Alex I really dug this review. I have found sometimes in previous reviews (at least in my opinion) that you were a bit too kind about some cars' weak points. However in this review you definitely weren't shy to point out this car's flaws and I appreciate that. Keep up the good work!
WOW. XCAR, your audio mastering guy have finally learned how to do the exhaust. BRAVO!!! Took you 2 years and 340 videos, but I am glad you finally got it right.
Wooooow.. im impressed.. in all of your videos you didnt say a single negative thing even about cars like Skoda octavia or what model that was and now this. :-) Now i take your opinions a lot more seriously.. keep it up
It's wrong to compare the gearbox to a PDK etc... Driving the Sportshift III in manual mode, is fantastic. The lift-off on the up shift involves you in the experience - one purposefully designed to be so. It's much more satisfying.
Astons are the most beautiful things, ever! I love them. They don't have to be perfect for all if it is for the drover. The sound! Ah! Better than well anything!
***** Can you shed some light on the plate "V12 AML" for me, I've seen it on so many different V12 Astons over the years and all the information I've been able to find about it is that it's possibly the plate the factory puts on their publicity mules for testing. Are you able to tell me whether this is true or not. Keep up the good work, and look forward to your up and coming videos, I've been seeing some of your guys requests for cars around some car forms here in the UK.
I think this gearbox is great, you get the passion and you feel the gears changing, i think PDK or any double clutch gear box loses this passion and drama
Firstly, I rate your videos in the top 3 of any car reviews anywhere, (I watch a lot). Second this car is epic, top down in the snow, yes please. I had two RX7 Turbo Convertibles one after the other, drove with the top down year round, only bad weather was fog which was orrible! I miss those cars so much, had the most enjoyable drives touring & flat out ever, with the top off you are that bit more alive. This Aston is going on my list, rubbish gearbox n all.
TopGear (back when they actually reviewed cars) complained about the gearbox in the original Vanquish and Vanquish S. Gearboxes seem to be a weak point of AM...
Hahaha, now days they are only fat and doing tv-shows with some car related stuf... Not a bad deal for the guys, travel the world for a living and getting fat checks... :)
Is it possible to put a PDK or properly quick gear box into this car? Because that is something id like to see and at least appears to be a simple process.
Such a shame about the gearbox. Astons are really special cars and to be let down by a rubbish gearbox is quite sad. I really hope they will sort it out in the future.
Put a manual box in it and it will be great. They put a manual in the 4.7s Vantage, which was paddle shifter only originally, so maybe they'll do it with this one too:-)
Awesome, maybe the colour of this Vantage is not as good as the yellow Coupe, and the awkward look would disappear. I'd go for the Cab personnally. Nice to see you with hair, it's winter after all.
I love astons, I really do, they're in my top 2 or 3 favourite car companies but if they do want to play with the bigger boys (Ferrari, Lamborghini etc.) with this car, they have to up their game. Less weight, more power and a better gearbox
I had to laugh when he described the transmission. Mine does the same thing in my V8VS. Nevertheless, when I drop the top, all is forgiven. It's a wonderful car with alot of "personality"
Technically speaking, a roadster is not supposed to have a roof at all. The Shelby Cobra is a good example. A convertible is where you can change between topless and not. However, the terms have been muddled these days to effectively mean the same thing.
Why are people acting like all car makers are going to stop making big flagship cars with huge and powerful v12 engines tomorrow? Yes maybe in 10-20years why act like everything is stopping tomorrow... Ferrari has just released two v12 cars. Cmon. Mercedes flagship s-class v12. The list goes on... And btw there's 00.1% of people can afford to buy these cars so why are people acting like everybody drives a v12 500+ horsepower car everyday..
Personally I think this turbo charging lark is blag. I've just bought an M235i it's got a smaller engine than my 370z, it has a turbo maybe two actually, it makes pretty much the same amount of power and yet its doing less mpg than I was getting in the 370z. My average mph is 19.5 and I think in the 370 it was a lot more (then again I had had it a lot longer so that had time to climb) I drove that thing pretty hard. I think it's a sham. Yes V12's will guzzle the juice but personally I don't think the turbo's are making as much of a difference to the environment as they're trying to make out, yes they help find more power but all these environmental side effects, it's the stop start functions and eco modes and all that stuff that work around the rules to get their emissions down. Nothing to do with the engine and turbo's etc. The engines themselves when being driven as they should are no more environmentally friendly. That's only my opinion of course an dpurely based on the fact that I've seen no improvement in mpg etc. So I could be wrong. It's just a travesty that cars with engines like this Aston probably won't get made any more. All the technology in the world and we can't improve a V12 so it's acceptable in this era!
unbelievable. aston martin msde this range of models for ten years. and they never were able to change the automatic gearbox. they changed stupid things like the bonnet and spoilers,every time the same engines. ridiculous and laughable
Dear ***** dont ever lose this guy..
