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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 09:52 PM
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Lightbulb Beautiful Aston Martin Rapide Prototype Continues to Tease

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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 10:11 PM
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that looks sharp! i really like it
 
Old Jan 21, 2009 | 11:27 PM
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Going to be soooo much nicer then the panamera that's for sure!
 
Old Jan 22, 2009 | 01:20 AM
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Going to be soooo much nicer then the panamera that's for sure!
That sure doesn't take much! The Rapide really is a stunning sedan. I know people have lambasted it for just being a stretched DB9, but I don't see how that could possibly be a bad thing!
 
Old Jan 22, 2009 | 01:39 AM
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the rear seat is either
A) have no leg room
b) have no visibility
c) both A & B
 
Old Jan 22, 2009 | 08:58 AM
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They better sort those panel gaps out though. And those mirrors are ugly.
 
Old Jan 22, 2009 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Craigger
the rear seat is either
A) have no leg room
b) have no visibility
c) both A & B
You may be right, but it can't be much worse than the merc CLS backseat. This is definitely the best looking sports sedan out there IMO.
 
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Originally Posted by Craigger
the rear seat is either
A) have no leg room
b) have no visibility
c) both A & B
d) have no head room
e) ALL OF THE ABOVE

"I'll take E and that is my final answer!!!"
 
Old Jan 22, 2009 | 10:10 AM
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...another thought....

Both the Rapide and Panamera look like stretched versions of their respective companies coupes. They just don't look right to me.

The CLS looks like it is supposed to be a sedan, the proportions are what they should be.

In general, hatchback sedans just dont look right. I am sure the designers at both Porsche and AM have enough talent to come up with a design for a sports sedan that carries enough of their "DNA" to keep their buyers happy.
 
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Back seats look claustrophobic.

Although, doesn't it have a glass roof?
 
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