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The biggest problem with the Maybach is that it is still a MB and looks like an overgrown S Class. The Rolls Royce and the Bentley look sufficiently different from their prospective owners, ie BMW and Volkswagen that there is a perceived difference and a much higher value placed on them.
Sorry, I was at Euromotor's in Bethesda the other day and they had 3 of them sitting on the showfloor. One had been there at least 6 months. Unfortunately there aren't many takers for a $493K when you can get a RR or Bentley for less.
Sorry, I was at Euromotor's in Bethesda the other day and they had 3 of them sitting on the showfloor. One had been there at least 6 months. Unfortunately there aren't many takers for a $493K when you can get a RR or Bentley for less.
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2009 SL550 Roadster Diamond White, 2008 CLK550 Coupe Obsidian Black
The biggest problem with the Maybach is that it is still a MB and looks like an overgrown S Class. The Rolls Royce and the Bentley look sufficiently different from their prospective owners, ie BMW and Volkswagen that there is a perceived difference and a much higher value placed on them.
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I think for some, such as myself, if I were to buy a Maybach over an RR or Bentley is actually because it's so subtle and understated from the outside. The general masses will associate it with 'just' a Mercedes and that's fine, in fact that's good. For those who like to be low profile, yet want something absolutely unique and comfortable on the inside, the Maybach isn't anywhere as 'loud' as a Bentley or RR. The Bentley or RR interior cannot beat a Maybach, esp the 62.
But if you are buying this car and wants attention for it, you have Bentley and RR for that.
But if you are buying this car and wants attention for it, you have Bentley and RR for that.
