the world needs more cars like this. emotion over numbers every time

@sloppyjo4560

7 жыл бұрын

numbers for nerds

@calebnation7797

3 жыл бұрын

The miata is an emotion over numbers car that’s affordable. It’s slow but it’s a hell of a lot of fun.

@michaelcapen4440

3 жыл бұрын

@@calebnation7797 that’s why I have one

The most beautiful car made this decade

@Braselton21

8 жыл бұрын

+Will James I still think the 458 is, and then this Aston a close 2nd

@w-james9277

8 жыл бұрын

Charlie Johnson Its all a matter of opinion. The 458 looks good but in my mind there are better looking cars. I think the 488 looks fantastic.

@MrAyybee2cold

7 жыл бұрын

W-James pagani Huayra roadster.

This car is such a perfection. The sounds, the looks, the interior.. everything's just perfect..

"... for the owner who wants to make a statement, and have that statement not include the word 'douchebag'..." Definitely. This car is all about class, refinement and exclusivity. I'd have this car over pretty much every track munching, Italian supercar; just about as cool as you can get...

Such a beauty. The car, of course.

@BearCub2049

10 жыл бұрын

He's not half bad to look at either. Just negative points on the smoking. This demonstrates that true appreciation for a car. Thank you for debunking that numbers game BS every KZreadr wants to bring to a car argument. Also that picture perfect break down of the car and the filming just says a lot about how dedicated the crew is.

@MrAlpinab7

2 жыл бұрын

Thomas here, 7 years ago ! 👍

For most owners, it's more important that the transmission works smoothly as an automatic than it shifts in 80 milliseconds or whatever.

There has never been a more stunning car. If I owned it, I'd have a tough time deciding whether to drive or just stare at it.

Seen one up close....this thing is a rolling piece of art! Absolutely stunning!

Watching this, IMO, there are enormous similarities between Aston and Maserati - especially their GT cars. Both beautiful and all about elegant pace and grace.

Matt, I love your perspective on this review. You're exactly right, this car can only be enjoyed by those that aren't obsessed with numbers or having the fastest car on the road. I agreed with every statement you said. Hopefully one day I'll have a chance to own an Aston Martin Vanquish too. I saw the baby blue one in LA back in January and got butterflies in my stomach because it was so stunning to behold in person. Excellent review! I'd argue that it's your best yet!

this Vanquish has The Best Soundtrack of any car i've ever heard...

@MrAlpinab7

2 жыл бұрын

Any Aston can beat any other car soundwise.

My favourite british car

@UkRambozz

9 жыл бұрын

Well they're good but aston martin is the dogs bollocks

@f0gGenx

9 жыл бұрын

Range Rover, Mclaren, Lotus, Caterham, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Bentley, Rolls Royce...Yup British cars are great..

@sarpeg1337

9 жыл бұрын

doobie89 if I happend to be rich I would get a Aston Martin Vanquish, Range Rover Evoque, Lotus Exige and a McLaren Mp4-12C (dont like the 650s, looks to over designed)

@sarpeg1337

9 жыл бұрын

but for the other cars ;) but you can get the evoque easily up to 60k+ €

@cat2556

9 жыл бұрын

Caterham Seven.

"The Rule of Thirds" - There you go. And here I was thinking I knew a little bit about cars. Wonderful insight into Aston's design language. Nice one Matt.

Perfect review and he knows exactly what astons are for !!!!

I love my astons, as specially the DB9( wasn't fond on the DBS) but this beat it. Every shape, every line, the flow of the car is amazing. It is the best looking car i've ever seen. When i've got my millions, my garage will be 99% astons. You just can't beat them. They aren't the quickest, or the biggest, or have the best times. They're just perfection.

you can't hate the person who drives an Aston. I feel the same about the R8. both are gentleman's sports cars.

@bilalsyed5310

8 жыл бұрын

+figifister lol not the R8

@gmansplit

8 жыл бұрын

I think that is the case for Jaguar, Aston, and Maserati. As well as older cars.

@dimik3855

6 жыл бұрын

The gentleman from whom I purchased my '77 AMV8 now owns an R8.

Until this day, I've seen sunglasses that you can barely see through, completely reflection; but ain't nothing is like this cloudy mirror. Cool

Rule of thirds...Designers must have been photographers.

@MartinFlicks

5 жыл бұрын

Golden Ratio is used by all artist. Architects, designers. Well educated ones

That fucking grin at 0:04 gets me every time 😂

Such a beautiful car. And the sound is like good music. perfect. I dream, that one day I could drive this piece of art in Hammerhead Silver. But as I am part time janitor, it will remain just a dream.

