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Bentley to release Merc S-Class and Quattroporte competitor!

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  1. KennyH

    KennyH F1 Veteran Owner

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    KennyH, Sep 18, 2004
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  2. Z0RR0

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    Thank you Volkswagen. What a waste.
     
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  3. dmeyer

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    HAHA....basically looks like a re-worked S-class to me.
    David
     
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    What else are they going to do with the leftover Phaeton bits?
     
    b-mak, Sep 19, 2004
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    It reminds me of a CL more form the front then a conti GT. Soon everyone will own a Bentley. What is going on here? I can't wait till they release their e class competitor
    Erik
     
    Teenferrarifan, Sep 19, 2004
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  7. Juice It

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    I think it is meant to look like the benz for spy shot purposes. There is no way it would have that grill in production. I have driven the Cont. GT and would take this car over a benz or a Maser any day.
     
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    Thank you. Red label too. That's how it's meant to be. Continental R and T will remain the last real Bentleys to my eyes. :(
     
    Z0RR0, Sep 19, 2004
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    looks A8-based, I would think
     
    zjpj, Sep 19, 2004
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    Jeff m- you are right. It is meant to look like a benz for spy shot purposes. The new Bentley 4 door will most likely have a similar front to the Continental GT. The rear will most likely look a little different. I bet it will be a beautiful car.
     
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  11. ssmith2k3

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    The grill is fake, as well as the badge on the front. Look at the red tape on the rear lamps - you can easily see through the tape and see the real lights. So yeah, the mercedes look is just a sham.
     
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    Since it's CGT based, it'll weigh in at a svelte 7,800lbs!
     
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    They may as well, not that I'll ever be caught dead behind the steering wheel of a Bentley anything. Perhaps in the back seats, but never behind the wheel. ;)



    Forza,



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  14. Juice It

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    Its funny because I will take left over quality audi or VW parts over Ferraris poor excuse for parts in a second. Eventually, most car manufacturers will be owned by another brand parent company. The R&D will only help in the long run. Look how the Gallardo has already made a joke out of the 360.
     
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  15. amenasce

    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    I already see the new GT everywhere..Even more than SL55 !

    Greatjob cheapening the brand.
     
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    S class and Phaeton had hot sex night..
     
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    In Paris! Big deal. That means alot to me.
     
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    I don't know if a $150k USD car is "cheapening" things too much... this means rich ppl are buying these instead of 360's or even 01 Bentleys that have depreciated to well under $150k!

    I'd say seeing many of them means it's successful, and just what Bentley needs to keep it from rolling over and dying.
     
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    Waste? I think not...the CGT Sedan is going to be one of the most beautiful sedans available anywhere, I think it looks even better than the Coupe.
    The Phaeton, now that was a waste.
     
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    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    Sure its great for VW , but i think Bentley lost its image. Its no longer a rare sight. And you know its just a VW underneath..

    It can fool the lambda buyer but not the enthusiast.
     
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  21. amenasce

    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    Yes in Paris , i happen to live there so i cant comment for Djakarta...

    ANd what means a lot to you ?
     
    amenasce, Sep 20, 2004
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  22. Juice It

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    Your opinion! I could care less what people are driving in Paris. You seem very opinionated for someone that has not even purchased your own exotic. I have seen you bash the Gallardo,Bentley,911 and I guess you don't like the SL55 either. Many people here have purchased these cars and don't need someone who's claim to fame is Daddy's cars telling them their cars suck. If you are an enthusiast, than have a little common courtesy.
     
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    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    Oh my..

    Im an enthusiast , i love many cars. Not every cars.
    If you have a problem with that , grow up.
     
    amenasce, Sep 20, 2004
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  24. KennyH

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    But thats happening w/ all of the exotic car manufacturers-- Ferrari puts its logo on EVERYTHING nowadays, crap laptops, cameras, cologne, sneakers etc...
     
    KennyH, Sep 20, 2004
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  25. amenasce

    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    Yep and i have also complained baout that ! Luca wont listen to me :)
    Just browsing the owner site , you can see all the crap they sell with the F logo :(.
     
    amenasce, Sep 20, 2004
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