Anybody own a Flying Spur Speed?

niqui · 04-14-2011, 08:47 PM

Hey
was wondering if any of you guys have/had a Bentley Flying Spur, or the Speed edition specifically?
Any comments/cautions, musts/dos/don'ts?

2011 would be ideal, but any input and feelings about the car would be appreciated.

thanks for the input in advance

Nick.

Team Plutonium · 04-14-2011, 09:18 PM

Are you in the market for one?

niqui · 04-14-2011, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

Are you in the market for one?

yes

donsgolf2012 · 04-15-2011, 01:28 AM

they are fast, but they are also very heavy.

Team Plutonium · 04-15-2011, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by niqui

yes

Dude, congrats! Since you are in that price range already, do you consider anything else? Aston? SLS?

niqui · 04-15-2011, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

Dude, congrats! Since you are in that price range already, do you consider anything else? Aston? SLS?

thanks, man

asking here, for opinions of fellow car enthusiasts.

no, it isnt replacing the M or anything - so we are looking for something heavy and coushy for my family.

We don't need another "sports car" - it has to be comfortable enough to get my grandfather around in (all our cars are failing). And yet, okay enough for a lady to drive during the rest of the year (he is only here for three months). And a little fun for me on the weekends...plus the Speed has a much nicer stance, and the dealer has a one in the color/options we want (more or less).

We went to see a Maybach 57; he loved it for his purpose, but its too unreasonable for all of us to drive once he leaves - plus it is not even a true five seater.

Aston's are too low and uncomfortable - tried the rapide, no way (loved it though).

S-class is great as usual, we are fans.

Rolls is too ostentatious, even the speed is to an extent, but ...less so.

Anyways, going to have the family talk this weekend...and see if its worth it for us

I could post a pick of the one we have chosen if it is of interest to you...

thanks again
nick

saeyedoc · 04-15-2011, 02:31 PM

You may want to try the 6speedonline forum, there are some B owners there.

niqui · 04-15-2011, 06:49 PM

thks used to be a member there...

Optherion · 04-16-2011, 12:20 AM

Thats funny. Were looking to get out of a Flying Spur. Considered trading it in for a 750Li. As much as I love BMW's performance handling and known suspension research, the car seems to be fairly firm riding or a little too sporty for such a big cruiser. It isn't the ride of a Bentley that I have become used to. Maybe an Audi A8 L or S63? I am leaning more towards the S63 at the moment. Very cozy

J50 · 04-16-2011, 10:17 AM

Jag XJ Supercharged is really nice, might be worth a look.

Never been a big FS fan, comfortable just don't find them all that entertaining to drive.

Poppin Fresh · 04-16-2011, 10:36 AM

If you're a fan of the S class, why not an S63/S65 AMG?

Team Plutonium · 04-16-2011, 11:20 AM

How about the Alpina B7?

niqui · 04-16-2011, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poppin Fresh

If you're a fan of the S class, why not an S63/S65 AMG?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Optherion

Thats funny. Were looking to get out of a Flying Spur. Considered trading it in for a 750Li. As much as I love BMW's performance handling and known suspension research, the car seems to be fairly firm riding or a little too sporty for such a big cruiser. It isn't the ride of a Bentley that I have become used to. Maybe an Audi A8 L or S63? I am leaning more towards the S63 at the moment. Very cozy

thanks, actually we have had three in a row...so its time for a change - we had one upto 2009 or so. we were ver happy.
i actually suggested it to him when we went to the dealer, but after he sat in the 57, he said i have no interest. And for us, no point getting an AMG s class, the regular s550 would do - we have a cls63 at home now, enough planet rape on its own.

not an audi fan at all personally - and we have a 745, that he doesnt really like...not a huge bmw family either.

Quote:

Originally Posted by J50

Jag XJ Supercharged is really nice, might be worth a look.

Never been a big FS fan, comfortable just don't find them all that entertaining to drive.

thanks, agreed. when we were shopping last summer for a new sedan we looked at this quite throughly. ended up getting a panamera instead. but nice car for sure.