The Aston Martin front end has a similar Front end look to my 2013 Fusion and it also has very similar looking rims.. Ha no wonder the fusion is such a great looking!

@sleepcult

10 жыл бұрын

Because Ford owns part of Aston... unfortunately.

@mustange550

10 жыл бұрын

Tyler McGowan Yup they did. I guess you don't like Ford. everyone has an opinion so to each their own...I for one love ford for a lot of reasons and one of those reason is, they are the only one out of the big 3 sorry big 2 that did not have to get bail out money.

@sleepcult

10 жыл бұрын

mustange550 Good point. I dislike Ford because they got away with building garbage through the 90's and earlier 2000. Now these days they're getting away with copying designs, ideas and technology and they're profiting from it. But hey whatever works. To each their own I guess.

@mustange550

10 жыл бұрын

Sure, They owned the company so, they can use it as they see fit, you can't hate a company for being smart about how they make their profits.... Any company will copy in some form another companies product... It allows companies to be more competitive, they take another design and put their own spin on it....as far the 90's I agree like most cars from most of the big 3 at the time, their styles sucked, I did like the Mustang, Thunderbird and cougar they had good design IMO.

@sleepcult

10 жыл бұрын

mustange550 I'm not hating in any way, just explaining why I won't buy a Ford. It's just the past few years it seems like Ford was always waiting in the back until another manufacturer redesigned a model, or released a new one, and they'd jump on it, and release something that appears to just be one-upping the other car. With the redesign of the Canyon and Colorado trucks from GM, I'll bet anything the Ranger is going to make a return. Sure I agree it's a smart idea, but I just don't have any respect for that kind of business.

forever a sucker for aston martin.

proudly owned a 911 for 2 years. that was the boss style experience. However, I really loved how Matt reviewed Vanquish. I also see how Matt improved his video review skill during years. Congrats Brother. You really look The Boss in that car.

Brilliant review Matt. I was at the Aston Martin factory only yesterday. Saw loads of these, and DB9s, Vantages, Rapides, V8s, V12s and everything else that all made my eyes go pop and my heart race. The coolest car brand out there. You summed up the ownership perfectly. great job. "Just look at it," as you said at the start.

$280,000? Bitch please. I can't even afford a metro card.

@EileenTheCr0w

9 жыл бұрын

Damn. It's nice, but it's nowhere near that nice. I could see paying like 80k.. For that price I'll buy a GT-R, Stingray, and 3 lexus's lol.

@theways1234

9 жыл бұрын

vexx506 Its a 6.0 V12...it's not going to be sold for $80k

@Sp1keon3

9 жыл бұрын

haha

@mattgoeswheelin

9 жыл бұрын

vexx506 80k? Shut your broke ass up.

@thomascampr

9 жыл бұрын

You go girl !!!!

What's with the ripped headliner?? Curbing is expensive, but that looks even more expensive.

We're using a sendheiser studio mic with a wind buffer attachment. We've tried several setups, and this works the best. We consistently offer exhaust audio here at The Smoking Tire that is better than what we hear on any TV show, including from US Top Gear.

Wow, I'd forgotten just how good this review is.. Keep coming back to it. Thank you Matt, and keep up the great work!

I think you nailed it with this review, which is exactly what is drawing me to the Aston Martin--specifically a DB9 or Vanquish. It's not going to make people look at you and say, "Oh what a douche" like a Lambo or Ferrari. It's not the flashiest or the fastest. But it's beautiful. It stands out by being subtle. It doesn't scream for attention, but draws it because of it's style and elegance. And you don't see one all the time like you do with a Ferrari, Lambo or Porsche. The only other car in this class that can say the same is the Maserati Gran Turismo--and honestly, I think the Aston Martin looks better.

@Gohot229

8 жыл бұрын

+dolebiscuit Frankly I don't care what the armchair plebs think, Lambo's and Ferrari's are Fast, and that's the point, lets go fast.... effortly. These who hate. F em, they will never have anything but a loud big mouth, probably full of BS

@dolebiscuit

8 жыл бұрын

+Gohot229 The thing is, if you just want to go fast, you can build your own car that can compete with a Lambo or Ferrari, and you'll probably enjoy it more because of your connection with it. If I want a straight up race car, I'll build a race car. I don't want to buy a race car. I'd much rather buy an R34 Skyline and build it up to 1000HP. But an Aston--that's something different altogether, because it ISN'T a race car. It's a work of beauty from the ground up, and there's not a Lambo or Ferrari on the market that looks better, in my opinion.

