Expert Reviews from Around the Web
We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 3 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2009 aston martin v8 vantage Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Fuel economy is 12 mpg city/19 mpg highway and 14 mpg combined with the manual transmission. Safety: Standard safety equipment includes antilock disc brakes with brake assist, traction and stability control, side airbags and rear parking assist. Interior Design and Special Features: As long as you don't peek over your shoulder, you'll be hard-pressed to tell the difference between the V8 Vantage and the pricier, four-seat DB9. The Vantage has only two seats and there are fewer interior detail options (no multiple veneers), but otherwise the two cars share the same revised center stack, front... |
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2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage OverviewSource: CarGurus...This has increased displacement from 4.3 liters to 4.7 and accounts for an 11 and 15 percent increase in horsepower and torque, respectively. New forged-steel connecting rods and crankshaft also grace the engine, with the latter receiving holed counter-weights for less rotating mass. Cast aluminum pistons are also new, further saving weight and heat retention. The intake manifold and cylinder heads have also been modified, adding a new intake port and bigger inlet valves, as well as a redesigned dry sump oil pump with a new sump casting. This has pushed hp numbers to 420, and torque is an... |
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2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...10-way power seats feature twin lumbar adjustment Three-position memory and dual-stage heating for the seats are optional Auxiliary jack for MP3 players Information display can display Russian, Chinese and Greek Bluetooth connectivity, navigation system and satellite radio are optional Analog clock, stitched dashboard seams and machined instrument dials are among the upscale touches Under the Hood Formerly 4.3 liters, the V-8 engine has been bumped up to 4.7 liters for 2009, generating 420 hp. Its aluminum construction uses a dry-sump lubrication system that eliminates the oil pan and allows... |
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Why should I also consider these?
The 2009 Aston Martin Vantage coupe and roadster havefaces competition from both sides of the globe and the pricing page.
The Porsche 911 Turbo comes in Cabriolet and Carrera Coupe versions, and it has a hefty, Germanic feel that’s inspires confidence-inspiring as it scorches its way to 3-second acceleration times.
The Maserati Gran Turismo S could be an Italian cousin to the Aston, with its voluptuous looks, slightly slower performance, and niche appeal.
The Audi R8 is less expensive and less timeless in appeal than the Aston, perhaps, but it’s fast and nimble, and it soon will have a targa-roof model.
If you’re looking for an Aston Vantage on a budget, former corporate cousins Jaguar will be happy to sell you an aluminum-bodied, paddle-shifted Jaguar XKR coupe or convertible that shares much of the sensual appeal of the Vantage
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