The ULTIMATE BUYERS GUIDE for the Aston Martin V8 Vantage

The ultimate guide to buying a 2005-2018 Aston Martin V8 Vantage! These are my suggestions for how to find the V8 Vantage you want and what to check on it that a pre-purchase inspection (PPI) won't cover. Most mechanical things will be covered by the PPI, so I did not discuss those specific items in this video.

DISCLAIMER: As always, follow all safety protocols. Don't undertake this task if you aren't comfortable with it and fully understand it. You are ultimately responsible for anything you do. Neither Redpants, LLC or myself is responsible or liable for anything that may occur.

Link to my V8 Vantage Ultimate Maintenance Guide and video coming soon!

Buyers guide article:
(It's currently under construction.)

[Redpantslol]

By far my most ambitious video... I've got sooo much more respect for Evan's editing skills for my Unzipped videos now that I've had to do a complex video like this on my own.
A couple notes:
- Instead of doing a ton of links in the description, I'll be putting them in my Buyers Guide article. A link to that article is in the description and is being updated with those links, and fleshed out in general.
- I didn't discuss things covered by a PPI, which are generally all the mechanical things like the engine, brakes, clutch, tires, and so on.
- Every car is different and it's impossible to cover everything in one video, so I'm sure some things are missing - this one was well over 20 minutes as it is!

[jinkiewinkies]

This is perfect for the Aston I don’t have. Yet I had to watch the whole thing lol.

[kevinlofting]

Richard knows his V8 Vantages like nobody else! I live in the UK and if I need to do anything to my 2006 V8 Vantage with 20k miles I look to Richard before anyone else.His videos are clear and precise to follow and when I had a query not covered a videos he replied same day to my email.He makes owning an Aston a pleasure rather than a worry!
Thank you Richard!
Kevin Lofting.Hangs UK

[PIFDUDE]

(Can't afford an Aston) watches the whole video.

[justdrive]

From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for making this video and the subsequent video. it has not received enough appreciation. thank you.

[robbwilliamson]

Sportshift with sports pack suspension all the way. It is a fantastic setup for those who know how to drive a manual but want something faster.

[TheDayisMineTrebeck]

Bought a 2012 coupe with a 6spd 3 years ago. It's our weekend driver. Fantastic reliability too. Added a few performance mods (fabspeed x-pipe, bc coilovers, AMR tune) and it's an absolute blast. Yes, my old 997 felt more technically advanced and quicker, but it lacked the soul and the visceral driving experience this car provides. Isn't that what we want out of a sports car? It brings a smile to my face every time I take her out, and a bigger smile when my wife drives it.

[cduone]

A great video. I've been considering a V8 Vantage and my competency has increased a few levels after watching this.

[peoplehavetherights]

This is a fantastically thorough overview of maintenance issues of this car. YOU should have written the book!

[stantonlee]

Great video, Richard. Thanks for your continued support of our Aston community! 👍🏼

[AlexanderPews]

Im 31 and I just drive a 2005 WRX STI,
but now I want more and more to own one of these, they are beautiful cars..
And actually not as bad priced as I thought. Yeah one of these.. its the dream.
Thanks for this video, it was great.

[Rossflurry]

Great info! My first Aston arrives tomorrow at 5pm. 2015 Vantage GT Roadster SptShift 🔥🔥

[riddlescom]

funny your content is relevant to me. I have a 2008 roadster i have torn apart completely. not so bad. looks like a mess but it will all go back together. I'm tearing out all the volvo fiber optics. putting an android . I changed all the brakes clutch transmission . changed lots of sensors .
everything is sorted out now. everything on car works now. I changed gear oil motor oil brake fluid hydraulic fluid. filters etc.
they are well built cars.

[olewurtz]

Great video with owner’s insights. I especially learned about the sport shift not being an automatic. I live in a very hilly and narrow street part of England and considered the “automatic” for the torque converter, but now I’m not so sure. As you stated, I probably need to drive them both to make up my mind.

[geopatterson]

Very well done Richard. I didn't think I was going to sit through the whole video but you had me the whole time. Thanks

[bellers]

My roadster is 5 years old and only has 8000 miles with a full history. I love it.😍 in addition it does average 20.1 per uk gallon.

[francobanzini]

Great video Richard
My 06 has 116k miles on it but it did have a 4.7 installed at 111k
You sat in the back of it when you were at Aston installations in the UK.

[OverlandTT]

A truly great video, I'm a little torn between a DB9 and a Vantage as my first Aston. Watching this has really sold the Vantage to me further! Thank you

[ghibli]

Very good video ! Very informative ! And yes, you are so right concerning the sportshift: lift your toes when shifting, it’ll be so much smoother ! And don’t ride the clutch on a hill. Press the brake when standing still.

[dugsdale]

Fantastically useful guide, not just for Astons but buying ANYTHING vaguely exotic, so thanks for that. Also enjoyed watching your drinks glass change level and color.