ill pay more attention. I guess I wont really know unless i test drive both of them. Have you driven the new 09 vantage?

Eusjohd

· #4 · Mar 6, 2009

I owned an 08 and just bought the 09 Fireblade red car that appears in the latest issue of Motor Trend.

wop4life2 said:
ya it looks like the same cockpit but i definatly felt like i was in a smaller car when i was in the vantage. Maybe its a mental thing and next time ill pay more attention. I guess I wont really know unless i test drive both of them. Have you driven the new 09 vantage?

wop4life2

Discussion Starter · #5 · Mar 6, 2009

I havent seen it. I heard the 09 is a bit faster and has the saphire key that you put in the dash. Is that true?

Eusjohd

· #6 · Mar 6, 2009

It feels faster and pulls harder than the 08. And the key is crystal, saphirre is reserved for the DBS.

wop4life2 said:
I havent seen it. I heard the 09 is a bit faster and has the saphire key that you put in the dash. Is that true?

wop4life2

Discussion Starter · #7 · Mar 6, 2009

Oh ok thanks for that. Have you ever driven a ferrari? If so does it have any comparison?

Eusjohd

· #8 · Mar 6, 2009

Yeah, way different car. The Vantage can be a daily and the Ferrari is a hard core sports car.

wop4life2 said:
Oh ok thanks for that. Have you ever driven a ferrari? If so does it have any comparison?

wop4life2

Discussion Starter · #9 · Mar 6, 2009

oh ya thats what i was thinking. Okay one last question before you get anoyed.. haha Does the vantage still give you a thrill when driving it compared to a ferrari, or porsche ect...Like what would your explaination be when u first got in that car and drove it?

Eusjohd

· #10 · Mar 6, 2009

Wow, good question! Cars thrill me in general, especially the ones you mentioned. I think the AMV8 for me has all the things I look for in a car. Its fast, great interior, great sound system, an exhaust note that makes me smile everytime I hit the pedal, and its a moving work of art.

wop4life2 said:
oh ya thats what i was thinking. Okay one last question before you get anoyed.. haha Does the vantage still give you a thrill when driving it compared to a ferrari, or porsche ect...Like what would your explaination be when u first got in that car and drove it?

wop4life2

Discussion Starter · #11 · Mar 6, 2009

haha wow ya i know exactly what your talkin about and thats what made me fall in love with the car in the first place. I havnt even drivin one yet so I can only imagine. But its gettin close to the time i can afford to buy one finally. The vantage v12 looks amazing but will definatly be out of my price range unfortunatly. Thanks for your help

laxexquis

· #12 · Mar 15, 2009 (Edited)

wop4life2 said:
hi Im in the process of buying my first 100k + car and ive always love the look of the aston martins. I sat in a db9 and vantage the other day but didnt get to test drive them. The db9 is nice but seems sorta big. I felt i couldnt see over the dash very good. To me the vantage looks the best inside and outside and just from sitting in it felt easier to control already. But i Dont want to be shown up by every competing car out there at a red light. I want to drive a car thats going take me to lala land and feel like a million bucks driving it with confidence that im driving one of the best and fastest cars on the road. Will a vantage be for me???

To be very frank with you,

I don't think you are really telling the truth. Unless you're talking about models. From you writing I would say you're a 13-14 year old.

Just read some of your earlier posts, there's more then ten grammar mistakes in each one.

John

Eusjohd

· #13 · Mar 15, 2009

So what if he is John? An auto enthusiast has to start somewhere. Don't kill the guys mojo!

laxexquis said:
To be very frank with you,

I don't think you are really telling the truth. Unless you're talking about models. From you writing I would say you're a 13-14 year old.

Just read some of your earlier posts, there's more then ten grammar mistakes in each one.

John

wop4life2

Discussion Starter · #14 · Mar 15, 2009

first of all im 23 yrs old..i own a very succesful restaurant and proper gramar wasnt what got me there. In fact i feel its a waste of time to backspace when i make mistakes...cuz im to busy enjoying my young succesful life. What are you 60...when did you buy ur first 100+k car....55? Jelousy makes me sick...

no mojo lost by this goof ball..

Andrew

· #15 · Mar 20, 2009

wop4life2 said:
first of all im 23 yrs old..i own a very succesful restaurant and proper gramar wasnt what got me there. In fact i feel its a waste of time to backspace when i make mistakes...cuz im to busy enjoying my young succesful life. What are you 60...when did you buy ur first 100+k car....55? Jelousy makes me sick...

no mojo lost by this goof ball..

Good for you. That doesn't mean you can't learn to type in full sentences. It comes across much better. It isn't a "success" thing. It's a maturity thing.

wop4life2

Discussion Starter · #16 · Mar 21, 2009

I dont need to grow up to drive a nice car. Like i said id rather live my life then worry about stupid stuff. I know enough to get through life. Im sure ill survive. In fact im also getting married to a playboy model in june and guess what....i didnt win her over by showing her how good I can spell sentences.
Thanks for your oppinion though.

Boxer

· #17 · Apr 4, 2009

Back to one of your earlier posts, schedule test drives in the Aston, Porsche, and Ferrari all over the same weekend. After driving the three, see which one grabs your soul and puts the biggest smile on your face. Everyone is different and there is no right answer.

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