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Automotive Masterpiece or Overpriced Garage Queen? Rapide V12.
03 February 2025 11:18
If doing it is fun, it’s not a sacrifice. For those who consider driving an event rather than a means of transportation, the Rapide is a car.
Automotive Masterpiece or Overpriced Garage Queen? Rapide V12.
03 February 2025 11:18
That V12 would be worth sacrificing a lot more than practicality for. My firstborn, for instance.
Automotive Masterpiece or Overpriced Garage Queen? Rapide V12.
03 February 2025 11:18
It's all relative. A minivan is practical to some. Any car with more than two seats is a compromise to others.
Automotive Masterpiece or Overpriced Garage Queen? Rapide V12.
03 February 2025 11:18
The question is: would you sacrifice the symphony of a V12 for practicality? And the answer is always no.
Automotive Masterpiece or Overpriced Garage Queen? Rapide V12.
03 February 2025 11:18
Why not both? The closest V12 sports car to a practical one is the Rapide. It's all about perspective.
Does the Aston Martin Rapide V12 Really Come With a Maintenance Nightmare ?
03 February 2025 11:18
Absolutely worth it! That was the pure joy of that V12 soundtrack, each penny worth it. What’s the use of financial stability if you can just opt for automotive perfection?
Does the Aston Martin Rapide V12 Really Come With a Maintenance Nightmare ?
03 February 2025 11:18
Are you kidding? This is maintenance nightmare waiting to happen. I’ve also heard horror stories about electrical issues that would make a grown man cry.
Does the Aston Martin Rapide V12 Really Come With a Maintenance Nightmare ?
03 February 2025 11:18
The experience is not about the money. Just one cold start of that V12 and the service costs will be forgotten.
Does the Aston Martin Rapide V12 Really Come With a Maintenance Nightmare ?
03 February 2025 11:18
Surprisingly reliable for an exotic. The V12 is a tank, most issues are minor electrical quirks.
Does the Aston Martin Rapide V12 Really Come With a Maintenance Nightmare ?
03 February 2025 11:18
For true enthusiasts and those who know cars are more about passion, and not much so, practicality. It's not for wimps or wimps of wallets or wallets that are wimpy.
Does the Aston Martin Rapide V12 Really Come With a Maintenance Nightmare ?
03 February 2025 11:18
It’s tempting because of the depreciation, but run away from it unless you have a mechanic on speed dial and money to burn.
Does the Aston Martin Rapide V12 Really Come With a Maintenance Nightmare ?
03 February 2025 11:18
But have you heard that engine? Maintenance is a joke. A symphony on wheels is what it is.
Does the Aston Martin Rapide V12 Really Come With a Maintenance Nightmare ?
03 February 2025 11:18
Pro tip: Buy it used, use it for a year without paying to replace parts that may not break for another 5, and sell while its still functional after a year. Automotive roulette at its finest!
Does the Aston Martin Rapide V12 Really Come With a Maintenance Nightmare ?
03 February 2025 11:18
Not for the average person. Someone who views maintenance costs as a fun challenge, not a deterrent, this is a car for.
Does the Aston Martin Rapide V12 Really Come With a Maintenance Nightmare ?
03 February 2025 11:18
Daily drive? Yeah, if you have a trust fund, or you’re a tech mogul. As mere mortals, we get the weekend warrior at best.
Does the Aston Martin Rapide V12 Really Come With a Maintenance Nightmare ?
03 February 2025 11:18
But that’s not too bad at all. The V12 is solid and if you can wrench yourself it’s doable. And keep a multimeter close at shop for those pesky electrical gremlins.
Does the Aston Martin Rapide V12 Really Come With a Maintenance Nightmare ?
03 February 2025 11:18
Mine has been my daily driver for a year now. It's been... an adventure. However, such is life, and you would be crazy to drive a boring car wouldn't you?
Does the Aston Martin Rapide V12 Really Come With a Maintenance Nightmare ?
03 February 2025 11:18
It's a trap! You can daily it sure, but you’re going to spend more time at the mechanic than on the street. If sanity is important to you, stick to a boring Lexus.
Does the Aston Martin Rapide V12 Really Come With a Maintenance Nightmare ?
03 February 2025 11:18
Daily driving an Aston? That's what you would do, using a Fabergé egg as a paperweight. Missing the point entirely, but possible.
Does the Aston Martin Rapide V12 Really Come With a Maintenance Nightmare ?
03 February 2025 11:18
I have a guy that drives his Rapide every day. He is either a madman or a genius. Probably both.
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