After driving a vanquish S, DB9, DB7 6 and 12 cylinder I’ve always found them majorly overrated. Big heavy lumps that sound good but aren’t particularly thrilling
@@2702simmo you missed the point of them. Yes, big. Yes, heavy. But incredibly beautiful styling and materials, and a road presence to die for. They are not light nimble sports cars and don't pretend to be.
Safe to say when topgear featured the Aston Martin rapide and Maseratti Quattraporte, I knew I was in love. The Rapide is an amazing family car NO ONE asked for but we all wanted.
I have a Rapide S shadow edition. Best exotic I’ve ever owned. There is no other 4 door/ 4 seat n.a V12 with the looks and noise this thing makes. It’s a truly unique car and will become increasingly sought after as nobody will ever make a car like this again. Would love to see a comparison video of the AMR vs Rapide S!
@@jonathanrex Does AMR have significantly different sound? If so, how is it different? I love driving my Rapide in manual mode around town, it gives me just enough aural pleasure at not so illegal speeds, lol
@@sidelnie If you remove the relevant circuit breaker in the Rapide S, which I absolutely recommend to do, the difference is marginal. The sound of an Aston V12 is majestic. I never use the gear buttons (except for reverse ;-)). You get much better control with paddle shifters.
@@jonathanrex agreed! I almost never use D, I like to ring it though the gears around town, D upshifts too quickly for me. Around town, I keep it in 3rd at most and on the highway in 5th. I find this gives the best aural pleasure. This car was made for the sound, it’s so hard to drive anything else after this. 😀 I should try to pull the fuse, thank you for that!
My neighbor has a Ripide and he loves it!.... and as a car guy I absolutely love hearing him start it. Cars like these are becoming extinct and it's sad that future generations will have no clue at how wonderful cars once sounded.
Seen through glass and supercars of london remain two of my favourite youtubers. This is because you are both so down to earth and always appreciate driving any sort of cars. Keep up the great work 👍
Idk how something as slick/sleek and sexy as this isn’t more widely loved and talked about. It’s almost like a blacked out S plaid with chameleon windscreen tints, it looks stealth, tho the rapide is less mundane and such a sexy beast.
This is my 3rd comment. BUY THIS CAR! What an amazing sounding and looking machine! It’s rare, no one has one on TH-cam, the mods/content you could do would be epic, the list goes in mate! You’d be mad to buy a mass produced Jag over a limited V12 Aston!
Just buy it. You can see how much you enjoyed it I have bought two of my dream cars in the past and they were worth every penny. Also would go so well with your ferrari perfect 2 car garage I think.
I totally agree, Sam loved his f type because he could do anything in it and drove it everywhere and enjoyed it because of the beautiful soundtrack, and in my opinion this car does everything the f type does but better
@@seenthroughglass did you check the mirrors on the sun visors Sam? They are shocking! 😂 Well on mine they are anyways (both driver and passenger)! Me and my partner had a good laugh at it when we checked out how bad they were not long after we got the car! 😂 If not then check the next vh era aston you are in and let me know!
I am pretty sure only the Vanquish of that era got the ZF, the rest were on Aston's automated manual slush box or a manual. Nvm I think I might be wrong after all.
Buy it! It's the ultimate version of the Rapide. I have a Rapide S, which I absolutely love for all the reasons you gave here, but the AMR is up several notches of course. Under the radar overlooked, and under-rated, but the Rapide is possibly the best of the Gaydon era cars when rated across all abilities. Naturally aspirated V12, the last and best version. Stunning!
My favorite 4 seat/4 doors "practical" car. I love the Rapide in any form. I could live with one if I could afford it at the moment. Nice video as usual.
Perfect balance. The last v12 pre amg astons (apart from the vantage I believe) were given the zf 8 speed instead of the single clutch. That is why this rapide was so smooth :)
I love the rapide. All of the rapide models. I've owned a DB7 before which I sadly had to sell. In 2031 the rapide can be imported to my country without importation fees. I've already told my girlfriend that I will get one then. Astons are simply brilliant.
It’s a wonderful car… There are only 500 worldwide and it is, & will be more so, a collectible vehicle given the demise of V12s, not only the AM lineup, but in general, as turbo 4 and 6 cylinders take over. If you can buy it you should. I bought mine two years ago (AM Racing Green with neon stripe & knight blue full leather interior ) & have 4K miles of joyfully spirited driving under my belt. The car handles incredibly well and the carbon ceramic brakes bring it to a halt in very short order. It’s also a head turner…people just love to look at it & are curious about what it is. It also was the 1st AM with wired CarPlay…an added bonus that makes the lack of great infotainment sting less. No touchscreen either but the “back” button and scroll wheel make navigating thru the display simple. Overall 10 out of 10 vehicle!
