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July 9, 2008
Vantage vs. GranTurismo: Which Would You Choose?
By Rob
Editor-in-Chief
If you’re crazy rich and are looking for a good daily driver, these cars seem like pretty good candidates. Both rides are quite exclusive, look amazing and pack potent V8s. The new GranTurismo only comes with an automatic, but you get a small back seat for the kids. And they both come in right around $110k–hey, that’s chump change! So which would you choose, the Aston Martin or the Maserati?
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seregagenatsvale
Nov 28, 2008 at 7:54 pm
Aston for me, now with a 4.7 L V8 it has been clocked at 4.7 sec to 60 m/h. Thats .2 faster than the Granturismo S. It is more beautiful too, while being less sophisticated. Obvioulsy with the spot pack and the weight advantage a better track choice… Maserati is too non-sporty: the 10 year old Aston DB7 Vantage went faster than the S model does now. The GranTurismo has the same acceleration as the 1988 Aston Virage or the 1996 XKR. A GT car should be faster than the next Ford Mustang GT.
Anonymous
Sep 10, 2008 at 10:10 pm
aston martin
Dhillaz
Jul 15, 2008 at 11:58 pm
Maserati: I’ve always preferred Maserati, but the main reason is that Aston Martin have dragged out this look for too long. Although the Aston is hailed as a perfect looking car from every angle…
…It’s the MASERATI for me.
NobiZero
Jul 11, 2008 at 5:51 pm
The Astons all look the same. Maserati gets my vote.
goose
Jul 11, 2008 at 3:25 pm
Aston, but really, who would say no to either one????????
Anonymous
Jul 11, 2008 at 3:24 pm
Aston is better, but really, who would say no to either one?????
HEMI Cruiser
Jul 11, 2008 at 2:29 pm
Correct me if I’m wrong, but both these cars as well as the Jaguar XK are built on the same platform are they not? So essentially your getting basically the same thing either way you go. But anyway, I think the Maserati has a more sexy look to it! And if I’m dreaming of being rich, lets dream big and have one of each!!
Jon
Jul 11, 2008 at 2:03 pm
Totally the Aston Martin, just a wonderful car and looks like way too much fun!
Rick
Jul 11, 2008 at 12:55 pm
i would have to go with the Auston Martin out of these 2 but would rather have the Audi R8
John
Jul 11, 2008 at 12:15 pm
Ide usually go with the Maserati but they only come with automatic? Cmon. I gotta go wit the Aston Martin this time. And who needs back mini back seats anway??
me
Jul 11, 2008 at 7:08 am
well ive seen two astons around where i live and they are b-e-a-u-tiful ass cars i would take that anyday. sure the maserati has more power and economy but if i was rich i would take the aston as my daily driver, you wouldnt even be able to unleash all the power in daily traffic anyway
GTR
Jul 11, 2008 at 5:55 am
Vantage looks much better, so it wins.
the94camryman
Jul 11, 2008 at 4:59 am
definately the aston martin
Hellmuth
Jul 11, 2008 at 4:12 am
I would have to take the Aston Martin, I’ve always loved their styling.
Duston15
Jul 11, 2008 at 3:19 am
Austin Martin for me please…just saying you drive an Austin Martin will make you an instant bad ass
HEMEE
Jul 11, 2008 at 1:50 am
and heated seats
HEMEE
Jul 11, 2008 at 1:48 am
But the absolute killer is the JEEP GC SRT8!!!!!
6.1 HEMI V8 and 420hp and 313kw.
0-100kmh in 4.4 secs and it weighs 2 tonnes and a bit as well its a SUV.
its got backseat TV, SAT NAV, leather,brembo brakes,Great exhaust sound and its the one of quickest SUVS in the world
ONLY A JEEP SRT8
HEMEE
Jul 11, 2008 at 1:43 am
Hey the vantage is cool but the maserati is something else.
