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vnitos



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Aston Martin Rapide S - should I

Aston Martin Rapide S with 8-speed gearbox and 81000 kms (50 000 miles) crossed my path whilst searching for an L405 Range Rover

Now it is a tough call between an L405 and the Aston - neither which is really needed, but more want than anything else. The L405 I considered has full service history but lots of scratches on the interior, stains on rear seat, etc., so decided not to take that one.

The Aston's interior is in better condition, except for driver's seat that shows some wear, but otherwise excellent, also FSH with Aston Martin according to who the car is in very good condition (Aston is not the selling dealer). It does however, have some exterior cosmetic marks such as the VPS film peeling in some areas, and the key being cracked.

Would I be mad if I buy the Aston

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Gr4h4m



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It’s two different propositions that is for sure. I now always buy the car that is in the best condition regardless of mileage or spec. I however, don’t have a big list of wants in a car, mostly they are satisfied with the standard kit on higher end manufacturers models.
I guess do you want to corner or waft? 😀

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Save yourself all the heartbreak, pressure and stress and

Buy Both! Whistle Range Rover 4.2 Supercharged 2006
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ur20v



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Aston. Loads of FF’s around if you change your mind in the future.

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How do you look for an L405 and stumble across an Aston Rolling with laughter

If it's an itch that needs to be scratched, then buy the Aston Thumbs Up

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/\ as above. I loved my Aston for the time I had it, I always go back to a RR though Whistle 2020 Porsche Panamera Turbo Hybrid (V FAST)
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Between the two?...the Aston. Just.

The Rapide is achingly beautiful, a personal fav.

It’s the only Aston (well, perhaps a DB7 Volannte) I’d have over an L405.

I’d never compare the two...

The L405 will, IMO, become a design icon. Will the Rapide? 2012 4.4 TDV8 Westminster - Baltic Blue, Jet interior
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Aston, every single time. I did look at them, but went German instead, check my thread .There will always be loads of range rovers about, better to regret a decision than not. Pull the trigger, start a thread, we need pics....

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vnitos



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JAYBOY wrote:
/\ as above. I loved my Aston for the time I had it, I always go back to a RR though Whistle


I’m 100% with you - I will still have the fattie (L322) and Discovery 3 so I do not intend leaving the LR/RR fold Very Happy

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vnitos



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Mr Tee wrote:
Aston, every single time. I did look at them, but went German instead, check my thread .There will always be loads of range rovers about, better to regret a decision than not. Pull the trigger, start a thread, we need pics....


I read the thread - actually read it again day before yesterday.

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vnitos



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Mr Tee wrote:
Aston, every single time. I did look at them, but went German instead, check my thread .There will always be loads of range rovers about, better to regret a decision than not. Pull the trigger, start a thread, we need pics....


I read the thread - actually read it again day before yesterday.

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Mr Tee



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We need another tale of derring do mate, get it done Laughing Whistle

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Mr Tee



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Just looked on A/T, oh my goodness, hurry up..

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Cam-Tech-Craig



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Scratch the Aston itch by purchasing a DBX and have the best of both worlds?

I love my DB9 equally my 405! But I wouldn't get the family to Switzerland or to Cornwall for that matter without the 405! Thumbs Up

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vnitos



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@CTC - not yet ready for a DBX.

My sons are approaching 30 years old so its just the wife and I; though the young men still resides with us. Also, family travel is covered with the L322 and Disco3 as well as a few other sedan vehicles.

Only thing at this stage is which itch I should scratch first - L405 or Aston - wish I could scratch both at once

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