Aston Martin Rapide - Should You Buy One?

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[BobbyAngmalaysia]

Still having my Rapide S after 5 years. Reliable and low maintenance. My RS6 easily costs triple to maintain.

[BobbyAngmalaysia]

Just took my Rapide S up to the northern regions of Thailand with my wife and both my kids. My son has grown taller than me now, at 181cm, he suffers in the back seats. But dont we all grow up in the 80s in tight small cars? Amazing 14 days of driving across beautiful mountain regions of Thailand, back in Malaysia safely. The car didnt skipped one beat, reliable as hell!

[ujointoffroad]

Got a Rapide several months ago, totally in love!

[JamesDean-ebnx]

Rapide is amazing, I can’t understand why 4 seaters aren’t more popular in the UK. What a price point for essentially an extended DB9/vanquish. As you say Ben the issue is they break and that can be really frustrating as well as expensive!

[dadcars]

I had some audio issues with this video! thanks for understanding :)

[philipthomson]

Couldn't agree more. I bought mine four years ago and the whole family fell in love with it to the extent that I am not allowed to replace it. Maintenance has not been expensive, very little has worn out or gone wrong and most of the parts are Ford or Volvo so can be bought for a fraction of the price AM will charge. Can't imagine owning anything but an Aston now. Truly a sentient driving experience and now a member of the family, rather than some soulless German counterpart.

[roderickjones]

Your girls are the next generation of car enthusiasts...love to see it

[MrCarrera]

Great video as always, I really agree with your premise that the upside that is too often forgotten about "Dad Cars" is the memories made.

I remember as a kid my Dad had an immaculate blue 280ZX which he had for two years and he only got to drive it less than 11, 000kms because every time we had a family trip we took his work utility because the 280ZX was either too previous for fishing or the backseat was too small for a long trip. So in the end my Dad rarely got to drive his car and sold it in less than two years for a Landcruiser. The difference was though the Landcruiser created memories as we went camping, fishing and family holidays and did a 100, 000 plus kms and is he car I remember most fondly of my childhood.

Encouraging Dads to make memories with their kids is so important and I love your sentiment and agree with whole heartedly.

[aaronmuir]

Ben, you’ve nailed this video my friend, documenting exactly the way a Rapide should be used. One day you’ll join this very exclusive club when you get the keys to one. I’m very privileged to have been part of the Rapide club a number of years now. It’s a truly brilliant car and is one of the most beautiful cars ever made 👍

[AlexDouedari]

Lovely Video! Yes you absolutely should, i got one 8speed a few Months ago, its an absolute stunner on every Level

[harveytr]

Far too occasionally I pull my Vantage out of the garage, obsessively clean it and then drive it somewhere where I’m sure I can park it with very limited chance of a ding.

At the same time, a neighbour of mine is dailying a Rapide in all weathers. Does the supermarket and (I think) dump runs plus all sorts of other normal usage.

He’s winning. 😅

[lukeshardlow]

Love a Rapide, was talking to the guys at Mcgurk’s about the couple they had for sale when my DB9 went for a service. Everybody loves them but no one really bought them, apparently great to drive. This one’s a similar coulour spec to my DB9 too ❤
Oh and that bloody engine, it sounds amazing 😂

[danieldoran]

Wish I had the spare change for an Aston to go with the other dad car you inspired me to get 😂

[stevenlawton]

I had one for a couple year, amazing on every level! Big 360 child seats fit well, good for adults in the rear providing not too tall or for too long. Practical enough to get big pram, travel cot and weekend bags for the family in. 3rd child meant it had to go. As soon as I can, I will get another one!

[gregspark]

Excellent review. Had my S for nearly 4 years, so far not expensive for routine maintenance, but brake parts expensive (rears done, front discs in hand), and coils/plugs next service (done 65, 000mi) won't be cheap! Also going to change gearbox oil/filters. But what a car! Road presence +++, performance and handling exceptional with the NA V12 552bhp, , double wishbone suspension all around, hydraulic steering, LSD, 51:49 weight distribution. Handles better than DB9 according to an AMR instructor. Seats more usable for (not too tall) adults than other reviews would have you believe. Seriously under-rated Aston!

[scottyab]

Love the color combo and the sound of that rapide

[hirwn]

Got my rapide a year ago totally in love ❤️
I did full maintenance, i believe you cant buy better car than rapide with this cost

[peterbeaumont]

Love Rapides. I will have one, eventually. Great video, thank you.

[FRFRANKIE]

Hi Ben and girls. Hope your all doing good.
That is one very cool Aston Martin. I love the color of it, especially the color of the leather interior. I also love the analog instrument panel. It's not all confusing looking.
I also love that it's a saloon.
Take care and stay safe.