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donau · 07-05-2006, 09:08 PM

S600 for me. For the excitement factor I would go with another brand, therefore no AMG. Also, from the point of view of keeping the car and the eventual maintenance costs once the warranty period is over, I believe AMG translates to "ALL MONEY GONE". Bentley is a sharp and attractive car but I'm afraid I would tire of the "show off" factor pretty quick. In addition to the technology/engineering, comfort etc., Mercedes has so many intangibles going for it that the love for the car, its' history and name would make for a more enduring happy ownership than with Bentley.
Also, I have sat in a S600 and it is luxurious enough for me. Have not sat in a Bentley, never mind driving it.

07-05-2006, 09:08 PM	#8
donau Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Winston-Salem, NC USA Posts: 1,322 Thanks: 194 Thanked 81 Times in 65 Posts	Re: Which one? S63 AMG S600 or Bentley Continental Flying Spur? S600 for me. For the excitement factor I would go with another brand, therefore no AMG. Also, from the point of view of keeping the car and the eventual maintenance costs once the warranty period is over, I believe AMG translates to "ALL MONEY GONE". Bentley is a sharp and attractive car but I'm afraid I would tire of the "show off" factor pretty quick. In addition to the technology/engineering, comfort etc., Mercedes has so many intangibles going for it that the love for the car, its' history and name would make for a more enduring happy ownership than with Bentley. Also, I have sat in a S600 and it is luxurious enough for me. Have not sat in a Bentley, never mind driving it.