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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 06:43 AM
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Cool would love your thoughts on this car

http://www.foreigncarsitalia.com/2012-Aston-Martin-Rapide-Greensboro-NC/vd/12815951

been dreaming! would like to possibly trade my CLS towards this baddie.....
anyone have any working knowledge of the Raptide?
Is this the best price?

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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 09:54 AM
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Works for me... Great price!
 
Old Jan 7, 2013 | 11:25 AM
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Beautiful car. Looks like it's fully loaded.It would be nice if it had Sirius Radio (lifetime), and also be sure it's a Non-smoker--that would be a deal-killer for me.
 
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Silver and tan combinations can be a bit dicey sometimes (IMO), but this one looks pretty good in the pictures. Seems to have all the toys too.
 
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The SiriusXM radio is non-transferable to a 2nd owner - at least that's what they claim, but I assume if you never told them how would they know?
 
Old Jan 7, 2013 | 12:07 PM
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many thanx Gents

also: could this car go with a 19" tire instead of a 20?
the wheels are horrid, but the rest is very appealing
 

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I've seen some different & very nice looking Rapide wheels, but I agree, those wouldn't be my first choice. Seems to me you should be able to get some good looking 19's with a slightly taller tire to fill the arch. Softer ride too.
 
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You might want to check this one out. I saw it in person it's incredible.

http://inventory.manhattanmotorcars.com/web/used/Aston-Martin-Rapide-2011-New-York-New-York/5544035/
 
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It's on eBay at $169,900 or best offer so they aren't expecting to get their asking price.

Wheels aren't so bad. ....19s would be horrid.
 
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if the dealer would return my calls, that would be a great start......
 
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AM Rapide! Can't go wrong with that sweet ride...it's a fine sprts sedan with just wonderful lines and sleek proportions. Like a stretch version of the DB series cars...carry 4 in AM Style...what's not to like about that
 
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if the dealer would return my calls, that would be a great start......
Why don't you make them an offer through the eBay auction?
 
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I'm not such a fan of the styling, relatively speaking, of the Rapide. It looks like a stretched vantage to me . It's a fantastic car though, and vs any other competitor (save maybe the quattroporte), it's a stunner.
 
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I got a Rapide a few months back (swapped a CL500) - just love it! I got the 20" wheels - makes a big difference to the look IMO
 
Old Jan 13, 2013 | 05:21 AM
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mission failed!!! got another Porsche instead, thanx again for all the council
 


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