Drive & Review: Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster

McLaren Rulez · 26th November 2009, 16:32

You got your hands on an ASTON?? I envy you so much in the nicest way possible!

Cartman · 26th November 2009, 20:34

Beautiful review!! Amazing pics!!

You lived my dream! I always dreamed of driving an Aston. Now thinking of getting a license first!

ir458 · 26th November 2009, 21:47

Fantastic !!
Though I find Lambos as most beautiful yet on seeing Astons doubts arise in my mind

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abhisheksircar · 27th November 2009, 00:08

Aston Martin ? Man .. you one lucky guy !!

Great review and loved the pics. Thanks a lot for sharing.

windiesel · 27th November 2009, 08:42

I envy you Stratos! You share a work of Art with 007. The Aston Martin is also James Bond's car of choice (along with Walther PPK, and Vodka Martinis- shaken not stirred!). He drove Beemers in a few movies now he's back to a DBS V12 in Casino Royale. The Aston made most famous by Bond was of course the DB-5. Who can forget the iconic DB5 regn no BMT216A of Goldfinger or the classic Aston vs Ferrari chase (i think in Goldeneye) no przes for guessing who won!

himanshukalia · 27th November 2009, 11:18

Nice pics and a great review. Aston looks best without the roof.

Mr_Bean · 27th November 2009, 11:34

Nice review, it is a crime to mention the mileage for a supercar but 7-8kmpl is very good for that power

She looks much more beautiful than the ferraris and lamborghini, so simple and gorgeous.

hiren959 · 27th November 2009, 11:51

Excellent work Stratos, and lucky you..

By looks Astons are my favourite I think no sports car look as pretty as Astons, but the engines are so gurff and loud.

YouTube - Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs BMW M6 vs Porsche Carrera S At Top Gear Part 1/4

McLaren Rulez · 27th November 2009, 12:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by windiesel

the classic Aston vs Ferrari chase (i think in Goldeneye) no przes for guessing who won!

Actually the Ferrari won but only because Bond decided it was time to stop driving and start flirting with his passenger

Rehaan · 27th November 2009, 17:00

Stratos!!

What an experience and what an absolutely lucky guy you are !!

Not only do you get to ride in an Aston, but you get a great driver and some lovely California twisties. And then to top that you get to give her a spin yourself!!!! I'm so jealous!

The only thing missing is the exhaust note! Do post the video!!

cya
R

PS - Its funny to think about, but here is Stratos, driving an Aston Martin, while he has a BEST bus as his avatar picture, and looking forward to going home and driving his family's newly acquired Logan! Only on TBHP!

nirmaljusdoit · 29th November 2009, 19:05

Wow ! timeless, elegant lines and the scenery only compliments it further !
And lovely pics too !
The exhaust note reminds me of a WWII fighter coming in to attack with all guns blazing

architect · 29th November 2009, 21:26

"However, there are a few manufacturers that build mad supercars and cover them with a blanket of decency. One such manufacturer is Aston Martin."

That, basically, sums up why I have loved Aston Martins more than the Lambos and Ferraris.

R2D2 · 29th November 2009, 21:40

Stratos, boss you just lived my dream. Aston Martins are one of my favourite cars right after the BMW M5 the Bentley FS. The AM spells 'class' in block capitals.

What a gorgeous car. I'd say that over and over and over again.

Cheers!

vivekanand005 · 8th February 2010, 17:25

Nice review and awesome pics.Great work.

26th November 2009, 16:32	#16
McLaren Rulez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 3,390 Thanked: 5,107 Times	You got your hands on an ASTON?? I envy you so much in the nicest way possible!
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26th November 2009, 20:34	#17
Cartman BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 411 Thanked: 244 Times	Beautiful review!! Amazing pics!! You lived my dream! I always dreamed of driving an Aston. Now thinking of getting a license first!
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26th November 2009, 21:47	#18
ir458 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 141 Thanked: 11 Times	Fantastic !! Though I find Lambos as most beautiful yet on seeing Astons doubts arise in my mind .
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27th November 2009, 00:08	#19
abhisheksircar BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 522 Thanked: 1,720 Times	Aston Martin ? Man .. you one lucky guy !! Great review and loved the pics. Thanks a lot for sharing.
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27th November 2009, 08:42	#20
windiesel BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: All CAPS Posts: 484 Thanked: 245 Times	I envy you Stratos! You share a work of Art with 007. The Aston Martin is also James Bond's car of choice (along with Walther PPK, and Vodka Martinis- shaken not stirred!). He drove Beemers in a few movies now he's back to a DBS V12 in Casino Royale. The Aston made most famous by Bond was of course the DB-5. Who can forget the iconic DB5 regn no BMT216A of Goldfinger or the classic Aston vs Ferrari chase (i think in Goldeneye) no przes for guessing who won!
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27th November 2009, 11:18	#21
himanshukalia BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 38 Thanked: Once	Nice pics and a great review. Aston looks best without the roof.
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27th November 2009, 11:34	#22
Mr_Bean BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 891 Thanked: 241 Times View My Garage	Nice review, it is a crime to mention the mileage for a supercar but 7-8kmpl is very good for that power She looks much more beautiful than the ferraris and lamborghini, so simple and gorgeous.
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27th November 2009, 17:00	#25
Rehaan Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 24,046 Thanked: 34,080 Times	Stratos!! What an experience and what an absolutely lucky guy you are !! Not only do you get to ride in an Aston, but you get a great driver and some lovely California twisties. And then to top that you get to give her a spin yourself!!!! I'm so jealous! The only thing missing is the exhaust note! Do post the video!! cya R PS - Its funny to think about, but here is Stratos, driving an Aston Martin, while he has a BEST bus as his avatar picture, and looking forward to going home and driving his family's newly acquired Logan! Only on TBHP!
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29th November 2009, 19:05	#26
nirmaljusdoit BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 834 Thanked: 674 Times	Wow ! timeless, elegant lines and the scenery only compliments it further ! And lovely pics too ! The exhaust note reminds me of a WWII fighter coming in to attack with all guns blazing
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29th November 2009, 21:26	#27
architect Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ghaziabad, U. P Posts: 1,359 Thanked: 764 Times	"However, there are a few manufacturers that build mad supercars and cover them with a blanket of decency. One such manufacturer is Aston Martin." That, basically, sums up why I have loved Aston Martins more than the Lambos and Ferraris.
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29th November 2009, 21:40	#28
R2D2 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 3,231 Thanked: 5,742 Times	Fantastic Stratos, boss you just lived my dream. Aston Martins are one of my favourite cars right after the BMW M5 the Bentley FS. The AM spells 'class' in block capitals. What a gorgeous car. I'd say that over and over and over again. Cheers!
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8th February 2010, 17:25	#29
vivekanand005 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 85 Thanked: Once	Nice review and awesome pics.Great work.
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