I fuckin love the aston martin cars

You're my favorite car show host with your chill & humorous demeanor, yet very informative & non biased reviews. YOU are the person they need on Top Gear

Makes me proud to see you driving in my home town.. always loved driving my Mustang on PV Drive(before they fixed it) and Paseo Del Mar.

That car takes my breath away. No doubt about it... Win lottery - Buy Vanquish. I don't care if a Ferrari F12 is a better car or a better investment. The Vanquish has my heart. I've thought that the V12 Vantage was the one for me. But if you think about it, The Vantage was designed around the V8 engine. It's superb with the V8. The V12 adds lushous sound and fury. But, as Colin Chapman said, if you want a car to go faster in a straight line, add power. If you want a car to do "everything" better, add lightness.

Nice car, but that steering wheel and the black indicator stalk...big no-no!

I just rewatched this one. Really good presentation IMO. I really do miss these old, awesome car review videos of TheSmokingTire. My all time favourite is the red RS5 with it's mega blipps on downshifts up and down The Snake. \o/ Gotta say this red Vanquish truly is a beaut!

That allegory about being a conductor was very inspired. Your reviews keep getting better and better without losing that core honesty you've always given us. Great job as usual, Matt =]

Got to love that ford v12

@datkillaboy5997

9 жыл бұрын

GETT OUUTTT!!! NOOWW!!

@Telexic

9 жыл бұрын

hahahaha yes thank you, so fucking true!

This is how you review a car. By far the best review video I have seen so far. And what a sexy car!

WOW, I don't know if you read comments, but either way I wanted to thank you for seizing and describing the different aspects of this exquisite car in such a unique and moving way!

there are two choices of steering wheel. This is the standard wheel that comes in the Rapide and Vantage models, and you can get the One-77's "Square" wheel too. I haven't used the square wheel but people who have said it's really cool.

I love Aston Martins, especially the styling, but good god do they have the ugliest and most boring steering wheels since Saturn.

@rombierto

8 жыл бұрын

+fromkentucky They have always had bland steering wheels. I don't understand it either.

@beatsByZlaja

8 жыл бұрын

Elegance is often found in simplicity

@THEfromkentucky

8 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but so is blandness.

@reggier2343

7 жыл бұрын

what exactly should the steering wheel look like?

@stratoholic706

7 жыл бұрын

Check out the one77 steering wheel which is optional for the vanquish. Looks awesome in my opinion.

It's the most beautiful Aston Martin, not even a doubt about it

I remember watching the behind the scenes video on this car. It is so cool to see the behind the scenes stuff and now see how it comes together into a nicely produced video. Very cool and great review.

Interested to hear about your experiences with it. I hated the QP and first-gen coupe, the Gran Turismo was better but the electronics weren't up to snuff for a GT car. How's the MC?

What car you drive and see the front wheel?

@shoutatthedevil189

8 жыл бұрын

+John Shirk Caterham seven.

@PB42189

8 жыл бұрын

+John Shirk i was bout to say the same shit

Some time ago, I commented on this video. I said that this ancient, slow to respond gearbox doens´t do the Vanquish justice. I got trashed (even from SmokingTire themselves for missing the point of the car and rubbish like that) and my comment removed. And look what happened now! Aston Martin has replaced this old six speed with a modern, fast shifting transaxle ZF eight speed, because they realised, it will transform the Vanquish into both - better cruiser and better sport car, just as I was saying. So SUCK IT, Smoking Tire !! LOL

@GenericSpoon77

9 жыл бұрын

And the 0-60(who gives a shit in a GT anyways but pretty cool nonetheless) was dropped by nearly half a second and it cracks 200 mph now.

Wow, really well put! Don’t ever stop reviewing Astons my man!!

Big respect for covering your own car and being honest too with everything. I've always been torn with Aston but the new Vanquish is something special. I'd have loved to know more about long term reliability as this is something I'm looking at. Also thank you for showing that doing and working does pay off. That's important too. Doing what you love, working hard and reaping the rewards. Great video

07:20 ANSWER: They designed the car for a slim person, and you're...well...SUPER SIZED. AMERICAN GRADE. You're not their target demographic.

Matt keeps mentioning how people in other sports cars like Ferraris are seen as douchbags but I never understood that. If I see some guy drive by me in a Ferrari, I am going to be impressed...not envious and full of hate/jealousy. If anything, it'll be more motivation for me even though I'll probably never earn that kind of money lol.

@stillsearching1284

5 жыл бұрын

I love Ferraris and Aston Martins. Fingers crossed, I may own one one day.

