First person to correctly work out how many James Bond references made their way into this video wins a FREE HIGH PEAK T-Shirt. Answers below 👇🏼

@mhicks80

2 жыл бұрын

I'd prefer a spin in the Aston lol

@acorndogs904

2 жыл бұрын

7

@rebeccaabushena7093

2 жыл бұрын

8

@harambae7014

2 жыл бұрын

9

@mhicks80

2 жыл бұрын

1

As the owner of a Škoda Rapid (no e), I can assure you it’s not worth spending the extra for the Aston. When the Skoda is doing 70mph, it can easily overtake the Aston when it’s doing 60mph.🤣

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

😂

@PhilipBallGarry

2 жыл бұрын

I get that with my Triumph T100 too. At 65mph (why go any faster) it can pass a 'Blade parked at the pub as if it's standing still. Which reminds me. I once knew a bloke who removed all his mirrors - he's never looked back since 😉

@gregspark9845

2 жыл бұрын

LOL, totally missing the point, and stick to your Skoda, it's more you 😂. But I saw what you did there 👍

@pistonburner6448

10 ай бұрын

I can see *_why_* you ended up with a Skoda...

@chrisgmurray3622

3 ай бұрын

On a good day yeah!

That’s the valet key, the real key is beautiful and all metal and crystal So when you push it in the slot it looks the same as the slot and you get the same crystal Aston-Martin display I’m guessing the previous owner kept it as a memory and a lovely paper weight on your desk A genuine replacement, which is essential is not cheap !!!

I think that key might be the valet one. The original key was s crystal looking one I believe. Great sound from the V12 though, but I think cars like the M5 are a more, well rounded package. Great review as always.

@Sparksjet

8 ай бұрын

Correct. That’s what my valet key looks like. The master key is swarovski crystal and metal.

Saw a David Brown tractor on the road a couple of days ago and even that brought a smile to my face.

Sort of car I wish my neighbor owned. So I could enjoy hearing and seeing it,without any worries of ownership costs. 👍

That's the valet key. The real key is made of crystal. Drop it and it'll cost you more than a thousand pound. And the Rapide is meant to be a DB9 that's family friendly, not executive limo like the Quattroporte or Panamera. It's for young kids, and not fat adults.

@sparko2012

2 жыл бұрын

My mate threw his to me and shouted "don't drop it, they cost a grand" Hahaha. Never made sure I caught something so quickly in my life.

@hugogussett7640

2 жыл бұрын

Yep valet key.

@j.chiari4222

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry but it isn't. It can't be. The market for "fat adults with cash" is 10^837 times bigger than the market for "loaded 'cool' young kids"

@dhilansingh

2 жыл бұрын

@@j.chiari4222 he’s talking about the back seats being for young kids instead of fat adults

@j.chiari4222

2 жыл бұрын

@@dhilansingh oh thanks. That makes sense

Great review as always. If you ask me, i love the variety that you keep in your channel, reviewing cars from 4000 pounds to 40 000 pounds, cars that most people can afford in their lifetime. Also, i love the fact that your videos are not all strictly about reviewing cars, but taking trips, fixing cars, your car collection and so on. It makes it interesting to watch and at the same time its not a look at me i can drive around a track like an idiot, scream, do burnouts and quarter mile runs. Its civilized, genuine and watcher-friendly. Keep it up and i hope for a lot more success.

There aren’t many channels that can make an Aston Martin review sound so ordinary! That’s a compliment by the way. Great video as always

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Okay, i wasn`t ready for this! :) Second hand review of this car? Your channel is absolutely a masterpiece, honestly. Thank you! :)

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Hang on to that licence, you're killing it!

Totally love your reviews, you're so honest and straight. It's a rare breed to have an honest second hand car dealer well done,, total respect matt👏👏👏

Excellent as always Vmt

Great review Matt, I've worked with Aston Martin cars now for 10+ year's & in my opinion they are very reliable & surprisingly for a high end premium brand parts are well priced, the V12 suffers ignition coil failure from time to time but are aprrox £30 each, O2 sensors are another item, but again we'll priced at approx £100 each, but these failures are mostly due to the lack of use, most Aston's are used sparingly & generally parked up over the winter, would be my choice over an Italian product any day, now what you really need to try is a full fat version, something like a Vanquish S now that will definitely make you speechless. ATB

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info

@erepsekahs

Жыл бұрын

Joe King...right? These cars are not for the light-of-pocket. It's going to be worth FA if not maintained by Aston Martin. THAT is why there are so many cheap ones on the market......they are iffy. Let me say that again.....Plenty of cheap ones....for a very good reason.

