by "sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
Published 06/28/2017 at 18:06
by "sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
Published 06/28/2017 at 18:06
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If you have new S-Class money, you could roll in greater style and comfort with one of these three cars:
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2009 Bentley Arnage Final Series
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2011 Bentley Mulsanne . Ugliest of the 3 but also the best deal.
Or the granddaddy of them all, the ultimate modern symbol automotive symbol of style and status, a Rolls-Royce Phantom VI .
"Nibby" (nibby68)
06/28/2017 at 18:08, STARS: 1
I’d still take a new S class over any of these.
"benjrblant" (benjblant)
06/28/2017 at 18:08, STARS: 1
Why get a new S-class when you can get this used Bentley instead?!
"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
06/28/2017 at 18:09, STARS: 0
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"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
06/28/2017 at 18:11, STARS: 2
Exactly!
The problem with Tavarish’s articles was that he suggested very high mileage exotics, often with issues, instead of normal sensible cars. Whereas someone might actually be looking at a relatively low mileage used car that’s only a tier or two above what they’re looking at new.
"Nibby" (nibby68)
06/28/2017 at 18:13, STARS: 1
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"Logansteno: Bought a VW?" (logansteno)
06/28/2017 at 18:13, STARS: 2
Mulsanne > Phantom
I never could stand how the Phantom looked for whatever reason.
"benjrblant" (benjblant)
06/28/2017 at 18:14, STARS: 1
I’m teasing, but I fully agree. Buying a used former luxo-barge with 200k miles when you’re pinching pennies probably isn’t the greatest idea. Warranties are really, really nice to have!
"fintail" (fintail)
06/28/2017 at 18:16, STARS: 1
I can imagine the Mulsanne maybe having some cross-shopping, as even with that face it looks the most modern. To me, the Arnage, while classy, looks too much like its 1999 counterpart to attract someone seeking modern tech. The Phantom is a bit gauche to many people, I suspect.
"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
06/28/2017 at 18:21, STARS: 0
I’m quite the opposite, but oh well.
"kanadanmajava1" (kanadanmajava1)
06/28/2017 at 18:23, STARS: 3
I would prefer Mulsanne over the others (I rarely pick the newest from any list). But I would definitely find a green one with these wheels instead.
"Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever" (superchan7)
06/28/2017 at 18:26, STARS: 2
This is actually solid. Depending on what your priorities are—if you’re a huge fan of old-world luxury, that Mulsanne is a steal. You have $200k left over for maintenance.
If you need a luxury car that actually works for the next few years with minimal downtime, the S-class is really the logical choice. The Bentley is likely to cause you too many headaches to use as an everyday car.
"EL_ULY" (uly)
06/28/2017 at 18:28, STARS: 0
Found THIS and THIS for used “newish S-Class with high mileage and in ok shape” money
"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
06/28/2017 at 18:34, STARS: 1
Hard pass on both of those. High miles, interiors are a little rough, I don’t like black interiors and hate grey on grey with a passion, and the wheels on that Phantom are terrible.
"EL_ULY" (uly)
06/28/2017 at 18:38, STARS: 0
for a couple grand more there is one with normal wheels . These were like $300-$500k cars once right?
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
06/28/2017 at 18:38, STARS: 0
Yes!
"Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen" (distraxi)
06/28/2017 at 19:04, STARS: 1
Why would you not roll in the Roller if you could? Maintenance costs are probably, um, nontrivial, but you’ll be saving that back on depreciation vs a new anything. And an S class says “new money” and a Bentley says “flash in the pan money”, while a Phantom says “who are you to even contemplate how my illustrious ancestors acquired their fortune, peasant?”
"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
06/28/2017 at 19:34, STARS: 0
Yeah. I saw that tan one. My only real complaint is the off-color lower body cladding, which I don’t like at all on the Phantom. For the extra money, the black one above seems much nicer.
"Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)" (bman76-4)
06/28/2017 at 19:42, STARS: 0
I’d rather have a new S-class.
"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
06/28/2017 at 19:42, STARS: 0
I mean, I guess if that’s your thing.
"Turbineguy: Nom de Zoom" (will-alib)
06/28/2017 at 19:45, STARS: 0
The miles are right on that one, but God knows what it might cost to keep it on the road.
"Turbineguy: Nom de Zoom" (will-alib)
06/28/2017 at 19:47, STARS: 1
How is the ‘09 Arnage that much more than the ‘11 Mulsanne?
"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
06/28/2017 at 19:49, STARS: 0
Search me. Must be a dealer who is playing up the low mileage and exclusivity of the 1-of-150 Final Series.
"Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)" (bman76-4)
06/28/2017 at 19:50, STARS: 1
If every Rolls in existence simultaneously ceased to exist I don’t think we’d lose anything. The S-Class has a way better interior anyway.
"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
06/28/2017 at 19:54, STARS: 2
I completely disagree with everything in this comment but such is the nature of opinions.
"mr2gud2u" (mr2gud2you)
06/28/2017 at 20:01, STARS: 1
In my dreams, when I’m a rapper, I am driving an Arnage. I love this car. It’s what made be lust after Bentley’s in my 20s
"JR1" (type35bugatti)
06/28/2017 at 20:51, STARS: 1
You’re not wrong. The Mulsanne and Arnage are both great but you could also get this:
And an S65 just seems a little more fun
"RT" (rt-p)
06/29/2017 at 04:10, STARS: 2
Even budget options (S8, Phaeton, E38 V12, Jag XJs, Early Lexus LSs, older S-Klasses, old Rollers and Bentleys etc) would be classier. They’d probably make you look ‘less rich’, but beats this steering wheel any day:
