E63 4m or Aston Rapide S or…?

[vanman1936]

So hoping to pull the pin on a rapid 4 door soon. £50k budget.

M5 too expensive to insure (like £6k), Merc a few grand less.

Don’t want an estate or an SUV.

Aston Martin Rapide keeps winking at me…

Thoughts on the above or any other ideas out there?

[krisdelta]

There are a few threads on the Rapide in the AM sub forum - well worth a read. I’ve gone from a non-s Rapide to a S212 E63, partially because we’re a family of 5, so it wasn’t an “all occasions” car and partially because I didn’t fall in love with it, like I had my previous 2 Astons.

If you like it (and many do) and you only need 2 rear seats it’s a cracking motor. I had one fault and consumables during my ownership, but I did bite the big bill (discs) - bespoke to Rapide and about £750 a corner to replace. That aside, rock solid, well built and pure luxury with heated / cooled seats and rear entertainment for the kids.

On to the Merc, it’s a great car, fast, practical and fun to drive. But given the choice, especially if you’ve not had an AM before, I hope you don’t need telling what to do!

[Square Leg]

Giulia QV?

[vanman1936]

krisdelta said:

There are a few threads on the Rapide in the AM sub forum - well worth a read. I’ve gone from a non-s Rapide to a S212 E63, partially because we’re a family of 5, so it wasn’t an “all occasions” car and partially because I didn’t fall in love with it, like I had my previous 2 Astons.

If you like it (and many do) and you only need 2 rear seats it’s a cracking motor. I had one fault and consumables during my ownership, but I did bite the big bill (discs) - bespoke to Rapide and about £750 a corner to replace. That aside, rock solid, well built and pure luxury with heated / cooled seats and rear entertainment for the kids.

On to the Merc, it’s a great car, fast, practical and fun to drive. But given the choice, especially if you’ve not had an AM before, I hope you don’t need telling what to do!

I haven’t had an Aston yet….and I need to own one at some point!

[vanman1936]

Square Leg said:

Giulia QV?

Would love one, but just had my Stelvio QF stolen…real weak link in the security system on these sadly

[ZX10R NIN]

Panamera Turbo:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202310082...

Panamera Sport Turismo hybrid:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202309202...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202309152...

[Jag_NE]

MX5

Inifiniti saloon

VXR trick Vauxhall

[Square Leg]

vanman1936 said:

Square Leg said:

Giulia QV?

Would love one, but just had my Stelvio QF stolen…real weak link in the security system on these sadly

There’s a cheap fix for it, but I understand where you’re coming from.

Edited by Square Leg on Friday 27th October 21:03

[Keepersball]

How about a Maserati Quattroporte GTS - V8 with 530 bhp beautiful interior - oodles of room with cash to spare

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202309262...

[vanman1936]

Square Leg said:

vanman1936 said:

Square Leg said:

Giulia QV?

Would love one, but just had my Stelvio QF stolen…real weak link in the security system on these sadly

There’s a cheap fix for it, but I understand where you’re coming from.

Edited by Square Leg on Friday 27th October 21:03

There is, but you are a target still.

[vanman1936]

Keepersball said:

How about a Maserati Quattroporte GTS - V8 with 530 bhp beautiful interior - oodles of room with cash to spare

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202309262...

Oooooh…..interesting….forgot about them!

[hvl69]

vanman1936 said:

So hoping to pull the pin on a rapid 4 door soon. £50k budget.

M5 too expensive to insure (like £6k), Merc a few grand less.

Don’t want an estate or an SUV.

Aston Martin Rapide keeps winking at me…

Thoughts on the above or any other ideas out there?

I've posted a few thoughts on the Rapide in various threads - I concur with the brief assessment above. I'm exposed to quite a few very nice cars, and the Rapide is still special. Can't believe they are the price they are - we're very lucky in the UK!
Happy to answer any specific questions based on my 3.5 years/20k miles.

[kingb]

Big jag xjr
I’d love the Aston - But think it might irritate me - jag for be better

Merc might be best car but not sure I’d want it