As usual after one of your reviews, I’m on autotrader!!!! Great review as usual.

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

As a David Brown Tractors Apprentice we were brought up on Aston winning at Le Mans in our small cinema,my dream car ever since & im proud we can design the best looking cars in the world. Thanks for that,made my day.

The point you make about sat navs is so true!

Enjoyed the review Matt. I can never make my mind up about the Rapide. In one of my previous lives I got asked by Aston to help with Rapide as the sales numbers were somewhat painfully low. I’ll be honest, I (and the team) were a bit stumped. Not long afterwards they started to convert them to electric. The size worked well with that. Kicked myself for not thinking of that at the time myself!

Great video. Almost everything you mentioned applies to Lexus LC500. It doesn’t seem competent enough until you understand what it is. It’s not super fast but is built well, looks like a concept car and has one of the greatest NA V8 engines. It is a Japanese Aston.

@Tracertme

2 жыл бұрын

I think you will find the Lexus rather better build.. unfortunately…

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

I love the LC500

@rob5944

2 жыл бұрын

@@Tracertme I've a Lexus sc430 and am wondering if I have a sports exhaust rear section fitted (it'll need one soon anyway) it'd sound something approaching that?

@trippplefive

Жыл бұрын

are astons built well though? whenever i see an aston martin review , the common theme that i keep hearing is : don’t expect a toyota … garage it, and only drive on holidays

Phwwrr that car is epic!! Absolutely stunning. The car key looks like a cassette as you inserted it and stuff opened, so cool.

Another excellent review. Entertaining and informative.

SIMPLY !!!!!!!!!!!!! The best-used car reviewer on KZread ( Period ) 🙏🙏🙏🙏

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@vxrbandit2527

2 жыл бұрын

@@HighPeakAutosYou underestimate yourself mate 🙏🙏

Lol I never expected to see the words Aston Martin in one of your videos, I hope more of this kind of content is to come :)

Great review Matt! This channel keeps getting better and better.

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Cool car! Great review! Always loved Aston Martins and it’s good to hear what the Rapide is like in reality.

That startup sound gave me a tingling sensation in my nether regions…

Brilliant videos. Like an informative top gear

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

I drove a manual 4.7 V8 Vantage from Bristol to Boroughbrige and you’ve just verbalised exactly what I came away with at the end of that journey. Not the most exotic but completely got under my skin for all the right reasons.

great review as always

The Vanquish has always been my favourite of the Aston Martin line up. Would love to have a go in one someday...

In the voice of the late, great, Sean Connery… ‘Ahhh, Miss Moneypenny, smoke me a kipper, I’ll be back for breakfast’ Another great video and I love the Rapide S but without question, it has to be the DBS, in my opinion the best looking car ever made… apart from the Aston Martin Zagato… 🤤

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you

@Pufferkusser

2 жыл бұрын

Surely you meant "Shmoke me a kipper"?

Very informative and entertaining review.

Excellent, a glorious car😎 Thank you Matt, lot of fun! Epic sound from this V12.

Thats one of the best cars you have showcased pal. I'm fully with you on the fact that coupes should not have four doors; the A5 coupe and the Porsche Panamera for example, however in Astons case I would make an exception. Sheer automotive beauty, I would love one.

@Jabber-ig3iw

2 жыл бұрын

At least the A5 is available as a proper coupé. Whilst I agree they don’t work aesthetically they obviously work from a sales point of view. Manufacturers don’t want to miss out on the buyer who has kids to put in the back, unfortunately that then means those of us without kids miss out on the better looking car, most modern hot hatches now come with the wrong number of doors for instance.

Sounds like a beast ! If I had the itch to own something fast+luxury for a year or two to get it out of my system, this is the one I'd go for. It would mean doing the "Please Don't Let Anything Expensive Break" dance once a month in the garage, but with that much depreciation, you'd probably would only lose as much on a re-sale as something much less entertaining to own at a lower price point.

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha that dance is important I believe

@BibtheBoulder

2 жыл бұрын

Very perceptive Cz. I have owned a few 'nice' cars, amongst them two Bentley's and a 5.0L Jaguar XK. All fantastic cars until they go wrong...then it's "take a deep breath" time. Eventually the "god I hope the engine warning light doesn't come on" becomes more and more overbearing, until ultimately you sell it before it does come on and bankrupts you.....