Robert
Jul 11, 2008 at 12:30 am
all this talk about Bond (007) you guys do know that he didn’t always drive an Austin Martin. there was that ‘67 toyota 2000gt he drove in “you only live twice”….
Corey
Jul 10, 2008 at 11:50 pm
If I was crazy rich, I’d take both of them and get a different color for each day of the week. It’s only money and you only live once.
Scott
Jul 10, 2008 at 9:28 pm
007 knows a good car, Aston Martin
Real reason, Maserati is like the feeble cousin of Ferrari, while Aston Martin stands alone, and the DBR9 is crazy in endurance racing.
kevin
Jul 10, 2008 at 8:58 pm
the v8 vantage comes with baffles in the exhuast, so that you can hear the car coming from 2 miles away. the masarati, is a nice car but the transmission is tied to the paddle shifters, and it has been known to die very fast. look up TOP GEAR, a british car show, the host jeremy clarkson loves the vantage, he bashed the masarati so badly it was so funny.
Anonymous
Jul 10, 2008 at 8:06 pm
hmm, that’s like asking if you want Scarlett Johannson or Rihanna.
Paul
Jul 10, 2008 at 7:41 pm
This is a good question! Both Aston Martin and Maserati’s have great cars here. hmm.. maybe the Maserati because they are a little less popular. now what color? I am partial to white myself.
jason
Jul 10, 2008 at 7:23 pm
gran turismo FTW
brady bushby
Jul 10, 2008 at 7:07 pm
vantage-it has a bigger and smoother look to it…and james bond doesnt drive a maserati
eleganto
Jul 10, 2008 at 6:49 pm
Aston martin all the way …!
Bez718
Jul 10, 2008 at 6:41 pm
I would go with the MASERATI, cause you would more likely to see a Auston Martin on the streets. The MASER would be more EXCUSIVE.
Craig
Jul 10, 2008 at 5:56 pm
the MASER! it looks way better…and if ure buying one of these its clearly just to be seen right. + the austin is old and overplayed i said it
Mike
Jul 10, 2008 at 5:52 pm
Masarati uses a ferrari sourced V8 thats supposed to sound amazing and it probably handles a lot better. Not to mention the Aston is British. Even though there is no manual, id much rather take the GT – its more of a drivers car where it counts. The exterior is a little to modern for me – but im sure it looks stunning in person – aston martins dont even stick out on the road, they look to bland/generic.
Chris
Jul 10, 2008 at 5:49 pm
WTF?!?!
ARE YOU CRAZY???
THE MASERATI ALL THE WAY!!!!
ASTON CANT COMPETE WITH THE SEXIEST 2 DOOOR
but the quattroporte is the sexiest 4 door
francis
Jul 10, 2008 at 5:14 pm
comment below is mine…sry
Anonymous
Jul 10, 2008 at 5:13 pm
Aston Martin all the way, wht kind of a sports car comes only automatic. thts dumb
James
Jul 10, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Vantage.
leo
Jul 10, 2008 at 4:59 pm
Maserati all the way, perfect design, but i would have to add some wheels to complete the package..;}
ram
Jul 10, 2008 at 3:52 pm
Maserati
JEFF
Jul 10, 2008 at 3:12 pm
AND A TANK OF GAS
JEFF
Jul 10, 2008 at 3:11 pm
AND A HOUSE
JEFF
Jul 10, 2008 at 3:10 pm
THE MASERATI FOR THE LOOKS THE ASTON MARTIN FOR THE MANUEL TRANY
ONE OF EACH THENN ILL SELL THEN AND BUY A REAL CAR
shortyb23
Jul 10, 2008 at 3:07 pm
deff the aston martin, but i drove by the maserati dealership and saw the gran turismo, and thoes things looked mean as hell
Anonymous
Jul 10, 2008 at 2:26 pm
aston martin, forever and always
robbie
Jul 10, 2008 at 2:17 pm
Vantage……duh!
