Should I buy a 4.3 or 4.7 v8 Vantage? 

Can't help but notice between the two cars that the 4.3L really has a much more raw exhaust note versus the 4.7L.

Hi guys. Excellent review. Just discovered your channel while looking for Aston Martin info. In the market for one and this has been a big help. Keep up the great work.

exactly this comparison I have been looking for. Great review and very informative.

Great balanced review Mike, describes the differences really well

Great vid Mike . You are increasing my want for a Aston greatly every week .

Hi Mike great video again. I've had my V8 4.7 for almost 4 years and love it. 👍👍 i found other drivers let you out and give the thumbs up 👍👍 compared to my Farrari test drive where I got the W***** hand wave off a couple of drivers haha.

Excellent and informative review as always Mike.. 👏🏻

Wonderful review Mike, it really helped me decide which model is for me

Liked and subscribed. Very informative video. 👏 Thank you!

What a comprehensive and fantastic video. Plenty of food thought there.

Superb, informative review- very useful information. Top effort! :)

You can put a supersprint exhaust on this which gives you (dyno proven) 31hp and than a remap which will add about 25-30hp and voila 440hp and 450-460nm, not superfast but definitely fast enough and you are riding a beautifull timeless car which can actualy take some groceries.

Great summary BR, came out of 996 15 month's ago into 2006 4.3, wafting and spirited driving is second to none. You really become attached to the whole ownership experience and the looks are to die for, it's such a rewarding car to wring out. Cheers

What I take from this: - if you want to do the driving - 4.3 - if you want the car to help - 4.7

Great insight, thanks!

Great, great content!! Thank you.

Mature, sober assessment of a very emotional car!

Great review thank you

Great video your the best!!!

Great review btw!

Great video. what can also tick all the boxes as another great GT car is the Maserati gransport.

Sir....... interesting video!!!! But I wouldn’t piss about.... I would buy the V12 vantage and be a very happy chap!!!! Ian 👨‍🎤🇳🇿😇

Can you pls review DBS 2010-12 vs Vanquish 2013.

BR- rough estimate on cost for 4.3 performance upgrades you mention- exhaust system, remap ECU, suspension? Thx

can you explaine more about cats, and upgrade power on the 4,3 liter ?

I drove a manual 4.3 and a sport shift 4.7. The clutch in the 4.3 manual was very heavy at 24K miles. Are they all like that? Also, I’m 6 feet tall and all torso, so my eye level is above the top of the windshield even with the seat all the way to the lowest position but I didn’t notice this in the 4.7 cabrio that I drove. Does the 4.7 also have seats that lower more cause I didn’t notice this problem until I drove the older 4.3. These cars are pure class and beauty, but I did find the 4.3 felt more lethargic than my manual 997 and less nimble. The 997 is more of a sports car and very easy to drive fast. You do feel special driving the Aston for sure though!

was hunting for for a porsche 911 after watching this i think i will take a closer look at Aston martin thaks mike

I've wondered if the throttle mapping is a factor in the different feel/driving experience between the 4.3 and 4.7. Reported differences in the 0-60 mph times is only a tenth of a second or so, which is the true description of performance. Yet some 4.7 owners say the 4.7 "feels much quicker." If the 4.3 gives 50% throttle at 50% pedal position but the 4.7 gives 65% throttle at 50% throttle position, the 4.7 will "feel faster." Or is this not the case? Has anyone measured actual throttle opening, related to throttle pedal movement on both cars?

2006 4.3 with 8700miles manual or 2008 4.7 with 44700 miles sport shift ? Switzerland so no upgrades really available due to the local rules. Both in very good condition.

Superb review as always. I think I'd be happy with the Vantage just as art, but I prefer the look of the 4.3 and I think that a higher-priced but 'minter' 4.3 would be my choice over an entry 4.7. Clutch aside, I do like the idea of keeping the car standard but suspect I would end up tempted by an increase in power.

Great video mike. Personal view I've espoused for a while reflected here - If you want to work the car and the rev range more of the time in day to driving, 4.3. If you want to waft in the mid range, 4.7. Both cars are whatever speed you're driving at to illegal in a very short time. Personally I'd prefer, and have had for 5 years, 4.3. Wish I had the bilsteins though. I'm not sure what the cost is though - Mike?

The 4.3 seems to sound much nicer 13:43 than the 4.7 7:06 - were you revving the 4.3 out more in the video?

Looking at the prices quoted I am struggling to find any sub 30k options. £25k no chance. Any advice where to look ideally a roadster around the £30k mark would be what I am looking at.

Great info Mike, does a pre-2010/11 DB9 also make a reliable daily driver?

Just asking...Has "this" Vantage V8 series ever been powered by AMG engines ? Possibly the AM - AMG partnership got started in 2013/2014 but I might be wrong. Thanks for any info.

Both gorgeous but you have to ditch the terrible front plate mount!!!

How many miles will a 4.7 do if looked after?

They both feel slow after driving a GTR lol. But at least they are super cool looking and they have a very nice interior.

N400 vs 4.7 would be interesting

How about Automatic, more or less power

Only thing missing is From Russia with love theme And maybe a sharp suitSir😎

You’d better watch the road vs addressing the camera every couple of seconds) however, the video is good, thanks)

Decisions, decisions. Which on shall I take for a drive, today?

£35.000 is the cheapest 4.3 currently for sale in Sweden 😢

4.3 makes the better noise? 🤔

Good but the first car is the same as the second. Dirty glass, same steering wheel, same seat ply on the top and same microphone on the top left on the screen! Weird!

Buy a camera mount

Just wondering. Is your logo meant to look kind of like MF Dooms mask?

4.3 is stronger no doubt.

No one what's them..... they're beat.

Why don’t I get any answers on my mails? I’ve decided to buy a Porsche now.

Whichever is cheaper and just Ls swap it