Remember watching about 10 Aston Martins from Dusseldorf visiting Glenshee ski centre when i was there...lucky, lucky people fabulous soundtrack on arrival on a fabulous road.
I love this car so much. It is the nicest 4 door car ever made. It can do everything, but it can't do anything the best, which is what makes it overlooked. A very weird car to own as the cost to daily it would be insane and it isn't the best weekend car. Fits everything and nothing, but I still love it
I think that the gearbox is a regular torque converter, not a single clutch like the SPORTSHIFT, which was fitted to the Vantage. Those torque converters are by far the best kind of gearboxes
4th comment here…I’m 🙏🙏🙏 the finance is right and you can bring this baby home! It fits you’re personality so well and I want to see more of this car!!!
So pleased you like it! I've had the pleasure of driving one for a few weeks and it really is a fantastic under-appreciated model. Quad exhausts on a 600bhp NA V12... what more could you want?!
Content on point in this one Sam! What a car that is, I have a soft spot for them too. I'd have one over anything from AM's current model line-up thinking about it! Black does it no favours imo and I'd have to swap the alloy wheels as I really dislike the overly fussy design. Cheers, Chris
Its the last RWD sedan you will ever see with a naturally aspirated V12. That and being the "final" car of the VH Aston Martin platform with many of the final elements (engine tune, carbon interior, carbon ceramic brakes) from the Vanquish S, its a really special car that people completely overlooked, there were still "new" models sitting at US dealers until 2021. I hope someday people will realize how special this car is and they keep their value for many years to come.
@@gregspark9845 No it couldn’t that’s the point. Super cars are uncompromising, this isn’t. It was trying to shoot at market which is “people who have £200,000k to drop on a car, but can only own one, and it must seat 4/5”. That’s at best niche.
Please buy it, this is one of my favourite cars - I remember being such a fan of this when it first came out. It just works at any occasion and you look so classy at all times.
I can assure you, it's not V12 Astons that are destroying the planet. It's coal plants in China and commuters in Priuses, driving thousands of miles a year on the way to their inefficient offices and climate activist protests on the weekends.
I own a Rapide S and having owned several other exotics and luxury cars, the Rapide is by far been the most rewarding experience. It’s very practical yet gives you all the exotic car you could ask for. It’s beauty is simply second to none. Even People that don’t know what it is, stop to ask exactly what it is And yes the I agree, the worst part abt this car is the sun visors indeed 😂
Great video Sam. Really enjoy your enthusiasm for these cars. Brilliant sound from that car. Buy it and wrap it. Who knows, you might need four doors soon.😂
Aston Martins are so underrated, I absolutely love the Rapide!
Me Too. & with 4 doors Insurance rates would be lower
I just love this era of Aston but you're right, they are often overlooked
@@seenthroughglass you can buy a “cheap one” and make it your own instead of a limited amr
After driving a vanquish S, DB9, DB7 6 and 12 cylinder I’ve always found them majorly overrated. Big heavy lumps that sound good but aren’t particularly thrilling
@@2702simmo you missed the point of them. Yes, big. Yes, heavy. But incredibly beautiful styling and materials, and a road presence to die for. They are not light nimble sports cars and don't pretend to be.
Looked like a lot of fun to film. Now looking forward to the “after the chequered flag” on the BTG podcast!
Ha, what a race right!! Will be with you Tuesday
Safe to say when topgear featured the Aston Martin rapide and Maseratti Quattraporte, I knew I was in love. The Rapide is an amazing family car NO ONE asked for but we all wanted.
manual? semi-automatic? Oh these are the weapons
Problem with the rapide is that the back seats are too small & thé quattraporte is too unreliable. Panamera all the way in the real world
@@VRSProductionsInc Just annoying coz the Panamera is the one you don’t truly love
@@seanyworny104 Panamera (in Turb form) is a blisteringly quick and capable 4 door car but utterly devoid of character, which the Rap has in spades!
@@seanyworny104 disagree we have a panamera and it’s mega. Perfect for long journeys and short blasts
I have a Rapide S shadow edition. Best exotic I’ve ever owned. There is no other 4 door/ 4 seat n.a V12 with the looks and noise this thing makes. It’s a truly unique car and will become increasingly sought after as nobody will ever make a car like this again. Would love to see a comparison video of the AMR vs Rapide S!
