Hi All,

I am on the market for a 2012-2015 Rapide however, to save money I prefer to buy a 2012. The only reason I would actually consider a higher model year is due to the newer front grille that I love. With that said has anyone retrofitted the older models with the new bumper/grille? Is this a easy job? I am coming out of a E63 Amg and this will be my first "exotic" so I prefer to save money to put away for any maintenance issues. I am also slightly considering the Panamera Turbo since I need to seats for the little ones. I live in Houston, TX and the Rapide is like a unicorn around here

Vic

 

Hey Vic. PM me. I have a Rapide in Houston.

 

Please post pics

 

Have you driven both? I had the opportunity to drive both and there was a big difference in the overall experience between a 2012 model and a 2014/2015 model. This is likely due to:
+80hp
Adaptive damping system

For an aesthetics point of view, it depends on what suits you.

Here's a few good reads:
http://www.caranddriver.com/aston-martin/rapide-s
http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cult...64-10-roa0713/
http://autoweek.com/article/car-revi...s-review-notes