----

thanks for all the input guys. we actually planned to originally lease an affordable little suv, but that was too high and uncomfy. and then started speccing out reasonably cars and everything was coming out to like 55k at least for nothing great, so we started shopping around all over the place.

Team Plutonium · 04-16-2011, 11:27 AM

Maserati Quattroporte? Or the Porsche Panamera Turbo S?

niqui · 04-16-2011, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

Maserati Quattroporte? Or the Porsche Panamera Turbo S?

thanks
but both cars are brutally uncomfortable/too low for him

for you and I, they are brilliant

we have a 2011 panamera - he hates it

he is the main constraint - it is hard for him to get in and out of cars, and he likes a ride that you cant feel at all (like the old caddy's)...

thanks, and yeah, im not sure if the new maser body is out yet, i know its coming this year for the 4 door...it was between the maser, the xjs, and the panamera when we were shopping last year (so you guys are right on the money for my tastes)....

Team Plutonium · 04-17-2011, 07:36 AM

Sounds like the Flying Spur is the way to go then. I'd take that over the Maybach any day. I know you are not a fan of the Rolls, but how about the 'Ghost'?

Nine · 04-18-2011, 04:44 PM

Why not a big lexus, they probably have one of the best rides out there.

niqui · 04-18-2011, 06:19 PM

thanks guys
im not a big lexus fan////

now he says he wants something with a bit more height....i give up...

thanks

ill post a pick of wtv we get haha

Team Plutonium · 04-18-2011, 06:27 PM

Get a G55 then... with a little step ladder.

captainaudio · 04-19-2011, 01:59 PM

I have driven ny nephews FS. It is certainly no sports car but it is very fast and surprising agille for a car of its size and weight.

CA

M3Fool · 04-20-2011, 08:50 AM

I wish this was a delimna I had to face....... lol Hmmm I wonder what 1/4 of million dollar car I should buy today???

GnokGnik · 04-21-2011, 01:09 PM

I don't know about you, but I would feel uncomfortable rocking a high profile car like that. I would go with a loaded S550 or S600.

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Optherion Lieutenant Drives: Prancing Horse Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal & Vegas Posts: 464 iTrader: (0)	Thats funny. Were looking to get out of a Flying Spur. Considered trading it in for a 750Li. As much as I love BMW's performance handling and known suspension research, the car seems to be fairly firm riding or a little too sporty for such a big cruiser. It isn't the ride of a Bentley that I have become used to. Maybe an Audi A8 L or S63? I am leaning more towards the S63 at the moment. Very cozy __________________ Current Stable: Some Audi with a V10, Couple of BMW's, one F Car, and one P car. One lonely GT-R with all the Euros.

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J50 Enlisted Member Drives: 11' E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 39 iTrader: (0)	Jag XJ Supercharged is really nice, might be worth a look. Never been a big FS fan, comfortable just don't find them all that entertaining to drive.

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Team Plutonium Major General Drives: 911 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate Posts: 8,454 iTrader: (1)	Sounds like the Flying Spur is the way to go then. I'd take that over the Maybach any day. I know you are not a fan of the Rolls, but how about the 'Ghost'? __________________ Gone... ESS VT2-625 \| ESS Tune \| M24 Oil Cooler \| Brembo 380mm BBK \| Dinan 4.10 Diff \| KW Variant 3 Coilovers \| Dinan Camber Plates \| Dinan Strut Tower Braces \| Dinan X-Pipe \| Akrapovic Exhaust \| Vorsteiner GTS3 Bumper \| Varis System One Diffuser \| OEM Performance Spoiler \| Stack Gauges \| GTS Door Sills \| Volk TE37 \| Falken Azenis RT615K 275/315 \| Pulled Fenders \| Turner Stud Kit \| OMP ARS Racing Seats New: 991C2S

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GnokGnik Captain Drives: E92 335i, 997 C2S Join Date: May 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 936 iTrader: (0)	I don't know about you, but I would feel uncomfortable rocking a high profile car like that. I would go with a loaded S550 or S600.

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