Sam, your progress as a UA-camr has been really inspiring. You seem kind and polite and your video's are funmy as well. Keep on celebrating the love for cars and share the journey with us petrolheads! All the best from Holland.
GTIracerr His humility, passion to creating the highest level of content and genuine dedication to his channel is the reason why his channel is growing at a rapid rate, wheras other car UA-camrs are struggling.
Sam i like the fact that you do your own thing and for example didn't participate in the Gumball3000 . Sure it´s a great way to do some networking and to see some great cars but it´s also quite a hassle and tiring. Bali for sure a better choice and to spend some quality time. I think there are better events or perhaps the whole gumball "thing" needs a change after 20 years already.
Not a manual one you don't, very safe investment! McLarens are generally shite as users, every owner has a complaint or something go wrong from brand new. It's just no one talks about it. Also their customer care is apparently horrendous! I know of three people that have bought 720s and every single one of them has at least one issue/fault with it.
As you know I was on the launch for this (same one as JWW) and feel it would be one of the best cars available at £90k, but at £150k it quite hard to swallow. That said your £45k Golf and I just got out of an £85k M3... maybe it's not bad value
Tyre Reviews I think the combination of the new price and depreciation is going to put off a lot of people. And the pound is worth a fair bit less since the Brexit vote so everything is getting more expensive.
Aww you guys get it so lucky, a velar is like 90k here in Ireland☹️ obviously I know there’s a difference between the value of The euro and the pound, but still. Sure anyways I got a 182 6 GT for half the price of one over here by importing it so I’m happy!
Team PantsFire I think a last gen V12 Vantage is a wonderful car with a manual gearbox. A friend of mine has a drop top one and it’s absolutely brilliant.
By the way Sam... I have to commend you! Although you and a lot of people probably won't care, kudos for the honesty of your videos where being able to afford cars, or not, is concerned. In today's UA-cam automotive climate, there is nothing misleading about your videos or content. As a serious fan of this space, I certainly appreciate it.
Didn't realize you neant an older one until I read more closely i would save for a newer one that's an 8 year old car already 2014 to old he has an old car already
I love the fact you always keep the music choices and genres fresh. Having set the bar and pioneered your style of car vlogging, and now that so many UA-camrs have taken influence, sometimes it's like everyone's beginning to make the same video but with their own intro and outro. Always feels ahead of the game and fresh to watch. Love it, keep it up!
Josh Charlie even if he finances it, at the end of the day, he’s paying 150,000 pounds for the car whether it’s up front or in monthly payments, and he’s paying interest with finance. So he’ll end up paying 160 ish thousand pounds for a car that’s worth 105-110 after he’s done with it
Um, financing (or leasing for that matter) doesn't avoid the depreciation. However you do it, the car will be worth a shedload less than when you start and you'll be paying for that drop either in cash or via a lower residual and thus higher monthly payments
Thank you Sam, amazing video. You have got me even more excited to collect my new Vantage in a weeks time. Will you be at the Blenheim motor show? I am displaying the Vantage there.
This is a brilliant review. I love the fact that it shows you driving, & talking to camera. It helps that the interior spec is really striking. The drone shots are also superbly done. One of the best - keep up the good work!!
Get the classic V600 Le Mans Vantage from 2000...!!! 💪😁 That's a classic 600 bhp beast which was hand-made...!!! 👌 At 12:08 the background photo on the salesman's laptop is 'the above' car!
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Its so refreshing to hear different background music compare to others YT vloggers
Keep it going Sam, this is the kind of videos we like, with passion and enthusiasm coming out naturally without any sketch or pre-defined playbook. This is all about it: passion for cars and driving experience. :)
I love the paint sample colors at 0:08. I also love this shade of Veridian Green, and the bright green BMW that went by at 7:24. The screen shot at 9:24 shows how absolutely gorgeous this car is. Thanks.
This is honestly one of your best videos, Sam. The enthusiasm, the footage, the music, the composition and dedication. You need this car. It inspires you, mate! Well done ;)
Great video Sam. Car is beautiful but can’t help thinking it just sounds like an AMG GT Mercedes, not how an Aston should sound. Keep up the good work!
Bought a Vanquish over a 911 for the simple reason it's a great all round occasion. The 911 was the better drive but left me cold. The Aston just makes you smile!
The colour is amazing! I wasnt so keen on the new design at first, especially the front (i love the back though). But in this colour it looks really cool!
I have the v12 s and looked at replacing with this new vantage, but I cannot justify the price tag once specced, I too will be looking at pre-used prices next summer. Credit to AM, its keeping me interested, Porsche and Audi are not tempting me with the current 911 & R8.
