Does the Aston Martin Rapide V12 Really Come With a Maintenance Nightmare ?

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?

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.

Daily driving an Aston? That's what you would do, using a Fabergé egg as a paperweight. Missing the point entirely, but possible.

I would rather daily drive a monster truck. I can fix that with duct tape and a hammer, at least.

It's all about perspective. The Rapide will feel like a Toyota in terms of reliability if you are used to Italian exotics.

I have a guy that drives his Rapide every day. He is either a madman or a genius. Probably both.

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.

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.

Not for the average person. Someone who views maintenance costs as a fun challenge, not a deterrent, this is a car for.

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!

But have you heard that engine? Maintenance is a joke. A symphony on wheels is what it is.

It’s tempting because of the depreciation, but run away from it unless you have a mechanic on speed dial and money to burn.

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.

Surprisingly reliable for an exotic. The V12 is a tank, most issues are minor electrical quirks.

The experience is not about the money. Just one cold start of that V12 and the service costs will be forgotten.

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.

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?