akj53 · 7th September 2010, 19:18

Last week I saw the Rapide in Manchester. I am posting few photographs for the forum

Rapide from front

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The massive engine bay

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The dash and center console

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Big central divider in rear makes very cramped interior.

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Boot opens into cabin. Only the rear headrests fold flat to level with the boot floor. The rear seats are sat very low

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View from rear

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Better view of cramped rear

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Yours truly in rear seat.

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I will post more photos later on

shamik.bose · 7th September 2010, 19:43

The Rapide looks stunning. Like a DB9 that has been stretched out a bit at both ends, but in a good way. Stunning interiors, too, albeit a bit cramped.

avishar · 7th September 2010, 20:01

One thing is sure Yeti is not going to fit in the rear!
That must be the sportiest rear seats ever in a car.

kbk_75 · 8th September 2010, 02:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMG ML65

while the craze for BMW came and went

So did any chance of you being taken seriously with that comment! Sorry, that was just funny!

AKJ thanks for those pics! Astons are just sex on wheels! *drools to death*

ishotmydog · 8th September 2010, 09:29

Just when you think it is not possible for Aston's to look any better they go ahead and come up with something more beautiful!

This car looks absolutely fantastic

akj53 · 8th September 2010, 10:58

The mighty 6 liter V12 engine

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the front seat back

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acres of premium soft leather

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no window frames on doors

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Big alloys and disks

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see the shine and paint work

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Gorgeous cabin

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Oh la la

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leather clad wheel, super dials

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sitting inside you will also grin like this

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AMG ML65 · 8th September 2010, 16:02

[quote=VR/46_Chet;2058738]You serious dude ? Well then why is it raining Jaguars in Mumbai and other cities ?

As a brand its new in India. But looking at in terms of ratios/percentages of sales its not. The after sales service is also infamous which is spoiling desires of prospect/future buyers. With BMW the case is slightly better but not something really to be proud about when you compare statistics of other brands. Many times we notice a car that is rarer so we feel oh there are so many. Wheras when we see a car that is old to the eye we do not give it priority in memory,

Stunning trophy. Good to look at but back seats are a big compromise for any use. Might as well get a DB9 instead except if I want to flash I have the latest.

Rapide is a million times stylish than any Porsche though except for the central switch panel in the Panamera and its engine IF tuned by 9ff. Hope the Lamborghini Estoque comes out soon.

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akj53 · 9th September 2010, 11:39

AMG: Hope you have seen my thread on Jaguar XF, if not then please see it

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/intern...ml#post2062801

I found the Rapide as an impractical car due to its cramped interiors. What is the use of giving 4 seats when passengers in the rear seats cant be comfortable. It is best as a 'show off' car for showing off in clubs and golf courses. And as somebody remarked earlier that imagine some people may use a chauffeur in India for their Rapide.

At 1,40,000 pounds, it is a expensive proposition. As you rightly said, DB9 or other models in Aston range are much better propositions for enjoying an Aston Martin

Dante · 9th September 2010, 16:34

Very nice pics there akj53. The rear door looks sexy!

As Kbk rightly said, astons are sex on wheels! It looks magnificent.

ak.apoorv · 1st October 2010, 21:54

Had a talk with a guy from Infinity today. He said that the new showroom is opening up at Kemps Corner. The first slot of cars will arrive by november and will be delivered immediately.

Xehaust · 10th April 2011, 03:47

Just thought id bump back this thread instead of creating a new one & since i couldnt find any other relevant thread.

The Aston Martin showroom is to open at Kemps Corner (Mumbai) this month.

Saw a white aston coupe on a flatbed being transported at worli. No doubt that it was probably headed for the showroom. Heres a phonecam pic:

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speedy · 10th April 2011, 09:57

Aston Martin showroom opens on the 15th of this month. At Worli they have a delivery center that can house 2 cars and at Kemps corner is the showroom. This car was headed to the Showroom itself.

zebo · 10th April 2011, 11:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xehaust

Just thought id bump back this thread instead of creating a new one & since i couldnt find any other relevant thread.

The Aston Martin showroom is to open at Kemps Corner (Mumbai) this month.

Saw a white aston coupe on a flatbed being transported at worli. No doubt that it was probably headed for the showroom. Heres a phonecam pic:
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Looks like its another DBS, can someone confirm please?

bivin · 10th April 2011, 12:24

nope.. thats a V8(or v12?) vantage with the transparent tail lamps like that on the DBS.. not sure but i guess its a company option..

DSC.CUSTOMS · 10th April 2011, 12:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by zebo

Looks like its another DBS, can someone confirm please?

