Attack of the Bentley
10-20-2011, 02:40 PM
#32
Nordschleife Master
In my profession I have seen those that live in 2 million dollar homes furnished with orange crates and those that live in VERY modest houses that could likely buy and sell many of us here over and over.
Anyway I wouldn't trade my GTS for a Bentley GT anyway. No way. Well...maybe if I could sell it and buy two GTS's.
10-20-2011, 05:39 PM
#33
hmmmm....
In general and on average some of you truly believe Porsche owners are at the same $ earnings as Bentley owners? Take 100 random Porsche owners weed out the top 10 and bottom 10 earners.... do the same with 100 Bentley Owners and can almost guarantee there will be a GIANT gap between the wealth between the two groups. I am in NO way saying $ means anything, not my point... but on average the comment about The Bentley owner having a deeper man purse is fairly accurate.
That said, I tracked a Bentley GT SuperSport and let me tell you that car is an absolute BEAST. I enjoy my Porsche but will never find me hating a new style Bentley, great cars IMO...
A 997 GTS vs Bentley GT SS.... Not even close in my books. I know you say you would never trade but get behind the wheel of one and may feel differently.
That said, I tracked a Bentley GT SuperSport and let me tell you that car is an absolute BEAST. I enjoy my Porsche but will never find me hating a new style Bentley, great cars IMO...
A 997 GTS vs Bentley GT SS.... Not even close in my books. I know you say you would never trade but get behind the wheel of one and may feel differently.
10-20-2011, 06:11 PM
#34
Nordschleife Master
I question not the fact that the Bentley GT SS is a great car. Not for me though.
I love Porsche. But..you are right that one should try before they judge. However, I have no interest in the Bentley. Too ostentacious for my tastes. But that's me.
Wonder what the Ring times are for the Bentley GT compared to a Carrera? What are the differences in performance?
I love Porsche. But..you are right that one should try before they judge. However, I have no interest in the Bentley. Too ostentacious for my tastes. But that's me.
Wonder what the Ring times are for the Bentley GT compared to a Carrera? What are the differences in performance?
10-20-2011, 11:02 PM
#36
I understand
I understand your point and respect your view. The ironic thing is most people on the road (the world population) would see a Porsche (small, 2 door sports car, lower stance, more sporty looking to the average person) as the more showy car. My wife can instantly spot a P car, but when a Bentley rolls by and I say, "nice car" she says "where?".... when I point out the car and say that car costs nearky 300K new she laughs and says" it doesn't look it".... Just noting that on looks alone on the street a porsche may stand out more in the crowd to most people pver a modern day Bentley...
as far as laptimes I am not sure...but can tell you the car pulls like a freight train...from a stand still a rocket and when already up and going the speed is just awesome...stopping power was also great for such a heavy car... the ceramic discs were massive and calipers looked like giant porter house steaks...
amazing what that car can do..... and the interior is on a whole other level.
as far as laptimes I am not sure...but can tell you the car pulls like a freight train...from a stand still a rocket and when already up and going the speed is just awesome...stopping power was also great for such a heavy car... the ceramic discs were massive and calipers looked like giant porter house steaks...
amazing what that car can do..... and the interior is on a whole other level.
I question not the fact that the Bentley GT SS is a great car. Not for me though.
I love Porsche. But..you are right that one should try before they judge. However, I have no interest in the Bentley. Too ostentacious for my tastes. But that's me.
Wonder what the Ring times are for the Bentley GT compared to a Carrera? What are the differences in performance?
I love Porsche. But..you are right that one should try before they judge. However, I have no interest in the Bentley. Too ostentacious for my tastes. But that's me.
Wonder what the Ring times are for the Bentley GT compared to a Carrera? What are the differences in performance?
10-21-2011, 10:56 AM
#37
Rennlist Member
Hey Mander,
I have seen that white Bentley around town. It's a good looking car. I didn't realize we had a professional sports team / rap studio in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Haven't seen the yellow Ferrari, although I did see a red one.
Most importantly, I haven't seen the 997.2 TT yet. My eyes will definitely be pealed for that one.
I have seen that white Bentley around town. It's a good looking car. I didn't realize we had a professional sports team / rap studio in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Haven't seen the yellow Ferrari, although I did see a red one.
Most importantly, I haven't seen the 997.2 TT yet. My eyes will definitely be pealed for that one.
. Yellow, red and blue Ferraris and a yellow Maserati. I see the TT quite frequently. Even saw it at the HyVee on Old Cheney the other day.
10-21-2011, 01:08 PM
#38
Drifting
Where is the OP in all this? I think he must have been trolling. How can a Porsche owner or any car enthusiast, not know what Bentlys are worth?
10-21-2011, 02:13 PM
#39
In my experience 911's get challenged by every conceivable badge on the road (including all other porsche models) I take it as a compliment when an Aston Martin costing 3times my modest c2 tries to prod me into a rally on city streets but it does get old and I seldom take the bait. Boxter s drivers seem to have more unwarranted envy than others.
10-21-2011, 02:55 PM
#40
Rennlist Member
On some long road trips in WA, OR, I actually had a few smaller sports car to hang with, and a few times they tried to see how fast I am and usually gave me a nice thumbs up and appreciated the car!
Bentley owners are just NOT CAR GUYS, they want the luxury/comfort, it's a great luxury car and actually fast... but 911 owners appreciate the car, handling, noise, etc... not the grade of leather use on the seats (at least until 991
).
10-21-2011, 03:16 PM
#41
Burning Brakes
You know, some people actually own both. They're very different cars but that doesn't mean you have to pick battle lines. I'm not big on bentleys personally but I respect them for what they are. My father owns a continental GT and a 911 turbo. And a few other cars as well. Just like I own a 911 and an M3 and many of our forum members have mutliple cars from different brands.
10-21-2011, 04:02 PM
#42
Rennlist Member
You know, some people actually own both. They're very different cars but that doesn't mean you have to pick battle lines. I'm not big on bentleys personally but I respect them for what they are. My father owns a continental GT and a 911 turbo. And a few other cars as well. Just like I own a 911 and an M3 and many of our forum members have mutliple cars from different brands.
10-21-2011, 07:26 PM
#43
Here's a couple pics of older examples - enjoy
Last edited by sullivas; 10-21-2011 at 08:14 PM.
10-24-2011, 01:13 PM
#44
Drifting
I was referring to your "wealthy hater" comment in your first post. How can a Bently owner be a wealthy hater, if he is most likely to be wealthy to beign with! haha
10-24-2011, 02:25 PM
#45
Race Director
+1. It seems that a significant number of other drivers turn into Mr. Hyde as soon as they see my 911. It's weird. This reaction is less pronounced in the Cayenne and virtually non-existent in the A3, so I'm pretty sure it's not just my imagination.