I do have both of 'em. Although the S version Touchtronic 2. I love the Rapide S for daily use.
@@jonathanrex Does AMR have significantly different sound? If so, how is it different? I love driving my Rapide in manual mode around town, it gives me just enough aural pleasure at not so illegal speeds, lol
@@sidelnie If you remove the relevant circuit breaker in the Rapide S, which I absolutely recommend to do, the difference is marginal. The sound of an Aston V12 is majestic. I never use the gear buttons (except for reverse ;-)). You get much better control with paddle shifters.
@@jonathanrex agreed! I almost never use D, I like to ring it though the gears around town, D upshifts too quickly for me. Around town, I keep it in 3rd at most and on the highway in 5th. I find this gives the best aural pleasure. This car was made for the sound, it’s so hard to drive anything else after this. 😀
I should try to pull the fuse, thank you for that!
brilliant exhaust just realased their product that make the Ls sounding v12 into f1 sounding v12
Have had one for 2 years and love it. The perfect “all around car”.
Very nice! Do you take it out in wet or snow? I live in the Rockies and would love to drive it in winter.
@@mtnvalley9298 XD an Aston V12 in the wet..
My neighbor has a Ripide and he loves it!.... and as a car guy I absolutely love hearing him start it. Cars like these are becoming extinct and it's sad that future generations will have no clue at how wonderful cars once sounded.
Seen through glass and supercars of london remain two of my favourite youtubers. This is because you are both so down to earth and always appreciate driving any sort of cars. Keep up the great work 👍
See you on fb a lot mate on the exoctic spotters group. Keep up the good work
@@EconomicsMate1 🙏👍
That sound is absolutely outrageous 🤯
Idk how something as slick/sleek and sexy as this isn’t more widely loved and talked about. It’s almost like a blacked out S plaid with chameleon windscreen tints, it looks stealth, tho the rapide is less mundane and such a sexy beast.
This is my 3rd comment. BUY THIS CAR! What an amazing sounding and looking machine! It’s rare, no one has one on TH-cam, the mods/content you could do would be epic, the list goes in mate! You’d be mad to buy a mass produced Jag over a limited V12 Aston!
This is probably THE best car any you tuber has driven in a while, it’s the complete package, I love it........buy it!
Just buy it. You can see how much you enjoyed it I have bought two of my dream cars in the past and they were worth every penny. Also would go so well with your ferrari perfect 2 car garage I think.
I totally agree, Sam loved his f type because he could do anything in it and drove it everywhere and enjoyed it because of the beautiful soundtrack, and in my opinion this car does everything the f type does but better
Man, it was so nice to see you guys having such a great time !!
Love the collab with Paul. Gives a great dynamic to your videos that keeps me watching until the end! 👍
I just purchased a Rapide for 140k two weeks ago. Love it.
LOL @ trying to find a negative. “Sun visors are too small” 😂
It's a fair point though
@@seenthroughglass did you check the mirrors on the sun visors Sam? They are shocking! 😂
Well on mine they are anyways (both driver and passenger)!
Me and my partner had a good laugh at it when we checked out how bad they were not long after we got the car! 😂
If not then check the next vh era aston you are in and let me know!
The only bad design point. They're shockers.
I guess a downside is the infotainment but you don't buy an Aston Martin for the infotainment.
@@redvivid Exactly!
My favorite video you’ve done in a long time. It is still my dream car.
Pretty sure there's an 8-speed ZF in the AMR. So it should be nice and smooth, and fairly quick.
depends on the tune of the box and variation
I am pretty sure only the Vanquish of that era got the ZF, the rest were on Aston's automated manual slush box or a manual.
Nvm I think I might be wrong after all.
@@F1ll1nTh3Blanks ah, no. The latest Vanquish and Rapide S from 2015 and AMR all got the ZF 8 speed auto Touchtronic 3.
Get it bought. That is an epic and classic car in the making 👌
So good to have Paul in the video. Love listening to your F1 pod cast together, keep up the great work boys.
Its been one of my favorite Astons, just because of how different it truly is!!
Rapide is one of my favorites. Glad you featured one. Great stuff!
Loved the video, PLEASE BUY IT! Would love to see more content with it and you taking it on roadtrips with Paul etcetera!
Buy it! It's the ultimate version of the Rapide. I have a Rapide S, which I absolutely love for all the reasons you gave here, but the AMR is up several notches of course. Under the radar overlooked, and under-rated, but the Rapide is possibly the best of the Gaydon era cars when rated across all abilities. Naturally aspirated V12, the last and best version. Stunning!