Not a DBS but a Vantage .(V8 Vantage S ? i think )

7th September 2010, 19:18	#31
akj53 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NOIDA, Manchester & Cardiff Posts: 585 Thanked: 92 Times	Rapide Photos Last week I saw the Rapide in Manchester. I am posting few photographs for the forum Rapide from front The massive engine bay The dash and center console Big central divider in rear makes very cramped interior. Boot opens into cabin. Only the rear headrests fold flat to level with the boot floor. The rear seats are sat very low View from rear Better view of cramped rear Yours truly in rear seat. I will post more photos later on Attached Thumbnails
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7th September 2010, 19:43	#32
shamik.bose Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1,684 Thanked: 133 Times	The Rapide looks stunning. Like a DB9 that has been stretched out a bit at both ends, but in a good way. Stunning interiors, too, albeit a bit cramped.
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7th September 2010, 20:01	#33
avishar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: kolkata/bangalore,india Posts: 2,906 Thanked: 4,236 Times	One thing is sure Yeti is not going to fit in the rear! That must be the sportiest rear seats ever in a car.
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8th September 2010, 09:29	#35
ishotmydog BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 594 Thanked: 19 Times	Just when you think it is not possible for Aston's to look any better they go ahead and come up with something more beautiful! This car looks absolutely fantastic
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8th September 2010, 10:58	#36
akj53 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NOIDA, Manchester & Cardiff Posts: 585 Thanked: 92 Times	Few more The mighty 6 liter V12 engine the front seat back acres of premium soft leather no window frames on doors Big alloys and disks see the shine and paint work Gorgeous cabin Oh la la leather clad wheel, super dials sitting inside you will also grin like this
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8th September 2010, 16:02	#37
AMG ML65 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 5 Thanked: 0 Times	[quote=VR/46_Chet;2058738]You serious dude ? Well then why is it raining Jaguars in Mumbai and other cities ? As a brand its new in India. But looking at in terms of ratios/percentages of sales its not. The after sales service is also infamous which is spoiling desires of prospect/future buyers. With BMW the case is slightly better but not something really to be proud about when you compare statistics of other brands. Many times we notice a car that is rarer so we feel oh there are so many. Wheras when we see a car that is old to the eye we do not give it priority in memory, Stunning trophy. Good to look at but back seats are a big compromise for any use. Might as well get a DB9 instead except if I want to flash I have the latest. Rapide is a million times stylish than any Porsche though except for the central switch panel in the Panamera and its engine IF tuned by 9ff. Hope the Lamborghini Estoque comes out soon. ------------- Note from the Team-BHP Support Team : Please use the "edit" button if posting within 20 minutes of the first post, instead of creating another back-to-back post. Last edited by n_aditya : 8th September 2010 at 21:41. Reason: merged posts
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9th September 2010, 11:39	#38
akj53 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NOIDA, Manchester & Cardiff Posts: 585 Thanked: 92 Times	AMG: Hope you have seen my thread on Jaguar XF, if not then please see it http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/intern...ml#post2062801 I found the Rapide as an impractical car due to its cramped interiors. What is the use of giving 4 seats when passengers in the rear seats cant be comfortable. It is best as a 'show off' car for showing off in clubs and golf courses. And as somebody remarked earlier that imagine some people may use a chauffeur in India for their Rapide. At 1,40,000 pounds, it is a expensive proposition. As you rightly said, DB9 or other models in Aston range are much better propositions for enjoying an Aston Martin
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9th September 2010, 16:34	#39
Dante BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nasik Posts: 394 Thanked: 118 Times	Very nice pics there akj53. The rear door looks sexy! As Kbk rightly said, astons are sex on wheels! It looks magnificent.
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1st October 2010, 21:54	#40
ak.apoorv BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: thane Posts: 107 Thanked: 29 Times	Had a talk with a guy from Infinity today. He said that the new showroom is opening up at Kemps Corner. The first slot of cars will arrive by november and will be delivered immediately.
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10th April 2011, 03:47	#41
Xehaust BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 846 Thanked: 82 Times View My Garage	Re: ASTON MARTIN to come to India Just thought id bump back this thread instead of creating a new one & since i couldnt find any other relevant thread. The Aston Martin showroom is to open at Kemps Corner (Mumbai) this month. Saw a white aston coupe on a flatbed being transported at worli. No doubt that it was probably headed for the showroom. Heres a phonecam pic:
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10th April 2011, 09:57	#42
speedy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mumbai Meri Jaan Posts: 6,197 Thanked: 1,026 Times View My Garage	Re: ASTON MARTIN to come to India Aston Martin showroom opens on the 15th of this month. At Worli they have a delivery center that can house 2 cars and at Kemps corner is the showroom. This car was headed to the Showroom itself.
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10th April 2011, 12:24	#44
bivin BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: India Posts: 982 Thanked: 232 Times	Re: ASTON MARTIN to come to India nope.. thats a V8(or v12?) vantage with the transparent tail lamps like that on the DBS.. not sure but i guess its a company option..
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