Brilliant. A review that doesn't just take the point of the car into account in a footnote in the credits. You actually reviewed the car, all the way through, by what the car is meant to do. I like that. A really good, and meaningful review.

Matt, you do an awesome job on these videos! I leave the video with a feeling. Your 10 minute video is as strong as a half hour show or even a 2 hour movie

I can't even see the Aston... all I can see is your sunglasses, Sir. =)

@respectfulremixer

10 жыл бұрын

they were cool werent they?

183mph? Isn't it 201mph?

@Oogbooga117

8 жыл бұрын

in GTA.

Well put. Love the cinematic camera angles.

that's Palos Verdes, CA. I love driving through there on the weekends!

Golden Ratio

@styx85

6 жыл бұрын

Nope. Rule of thirds is simply 1:2. Golden ratio is 1:1.618

I have never had the problem of rubbing against the electric seat controls in my DB9. Perhaps my body shape is slimmer than yours.

Im in love with that exhaust note.

there are two steering wheel options with the Vanquish this one (which, yes, has been in use since the DB9 came out in 2005), and the "square" one from the One-77, which we imagine will be the more popular option.

If I had many millions and the Pagani Huayra wouldn't exist, this is the car I would get.

@OviWanKeno9i

10 жыл бұрын

***** Hehe, be that as it may, I will be happy with my 400hp 2013 WRX STI with redone interior. Might eventually replace the STI with a GT-R if they do something to make the front looks nicer. I actually told the guys that changed my interior to get inspiration from Astons.(diamond stitching, padded leather and Alcantara, etc) I'm eyeing a used Bentley Continental GT Speed (no way in hell I'd pay 300+K, but under 100K is justifiable) as the second daily driver. I'd rather have 2 nice cars to drive every day than one that sits in the garage until the weekend. This summer it's a café racer Sportster motorbike so no money for Bentley yet for the next couple of years but I already picked it. :) Huayra is obviously unattainable, and even if it were, I would not spend my hard-earned money on it. In all truth, if I had a crazy amount of money, I would start an engineering company to help people in need get water, electricity, food, etc.

@TheoldSouth

10 жыл бұрын

why would you get a Pagani when you can get a Koenigsegg?

@kristiaan1

10 жыл бұрын

I'd want this over Huayra all the way.

@CAPOFAME

10 жыл бұрын

Harrison Conyers they are simply ugly, the doors going 90 degrees UP is awkward .... in my humble opinion

@mrman17

9 жыл бұрын

If you had many millions, why not buy both...

Probably the best looking car on the road, but like he pointed out "price vs. performance" is just beyond way off. I love it, but I simply do not see a little over a quarter million dollars in it. In all honesty it seems like it belong in the price range of a Maserati GranTurismo. 125-140k price range. Not 280k.

@yasserlee

9 жыл бұрын

if i have a lot of millions surely i would buy it but is it the best car you get for the money you pay?? hell no

@ryangilbert5104

9 жыл бұрын

Keep in mind it is "hand made", so the price is going to pretty much sky rocket to compensate for the labor.

@calebhu6383

9 жыл бұрын

It's quite a bit faster than the Maserati.

@M3Conv

9 жыл бұрын

This thing is all carbon fibre, see how much Ferrari or Porsche charge for their all carbon models

@yasserlee

9 жыл бұрын

M3Conv but to be honest porsche and ferrari are way superior in terms of performance and technology

you have nailed it its amazing to see someone who exactly knows the type of car an aston martin is its not meant to be aggressive and in your face its meant to be elegant and a work of art really its an outstanding piece of machinery and is one of the best cars out their and will forever hold that reputation i just hope in the future i can become an aston martin owner!!! you really killed it good job man!

Makes me want to cry how beautiful this car is

I create this perfect Car!....no its a joke this car is a dream!

Does this have a torque converter auto? Anyway this and the DB9 are the Rolls-Royces of performance cars: not the fastest, not the best equipped and not the most reliable, but by god they have such charisma, appeal and class.

love the sound of the engine sound

Matt. By far the best vanquish review on youtube. Everyone else just seems to focus on the specs. Thats what I love about your reviews.You tell us how the car drives and feels. We viewers can just google the figures. The reason I watch these videos is because, Im sure like the majority of the other viewers, I dont have access to cars like these. So I watch these videos to try and imagine what it would be like to drive them. I want to know how the car drives, feels, and how it makes you feel. Txs

Needs a manual box.

@GameBoyBeachBum

10 жыл бұрын

So fucking true man. Although it sounds good. It would sound better with a manual

@N0TThatCrazy

10 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, or at least the option of. If an AM is all about appealing to the senses and not lap times the manual box would be more enjoyable.

