Anybody own a Flying Spur Speed? - Page 2

a burrito · 04-21-2011, 01:44 PM

My father is similar in tastes to whoever you are buying this car for. He has a Pan TT and a S63 and to keep the long story short he drives the S63 more because it is more comfortable and usable for everyday driving. As much as you don't want to hear it, the S may very well be the BEST choice for your family member as well but if you wanted to try somethign new I can see how a flying spur would be a great choice. Honestly, we tried to convince my father to get a Bentley CGT or a flying spur when he was shopping around but he didn't want to attract a lot of attention.

Oh and there is always the 7..

VenomBMW · 04-21-2011, 06:37 PM

How many cars do you have? Haha. I doubt there's anyone on this form as wealthy as you and I don't think any of us would recommend you a Maybach. Truth be told it's a really expensive S-class and doesn't look too much different, besides the length and luxury though. I'd recommend you the Bentley Flying Spur but why do you need such a car for a man that'll be living with you for only three months??? But Maserati's are a bit clunky in my opinion so I doubt the man would like the ride. A Porsche and Aston are amazing but definitley not as comfortable as a Rolls Royce or Bentley Spur. Good luck!

Richbot · 04-21-2011, 07:09 PM

What about the BMW 550i GT? Taller than, and about the same size as a non-Li 7 with the standard wheelbase

CAPSGOD · 04-24-2011, 05:13 PM

So your family doesnt like BMW, Audi, Lexus, or Porsche.. and tired of Benz..

He needs something tall with a floaty ride..

Well, search no more because I have the car for you.

niqui · 05-03-2011, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by CAPSGOD

So your family doesnt like BMW, Audi, Lexus, or Porsche.. and tired of Benz..

He needs something tall with a floaty ride..

Well, search no more because I have the car for you.

not true, but i know how we sound. they are not amazed by the panamera, but it is not the right car for them, its my fault i pushed it. Benz we like. BMW, half the family likes other doesnt. Audi never liked, but after trying the new a8l im changing over...trust me, we have all been extremely frustrated with this car hunt. looked at everything from jeep patriots and ford edges, to lincolns and maybachs...

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Originally Posted by a burrito

My father is similar in tastes to whoever you are buying this car for. He has a Pan TT and a S63 and to keep the long story short he drives the S63 more because it is more comfortable and usable for everyday driving. As much as you don't want to hear it, the S may very well be the BEST choice for your family member as well but if you wanted to try somethign new I can see how a flying spur would be a great choice. Honestly, we tried to convince my father to get a Bentley CGT or a flying spur when he was shopping around but he didn't want to attract a lot of attention.

Oh and there is always the 7..

thanks, yeah, i think they must be very similar - he hates our panamera...

finally, settled on what you guys all said and what seemed like the rational medium (3rd one now, wanted to try something new, but i guess its what fits us); s-class, not amg or anything, just 4matic with the rear comfort packages and stuff for him to be driven... We needed a car that the office staff could drive without major concern (i.e. no flying speed)

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Originally Posted by M3Fool

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???

to be honest not much that is justified - he doesnt truly love cars, its for comfort and function. for some of us, it could be understood to spend that much. but once he realized that none of the cars really made him happy and we are desperate to get one (he cant get to work in our cars) we settled. going to get it tomorrow.

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Originally Posted by GnokGnik

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.

definitely feel stupid getting the groceries in a maybach....

anyways, thank you all for the input and advice...

ill update the thread tmrw once we decide on the color...

niqui · 05-03-2011, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by VenomBMW

How many cars do you have? Haha. I doubt there's anyone on this form as wealthy as you and I don't think any of us would recommend you a Maybach. Truth be told it's a really expensive S-class and doesn't look too much different, besides the length and luxury though. I'd recommend you the Bentley Flying Spur but why do you need such a car for a man that'll be living with you for only three months??? But Maserati's are a bit clunky in my opinion so I doubt the man would like the ride. A Porsche and Aston are amazing but definitley not as comfortable as a Rolls Royce or Bentley Spur. Good luck!

haha, my parking lot is not as impressive as half the guys on here... but thanks for the kind words

and i agree 99% on the maybach, it is an sclass on crack.
250k, i could marginally understand, very marginally.

450k on the otherhand...and i have never seen wheel wells that large, i felt like a mobster in there.

agree with pretty much everyhting u said after seeing them all...now i know what supersedan i would buy when i want one...

cpars006 · 05-04-2011, 01:05 AM

Try a Carrera GT... heard they're pretty comfortable! Haha

AngelinIsRich08 · 05-04-2011, 11:51 PM

But to tell you the truth, a 2010 Cadillac DTS rides beautifully. It's so smooth. I make fun of a friend of mine for owning one but when I got in it I almost fell asleep and the acceleration is pretty good for a car that big. And you can save a lot of money, I think a barely used one will go for $50k.

Team Plutonium · 05-05-2011, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by AngelinIsRich08

But to tell you the truth, a 2010 Cadillac DTS rides beautifully. It's so smooth. I make fun of a friend of mine for owning one but when I got in it I almost fell asleep and the acceleration is pretty good for a car that big. And you can save a lot of money, I think a barely used one will go for $50k.

