Mercedes S65 or Bentley Continental GT?

[princemarko]

Guys, thanks for all your replies and comments.

I'm going with the Mercedes S65. Its roomy, its subtle and the performance is stellar. I found a couple 2007 used in the $90's. The decision was made because of the long term maintenance costs and space.

 

[hypersonic]

Congratulations ...it is a fantastic vehicle

 

[J'aimelescravates]

Excellent choice sir
From personal experience, I must say that you will enjoy it completely

In hindsight: bottom of the line Bentley vs. top of the line Mercedes - really no question

 

[SField]

Originally Posted by J'aimelescravates

Excellent choice sir
From personal experience, I must say that you will enjoy it completely

In hindsight: bottom of the line Bentley vs. top of the line Mercedes - really no question

Is it really a bad Bentley? I was under the impression that all Bentleys are good.

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by J'aimelescravates

Excellent choice sir
From personal experience, I must say that you will enjoy it completely

In hindsight: bottom of the line Bentley vs. top of the line Mercedes - really no question

Couldn't agree more. Great choice on the S65. Enjoy!

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by hypersonic

I'm a Porsche fan, but not a fan of this car. Seeing it IRL may change my mind... we'll see.

 

[princemarko]

Originally Posted by SField

Is it really a bad Bentley? I was under the impression that all Bentleys are good.

No, the Bentley's are fantastic cars. The Continental GT has absolutely no room in it whatsoever. My friend who is 6'2 could not extend his legs fully in the front passenger seat. The Flying Spur, just didnt do it for me. I just didnt fancy the styling of it, it kind of looked like a Hyundai from a distance to me.

The Mercedes S65's performance, reliability and ease to service compared to the Bentley just overtook it.

Really, I was extraordinarily impressed with the Mercedes in a way I thought I was going to be the Bentley.

 

[culverwood]

Enjoy your S65, just now may be the best time in the last 50 years to buy a used high performance car at a decent price. Although maybe another 6 months, 1 year - who knows?

 

[Piobaire]

Originally Posted by Lucky7

Get you're great lease price, great service, and driving vehicle. I also choose to own a MB as well. I was simply stating that the TMV of the vehicle is far less than MB estimates when you are to turn the car back in. Also, the next time you are in NJ make sure to see the other db mobiles parked in my stable (all of which I own outright.) I'm sure you'll consider my BMW Alpina b7 a d-bag mobile too...

Did some research on the AMG. Wow, that thing really does sink like a brick! I stand corrected on that. I'm still using the MB leasing though, as it's a real boon to the price of a lease.

Lucky, first, the odds of my going to NJ? Slim to none

And second, only dbs have "fleets" and "stables" of cars.

Just kidding.

 

[Lucky7]

Originally Posted by Piobaire

Did some research on the AMG. Wow, that thing really does sink like a brick! I stand corrected on that. I'm still using the MB leasing though, as it's a real boon to the price of a lease.

Lucky, first, the odds of my going to NJ? Slim to none

And second, only dbs have "fleets" and "stables" of cars.

Just kidding.

Hahha. A true gentlmen.

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by princemarko

No, the Bentley's are fantastic cars. The Continental GT has absolutely no room in it whatsoever. My friend who is 6'2 could not extend his legs fully in the front passenger seat. The Flying Spur, just didnt do it for me. I just didnt fancy the styling of it, it kind of looked like a Hyundai from a distance to me.

The Mercedes S65's performance, reliability and ease to service compared to the Bentley just overtook it.

Really, I was extraordinarily impressed with the Mercedes in a way I thought I was going to be the Bentley.
I doubt you'll be disappointed with your decision. Enjoy!!!

 

[andreaey]

Mercedes...

 

[princemarko]

The car has a subtle beauty about it. Its a car that a serious car lover would appreciate in my opinion.

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by princemarko

The car has a subtle beauty about it. Its a car that a serious car lover would appreciate in my opinion.

Yep, I agree.

 

[mert54]

Where do you live, if you are in LA go with the Bentley, most other places, the MB. You want to stand out, but not be in the Bentley while everyone else is in a Honda. I used to have my Ferrari in the East Bay area (Oakland, Berkeley) and I got a lot of looks, and it wasn't right having it there.