Wow, the noise!! Enjoyed that!
The host is amazing. Love how you listen to comments
Awesome video! The sound this car makes is just glorious! It will be missed for sure.
Excellent review, I appreciate the honesty and i love your shows
Alex I really dug this review. I have found sometimes in previous reviews (at least in my opinion) that you were a bit too kind about some cars' weak points. However in this review you definitely weren't shy to point out this car's flaws and I appreciate that. Keep up the good work!
Sound quality and editing was some of the best I've seen from you guys holyyyyy
***** I watched the intro 7 times in a row just saying.. That sound oh em gee
WOW. XCAR, your audio mastering guy have finally learned how to do the exhaust. BRAVO!!! Took you 2 years and 340 videos, but I am glad you finally got it right.
That noise is incredible!
incredibly horrible ARGH, not for me, and I find the body really ugly compared to the previous hardtop coupe.
Man the sounds this car makes sooth my soul, love these cars!
Yes ,and I appreciate all your video's! Such a great channel.
Please do that audio setup to capture the exhaust on every video moving forward. it sounded amazing
Wooooow.. im impressed.. in all of your videos you didnt say a single negative thing even about cars like Skoda octavia or what model that was and now this. :-) Now i take your opinions a lot more seriously.. keep it up
oh my god that down shift is one of the most wonderful things I've heard all week
As soon as I saw the title I knew it would be good. Plus I knew Alex would review it because it's an Aston.
Amazing video as always ***** What an amazing sound from that exhaust, arguably one of the best!!
Amazing car love the way it looks love the way it sounds
***** thanx for the link
It's wrong to compare the gearbox to a PDK etc... Driving the Sportshift III in manual mode, is fantastic. The lift-off on the up shift involves you in the experience - one purposefully designed to be so. It's much more satisfying.
The sounds this car made from 0:30-1:00 literally gave me chills. It's quite sad that turbocharged V8s will be replacing the big V12s in time.
Bloody hell! You just made me want to watch the Goodies again!
Astons are the most beautiful things, ever! I love them. They don't have to be perfect for all if it is for the drover. The sound! Ah! Better than well anything!
Astonishing Aston!
Cheers!
I take an over sized N/A engine over a small turbo engine any day.
bloody brilliant video keep up the good work guys!!!!!!!!!!!!
My god! That stunning noise ))))
***** Can you shed some light on the plate "V12 AML" for me, I've seen it on so many different V12 Astons over the years and all the information I've been able to find about it is that it's possibly the plate the factory puts on their publicity mules for testing. Are you able to tell me whether this is true or not.
Keep up the good work, and look forward to your up and coming videos, I've been seeing some of your guys requests for cars around some car forms here in the UK.
Yeah they have had this plate for years, since the Aston Martin Lagonda (AML) i believe, though i could be wrong.
Really saddens me that they partnered up with AMG the moment I heard that I thought no more naturally aspirated v12
AMG makes incredible engines, so its pretty much a good thing :)
Pagani as well use AMG engines
Oussama Erraji True, and nobody ever criticized that aspect of Paganis ^^
The original Zonda C12 is still my favorite Pagani, albeit the least powerful.
But the zondas are exclusive for the most part . Astons will end up with v12 Biturbos
Beautifull
***** i simply love your presentation :D
i would really appreciate if you post the link to soundtracks you are using! they are amazing!
I think this gearbox is great, you get the passion and you feel the gears changing, i think PDK or any double clutch gear box loses this passion and drama
Aston has gotta make a hardtop convertible to keep the car's lines for the next gen Vantage
Nice one, Alex!
Great Car
ok thx
Firstly, I rate your videos in the top 3 of any car reviews anywhere, (I watch a lot). Second this car is epic, top down in the snow, yes please. I had two RX7 Turbo Convertibles one after the other, drove with the top down year round, only bad weather was fog which was orrible! I miss those cars so much, had the most enjoyable drives touring & flat out ever, with the top off you are that bit more alive. This Aston is going on my list, rubbish gearbox n all.
You're a funny lad Alex! Good video!
Well to be fair, the PDK slams every gearbox on the market.
Even ferrari's double clutch?
Ja'crispy Diablo Yeah.
Fair enough
My favorite gt car of all time. I really love that exhaust note.
Great job ^_^
what a great film. but who is this man though?? ....and why isn't he on Top Gear?
You must be the first to say something negative about Aston Martin, being that your british... :)
Awesome review! Always enjoy watching xcar!
TopGear (back when they actually reviewed cars) complained about the gearbox in the original Vanquish and Vanquish S. Gearboxes seem to be a weak point of AM...
