First Aston - Rapide
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Purchased a 6 year old Storm Black RAPIDE with Sahara Tan a couple of weeks ago after shortlisting RAPIDE and GranTurismo. Fell in love with the RAPIDE, based on it's amazing looks, great driving capability, exhaust sound and interior finish/quality. Car works perfectly for our family as our teenage kids fit very comfortably in rear seats.
Overall I'm impressed with how refined the car can be for regular driving and cruising, and then turns into an amazing drivers car when pushed hard on a good road.
I still can't get over how epic the sound is when the car starts up as well as at higher revs
Car brings a huge grin every time I drive it - so far I've been blown away by the car overall - i now see the real appeal and how special Astons are, even with the odd electrical gremlins.
Some pics
Overall I'm impressed with how refined the car can be for regular driving and cruising, and then turns into an amazing drivers car when pushed hard on a good road.
I still can't get over how epic the sound is when the car starts up as well as at higher revs
Car brings a huge grin every time I drive it - so far I've been blown away by the car overall - i now see the real appeal and how special Astons are, even with the odd electrical gremlins.
Some pics
Edited by LalC on Friday 27th October 20:14
Edited by LalC on Friday 27th October 20:15
Both our daughter's 16 and 13 absolutely love the car, especially our younger one and all her school friends. We did a 250 mile round trip to a wedding in Gloucester last weekend and car drove so well and kids were very comfortable during the 2.5 hour journey each way.
My wife also loves the car and I'm sure will be driving it quite a lot
My wife also loves the car and I'm sure will be driving it quite a lot
Thanks all for the very warm welcome from fellow Aston owners. Been following this forum for a while and we seem to have a great bunch of enthusiasts. Looking forward to meeting some of you at future events.
The RAPIDE seems amazing value at the the moment, including when comparing to equivalent age DB9.
This one could be a long term keeper.
The RAPIDE seems amazing value at the the moment, including when comparing to equivalent age DB9.
This one could be a long term keeper.
Lovely colour, looks stunning.
Yes fully agree, I can't think of a better car overall with combination of stunning exterior and interior looks and quality, amazing sound from the V12, its Jeckle and Hyde character, sublime steering feel and suspension that adjusts beautifally to driving style.
Low £50k for a non S model is a great price point for what you're getting. Whilst an S would have been nice I feel standard model is more than adequate for my needs.
My last car was a 996 Turbo (remapped) and whilst this was my childhood dream car, in the end felt car was too clinical and even with a sports exhaust had had such a poor sound, which left me longing for something that was more of a real occasion every time you take it out, no matter how you drive the car.
At moment the Aston ticks all the boxes and more!
Yes fully agree, I can't think of a better car overall with combination of stunning exterior and interior looks and quality, amazing sound from the V12, its Jeckle and Hyde character, sublime steering feel and suspension that adjusts beautifally to driving style.
Low £50k for a non S model is a great price point for what you're getting. Whilst an S would have been nice I feel standard model is more than adequate for my needs.
My last car was a 996 Turbo (remapped) and whilst this was my childhood dream car, in the end felt car was too clinical and even with a sports exhaust had had such a poor sound, which left me longing for something that was more of a real occasion every time you take it out, no matter how you drive the car.
At moment the Aston ticks all the boxes and more!
There something about the dark paint and tan and black interior combination that creates a stunning/classy look, it's my favourite combination.
I have to say some of the quilted combinations including the roof lining on the S models take things a bit too far, but again personal choice.
I have to say some of the quilted combinations including the roof lining on the S models take things a bit too far, but again personal choice.
Still in love with the car, the looks, the sound, the finish., the feeling you get every time you get in and drive it. Its a real occasion - has been a hugely practical car, very comfortable for kids, done a fair few runs to Costo etc with great boot space esp with back seats folding down.
Car has been solid overall, other than couple of maintenance items for its age e.g. belts and spark plug/coil packs.
For the money has to be one the best bargains out there at the moment - go for it.
Car has been solid overall, other than couple of maintenance items for its age e.g. belts and spark plug/coil packs.
For the money has to be one the best bargains out there at the moment - go for it.
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