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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Steve K MMC
for 180k , you have 2 options
one: a bentley flying spur , which they make 1400 of for the contintental US.
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a s class, which they make approx 36000 for the continental US..

tough choice huh
bentleys are getting very very common around here.
you're talking about an S65 which does 1/4 mile in 12.4 seconds or less...to a flying spur which does it in over 13 seconds. not to mention the S-class looks better and has many more luxurious features than the bentley.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 07:41 AM
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hell no, great car and the s63/s65 look is one of my FAVORITE cars period...defintely caught my attention more than most cars when I was in LA...
 
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by NelsonF
I'm checking them out as well. They are monsters on the open road, they drive great and are very good looking IMO. I understand that traction is a bit problematic, but overall the new S class is improved compared to the previous versions. S63's offer a bit sportier drive with a higher rev engine. Biggest issue for me was the deprecion hit if purchased new. The previous version 06's are going for half msrp. or less. Low milage 07's can be had in mid 160's from 190's mrsp. Next year, they'll be under 125. Check out www.mbworld.org. Good luck.
they are awesome but traction is a problem even with tcs on... if you tap the gas in a parking lot you can "drift" around turns. and if your going liek 50 on the free and pound on it too hard you will light up tires... just dont drive like a 19 year old who just got his liscence and you shouldnt worry about killing yourself
 
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 03:06 PM
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JUST GET IT!
Amazing car.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 01:29 PM
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it the one of the baddest 4 doors out there... never too much for a daily... just get to your point A to point B destinations quicker and in style
 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 10:43 AM
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S65
One of the few 4-doors that I'd swap my CTTS for. However, I'd look for a nice pre-owned 07 to diminish the big D-hit. Great ride.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 11:07 AM
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How about the ALpina B7?
 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 01:30 PM
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Who would pick an Alpina B7 over an S65?????????????
 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 02:21 PM
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Bentley Flying Spur Mulliner Edition....It is exclusive, powerful, fun, luxurious, and would probably hold its value a bit better than the S65.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 997TTBOY87
Who would pick an Alpina B7 over an S65?????????????
Not me even though BMW builds a great car
 
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Got a friend that uses it as a daily driver. Has a F430 for play
You have two that uses it as a dd.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by vincentdds
Seems like everyone is telling me this car is too much for the streets as a daily beater. But you can't track w/ with it either so what do people use it for then.
Anyhow, can it be a reliable daily beater? It is the only Benz that excites me so I need more specific inputs.
Why would it be too much for a daily driver? If you can spend $200k on a car, it should not matter what anyone else thinks.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 07:17 PM
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Why would it be too much for a daily driver? If you can spend $200k on a car, it should not matter what anyone else thinks.
If I had the money, I'd use a Veyron as a daily driver. And I'll STILL be late to work everyday.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 08:33 AM
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just get S600 lol better value
pretty damn good for daily
5 years ownership and still loving it...
 
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by giggalo
If I had the money, I'd use a Veyron as a daily driver. And I'll STILL be late to work everyday.
HAHAHA!! There was a guy here that drove a Veyron almost daily. The way I figure it, if you are driving a Veyron as a daily driver, who cares if you are late getting where you are going. The journey there was the fun part.
 
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