Aston Martin V8 FAQs

• How much is an Aston Martin V8 Vantage?

  The brand new Aston Martin Vantage is priced from $299,950, plus on-road costs. This model is only available with a petrol engine at this time, which means the only differences across the Vantage range relate to the size of the engine under the hood. Since this price is based on the manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price, you will also need to consider stamp duty, dealer delivery fees, registration, and other government charges that might be applicable. Of course, if you add in any optional extras you'll also need to expand your budget.

• Is the Aston Martin Vantage V8 reliable?

  Aston Martin vehicles are a great example of what the automotive industry can achieve when quality and attention to detail are at the core of a company's ethos. The V8 Vantage is one of the many cars from the Aston Martin line-up that is dependable and built to last. Yes, like any other car you will have issues from time to time, and parts will cost you more due to the presitge status of this international brand, but on the whole, these issues are likely to be minor gremlins and there are few fundamental shortfalls with this model.

• Is Aston Martin a muscle car?

  If you take a quick glance at the specs sheet of any Aston Martin vehicle, you might be inclined to think that you are dealing with a muscle car, especially if it so happens to be one of the V12 powered models in the line-up. Even the V8 models like the Vantage pack immense power. Nonetheless, Aston Martin is a British auto-maker of luxury sports cars and grand tourers, and the presentation, features and body types associated with the brand are quite different than those of muscle cars from the likes of Chevy, for example.