Aston Martin Newport Beach

Bernard-François Taylor

I came into the dealer on previous occasions shopping for a new Aston as I wanted to give the brand a second chance. I previously purchased a Rapide from another dealer and it was lemon lawed at 1,100 miles and that left a bad taste in my mouth. Although my friend had a terrible experience, overall mine had been decent. Well that oddly changed. I received an email 7/1 at 3:23 p.m. to drive the new DBX 707. I immediately clicked the link and RSVP’d. I received a follow up email that my spot was confirmed. 7/3 at 3:42, I receive an email saying all slots were full. I find that funny considering each day and time was available at the time I booked. Today 7/8, I receive another email to sign up for the drive. I clicked the link again and all Sunday slots were still available. I find that odd as those are the slots I picked for myself, and they are available. I realize my reservation being canceled had nothing to do with available slots. I feel had my skin been a different color and I was throwing money around, I would have received the slot to drive the DBX 707. Unfortunately I’m used to prejudice when shopping and purchasing high line vehicles. When the SUV originally came out, I expressed interest in it and mentioned I was willing to wait for a high-performance version even though one hadn’t been announced at the time. Now that time has arrived, I’m being pushed off by the dealer. No sweat, it’s clear my business isn’t wanted and my relationship with the dealer and Aston Martin as a company is tarnished.

jwondds

Matthew Parsons, the sales manager made my purchase really easy and fun. There were two other members on the sales team who were also very pleasant and helped with my acquisition. Their location is a destination overlooking the Pacific Ocean with nice high end restaurants, inside an upscale shopping center. Certified cars on the lot were in pristine condition with many selections. Nicely decorated showroom with welcoming ambience. This is my second time doing business with Aston Martin Newport Beach and I highly recommend it.

Yasin Al-Sayyad

Aston Martin Newport Beach Is unlike any other car buying experience. The whole process is refreshing. You can't even call this a dealership because it is so anti-dealership. No finance office. No pressuring salesmen. Definitely a nice surprise, considering I had just bought a vehicle at Fletcher Jones Mercedes, which I also consider a cut above, but is very dealership-esque. Nevertheless I left in a new DBX after a careful hand detail and wash. Just like their cars, where every detail is carefully executed, the car buying process has been revised to an enjoyable one, and I hope more people get to enjoy this experience. I'm certain they are all great, but Tim helped me out, and it was easy dealing everything through him. UPDATE: I liked it so much at Aston Martin Newport Beach that I put in a custom order for something special to come in a few months. Tim Shelton and Jeff West continue to be a great representation of the brand.

Gregg Feinerman

As a long time BMW M3/M4 owner (7 of them), I decided to make a change. I researched other automobiles and decided to purchase an Aston Martin. My friend had several Aston Martins over the years, and he is very happy with the brand. The dealership has new management team, which is undoubtedly a huge improvement (older Yelp reviews indicate a much less hospitable environment). Now the team is run by general manager, Jeff West, and they are customer service oriented. When you walk into the dealership you are greeted by friendly faces and treated as a VIP. The 2019 Vantage best suited my needs, so I asked to take it for a spin. Tim Shelton took me for a test drive. He was extremely knowledgable about all the Aston Martin models, and showed me the cool features. Tim was helpful and never pushy. We tested a few Vantage 2019s and also some DB11s. I liked the Vantage because it was more nimble (in my opinion); however the DB11 may be more suitable as a touring vehicle. The leather interior of the Vantage is unusually high quality, and smells amazing. Once seated in the comfortable seats you really won't want to get out of the car. I was surprised at the more roomy trunk space in the Vantage as compared to the other Aston Martin models. Next, I started the engine and enjoyed the roar of the Vantage's twin Turbo V8. We drove the Vantage around Newport Beach and I fell in love with the car. It handles extremely well, and sounds amazing. My must have recommendations for the Vantage 2019 are the following: 1. Quad exhaust (sounds amazing!) 2. Premium Sound (must have) 3. Comfort Collection 4. Tech Collection After contemplating my vehicle options (which included another M4, Tesla and others), I realized that I really wanted an Aston Martin. I dropped by on my lunch hour and spoke with Jeff West (the new General Manager). He was extremely personable and honest. Without any haggling, Jeff gave me an awesome deal and I told him to get the paperwork together. I returned after work and the deal was complete in less than 15 minutes. It's important to note that Aston Martin is offering ridiculous low interest rates when you lease a Vantage, thus the monthly payment on the car is a lot less than expected for a car in that price range. If you are considering a new luxury sports car, you should seriously consider visiting Aston Martin of Newport Beach.