Overview & Reviews

The 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is an all-new exotic sports car.

• Gorgeous styling, rewarding handling dynamics, small production numbers ensure exclusivity.

• Narrow seats and footwells, thick pillars, unknown reliability.

User Reviews:

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  WOW - 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
  By Bryan Fletcher - August 16 - 8:56 am

  Truly the most exciting car out there in its price range. Not seen everyday like its competitors. The craftsmanship is out of this world. Power, beauty, soul and if you buy one then you will know what I mean.

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  I Love my Vantage - 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
  By Dave_Car_Guy - March 8 - 9:26 am

  I took delivery of my Vantage in December 2006 and have put 7000 miles on the car so far (as of June 2007). I absolutely love the ride, the quality, and the beauty of the car. I have owned Porsches, BMWs, and a Ferrari, so my expectations for the Aston were high. I can say that the car has met and exceeded those expectations. The biggest surprise has been the handling, which is better than I hoped. Although not as tight as the Carrera, it is extremely easy to drive the car on winding roads with lots of confidence. I have not driven the car on the track as I did the Porsche, so I cant compare hard-driving experience, but that isnt what I bought the Aston for.

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  Wonderful car - 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
  By Aston Martin Vantage - July 15 - 7:00 am

  I have owned several different model Porsches, but none compare in looks, attention, and driving pleasure and ability than my 2007 AM Vantage. This car is quality and stunning in every way. It exudes the fact that it is hand built from bumper to bumper. The low growl when pressing the start button, and even much more so when reaching 4000 rpm, is exciting. Some say the 380 horse power engine is not enough. They must be on drugs because for a non-racer like me, it has plenty of responsiveness. The amount of positive attention and accolades you receive in driving this car is often downright embarrassing. I could write a book on overwhelming positive public reaction this car draws.

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  Beauty only skin deep - 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
  By MJW - April 18 - 2:33 am

  AM does not know how to make cars in large quantities and it shows with the V8. Failing gearboxes, lack of torque and smouldering clutches followed by lamentable excuses for the lack of quality from AM technical people were some of the resons why I got rid of the car after eight months. A porsche 911 S with a sports exhaust and the sport chrono option is not as pretty as the V8 but will go quicker, be reliable, make noise, retain its value and is cheaper. Watch AM V8 residual values drop as the quality issues come to light.The car is slow, that is why everyone says it needs more torque.The build quality is not what you would expect. Check warranty history if you are buying a used car.

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  My AM V8 Vantage - 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
  By Sean J - March 12 - 9:06 am

  I have been driving my Vantage since May. I have to say I like it but Im not in love with it. I have been driving Porsches for past few years and I kind of miss driving them. I think this car could have been a bit wider and few inches longer. I think the front exterior is just gorgeous but the back is a bit like japanese cars. Starting price for this car should be $155,000 after improvements. 110K is cheap for this category of car.