I'm gonna be honest, I really wasn't feeling this new Vantage - the price, the excess of Mercedes bits, the looks from certain angles and in some colours...It just didn't do it for me. But after this video? With that PHENOMENAL spec, your amazing cinematography and enthusiasm for it, I'm well and truly convinced! Finally feeling the new Vantage! 😍
Still can’t get my head around the front styling it’s the edge trim around the gril it’s just to sticky outy plus the inside is to merc’ish but the back of the car yes love that along with the noise
He aint getting the 600lt or any other McLaren anytime soon. He feels that the cars lack soul and are a financial/depriciation nightmare since they are introducing new models like Samsung does with Phones... to many.
Wouter van der Molen thanks for being his spokesman.the cars lacking soul is a subjective thing obviously,but I honestly don't think he would have thought that way about the 570.a good used 570 at the time he purchased the 540 was no more than 20k more,which he could have saved up for and got instead,but yeah their cars do depreciate like shit that's because they mass produce them
john m - while I agree (I was one of the people telling him to go for a 981 if he was set on a Cayman) the Porsche is his basic daily and an alternative to an Audi or BMW... rather than competing for his 'fun' car.
If I was you and in any position to buy one, I wouldn't daily it because of depreciation and I'd wait till next year when the manual transmission option comes out
I completely agree with all your small criticisms of the interior (screen, looks, exhaust sound, mercedes bits etc)! I havn't seen or heard anyone criticize that yet on other reviews. They tend to just love it because "Aston Martin". I hoped that I would get used to it, but.. guess it just isn't to my taste. The older generation of Astons er still the ones to go for if you ask me!
I'm a bit confused about the spec of the inside of the car. The whole dashboard and the seats are finished in alcantara but the steering wheel is leather. It seems a bit odd and backwards to me.
Wait a minute... but I LIKE THE BUTTONS. So I don't have to look into a screen to choose something while I need to concentrate on the road. Moving right along.... I would know which buttons to push in an instant's glance. Yah... so bring on the nice buttons and toggle switches...with clear functions showing.
I got an F TYPE RWD 5.0 SC. Get the Lister Thunder upgrade so it has 666 HP with the weight savings or go cheaper after market and you can get 650 hp easy.
I actually don't mind having allot of buttons. They're easier to operate while driving because you don't have to look at a screen and read a menu just to put the radio on.
Hey Sam, I really wanted to know what you thought after you drove this compared to your F-Type. I have a F-Type SVR 2019 and have been considering changing to a vantage. I wondered if you would share your thoughts on which of the two you’d go for ?
It sounds quite similar to the c63s with a touch of Aston but the interior shares quite a lot from the Mercedes parts bin. Hopefully with Mercedes as its new partner, it will be more reliable but like others have said Aston tend to hit depreciation quite a bit. So you're not missing much IMO.
I agree with you about the screen, it’s terrible. What were they thinking?! It’s so distracting, I like screens that you can hide away when you want to focus on driving, like the old db9. For an Aston there’s also too much Germanic looking black plastic and not enough expensive looking wood/aluminium. I just remember seeing the db9 interior for the first time when that came out, it was leagues ahead of everything else. This generation of Aston’s though, they feel a bit ‘cheap’ when compared to the competition. Yes I’m looking at you Bentley GT.
![[Time To Buy?] Aston Martin V12 Vantage S](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/GGi45ifhSzE/mqdefault.jpg)
Sam, your progress as a UA-camr has been really inspiring. You seem kind and polite and your video's are funmy as well. Keep on celebrating the love for cars and share the journey with us petrolheads! All the best from Holland.
GTIracerr His humility, passion to creating the highest level of content and genuine dedication to his channel is the reason why his channel is growing at a rapid rate, wheras other car UA-camrs are struggling.
I still preferred him in Family Guy though.
Sam i like the fact that you do your own thing and for example didn't participate in the Gumball3000 . Sure it´s a great way to do some networking and to see some great cars but it´s also quite a hassle and tiring. Bali for sure a better choice and to spend some quality time. I think there are better events or perhaps the whole gumball "thing" needs a change after 20 years already.
Can't you do a road test with Brian?
i like him too.
I hope you drive the DBS Superleggera
SuperGT Performance i like this vantage more than the db11
zeus 0101 Well he is talking about the DBS Superleggera, which is by far the most stunning modern GT car out there.
