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"Steve in Manhattan" (blogenfreude01) 06/28/2018 at 22:12 • Filed to: Dots, DOTS NYC

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Think this is the one I posted sometime last year ... damaged wheels (and the color) are the clues:

At this point, I realize that the Bentayga is not as hideous as I’d first thought - it’s actually not too bad when you’re standing next to it. Maybe I’ll get one on Turo, at some point.

W 74th and Broadway - half a block from my building.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Steve in Manhattan 06/28/2018 at 22:17

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I will politely disagree. It's ugly and still somehow looks like an Audi.

Steve in Manhattan > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 06/28/2018 at 22:30

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Have you ever stood next to one? Also, the Audi resemblance is forgivable given the owner of the brand. And, as the only V12 I’ve ever driven was a poorly-tuned E-Type, I’d like to try this car. 

dogisbadob > Steve in Manhattan 06/28/2018 at 22:46

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n ice Touregg

Nibby > Steve in Manhattan 06/28/2018 at 22:54

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fintail > Steve in Manhattan 06/28/2018 at 22:55

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This will suffice for Marie Antoinette’s ride until the Cullinan or Uterus hits the streets.

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > fintail 06/28/2018 at 23:02

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I didn’t know about the RR. I must admit, it’s totally gauche, but I want that interior... I just couldn’t drive one.

In 20 years , an engine swap and a lift would make it the more hilarious off road vehicle ever.

WilliamsSW > fintail 06/28/2018 at 23:18

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S h e ’ ll want a C u l l i n a n, f o r s u r e. I’m sta rt ing t o see m o r e B e n t a y g a s a r o u n d, an d they aren’t that terrible l o o k i n g, I think. A n d are a l m o s t under the radar, at l e a s t when c o m p a r e d t o d i r e c t c o m p e titors. 

fintail > WilliamsSW 06/28/2018 at 23:37

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I suppose the styling is generic enough to fit in with traffic - someone might think it is an Atlas with a bodykit, not something flamboyant like a G 4x4.

I’ve seen several Bentayga on the street too, they seem to attract the G demographic - either a second tier Kardashian relative or someone who knows Manafort and Cohen personally.

fintail > Eric @ opposite-lock.com 06/28/2018 at 23:38

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All of these will be very amusing at 20 years old when they are on their 7th owner. I predict some donks along with hot rods.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Steve in Manhattan 06/28/2018 at 23:53

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Have a stood next to one? Given my demeanor, I would be briskly escorted away by the entourage

WilliamsSW > fintail 06/29/2018 at 00:02

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They b l e n d i n better than the G Wagen, f o r s u r e. Si m i l a r target a u d i e n c e, a l t h o u g h the G i s a f a i r bi t c h e a p e r.

G W a g e n s are everywhere a r o u n d m e i t s e e ms ( even saw a B r abu s G8 0 0 y e s t e r d a y)   a n d I can’t think o f a s i n g l e reason why people a r ound h e r e get them, ot h e r than t o f l a u n t their w e a l t h.

S e e m s t o me that the B entley a c c o m p l ishe s the same g o a l s, though i t ’s p r o b ably m o r e u s e f ul f o r m a l l c r a w l i n g, I s u p p o s e.

fintail > WilliamsSW 06/29/2018 at 00:19

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I see maybe half a dozen a day here. Definitely for showing off - the most practical ones were made 20 or more years ago. You can still get a diesel in Europe, that’d be the one for me.

Only the G65 would match a Bentayga in price, yeah, and I have only seen one of those. I have seen a couple of the 4x4 squared, also similar, but maybe a little too brash even for that customer base. The local exotic rental place has a Brabus car, not sure what model, it has a loud paint scheme I definitely wouldn’t choose.

The Bentayga will also sell because no doubt it drives like a car.  As I am sure you know, the G has weird ergonomics, not as big inside as one would assume, trucky and old fashioned.  Some like that, but most deal with it for the image.

Steve in Manhattan > fintail 06/29/2018 at 07:57

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I think I put up a Cullinan video at some point - again, visceral hatred of the design having never seen one in the metal. I don’t think seeing one will change me on that vehicle.

fintail > Steve in Manhattan 06/29/2018 at 09:30

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Pr etty, it aint