My favorite 4 seat/4 doors "practical" car.
I love the Rapide in any form.
I could live with one if I could afford it at the moment.
Nice video as usual.
Please buy it, love the looks and sound is epic. Sam you need more of this in your life. 😎
Agree completely! An overlooked V12 with some practicality and awesome sound. Unbeatable combination...
Perfect balance. The last v12 pre amg astons (apart from the vantage I believe) were given the zf 8 speed instead of the single clutch. That is why this rapide was so smooth :)
You are correct
Favorite car Ever! Fantastic to drive, comfortable and shrinks around you when the twisties come
I love the rapide. All of the rapide models. I've owned a DB7 before which I sadly had to sell. In 2031 the rapide can be imported to my country without importation fees. I've already told my girlfriend that I will get one then. Astons are simply brilliant.
These collabs between you two are THE BEST! When you both are in a car you genuinely love it comes thru on video so we’ll!! Great work!
What a awesome video 😂 I found myself laughing quite a bit! Lovely colab with Paul! 👌🏻
Utterly Magnificent!!!... Best episode yet, the noise, the shape, the road presence.............. Buy the Aston Sam!!!
The ideal family wagon, Sam!!
We need more of Paul on the channel!
It’s a wonderful car… There are only 500 worldwide and it is, & will be more so, a collectible vehicle given the demise of V12s, not only the AM lineup, but in general, as turbo 4 and 6 cylinders take over. If you can buy it you should. I bought mine two years ago (AM Racing Green with neon stripe & knight blue full leather interior ) & have 4K miles of joyfully spirited driving under my belt. The car handles incredibly well and the carbon ceramic brakes bring it to a halt in very short order. It’s also a head turner…people just love to look at it & are curious about what it is. It also was the 1st AM with wired CarPlay…an added bonus that makes the lack of great infotainment sting less. No touchscreen either but the “back” button and scroll wheel make navigating thru the display simple. Overall 10 out of 10 vehicle!
Remember watching about 10 Aston Martins from Dusseldorf visiting Glenshee ski centre when i was there...lucky, lucky people fabulous soundtrack on arrival on a fabulous road.
Early bird checking in. Love the V12 Astons.
Next to round it all off, a Taraf! Thank you✌
BUY IT SAM!! It would be such a cool and unique daily! V12 goodness daily!
You should buy it Sam, it's just amazing for a future children in.
What a hilarious vid. Loved it. Loving the channel.
one of the classiest modern cars around
Besides that car being epic...my god the dynamic of you two is darn perfect! 💯
Never knew they done a Rapide AMR and now I'm hooked! What an incredible noise 🎵
Great video Sam. Might not be the best car ever, but it certainly shows why a good engine note can drastically change a car and how you perceive it.
I love this car mate. Don’t leave it. If I lived in the UK I wouldn’t.
If I was rich, the Aston Martin Rapide AMR would be my daily driver.
Can't think of any other 4 door car that is that maniacal and the noise is intoxicating! 😍
Always liked the Rapide. All that V12 goodness with a load of practicality, and then add the AMR madness.... All in one package.😎🇬🇧
I really love this collaboration.
It looks and sounds phenomenal. I would love to have one in my garage.
As cool as the Project 7 would be, that NA V12 sound has got to put you in team AMR! Fantastic video as always Sam, love your work! 👌
That's how an Aston should sound.
Did anyone else want to tell Paul his fuel cap was open? 1:44
Great video 👍 the Rapide seems brilliant.
Bought myself a 2010 vantage v8. Love the car. Love the sound and the understatement
literally perfect... that is a true dream car for me, especially in its place of not being COMPLETELY unattainable
I love this car so much. It is the nicest 4 door car ever made. It can do everything, but it can't do anything the best, which is what makes it overlooked. A very weird car to own as the cost to daily it would be insane and it isn't the best weekend car. Fits everything and nothing, but I still love it
Great video as always Sam, this car is definitely a bit of you 👍🏼
Love the sound of that v12 and also keep up the great work on behind the glass!
Sam, follow your instincts but please know that this suited you soo so well. Regards
Aston Martin is already underrated and the Rapide is their most underrated or overlooked. Sad but I always adore them.
The AMR Rapide's are amazing, love the carbon rear seat surround etc! Forgot how good they looked...and the noise!