Matteo Siefert mate , i posted a comment on a separate thread. How come it is in this thread? 🤔
zeus 0101 No idea :)
Matteo Siefert F12? Its a GT aswell
Wait for 2nd had and save 50k .Great music, Content, Thank you
I like how sam said he liked his 360, biposto,ftype,4c and his cayman but never mention his 540c or his tts
He's said before he never loved it like he wanted to
He didn't like the 540C.
Yeah, you have to be some kind of crazy to buy an old Ferrari.
Not a manual one you don't, very safe investment! McLarens are generally shite as users, every owner has a complaint or something go wrong from brand new. It's just no one talks about it. Also their customer care is apparently horrendous! I know of three people that have bought 720s and every single one of them has at least one issue/fault with it.
He has a weird taste in cars . Offer him a Mclaren P1 and a ferrari 488 and he will probably pick the 488 , that weird .
#MakeGreenGreatAgain
Sam we need some new podcast episodes please!
God I absolutely love the color on this one :D
It's stunning I agree!
Hideous awful colour.
Which just goes to show everyone is different
Yeah, the color doesn't look good at all.
@@th3b0untyhunter quite right
Love the color
As you know I was on the launch for this (same one as JWW) and feel it would be one of the best cars available at £90k, but at £150k it quite hard to swallow. That said your £45k Golf and I just got out of an £85k M3... maybe it's not bad value
Tyre Reviews I think the combination of the new price and depreciation is going to put off a lot of people. And the pound is worth a fair bit less since the Brexit vote so everything is getting more expensive.
Aww you guys get it so lucky, a velar is like 90k here in Ireland☹️ obviously I know there’s a difference between the value of The euro and the pound, but still. Sure anyways I got a 182 6 GT for half the price of one over here by importing it so I’m happy!
This is spot on. Great car, but it is at least 50k too much and I agree, the first year will be a killer. I think I'll stick to 911s for now....
Team PantsFire I think a last gen V12 Vantage is a wonderful car with a manual gearbox. A friend of mine has a drop top one and it’s absolutely brilliant.
Wolf Armstrong it’s probably yours but your saying it’s your friends cause you don’t want people texting you saying your a lair lol
By the way Sam... I have to commend you! Although you and a lot of people probably won't care, kudos for the honesty of your videos where being able to afford cars, or not, is concerned. In today's UA-cam automotive climate, there is nothing misleading about your videos or content. As a serious fan of this space, I certainly appreciate it.
Just get an older Turbo S from 2014 or something, they're stupidly fast and a great daily at the same time
Didn't realize you neant an older one until I read more closely i would save for a newer one that's an 8 year old car already 2014 to old he has an old car already
and just another Porsche that he already has.
Wouter van der Molen not just another Porsche way above what he has a true supercar but he needs a newer one then 2014 model
I love the fact you always keep the music choices and genres fresh. Having set the bar and pioneered your style of car vlogging, and now that so many UA-camrs have taken influence, sometimes it's like everyone's beginning to make the same video but with their own intro and outro.
Always feels ahead of the game and fresh to watch. Love it, keep it up!
If you’re going to daily that, the depreciation will be monumentally bankrupting
i agree, maybe the value will stay on the future v12 o "sporty" version of the v8
Only if you buy it with cash. Sam has been pretty open before about how he would have to finance it?
Josh Charlie even if he finances it, at the end of the day, he’s paying 150,000 pounds for the car whether it’s up front or in monthly payments, and he’s paying interest with finance. So he’ll end up paying 160 ish thousand pounds for a car that’s worth 105-110 after he’s done with it
Um, financing (or leasing for that matter) doesn't avoid the depreciation. However you do it, the car will be worth a shedload less than when you start and you'll be paying for that drop either in cash or via a lower residual and thus higher monthly payments
David Best not if he’s leasing it for two years which is what I presume he would
Huge fan of the new vantage they don't seem to be making people all that excited but I think they are incredible
Thank you Sam, amazing video. You have got me even more excited to collect my new Vantage in a weeks time. Will you be at the Blenheim motor show? I am displaying the Vantage there.
This is a brilliant review. I love the fact that it shows you driving, & talking to camera. It helps that the interior spec is really striking. The drone shots are also superbly done.
One of the best - keep up the good work!!
Get the classic V600 Le Mans Vantage from 2000...!!! 💪😁
That's a classic 600 bhp beast which was hand-made...!!! 👌
At 12:08 the background photo on the salesman's laptop is 'the above' car!
Its so refreshing to hear different background music compare to others YT vloggers
Sam the production quality of your videos are incredible. Always find myself rewatching your content!
