Can I really use the Aston Martin Rapide as a daily driver?

I’ve been daily driving my Rapide for the last year, and it has surprisingly been very practical. It has decent trunk space for groceries and the four doors make it easy to get in and out. It's not as big as a regular sedan but a heck of a lot more usable than a regular sports car.

Are you kidding? Driving a Rapide as a daily driver is like using a Rolex to hammer nails. It's not something you'd want to put through the daily wear and tear of regular driving. The fuel economy is atrocious for regular commuting, plus.

Depending on your lifestyle. It might work if you have a short commute and don’t need to haul much stuff. However, it’s not exactly practical for the average person’s daily needs.

My Rapide has proven to be a great daily driver. Long trips are comfortable and the V12 isn't nearly as wild in traffic as you might think. It is not as practical as an SUV, but it is a heck of a lot of fun!

I would be hesitant to use it as a daily, just the maintenance costs. These are cars that require specialized care and running lots of miles on them can result in some costly repairs in the future.

It’s been great, I use mine as a daily during the summer months. Every commute becomes an event. You will get constant attention and questions at gas stations! Be prepared.

The back seats aren’t very roomy so, if you use the back seats to carry adults, it’s probably not the vehicle for you. But somehow, surprisingly, it's usable enough day to day for a single person or couple.

I believe people overthink the practicality aspect. Assuming you can afford the Rapide, you should be able to afford the running costs as well. If you want to, life’s too short not to enjoy your dream car every day.

The most underrated feature would be the sound insulation. When you want it to be, it's incredibly quiet inside for such a powerful car. Great GT experience on long trips.

I would say the adaptive damping system. It's not flashy, but it does make a huge difference in how the car handles different road conditions. The push of a button allows you to go from sporty to comfortable.

The swan doors are quite often seen as just a cool party trick, but they’re actually really practical. Getting in and out is much easier, especially in tight parking spots.

The Bang & Olufsen sound system is, for me, the best feature. It is not one of those things that is talked about much, but it is the best factory audio system I have ever heard in a car.

A neat touch is the hidden pop-out door handles. The lines of the car are kept clean and are always a conversation starter.

I like the little details in the interior such as the glass buttons on the center console. They aren’t necessary, but they do make the car feel special every time you use them.

The rear view camera isn’t that special, but it’s a lifesaver when trying to park this low and long car. It’s much more useful than you’d expect for a sports sedan.