I seriously got sea-sick in a Caddy once...

captainaudio · 05-08-2011, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

I seriously got sea-sick in a Caddy once...

There is a BIG difference between a 1962 Coupe de Ville and a 2011 CTS Coupe. Cadillac has made a major change in direction the last few years,

CA

CAPSGOD · 05-08-2011, 11:45 AM

You can get a Cadillac Station Wagon (CTS) with LSD now

but not a 335

Richbot · 05-08-2011, 12:04 PM

Yup, and the 3.6DI version is lucky to run with a 328 wagon or 528 in the 1/4 mile, while getting worse mileage and handling worse. I'll take a little inside wheelspin, or buy an Audi, before a regular CTS. The V is obviously an awesome line of cars but the regular CTS? Also-ran rental fleet material. Just because it's better than it used to be doesn't mean it's competitive with other cars on the market. Just like the Cruze, people are buying them here because they're American. That's a great reason to buy, but it doesn't really speak to how good it is as a car. An American-made car seems to only need to be about 85% as good as a foreign rival to sell well these days, which is a good thing because it seems like in the '90's they were selling when they were 50% as good. More demanding consumers these days...

04-21-2011, 01:44 PM	#23
a burrito Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '11 E90 M3, '12 958 S Join Date: May 2005 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 1,824 iTrader: (1)	My father is similar in tastes to whoever you are buying this car for. He has a Pan TT and a S63 and to keep the long story short he drives the S63 more because it is more comfortable and usable for everyday driving. As much as you don't want to hear it, the S may very well be the BEST choice for your family member as well but if you wanted to try somethign new I can see how a flying spur would be a great choice. Honestly, we tried to convince my father to get a Bentley CGT or a flying spur when he was shopping around but he didn't want to attract a lot of attention. Oh and there is always the 7.. __________________ Peanut Butter Chunky AD08. Akra. Huper Optik. KW V3. Macht Schnell. RE SSK. TMS.

04-21-2011, 07:09 PM	#25
Richbot Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Jerez Black E90 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: STL Posts: 1,525 iTrader: (1)	What about the BMW 550i GT? Taller than, and about the same size as a non-Li 7 with the standard wheelbase __________________

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cpars006 Private First Class Drives: AW E93 Join Date: May 2007 Location: irvine, ca Posts: 177 iTrader: (0)	Try a Carrera GT... heard they're pretty comfortable! Haha __________________ 2011 E93 M3 Jerez Black 19x10 19x11 Matte Black VMR v710; B&G springs; Matte black side grill; Matte Black kidney grills; Matte black emblem

05-08-2011, 12:04 PM	#34
Richbot Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Jerez Black E90 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: STL Posts: 1,525 iTrader: (1)	Yup, and the 3.6DI version is lucky to run with a 328 wagon or 528 in the 1/4 mile, while getting worse mileage and handling worse. I'll take a little inside wheelspin, or buy an Audi, before a regular CTS. The V is obviously an awesome line of cars but the regular CTS? Also-ran rental fleet material. Just because it's better than it used to be doesn't mean it's competitive with other cars on the market. Just like the Cruze, people are buying them here because they're American. That's a great reason to buy, but it doesn't really speak to how good it is as a car. An American-made car seems to only need to be about 85% as good as a foreign rival to sell well these days, which is a good thing because it seems like in the '90's they were selling when they were 50% as good. More demanding consumers these days... __________________ Last edited by Richbot; 05-08-2011 at 12:10 PM.

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04-21-2011, 06:37 PM	#24
VenomBMW Banned Drives: 128i Convertible Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: In a house Posts: 63 iTrader: (0)	How many cars do you have? Haha. I doubt there's anyone on this form as wealthy as you and I don't think any of us would recommend you a Maybach. Truth be told it's a really expensive S-class and doesn't look too much different, besides the length and luxury though. I'd recommend you the Bentley Flying Spur but why do you need such a car for a man that'll be living with you for only three months??? But Maserati's are a bit clunky in my opinion so I doubt the man would like the ride. A Porsche and Aston are amazing but definitley not as comfortable as a Rolls Royce or Bentley Spur. Good luck!

04-24-2011, 05:13 PM	#26
CAPSGOD Major Drives: Diesel Son Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: #yolo Posts: 1,136 iTrader: (0)	So your family doesnt like BMW, Audi, Lexus, or Porsche.. and tired of Benz.. He needs something tall with a floaty ride.. Well, search no more because I have the car for you.

05-04-2011, 11:51 PM	#30
AngelinIsRich08 Banned Drives: '11 X5M, '09 CTS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 709 iTrader: (0)	But to tell you the truth, a 2010 Cadillac DTS rides beautifully. It's so smooth. I make fun of a friend of mine for owning one but when I got in it I almost fell asleep and the acceleration is pretty good for a car that big. And you can save a lot of money, I think a barely used one will go for $50k.

05-08-2011, 11:45 AM	#33
CAPSGOD Major Drives: Diesel Son Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: #yolo Posts: 1,136 iTrader: (0)	You can get a Cadillac Station Wagon (CTS) with LSD now but not a 335