S65 vs. Flying Spur
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S65 vs. Flying Spur
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Always lusted after an S65 and even started my search alerts for the one. However, I just got distracted by Bentley Flying Spurs as nearly similar experiences. Possibly with better cabin materials. Soooo...what do you think one does better than the other?
Always lusted after an S65 and even started my search alerts for the one. However, I just got distracted by Bentley Flying Spurs as nearly similar experiences. Possibly with better cabin materials. Soooo...what do you think one does better than the other?
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If you own for the long term the Bentley will probably cost significantly more to maintain. One reason is parts (un)availability.
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I’ve had this discussion too many times, as a GTC Speed or Superspeed is the only real competitor to AMG SClasses. If you think otherwise you’re underplaying the AMG SClass. Now, to your question.
If bespoke materials are what you’re after (paint, leather and wood of your choosing, blahX3), then yes the Bentley is for you. If you don’t GAF about any of that, there’s no reason to buy a Bentley. Full stop, end of story.
There is NOTHING a Bentley does better than a racing SClass except bespoke coach work — and I respect Bentley from when they were a “racing RR”. Prove me wrong if you will. I’ll wait, but that’s my answer. I’m a driver, not a rider, so I’m not looking for rolling Roche Bobois furniture. Give me 24 Hours at Spa Francorchamps, full out, 11/10ths reliability at the apex, for a few hundred thousand miles with basic maintenance, FTW.
That’s also why I drive a 55 not a 65, though there’s room for debate there. Racing SClass v Racing RR, there’s no room for debate.
“You can spend more money. But you’re not getting a better car than a Mercedes SClass. And in AMG spec, fugghetaboutit.” ~ Me
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If bespoke materials are what you’re after (paint, leather and wood of your choosing, blahX3), then yes the Bentley is for you. If you don’t GAF about any of that, there’s no reason to buy a Bentley. Full stop, end of story.
There is NOTHING a Bentley does better than a racing SClass except bespoke coach work — and I respect Bentley from when they were a “racing RR”. Prove me wrong if you will. I’ll wait, but that’s my answer. I’m a driver, not a rider, so I’m not looking for rolling Roche Bobois furniture. Give me 24 Hours at Spa Francorchamps, full out, 11/10ths reliability at the apex, for a few hundred thousand miles with basic maintenance, FTW.
That’s also why I drive a 55 not a 65, though there’s room for debate there. Racing SClass v Racing RR, there’s no room for debate.
“You can spend more money. But you’re not getting a better car than a Mercedes SClass. And in AMG spec, fugghetaboutit.” ~ Me
maw
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Definitely a preference thing, the S 65 is for those that want to fly under the radar (although the S 65 is certainly still very shouty) and not attract as much attention as the Bentley. I mean it is "just" a Mercedes while as, a Bentley is a Bentley.
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I’ve had this discussion too many times, as a GTC Speed or Superspeed is the only real competitor to AMG SClasses. If you think otherwise you’re underplaying the AMG SClass. Now, to your question.
If bespoke materials are what you’re after (paint, leather and wood of your choosing, blahX3), then yes the Bentley is for you. If you don’t GAF about any of that, there’s no reason to buy a Bentley. Full stop, end of story.
There is NOTHING a Bentley does better than a racing SClass except bespoke coach work — and I respect Bentley from when they were a “racing RR”. Prove me wrong if you will. I’ll wait, but that’s my answer. I’m a driver, not a rider, so I’m not looking for rolling Roche Bobois furniture. Give me 24 Hours at Spa Francorchamps, full out, 11/10ths reliability at the apex, for a few hundred thousand miles with basic maintenance, FTW.
That’s also why I drive a 55 not a 65, though there’s room for debate there. Racing SClass v Racing RR, there’s no room for debate.
“You can spend more money. But you’re not getting a better car than a Mercedes SClass. And in AMG spec, fugghetaboutit.” ~ Me
maw
If bespoke materials are what you’re after (paint, leather and wood of your choosing, blahX3), then yes the Bentley is for you. If you don’t GAF about any of that, there’s no reason to buy a Bentley. Full stop, end of story.
There is NOTHING a Bentley does better than a racing SClass except bespoke coach work — and I respect Bentley from when they were a “racing RR”. Prove me wrong if you will. I’ll wait, but that’s my answer. I’m a driver, not a rider, so I’m not looking for rolling Roche Bobois furniture. Give me 24 Hours at Spa Francorchamps, full out, 11/10ths reliability at the apex, for a few hundred thousand miles with basic maintenance, FTW.
That’s also why I drive a 55 not a 65, though there’s room for debate there. Racing SClass v Racing RR, there’s no room for debate.
“You can spend more money. But you’re not getting a better car than a Mercedes SClass. And in AMG spec, fugghetaboutit.” ~ Me
maw
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