Hahaha, now days they are only fat and doing tv-shows with some car related stuf... Not a bad deal for the guys, travel the world for a living and getting fat checks... :)
Is it possible to put a PDK or properly quick gear box into this car? Because that is something id like to see and at least appears to be a simple process.
we need V12
Such a shame about the gearbox. Astons are really special cars and to be let down by a rubbish gearbox is quite sad. I really hope they will sort it out in the future.
Put a manual box in it and it will be great. They put a manual in the 4.7s Vantage, which was paddle shifter only originally, so maybe they'll do it with this one too:-)
yes, the 2017 version will have an option for a manual
Elliot James Yes, so recently discovered a few day ago! Great news:-)
Awesome, maybe the colour of this Vantage is not as good as the yellow Coupe, and the awkward look would disappear. I'd go for the Cab personnally. Nice to see you with hair, it's winter after all.
A lots of likes for this vid! Also prefer Coupe, but with manual box
***** My top dream cars: V12 Vantage and Rapide. Wow, thanx ;)
What is it compare with ?
I love astons, I really do, they're in my top 2 or 3 favourite car companies but if they do want to play with the bigger boys (Ferrari, Lamborghini etc.) with this car, they have to up their game. Less weight, more power and a better gearbox
Alex + Chris Harris + ? = Top Gear
I had to laugh when he described the transmission. Mine does the same thing in my V8VS. Nevertheless, when I drop the top, all is forgiven. It's a wonderful car with alot of "personality"
Reached 1:10 - Liked
that noise... wow
That sound clip at the beginning really displayed the weak points of the gearbox...painfully slow shifts
What is difference between a Roadster and Convertible?
Technically speaking, a roadster is not supposed to have a roof at all. The Shelby Cobra is a good example. A convertible is where you can change between topless and not. However, the terms have been muddled these days to effectively mean the same thing.
***** Can you or anyone tell me how they seem to run the same V12 AML plate on all of their v12 cars?
Shit, this v12 sounds good.
it's technically actually a 5.9 litre engine: 5935cc = 5.9 litres :p
"Whether you get the roadster or the convertible" - Eh? don't you mean roadster or coupe?
Why are people acting like all car makers are going to stop making big flagship cars with huge and powerful v12 engines tomorrow? Yes maybe in 10-20years why act like everything is stopping tomorrow... Ferrari has just released two v12 cars. Cmon. Mercedes flagship s-class v12. The list goes on... And btw there's 00.1% of people can afford to buy these cars so why are people acting like everybody drives a v12 500+ horsepower car everyday..
It's just a highly refined Ford.
ay it's the same car car throttle used
Personally I think this turbo charging lark is blag. I've just bought an M235i it's got a smaller engine than my 370z, it has a turbo maybe two actually, it makes pretty much the same amount of power and yet its doing less mpg than I was getting in the 370z. My average mph is 19.5 and I think in the 370 it was a lot more (then again I had had it a lot longer so that had time to climb) I drove that thing pretty hard. I think it's a sham. Yes V12's will guzzle the juice but personally I don't think the turbo's are making as much of a difference to the environment as they're trying to make out, yes they help find more power but all these environmental side effects, it's the stop start functions and eco modes and all that stuff that work around the rules to get their emissions down. Nothing to do with the engine and turbo's etc. The engines themselves when being driven as they should are no more environmentally friendly. That's only my opinion of course an dpurely based on the fact that I've seen no improvement in mpg etc. So I could be wrong. It's just a travesty that cars with engines like this Aston probably won't get made any more. All the technology in the world and we can't improve a V12 so it's acceptable in this era!
Thanks....my ears are bleeding now
At least he's honest. The Yanks even knock the ZF 8 speed. The Graziano was absolute rubbish. Brilliant car otherwise.
V8 sounds way way better man
I'd rather have the rapid s
Looks like a Chrysler
So Aston is topless in bed with AMG....nice
interior looks really dated
water in the floodlight gg
I still don't like that bonnet...
Хуля - огонь !!!
Don't understand why british car makers can't engineer a car that doesn't break down every three or four months. Can't buy one for this reason.
Errm Jaguar is famous for their ride comfort, reliability and the way it's made, so doses Rolls-Royce.
Jaguars are reliable and ahead of the German brands!
Like you could afford an Aston anyway LOL
perfect looking but lack of technology..
im so jelous of him driving that car, I don't care about the gearbox it has a big handbrake to stop it rolling around
the new vanquish because it looks and sounds amazing
Automatic :(
unbelievable. aston martin msde this range of models for ten years. and they never were able to change the automatic gearbox. they changed stupid things like the bonnet and spoilers,every time the same engines. ridiculous and laughable