MAFFEW
Jul 10, 2008 at 1:25 pm
ASTON MARTIN…………pure sex, AND a manual.
shamal
Jul 10, 2008 at 6:19 am
Aston Martin…its smooth…slick…n very good looking…
!!!
plus Bond drives one
Dieselabstimmen
Jul 10, 2008 at 6:18 am
ASTON, but not because of Bond…
Anonymous
Jul 10, 2008 at 5:37 am
Aston Martin…..looks great!
george
Jul 10, 2008 at 5:16 am
aston. because of bond baby
shitface
Jul 10, 2008 at 4:43 am
im gonna go with the aston, just cuzz its got 11 more horses!!
evo_pwnage
Jul 10, 2008 at 4:16 am
aston martin for the name and the heritage…
Anonymous
Jul 10, 2008 at 4:11 am
the aston because it is a lot more sexy
kylestlouis
Jul 10, 2008 at 4:11 am
Aston Martin for sure
kansas coyote
Jul 10, 2008 at 4:06 am
Aston! More car -less codpiece
Pressed_Ham
Jul 10, 2008 at 3:28 am
aston martin, but i saw a maserati quattroporte 2006 in the back of auto week with 8300 miles on it. only 74 000
sounds like a deal
Brant
Jul 10, 2008 at 2:51 am
aston martin cant be beat!!!
Anonymous
Jul 10, 2008 at 1:56 am
Masarati FTW
Anonymous
Jul 10, 2008 at 1:17 am
the aston because the maserati is ugly as shit
Evan
Jul 10, 2008 at 1:04 am
Aston Martin Vantage all the way. Can you say BOND!
MGT
Jul 9, 2008 at 11:37 pm
The Maserati is clearly the obvious choice, Aston Martin’s are for Bond wannabe’s
Nick
Jul 9, 2008 at 11:31 pm
Aston Martin no questions asked.
Brad
Jul 9, 2008 at 11:28 pm
There is a reason James Bond drives Aston Martins, because they are fricken sweet.
Noname666
Jul 9, 2008 at 11:18 pm
Aston Martin
Justin
Jul 9, 2008 at 9:57 pm
Maserati GT, Aston Martins all look the same year after year!
Anonymous
Jul 9, 2008 at 9:39 pm
aston martin for sure
MoparRob07
Jul 9, 2008 at 8:53 pm
I am a “MoPar, or NO car” kinda guy, but…..
I’ll choose one of each! They both look great!
Anonymous
Jul 9, 2008 at 8:46 pm
The Aston Martin wins hands down for me.
Bobby
Jul 9, 2008 at 8:45 pm
GranTurismo!!! That thing is SEXY!
cknarf
Jul 9, 2008 at 8:40 pm
Vantage. My favorite Aston Martin model.
Tom
Jul 9, 2008 at 8:39 pm
Got to go with the Maserati. Italian sexiness.
Phil
Jul 9, 2008 at 8:34 pm
Maserati GT
JR
Jul 9, 2008 at 8:29 pm
Aston Martin all the way.
Anonymous
Jul 9, 2008 at 8:28 pm
This is a tough decision, but I would take the Aston Martin.
Racedriven
Jul 9, 2008 at 8:26 pm
The Aston Martin hands-down
Danny
Jul 9, 2008 at 8:25 pm
Aston Martin, I’ve always loved this car, you can’t pretend your James Bond in a Maserati, ew.
Jeremy
Jul 9, 2008 at 8:16 pm
Aston martin, looks better IMO.
GaTaMaX
Jul 9, 2008 at 8:06 pm
Gran Turismo for sure
GaTaMaX
Jul 9, 2008 at 8:06 pm
Gran Turismo for sure
John Coyle
Jul 9, 2008 at 7:53 pm
This was tough, but I’m going to have to go with the Aston Martin with the six speed.
Bill
Jul 9, 2008 at 7:51 pm
The Maserati GT hands down.
ALB3RT
Jul 9, 2008 at 7:48 pm
The Aston Martin for sure, it has better styling and looks more aggressive.