@royfearn4345

Жыл бұрын

You NEVER get whims and obsessions out of your system! Although I don't currently have one, I crave another Triumph GT6, having had a few over the years, but I doubt my 81 year old hips and knees would propel me out of it in quite the same way! You have to be pragmatic about some things!

@Czechbound

Жыл бұрын

@@royfearn4345 Sure you're only 81 years young my friend !

I really appreciate the l/100km! Thank you! Love what you do with your channel and I really like your style. I've bingewatched your videos and I didn't find one that I didn't like! But the l/100 km is a really nice touch that I like!

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

I had the pleasure of driving a DB9 recently and I know exactly what you meant, that sound on start up is amazing!

Just a stunning car, no other words for it!

A friend had an early Rapide. He cracked the rear valence early on doing something, which turned out to be a £5k part. A wonderful thing, he asked if I'd like to co-drive it on a flying visit to France to wine country, but I had to sort my own insurance and go halves on fuel so I passed as just too wearing and expensive a trip. Not ideal in the lanes of Dartmoor either! Nice review though!

@SirMrShanks

Жыл бұрын

Missed out on a great adventure geezer.

Really enjoy this channel..informative with gentle sarcasm on some pointers.. 👍👍

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Nothing sounds like a V12 and no modern V12 sounds as good as an Aston V12. Quite possibly the most beautiful 4 door ever made. Only the doorskin mounted mirrors let the side down for me. Best video yet Matt!

Personally I think the sides look incredible

Sometimes I heavily doubt British engineering (Jaguar Land Rover) but then I look at brands like Aston and think British engineering really is something magnificent

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

I think we make the most desirable cars in the world

@ivanfernyhough3851

2 жыл бұрын

@@HighPeakAutos yes matt,we definitely do.rolls royce,bentley,aston martin,jaguar range rover,.morgan,rover and many others over the years.just a shame they arnt all still british owned anymore.

Great review thanks.

love your reviews....thanks

Tried one at an Aston dealership several years ago. Like you, it felt very cramped inside and unfortunately the glorious sound of the V12 wasn't enough to drown out the rattles from the interior trim.

Its either an option or you haven’t been given the glass key, the one you have is like a spare or valet key hence why its cheapish

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

They're both like this. I think the glass key was an option

@geecars6263

2 жыл бұрын

@@HighPeakAutos Nope, you get one crystal and two valet fobs, a buyer is going to want all three, and the crystal one is a grand to replace...

@Zerofightervi

2 жыл бұрын

I believe the crystal key was know as an ECU which stood for Emotional Control Unit, quite possibly the most corny thing the marketing department could come up with.

@geecars6263

2 жыл бұрын

@@Zerofightervi No, the “Power, Beauty, Soul” startup screen takes that crown 😂

@Zerofightervi

2 жыл бұрын

@@geecars6263 Hey, if the Italians can get away with marketing their cars with "passion" & not a lot else then I'll give Aston Martin a pass with that.

Great honest review again . Now we know way we all think about 1 . But its put to a tee by this review . Brill review .

What a honest review, cheers mate saves me some ag

Sorry but can't get past the first minute Matt, just keeping it on repeat, Thank you..👍🏻😄

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Hahah fair enough

Great review. Aston Martin is a good car to own, just for the sound of the engine and the puns. Now, where is that lottery ticket? After all, "You only live twice."😜

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Haha absolutely

I absolutely love your reviews no matter the car. I got my 5 series after watching your review of it.

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Good choice with the 5 series, they're great cars

Unquestionably... one of your best reviews! More of this!

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

The sound and the looks are amazing! But with that small back seat, I don't see the point of choosing it instead of the DB9, which is even more gorgeous.

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. This is a bit more than a 2+2 (like a DB9) but it's not a spacious 4 seater either

@philcrockford5534

2 жыл бұрын

Perfect for taking the wife and the dog away for the weekend though 😉

@rjdavies1982

2 жыл бұрын

Don’t overlook the hatchback - quite a bit of space when rear divider folded down!!

@gregspark9845

2 жыл бұрын

@Georgi: Wrong. The rear seats are far more usable than you might think. I've had 4 adults on a trip and the rear ones loved it. Unless the driver and front passenger are well over 6ft there's plenty of room for normal size adults and children in the rear. And the luggage space is far more than DB9. There's plenty of opinion (not just mine) preferring the looks of the Rapide too, so not a hands down win to the DB9, by any stretch.

