S500 or Flying Spur...??
11-03-2013, 08:59 AM
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Truly, you are a lucky SOB that you can enjoy a Honda as much as a RR.
Buy the Honda - put the difference in to your kid's education.
In fact even better, buy a used Honda and save even more money.
You probably enjoy a glass of $5 wine over the Amarone - buy the cheap wine.
I admire those who do not require quality and perceive marginal to no difference in obviously different things such as a RR compared with a Honda. Although maybe I should STFU as I have never sat in a Honda. Maybe I will today (not)!
Does this mean that you would drive the Honda and wifey drives the big dog?
Perhaps this site is not the best use of your time.
Signed, Tongue in Cheek (sincerely).
Buy the Honda - put the difference in to your kid's education.
In fact even better, buy a used Honda and save even more money.
You probably enjoy a glass of $5 wine over the Amarone - buy the cheap wine.
I admire those who do not require quality and perceive marginal to no difference in obviously different things such as a RR compared with a Honda. Although maybe I should STFU as I have never sat in a Honda. Maybe I will today (not)!
Does this mean that you would drive the Honda and wifey drives the big dog?
Perhaps this site is not the best use of your time.
Signed, Tongue in Cheek (sincerely).
11-03-2013, 12:37 PM
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Saw a show called Raw to Ready where they take you through the manufacture of a Bentley Mulsanne.You do really get something for your money. The craftsmanship is incredible though no more so that what when into a 50's early 60's Mercedes.
11-03-2013, 04:16 PM
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Although the flying spur has been updated for 2014 it's still a very sweet vehicle and doesn't look that much different than its predecessor. However, personally I'd prefer the new w222 over it anyway for purposes of reliability, warranty coverage and overall savings on maintenance etc.
11-03-2013, 07:15 PM
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I had the fortune of driving a friends Rolls Royce when in Florida. He and his wife both have them. No kids so they love their cars. At $600,000 and the fact that it is worth as much as my house I can assure the RR is top quality!
Wood and leather is just out of this world!
Wood and leather is just out of this world!
11-03-2013, 11:03 PM
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I have some friend's who had Bentley's and they hated it, it was in the shop more then any MB I've seen. Don't get me wrong they look nice, but you will be heading back and forth getting repairs and the parts aren't cheap. With the new S class you will get a factory warranty.
Now if I was offered the new S class and a Maybach 57 with a warranty I'd have to think about it lol. But the parts in a Maybach are much much much worse, has anyone seen the prices on struts, alternator, etc? It makes the parts for the 65 AMG owner look like nothing lol
Now if I was offered the new S class and a Maybach 57 with a warranty I'd have to think about it lol. But the parts in a Maybach are much much much worse, has anyone seen the prices on struts, alternator, etc? It makes the parts for the 65 AMG owner look like nothing lol
11-04-2013, 08:23 AM
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I have some friend's who had Bentley's and they hated it, it was in the shop more then any MB I've seen. Don't get me wrong they look nice, but you will be heading back and forth getting repairs and the parts aren't cheap. With the new S class you will get a factory warranty.
Now if I was offered the new S class and a Maybach 57 with a warranty I'd have to think about it lol. But the parts in a Maybach are much much much worse, has anyone seen the prices on struts, alternator, etc? It makes the parts for the 65 AMG owner look like nothing lol
Now if I was offered the new S class and a Maybach 57 with a warranty I'd have to think about it lol. But the parts in a Maybach are much much much worse, has anyone seen the prices on struts, alternator, etc? It makes the parts for the 65 AMG owner look like nothing lol
As to bentley, the continential series (GT and flying spur) are basically audis, so the reliability should be pretty decent, as has been the experience of those I've spoken with.
11-04-2013, 07:07 PM
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really? A maybach has so little attraction to me. I don't get chauffered around, and driving a maybach is not anything spectacular. 222 over a maybach any day.
As to bentley, the continential series (GT and flying spur) are basically audis, so the reliability should be pretty decent, as has been the experience of those I've spoken with.
As to bentley, the continential series (GT and flying spur) are basically audis, so the reliability should be pretty decent, as has been the experience of those I've spoken with.
11-05-2013, 10:45 AM
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If you are looking into a Maybach 57S basically you want something like a S65 without that raw power feeling but a more of a drivers car. The 57S is amazing! However I personally would take a S65 instead. The 62 is the car you get driven in. Some people the Maybach as little appeal to. To me I love it but I would never see myself owning one. I would just buy a S600 or S65. The Rolls Royce is just a stunning amazing machine in every way! Not to mention is is HUGE! Is you favor space that is a car for you!
11-05-2013, 02:06 PM
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the maybach, any maybach, is a chauffers car to me. Feel free to disagree.
yeah, its got a lot of power and the acceleration for its size its impressive...thats where it ends.