Keep it going Sam, this is the kind of videos we like, with passion and enthusiasm coming out naturally without any sketch or pre-defined playbook. This is all about it: passion for cars and driving experience. :)
I love the paint sample colors at 0:08. I also love this shade of Veridian Green, and the bright green BMW that went by at 7:24. The screen shot at 9:24 shows how absolutely gorgeous this car is. Thanks.
This is honestly one of your best videos, Sam. The enthusiasm, the footage, the music, the composition and dedication. You need this car. It inspires you, mate! Well done ;)
Just watched the rest of your video and I'm chuckling! I'm in the same boat as you, I'm holding off to save up the pennies to get one to my spec!
Mmmm those Zagatos
Would you consider the new Supra Sam?
I bought one today (2021 model) in Skyfall Silver. Unbelievably cool. This green is fantastic as well though.
Great video Sam. Car is beautiful but can’t help thinking it just sounds like an AMG GT Mercedes, not how an Aston should sound. Keep up the good work!
That is probably the best spec on the Vantage I've seen yet, beautiful colour 😍
I almost wasn't going to watch this because I thought that it would be a boring chat, wow was I wrong! A beautifully made video👍
you SHOULD absolutely buy this Aston it's fantastic and the green is epic
Bought a Vanquish over a 911 for the simple reason it's a great all round occasion. The 911 was the better drive but left me cold. The Aston just makes you smile!
Probably your best video so far mate! Keep it up!
yo, Sam! I Gotta tell you, you're editing skills are on point! Especially for a one-man crew lol keep it up!
Front engine GT Car for the win! I hear you brother! I will be replacing my F-Type with an AMG GTs for that very reason!
Fromt engined V8s are the best! Smashing cars.
The girth on those rear tires ohhhh myyyy gawshhhh 😱😱😱
You should literally just purchase that demo when it is available. Perfect Spec!
Christian Bergh them wheels are grim though
Oliver Crandon very true.
It's a lovely bit of kit - top video Samuel. There's some mighty stuff on the horizon at AM.
Your cinematography....going level up!!!
Another awesome video Sam - please keep em coming!! Best wishes from America mate
The colour is amazing! I wasnt so keen on the new design at first, especially the front (i love the back though). But in this colour it looks really cool!
I have the v12 s and looked at replacing with this new vantage, but I cannot justify the price tag once specced, I too will be looking at pre-used prices next summer. Credit to AM, its keeping me interested, Porsche and Audi are not tempting me with the current 911 & R8.
I'm gonna be honest, I really wasn't feeling this new Vantage - the price, the excess of Mercedes bits, the looks from certain angles and in some colours...It just didn't do it for me. But after this video? With that PHENOMENAL spec, your amazing cinematography and enthusiasm for it, I'm well and truly convinced! Finally feeling the new Vantage! 😍
Still can’t get my head around the front styling it’s the edge trim around the gril it’s just to sticky outy plus the inside is to merc’ish but the back of the car yes love that along with the noise
Loved the video Sam
Sam just save up and get a 600lt.also why did you hate the 540c so much?
He aint getting the 600lt or any other McLaren anytime soon. He feels that the cars lack soul and are a financial/depriciation nightmare since they are introducing new models like Samsung does with Phones... to many.
Wouter van der Molen thanks for being his spokesman.the cars lacking soul is a subjective thing obviously,but I honestly don't think he would have thought that way about the 570.a good used 570 at the time he purchased the 540 was no more than 20k more,which he could have saved up for and got instead,but yeah their cars do depreciate like shit that's because they mass produce them
phantom2k10 - but he's literally explained in multiple videos that he feels McLarens lack soul.
john m - while I agree (I was one of the people telling him to go for a 981 if he was set on a Cayman) the Porsche is his basic daily and an alternative to an Audi or BMW... rather than competing for his 'fun' car.
john m LOOOOOOL real shit
Amazingly made video as always, and the color is amazing. And what is that song you used, can’t find it anywhere.
Sam your videos and editing plus content is just superb! Love it, keep up the great work!!!
If your getting a new daily, i would like to see you modify a nice hot hatch, like an rs3 or golf r for example.
In British Racing Green, of course, and wearing olive tweed, what else ?
That green paint is amazing.
If I was you and in any position to buy one, I wouldn't daily it because of depreciation and I'd wait till next year when the manual transmission option comes out
That late night upload. #australiagang
I completely agree with all your small criticisms of the interior (screen, looks, exhaust sound, mercedes bits etc)! I havn't seen or heard anyone criticize that yet on other reviews. They tend to just love it because "Aston Martin". I hoped that I would get used to it, but.. guess it just isn't to my taste. The older generation of Astons er still the ones to go for if you ask me!