I think that the gearbox is a regular torque converter, not a single clutch like the SPORTSHIFT, which was fitted to the Vantage. Those torque converters are by far the best kind of gearboxes
4th comment here…I’m 🙏🙏🙏 the finance is right and you can bring this baby home! It fits you’re personality so well and I want to see more of this car!!!
So pleased you like it! I've had the pleasure of driving one for a few weeks and it really is a fantastic under-appreciated model. Quad exhausts on a 600bhp NA V12... what more could you want?!
8000+rpm redline
- Ferrari gtc4lusso
I love the fact these guys are pissing themselves laughing all through this - they have very infectious senses of humour! Great fun!
Full marks on another top drawer episode Sam.
Thank you.
A really great video by both of you Sam it was really funny and great content. From Dan. M👍👍👍👍
My word that Aston is mental! Buy it Sam. BUY IT!!!!
What a cracking car! Good luck with the purchase!
You will be the best youtuber with one of that in your garage period
Very cool video and a stunning car.
V12, what more is there to say! The sound is absolutely amazing 😍😍😍
Buy it!!!! Sam needs an Aston on the Channel! Think of the content!!!
Content on point in this one Sam!
What a car that is, I have a soft spot for them too. I'd have one over anything from AM's current model line-up thinking about it!
Black does it no favours imo and I'd have to swap the alloy wheels as I really dislike the overly fussy design.
Cheers,
Chris
Wow, wow, wow... Please buy it. Such a special car 😍
Its the last RWD sedan you will ever see with a naturally aspirated V12. That and being the "final" car of the VH Aston Martin platform with many of the final elements (engine tune, carbon interior, carbon ceramic brakes) from the Vanquish S, its a really special car that people completely overlooked, there were still "new" models sitting at US dealers until 2021.
I hope someday people will realize how special this car is and they keep their value for many years to come.
Great Vid lads loved it. 👍
Stunning car. So unique. You should definitely buy it!
Great vid, Paul's seat-changing face is the highlight 😂
What a duo! Hope you guys are well 😄
Atleast 2 of them here in the Seattle area. Gorgeous cars.
I reckon buying a good early rapide now would be a shrewd long term investment. Cars like that will be so so cool in decades to come
This is one of my all time favorite cars.
An amazing car nobody needed. If you’ve got the money for ones of these you can (and probably would) buy a family car and a sports car.
Ridiculous comment, which could be said of any Supercar. But haters will hate 🤣🤣
@@gregspark9845 No it couldn’t that’s the point. Super cars are uncompromising, this isn’t. It was trying to shoot at market which is “people who have £200,000k to drop on a car, but can only own one, and it must seat 4/5”. That’s at best niche.
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Please buy it, this is one of my favourite cars - I remember being such a fan of this when it first came out. It just works at any occasion and you look so classy at all times.
One of my colleagues has one, I followed it the other evening and it sounds immense, doing our bit for climate change a V8 following a V12....
Whatever we try, the earth is going to change in any way. There are certain things you can't avoid. So don't feel guilty mate, keep driving them :)
I can assure you, it's not V12 Astons that are destroying the planet. It's coal plants in China and commuters in Priuses, driving thousands of miles a year on the way to their inefficient offices and climate activist protests on the weekends.
@@Gotadime92 lolll
The hair twins' astonabile special. Good film, chaps. Good to see Paul again.
Always love it when stg blushes when he loves a car. True petrol heads.
I own a Rapide S and having owned several other exotics and luxury cars, the Rapide is by far been the most rewarding experience. It’s very practical yet gives you all the exotic car you could ask for. It’s beauty is simply second to none. Even People that don’t know what it is, stop to ask exactly what it is And yes the I agree, the worst part abt this car is the sun visors indeed 😂
Daaaammm. That sounds amazing!!! Would be interesting to see one on the channel 🤔
Underrated Duo.
Excellent vlog
Buy it!!!!!! Awesome car. EPIC soundtrack
Go for it Sam!!! It’s nothing like you see on other channels!!!
Sam the Aston is so cool and the engine sounds great. When are you going to buy one? Another really great video. 👍👍👍👍👍👍From Dan. M
Love the Rapide 😍
Great video Sam. Really enjoy your enthusiasm for these cars. Brilliant sound from that car. Buy it and wrap it. Who knows, you might need four doors soon.😂
Do it - only 38 of them in the UK - rare as hens teeth. 2nd stage dcat pipes and valve override kit from ccchargher the only mods you'll need!
I like the Rapide, too, Sam. You are not mistaken.