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Originally Posted by Rob   That's right voriax
Hmmm, does anybody seriously believe Bentley has gone "down market"?
Although the Continental series is the most "affordable" Bentley ever, it is still one of the best cars in the world -- the quality is not compromised at all. I think people have become too fixated on how exclusive these cars are or are not (as compared to older Bentley models) ....surely it's the quality and the brand's integrity that really matter. Although I know some people do not like the looks of the Continentals at all, they are still a first class product worthy of the Bentley name. |
The design of the CGT is attractive to say the least, heck I was even deeply in love with it when it was launched. Is it a Bentley? Yes it is but isn't as exquisite as the Phantom, Arnage, or even the Maybach S52. When you are standing beside any of those three cars you can feel their aura, there is something magical about them, like they are from a different planet.
There is no denying that just like Lamborghini Bentley has gone down market. The CGT is in the very crowded but lucrative 120-160k segment. Although the Arnage has been around since 1999 I do see more CGTs on the roads. Now days you can grab yourself a used one over here in California for 115k and if production keep steam like it does now it will only be a matter of time 1-2 years before we will see CGTs with 80k price tags on them. What I'm trying to say is that the CGT isn't as exclusive as it should be. Ferrari has always been "down market" with their 360 and their 150k F430 but thanks to the limited production their cars are very exclusive and in countries where the appetite for luxury goods is big you can sell a used F430 for over MRSP. That's how it should be very every car coming from an elite brand, regardless of how much the car cost.
You might think I'm obsessed with exclusivity and when it comes to expensive car I am. Exclusivity is one of the reasons for buying a high-end car. Not only does it make you feel good, give the car an edge but it keeps the resale value of the car high.