@georgimihalkov4781

2 жыл бұрын

@@gregspark9845 Looks are subjective, so to each his own. But you must've had some extended wheelbase version of the car, because I found the back seat really tight and I'm not a basketball player. And the read door opening is an absolute joke.

I'd glad my Rapide requires a full key start. The number of keyless cars being driven off driveways by 3am laptop cowboys is crazy.

@svetoslavtodorov2427

2 жыл бұрын

As convenient as it may be, I rather have the inconvenience of using a key but finding my car where I left it the previous day. I've watched some videos of range rovers and alike being nicked by similar cowboys in under 10 min from point of jumping off some dodgy Peugeot 206/ inserts something dodgy and cheap to the point of driving off with their prize.

You sir are a man of exquisite taste! A fellow L405 Range Rover owner, my plan is the second my loan to buy my SDV8 Vogue SE is cleared I am off DB9 shopping. Love the channel, dry humour and honest reviews, proper.

I'd go for the DB9. I get to drive one regularly for a Wedding company i work for, usually to pick up the Groom... It's a great car. A bit cramped, but I'm with you.. The engine noise...incredible! It puts a massive smile on my face. The DB9 has the start button without the key jutting out of it. The key on the DB9 is awful too, I'm told its from a Volvo.

This bloke is off the scale. Please give him a thumbs up 🙏🙏🙏

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

Good video! You can understand why they stopped making the Rapide - it's basically a less capable Porsche Panamera or Bentley Continental (both of which retailed for less money, and hence sold more units), which means thanks to their accelerated depreciation curve makes them even better value than the Rapide today. Personally I would have an Audi A7 over any of them in 5door configuration, but the 2door Bemtley wins the race - Good Luck! NB: nice overtake on the Golf Diesel, but were you REALLY over taken by a Citroen Berlingo Campervan at 06:02? You will never make James May, let alone James Bond ;)

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Hahah yes thats right

Great video as always Matt, thanks again for your efforts 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Great review again, but no mention of the vantage which can also come in V12 format. Incidentally I own a 2008 vantage roadster V8 and love it, all your comments re feeling special and the attention it gets are bang on.

Thanks for the litres per 100km figures on the screen.

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

Well said on reliability. For the DB9, alternator comes out of a Ford along with the ignition coils, port injected cylinders so no silly carbon build up like with direct injection, can't go wrong with a naturally aspirated V12 and ZF 6hp.

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. The main ingredients are quite straightforward

Would be interesting to see how the Rapide evolves. As ever, great video!

Another brilliant video, thank you :)

I'm thinking of selling my S6 avant and getting a four door coupe thing. Personally I like Panameras, but I do have a search open for Rapides... But seriously, the cost of any parts is going to be bonkers isn't it. The cost of relativity simple stuff on my Audi is nuts. Still though, I've not deleted my search...

@BobbyAngmalaysia

2 жыл бұрын

Do it, I have the RS6 Avant and the Rapide S, and I can guarantee you in the long run the Rapide is going to be the one that lasts. It's just so simple and analogue.

@sandersson2813

2 жыл бұрын

@@BobbyAngmalaysia Yeah, sure you just conveniently have both of those vehicles. 💩

@ptreby747

2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2016 vantage, spares are not cheap but not too pricey either. Insurance very reasonable also. Servicing not much dearer than audi or BMW. Road tax is bad though

@simon5263

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the encouraging replies fellas. Very tempting. But realistically it's a fantasy car for me. The boot is too small for me to pass this as a family car. If we can't go for a week driving holiday what is the point? Plus I live in a snowy country and I winter drive my car so RWD is not ideal.

@barryfarrell123

2 жыл бұрын

Audi isnt any less expensive than AM however you don’t get that D-bag stigma of a German car…

So you don't like the Volvo key ? 🤣 Gotta say the car suits you sir, even though it didn't quite live up to your expectations.

Love your sneaky hints to JB.

Amazing review lad, can't agree more with every single world you just said. Even personal opinions so clever !

DB7 as an investment what's your thoughts especially with the price rises on them.

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

I think the right time to buy the DB7 was probably 5 years ago. They were below £20k at one point

@paulie-Gualtieri.

2 жыл бұрын

@@HighPeakAutos Cheers Matt crying into my tea now.

Yes you should. Any other questions? Great video as always

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I love in-car sat-nav. I love the car giving me a clear indication of bends and junctions ahead.

