Astons grow on you .. I have been 'stalking' the Vantage for months, and will probably order an N430 Roadster this December for Spring next year.

Bear in mind that 10 of the 12 cylinders of the Rapide sits behind the front axle, and that gearbox is at the rear in front of the rear axle. All this makes for a very well balanced car with the vast majority of the weight within the axles.