I can't find that intro music... tried to Shazam it (no result) and Apple doesn't have it either...
Nice one Sam, lovely video, on point, great editing.
I love the side profile, looks stunning.
cool video! Tell me the name of the watch model you are wearing.
I'm a bit confused about the spec of the inside of the car. The whole dashboard and the seats are finished in alcantara but the steering wheel is leather. It seems a bit odd and backwards to me.
Another great edit Sam - keep up the good work! Loved the video as much as you love the Aston ;)
Wait a minute... but I LIKE THE BUTTONS. So I don't have to look into a screen to choose something while I need to concentrate on the road. Moving right along.... I would know which buttons to push in an instant's glance. Yah... so bring on the nice buttons and toggle switches...with clear functions showing.
I got an F TYPE RWD 5.0 SC. Get the Lister Thunder upgrade so it has 666 HP with the weight savings or go cheaper after market and you can get 650 hp easy.
Old gen DBS is still a piece of art !
options list video like the one you did with the 488????
Typical STG video; less than 2% dislike. Such a great quality!
Nice review totally upfront about first thoughts first drive
I actually don't mind having allot of buttons. They're easier to operate while driving because you don't have to look at a screen and read a menu just to put the radio on.
To me this one is one of the best looking cars around. Alongside the new LC500. And the color is stunning also.
Hey Sam, I really wanted to know what you thought after you drove this compared to your F-Type. I have a F-Type SVR 2019 and have been considering changing to a vantage. I wondered if you would share your thoughts on which of the two you’d go for ?
That green is stunning
It sounds quite similar to the c63s with a touch of Aston but the interior shares quite a lot from the Mercedes parts bin. Hopefully with Mercedes as its new partner, it will be more reliable but like others have said Aston tend to hit depreciation quite a bit. So you're not missing much IMO.
Butifule spec for a Aston Martin. Have to agree wait to the price drops
i think you should wrap the 360 in something interesting like orange for the roadtrip with Paul with his murci
I’d still love to see one of these on the channel permanently
Wait for the manual?
The Vantage is a car you should buy. It is certainly on my list of cars to own. Cheers
i love it from most angles......but still not convinced by the front...and it sounds better than a merc...even with the same engine
Keep up the Good work, love all your videos!
Those keys went in his pocket very quickly! What happened about the long loan? Looked fantastic and the colour was brill.
Sam I'm sorry I've been watching on my tv so I can't like or comment, I'm now on my phone just to like your video love the content. Carry on chap.
The colour is amazing
Come on Sam it suits you fella! I want one, negatives aside, which I understand, the positives are fantastic!
WOW this thing suits you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! plz get one in the future.
You should drive a lexus lc, I think you would really enjoy it
Why don’t you go into Rybrook, it’s literally up the road before you go to Aston Bristol and there’s some pretty cool things there
Great vid and great colour. That music is such a copy of Paolo Nutini New Shoes though...
Excellent content as always Sam
To me, the exhausts pipes are too small, and the noise is not that great, and I really don't like the noise on gear changes :/
You can get the optional sports exhaust package which gives you larger quad pipes and improves the sound.
In 2 years time they will update the mx5 bumper and make it look better
Waited so long....now i know AND fully understand
I agree with you about the screen, it’s terrible. What were they thinking?! It’s so distracting, I like screens that you can hide away when you want to focus on driving, like the old db9. For an Aston there’s also too much Germanic looking black plastic and not enough expensive looking wood/aluminium. I just remember seeing the db9 interior for the first time when that came out, it was leagues ahead of everything else. This generation of Aston’s though, they feel a bit ‘cheap’ when compared to the competition. Yes I’m looking at you Bentley GT.
I saw you on Peng Life last Friday with that Lamborghini vs Jodie Kidd in that MX-5!
Don't forget about the 540C!
Sam, what about a new TVR Griffith? Same package less money 👍
Something about Aston's feel like they are for the 40+ age group. Or Shmee.
If that's the case, I'm not old enough for them yet - d'oh.
Well yeah, like most of the cars in the class. People usually have more money in their 40's.
how fast do you think youtubers drive on these test drives? ive always been intrigued....
Yes, baby! really nice colour!
What's that torque in foot pounds?
What's the song at 9:43, and also the one at 14:03? Two awesome sounding songs!
Tried a lyric google and aha extension/midomi and couldn't find anything.
Big fan of Aston’s design, and the torque!!! Less effort more speed
Nice editing and soundtrack
The music is top notch
So the C63 Estate is no longer an option then?