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Most though are so antiquated. They're totally irrelevant

I actually think that’s one of the most beautiful sedans made.

Omg that sounds like Satan gargling nails , glorious. I think it's time to take my phone to bed. Automotive porn. Thanks again Matt for making my day 👍

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Hahha thanks for watching!

Great review

I see you got dressed up for the Aston. Gone are the shorts and t-shirt. A man of discernment. Can't beat the sound of V10s and V12s.

You scared The Living Daylights out of those cyclists.

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Thats one I missed haha

Aston Martins are sub zero!

This is a relevant video with answers to the questions. Would've been nice to see the classy crystal AM key fob.

We all need that v12 sound in our lives! 😍😍 Thank you for the review

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Loving your work Mr Bond Lol!!! Great to watch as usual 👍

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Brilliant review as usual. You should be on TV! Awesome.

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe one day!

As others have said - that’s the valet key. The metal and glass one was standard and not optional. A leather key pouch with a key ring however, was an option.

Good morning, great video as usual, I do loved Aston Martin particulier DB9 that one don't look a bit too long a bit ungainly but in your video its still comes across as a fantastic car...cheers Phil

The shaken not stirred pun made me hit the like button (I would have done so anyway to be fair) great review, stunning car.

I had a 2017 am vanquish s for 2 weeks for silverstone f1 this year. Amazing 6.0l v12.

Lovely review mate , you'd love the car park at our Golf club where I have worked for around 6 years. Aston Martins, Porches, Ferraris and many other lovely brands vintage ones, the oldest one a Bentley six which makes an appearance every summer I love seeing it. I look forward to going to work and looking which nice cars we have in the car park that day ☺️

"Thankfully the gods of depreciation have showered us with these sorts of gifts". Sir, you have a lovely turn of phrase. Love your channel.

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Good review as always. Note: you had the valet key not the sapphire glass key which is fitting to such a fine car.

I think you have one of the spare keys mate....the original key has a glas "head" thing with the Aston logo ingraved in the glass....its super cool

Well hello mr 007 but again love the honesty in your reviews

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Best video you’ve ever done ! Loved it , who wouldn’t want a Rapide now…

Just agreed to a buy a 2015 Rapide S! Thank you for your review. You inspired me. I hope this "does things to me" when I take delivery. :)

@HighPeakAutos

Жыл бұрын

Oh it will do! Congrats. Enjoy it

Great job fella

Excellent review, I had one for three weeks in 2019 when my business partner needed to use my Range Rover, on Friday drive home I thought why would anyone want one. Saturday I had to drive from Cotswolds to North Wales with my 17year old Son...six hours later I wanted a V12 in my life, absolutely spot on about public perception, in the end I got a 2016 DB9 I recommend Bamford Rose to sort out clutch/Exhaust/damping ...I will not be parting with V12 anytime soon

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Thats really interesting to hear. It sounds a lot like my experience. Is the 2016 a good year for a DB9? Is it better than going for an early one?

Stunning, stunning, stunning thing! Drove a V8 Vantage a few years back and fell in love with Aston Martin immediately! Definitely a lotto car though!

Glad to see someone obeying the laws of cars on KZread. If it is a V12 you must MUST do at least ONE start-up! Thanks a million for doing more than one and of the exhaust note! I am sure others have already pointed it out, but that is not the main key. I think the main key was called an ECU, emotional control unit and was made of glass and cost a fortune if it needs replacing. In my cinical nature, I suspect that someone who's hands that car has past through has decided to keep it as a momento or sell it on ebay. I am sure it is coincidence that there is a glass key for sale on ebay at the moment. Great video.

Great review - Agree that Rapide is too long which spoils those classic Aston Martin lines but the sound of that engine and the pleasure of driving the car kind of makes up for it!. Think there will always be the Aston Martin/James Bond connection, but what's amazing is that in 'Goldfinger' the first film to feature a DB5, Aston Martin had to be persuaded to provide the film company with the cars - probably the best decision they ever made!

I have to add that you make the most entertaining car review videos. You and Harry - with his garage - are all I need to keep me informed on cars. English delivery beats the Americans every time - and we Aussies don't give Brits compliments very readily.....ha ha

Son bought me a run round Elvington Airfield in Yorks in a DB9 about ten years ago - agree re hemmed in driving position and certainly agree re engine noise. I feel one would be pricey new, but the used prices are on the better side of reasonable. Oh, and on the airfield run, straight line, went like the brown stuff off a shovel!!