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Old Jun 24, 2013 | 03:51 PM
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What to get after Bentley?

What other car do you plan to get after owning a Bentley?

I was shopping for a Gallardo Spyder but settle with the Bentley since it is more practical and more economical. Now, I'm itching again
 
Old Jun 24, 2013 | 04:10 PM
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A convertible Bentley?

Umm... was this a trick question because I 'answered' correctly
 
Old Jun 24, 2013 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by lilo1980
What other car do you plan to get after owning a Bentley?

I was shopping for a Gallardo Spyder but settle with the Bentley since it is more practical and more economical. Now, I'm itching again
Lilo didn't you just pick up a CGT like a week ago!?!? And to answer your question I'd say getting a new or more expensive Bentley or a Rolls Royce.
 
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ghost or phantom 4 doors look too long and looks weird if you are driving it, its meant for people to be in the back, i dont want to look like a limo driver. no thanks


your like me i want a gallardo now. i want that flash of a lambo.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2013 | 05:07 AM
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Originally Posted by lilo1980
What other car do you get after owning a Bentley?
You don't!
 
Old Jun 26, 2013 | 08:57 AM
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Just got a Panamera still have my CGT but will be getting a newer GTC probably next year

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Do CGT owners use it as their only car? I suspect most have at least another car.

If it's my only car, I would add a Tesla to offset the fuel consumption. Or if you aren't concerned about frequent fill ups, get a Gallardo or Murcielago for the fun factor.

What I don't like about CGT is the cornering. It feels too soft even at the stiffest setting. I suppose aftermarket suspension can solve that.
 
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GTC is a 'daily driver' here sun, rain , snow, etc. The suspension can be a bit soft if you want that 'track hard' suspension feel. Make sure the tire pressures is at the highest level.
 
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Panamera my daily. Also have an X5

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I posed this question a year or so ago on here after falling in love with my GTC. Being so happy with it, overall I could not imagine trading it away for another car. Buying another car in addition to it is another matter entirely. Since most of my car driving is on public roads and not at racing speeds I like the overall performance of the Bentley. Yes it is not the fastest or the best corner carver but the trade off for going down the road for 50 miles in comfort is worth the sacrifice in cornering speed.

But to answer your question I would consider the Aston Martin BD9, Mercedes SL AMG or RR Ghost to be worth while options. The Ferrari's, Lambo's and the like are wonderful thrilling exotics but a little track focused. The McLaren MP3-12C could be a nice alternative.

One of my dream cars is the RR Phantom Drophead but forget cornering performance altogether.
 

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My Supersports is my only car and a daily driver (though my wife has a $hitbox Nissan crossover).

I test drove a Ferrari FF half a year ago and loved it. It's got all-wheel drive, two full size adults fit in the back seat without issues and it has a somewhat usable trunk. And don't forget that awesome sound and performance of a naturally aspirated V12. And it weight almost 1000 Lbs less than our Bentleys. Some people on Ferrari Chat drive their FF's daily and love it. At MSRP of $300K, it's only $15K more expensive than a $285K Supersports. If things go well, I may pick up a gently used one for around $180K in a few years.
 
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Originally Posted by REDNOSEGT

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ghost or phantom 4 doors look too long and looks weird if you are driving it, its meant for people to be in the back, i dont want to look like a limo driver. no thanks


your like me i want a gallardo now. i want that flash of a lambo.
Does anyone else think the Wraith is a bit ugly from the rear?
 
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i love the suicide doors
 
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i daily my car, it gets annoying sometimes i dont want to be certain placed with the car i dont want to be looked at or pointed at, sometimes i just want to be a ghost and blend in with normal daily traffic. i often take my brothers **** box chevy cavalier to boot around during the day lol
 
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a chauffeur....

nothing else (in its class) compares
 

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