Want to see the new Rapide?

[Garlick]

The Aston Rapide has certainly received a mixed reaction on PH, and so when we heard that office space sharers What Car? were hosting a preview of the new car, we asked if a few PHers could come along, and fortunately they said yes.

The preview is taking place from 9-11am on Monday the 18 January, at Aston’s HQ in Warwickshire. What Car? journalists will be asking readers for their views on the car’s design, ergonomics and specification – the comments will be published in What Car? magazine, along with photos of the readers with the car. Readers will also be asked to speak briefly on camera for footage at Whatcar.com. (Please note that this is a static viewing of the car – it won’t be possible to drive it at this event.)

There are just six places available on the event, so you will have to act fast to be in with a chance of getting a space as this is a strictly invite only event. Simply email [e-mail] by 10am tomorrow (Tuesday 12 January) and include the following info: your mobile number, what car you currently drive, where you’ll be travelling from on the day, and a few lines on why you’re interested in seeing the new Rapide up close.

The What Car? team will get in touch later tomorrow if your application has been successful, along with further information about the event.

Good luck, and thanks to What Car.

[djo]

Looks like I am in....anyone else going next Monday?

[randlemarcus]

djo said:

Looks like I am in....anyone else going next Monday?

Completely missed this, damnit. Paul, if there are any spaces left, drop me a line...

[jeremyc]

djo said:

Looks like I am in....anyone else going next Monday?

I'm going.

[MikeO996]

I got in quick with an application - but I can't access my email - argggh.

[MikeO996]

MikeO996 said:

I got in quick with an application - but I can't access my email - argggh.

Damn - looks like they didn't want me. Either didn't put enough work into my few sentences or haven't the right garage. Have a great morning.

[w5pwr]

See you there.....

Thanks to Garlick and What Car? Lets hope the snow doesn't come over the weekend!

[djo]

Yes, echo that, many thanks for the heads up Garlick. Looking forward to it....must admit hadn't noticed the bit about doing a piece to camera....

Going up in the Range Rover...snow, what snow....

[oblio]

Broughtons in Cheltenham have invited me to see theirs early in Feb...

Edited by oblio on Tuesday 12th January 17:03

[Garlick]

Have a great time chaps, I won't be there sadly (no space for me)

If anyone drops out, I'll let you know.

[Neil1300R]

The Rapide is at a well known dealers in Surrey (the one with a recent Alfa dealership alongside it on Tuesday evening (invitation only- drinks /canapes) and all day Wednesday in the showroom if you want to see it.

[Murph7355]

Neil1300R said:

The Rapide is at a well known dealers in Surrey (the one with a recent Alfa dealership alongside it on Tuesday evening (invitation only- drinks /canapes) and all day Wednesday in the showroom if you want to see it.

Indeed it is.

Unfortunately I can't make it.

[jeremyc]

Thanks to the team at What Car? and the fantastic hospitality from Aston Martin, I had a great morning poring over the Rapide.

It was good to meet all you other gents as well. Well done Garlick and PH for passing the opportunity our way. Our impressions of the car, mug shots and video interviews will be appearing in What Car? magazine and on whatcar.com soon.

[djo]

Echo Jeremyc, fantastic morning and many thanks to WhatCar, Aston Martin, Garlick and co for organising and allowing us all the opportunity to not only see the Rapide, but some of the other Aston jewels as well.

Jeremyc, have you got that order in for the V12 Vantage yet...?!

[RichB]

jeremyc said:

Thanks to the team at What Car? and the fantastic hospitality from Aston Martin, I had a great morning poring over the Rapide.

It was good to meet all you other gents as well. Well done Garlick and PH for passing the opportunity our way. Our impressions of the car, mug shots and video interviews will be appearing in What Car? magazine and on whatcar.com soon.

Would loved to have been there Jeremy but unfortunatly I had to do some work today - which pays for the cars So are you getting a V12V?

[jeremyc]

djo said:

Jeremyc, have you got that order in for the V12 Vantage yet...?!

Need to find a bit of spare change down the back of the sofa first ...

It is certainly the one to have as far as I'm concerned.

[boobles]

We are on our second one at work now (crash testing child restraints in them) & although we only have the body shell & almost complete interior, you can see it's one hell of a lovely car.

[w5pwr]

jeremyc said:

Thanks to the team at What Car? and the fantastic hospitality from Aston Martin, I had a great morning poring over the Rapide.

It was good to meet all you other gents as well. Well done Garlick and PH for passing the opportunity our way. Our impressions of the car, mug shots and video interviews will be appearing in What Car? magazine and on whatcar.com soon.

+1 very enjoyable morning, but as the others have said it was the V12 Vantage in the reception area that caught the eye......

[chimera40]

Bugger, missed this Really need to check in here more often, spend far to much time hanging about in the bloody lounge.

[djo]

WHATCAR reader survey has now been posted to their site. Interesting to have such a mixed review of the car and very strange seeing oneself on the screen!

http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/video-news?vurl=mm...