What It's REALLY Like To Have An Aston Martin Rapide In New York City

The Detroit News VIA Bloomberg:

There are only three $200,000 Aston Martin Rapides in the United States, and one is sitting in the circular courtyard of Bloomberg's New York building, causing a stir.

"I've seen all kinds of expensive cars parked out here, but never anything like this," says a doorman from next door.

Unlike auto-obsessed Los Angelinos, most New Yorkers are car-blind except when it comes to catching taxis at dinnertime. The fact that this sedan is drawing pedestrians off the street and from the offices above speaks to something special. Something Aston Martin special.

"What the heck is that thing?" one onlooker asks. "It's gorgeous!"...

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cdoke - 4/15/2010 2:06:10 PM

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I had the opportunity to experience the Rapide during the Denver auto show. I know the owner of the dealership that had it rushed in- with a large amount of drama along the way- through customs from Canada and as a result I was able to play around with it a little more than some other people. I must say it is beautiful. The back seat is TINY. The Bang and Olufsen system is very good.

I have to say though; I would rather have the DB9. If you are going to have an Aston Martin…

BondMI6 - 4/15/2010 2:34:48 PM

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I agree.

Course it does make a nice ride for the wife so she has a place to put all her bags from shopping on Rodeo......