db9 vs Rapide

[Wayne95]

Hi,
Having owned my Vantage 4.7 for a while I now face regular longer journeys as part of my business, doing more motorways than back roads.

So I thought a move to a DB9 may the thing, with a proper auto and a more comforting ride.

Looking through Pistonheads it seems for my £60k budget I could get a 2008/9 DB9, or a 2010/11 Rapide.

This makes the Rapide look tremendous value, essentially the same chassis as the DB9, same engine, more modern tech and an extra couple of (useable) seats when needed.

I happen to think the Rapide shape is pretty stunning, and a bit more exclusive than the DB9 ( its all relative of course )

So, given I can get a newer car, why would I not go for the Rapide, and why do they offer such good value?

Any Rapide owners views would be great

[Wayne95]

All,

Thanks for the responses, certainly encouraged me to plan a test drive.

Is there a big difference between, the small grill / big grill other than the extra power?

I'm looking at around 60k, might be a bit tough to get to the S

[Wayne95]

Rarer than a GT8 !

Last question - do Rapids owners need red trousers too.

I quite like the idea of using the Aston more when 3 of us go out rather than the discovery, and space for a bigger suitcases will please the wife on weekends ,


Time to arrange a test drive at my local dealer

[Wayne95]

Calculators out - might start a bidding war ..,,

Or we could all pretend the media was right and the Rapide is not a GT or saloon so has no place and prices should be cheaper

When it's actually a very handsome Aston that more iof us can enjoy more of the time

Actually, would've the ideal companion to a more extreme Vantage for the weekend

When I had a DB9 for a little big weekend I struggled to get my Vantage Lauder luggage in, so is the Rapide actually the best GT? Older astons as said above had more space for touring.,,

[Wayne95]

Planning on a change in the new year - keep us informed how you get on