@AdamKyleAnderson

9 жыл бұрын

***** Actually it is not a manual box. It is semi auto. Huge difference between the two. And no, Aston MArtin do not offer the option of " stick shift " in this model.

@JasonWMorningwood

9 жыл бұрын

***** As RCR once said "NO CLUTCH, NO MANUAL!!!!!!!!!!!"

@AdamKyleAnderson

9 жыл бұрын

***** You're missing the point.

Am I the only person bothered by the shoddy stitching at 8:03 - 8:07? If my Aston had been like that I would have returned it. I mean what the fuck am I paying half a million dollars for if they can't even get the stitching perfect?

I saw one while I was coming home from work the other day; insanely good looking car in person. Great review.

simply amazing video, really gives you a whole new feel for the brand and ownership experience

how anybody can spec a beige interior is beyond me

@phillipberk5767

7 жыл бұрын

I know this needs a black with red contrast or white or even just red would look mild's better.

@phillipberk5767

7 жыл бұрын

+Phillip Berk Miles*

Not a 3 pedal car? I don't car if a paddle shifts faster, FAIL

@Beer_Dad1975

9 жыл бұрын

Sadly in the Aston, the paddles don't even shift faster - the transmissions in them are terrible - not sure about this one, but older models also have a tendency to overheat badly in traffic. Still beautiful though.

@alexharringtonmusic

9 жыл бұрын

***** A manual haha

I can't stop looking at that tear in the headliner.

This is one of my favorite reviews ever! And my other favorite car besides the V12 Vantage. I wanna see a video of your Vanquish, Matt!

Thank you Matt for understanding what an Aston is truly about... class

This is by far and away your finest video to date.

Nicely done. I think sometimes it not how quickly you get there, but how you arrive. Aston seems to do extremely well in both.

Aston Martin is a statement of class from the first till now and with this they have lived up to it once again as for me.. I love Aston's and also especially the toys that are fast...

It really depends on the car. Most Lambo's aren't comfortable for me at all, but the 430, 458, 599, all the Astons, the SLS, the Jag's, R8's etc, I fit in just fine.

It is amazing how Aston continues to walk the line between looking classy and sporty, with a look that is instantly recognizable across the line up. You just know it is special.

I was just talking to Chris Harris about doing the conversion, and I was worried about it hurting the resale value (not that I have any plans to sell it). He said that in the UK, a converted car sells for $10-15k more than a standard paddle car, so you don't fully throw the money down the drain either.

well done video! Matt does a great job at making car talk sense.. That V12 Engine noise is really something.

I absolutely love your honesty of curbing that wheel, I know the feeling, reminiscent of sitting in a mustang maybe? If I'm honest with ya Matt, and I've been watching you for years and really respect the route you've carved for yourself to now reviewing astons, but I used to not actually love you that much as a host! But fret not, I love your character and style these days, you seem to have grown in every way into a humble and excellent journalist, bravo sir. Would love to meet you one day.

My beautiful hometown! I know exactly where each shots are lol Great choice for shooting location Matt.

Thank you so much for your great review, it helped make my decision, now I can’t afford a new Aston but the used car market looks promising

Nice review, you have me some of the sensation of what it's like to drive, how it makes one feel and the type of driving environment it feels most accustomed in. Nice shots too, found myself having to pause the video a few times just to take it in. Austen

Awesome review! Really something new, in my opinion this is not just one Vanquish review, it is THE Vanquish review!

What a great video, really great job in explaining the car and everything!

The imperfection you refer to at 8.03 is deliberate! Will be the same the other side too. It is where the air bag sits and has not been fully stitched so that the air bag can deploy quickly in the event of an accident.

Finally, a test drive of the Vanquish that expresses it's true charisma! Excellent! Can't wait for the test drive of the Vanquish Volante!

Stunning shape! Just stunning!!!! 👍

amazing Aston, this one in particular, looks amazing.

Love the shot of the caution sticker at 1:06!

love this car, love the exterior, interior, the music, love this video.

Well I already thought of you as a good journalist but that's just elevated my estimation of you through the roof. Putting a car into the perspective it will likely be purchased in is way more important than hammering it round a track. Even pulling them up on the stitching was honest but not harsh. You just showed the world what a great review should be. Thanks, Matt.

Really enjoyed this, hope you do a similar review of your own Vanquish and how its aged.

What a lovely review. This review cannot be topped by anyone.

Great review...I like the end of the segment when you explained the type of person that buys an Aston. Sharp lookin' car...