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KCCK (Kenneth)
Member
Username: Kenneth
Post Number: 659
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 30, 2003 - 11:02 am: | |
Taek-Ho,
I fully agree with your comments about Boxster and Carrera. It is getting more and more difficult to justify the getting of a Carrera, when you can get more or less the same thing with the Boxster - and that, with a convertible top thrown in as well.
I too would like to see the Bentley GT rolling off the line as soon as possible.
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Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Intermediate Member
Username: Stickanddice
Post Number: 2147
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Monday, September 29, 2003 - 9:13 pm: | |
Jeff,
Not just Ferrari!
Porsche better get it's act together with differentiating the Boxster and Carreras a little better.
I hope they build it. Its a good time to be a car enthusiast!
Cheers |
Jeff (Jeff_m)
Junior Member
Username: Jeff_m
Post Number: 246
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Monday, September 29, 2003 - 9:08 pm: | |
That sounds like it was a good time. How did you get picked for the study? Too bad about the top, I was hoping for an auto hard top. For that price, even though it is a different breed,Ferrari better step it up! |
Adam (Fasttalk)
Member
Username: Fasttalk
Post Number: 292
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, September 29, 2003 - 8:58 pm: | |
In my opinion, Aston Martins resale value suffers because their cars are VERY uncomfortable for a bigger person. I have way more legroom and width in my 360 than the DB7 Vantage that costs about $150K. A lot of people that would be in the market for their cars are not exactly in the best physical shape.
now, if I had the Bentley I could imagine being 350lbs and still manage to squeeze my fat A$$ into that conolly leather seat without breaking it, and still be comfortable 
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Ralph Koslin (Ralfabco)
Member
Username: Ralfabco
Post Number: 847
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Monday, September 29, 2003 - 8:45 pm: | |
Adam I thought they were more. You know what is
going to happen !! Look at the Aston Martin's
resale value. Beautiful car but... |
Adam (Fasttalk)
Member
Username: Fasttalk
Post Number: 291
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, September 29, 2003 - 8:42 pm: | |
Ok, so it was at the Long Beach convention center. I had to go through 3 levels of security that was more intense that LAX. I had to leave my briefcase, pda, blackberry, camera, phone, and all metal objects in a locker that they provided. when I went to the restroom they escorted me. I think they would have shot someone if a flash went off.
They said it would be about $180K so I dont think Ralph will find one at $190K off
It was a softtop. Those huge leather the wood trim looked unbeleivable with the roof off.
They would not even say "if" they will make it, let alone when.
Jeff, a very good choice, they also had the coupe there, I would buy one if I could get one. I heard that Beverly hills will get about 50 a year and have over 150 people with deposits waiting |
Jeff (Jeff_m)
Junior Member
Username: Jeff_m
Post Number: 245
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Monday, September 29, 2003 - 8:20 pm: | |
Adam, did you take any pics? I have a deposit on that car here in DC. For now they cannot give me a firm date but they did take a deposit and say the car will be coming. How did it look,sound? Thats so cool, I can't wait. Is it a hardtop or soft? Thanks for the info! |
Ralph Koslin (Ralfabco)
Member
Username: Ralfabco
Post Number: 844
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Monday, September 29, 2003 - 8:08 pm: | |
Please let me know when the car is available with 3K miles, (books, tools, and service records), one owner, and five years old: For $190,000 off of MSRP. |
Mr. Doody (Doody)
Intermediate Member
Username: Doody
Post Number: 1824
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Monday, September 29, 2003 - 8:04 pm: | |
pictures? pictures? anyone? buehler?
doody. |
James Glickenhaus (Napolis)
Advanced Member
Username: Napolis
Post Number: 2668
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Monday, September 29, 2003 - 7:49 pm: | |
Adam
I think that VW is very serious. I think Lambo/Bentley/Bugatti/are all going to be contenders. Now we need to work on them to make a street legal Speed 8 Bentley! |
Adam (Fasttalk)
Member
Username: Fasttalk
Post Number: 289
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, September 29, 2003 - 7:09 pm: | |
On Friday I went to a focus group in Long Beach, CA. I spent 2 1/2 hours giving my opinion of a Bentley Continental GT Convertible. They paid me $250 for my time, I would have done it for free
They put the car in a line up with an Porsche C4 Cab, MBZ SL55, Aston Martin Vantage DB7,MBZ CLK55, and a Maserati Spyder. They all looked like toys next to a vehicle with that kind of presence.
It was very sexy, with true Bently class and style, not to mention a V12-6L, twin turbo, 565hp monster of an engine that will move that beast 0-60 in 4.7seconds and take you all the way to 192mph. I will be first in line if they decide to produce it.
Adam
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