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Edmunds Inside Line - First Drive: 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe

This is a discussion on Edmunds Inside Line - First Drive: 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe within the Drophead Coupe forums, part of the Rolls-Royce category; Value vs. Cost For curbside theater, one can't underestimate the Phantom Drophead's rear-hinged doors. If onlookers aren't sufficiently impressed enough ...

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Old 05-23-2007, 01:33 AM   #1
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Edmunds Inside Line - First Drive: 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe

















Value vs. Cost

For curbside theater, one can't underestimate the Phantom Drophead's rear-hinged doors. If onlookers aren't sufficiently impressed enough just by the configuration of these doors, the push of the automatic door-closing button will surely elicit an eyebrow-raise from all but the most phlegmatic.

And we can't imagine any Phantom Drophead Coupe buyer not opting for the optional stainless-steel hood and teak-covered tonneau, which give this convertible its unique visage. Some might view these elements as gimmicky, and we suppose on some level they are. But, along with the rear-hinged doors and triangulated A-pillars, they are what give the convertible its visual impact, its specialness, and part of the justification for its obscene price. In other words, you just can't get this kind of thing on a Chrysler Sebring convertible.

In its defense, we should note that the Sebring convertible is offered with a retractable hardtop, while the Drophead Coupe is not. This is not really a problem, since the thick five-layer fabric of the Rolls-Royce top perfectly transforms the convertible's interior into a hushed, weather-proof environment. Still, why shouldn't a car that costs roughly a half-million dollars offer the same technology as a sub-$40,000 car? Well, Rolls-Royce tells us, "You don't need a reversible jacket if you've got the money for two jackets." In other words, if you need a hardtop that day, just pick another car from your stable.

As we said, life is different with a Rolls-Royce. And with the 2008 Rolls-Royce Drophead Coupe, it's a good kind of different.


2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe

IMO, absolutely stunning. Also very refreshing to see this car in any other color that same old Blue everywhere else. A new Merc1 Allstar? I didn't think I could ever like yet alone desire a Rolls & Royce so much!

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Re: Edmunds Inside Line - First Drive: 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe

Nice to finally see one in a different colour. I have to admit, I don't find it to be the most beautiful Rolls-Royce I have ever seen but it is impressive nonetheless.

Finally, a worthy successor to the stately Silver Cloud from the 1960s.

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Re: Edmunds Inside Line - First Drive: 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe

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Re: Edmunds Inside Line - First Drive: 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe

Another review HERE

I don't like it in white at all. Even Marcus's dreaded "brick" looks better painted white. The grille looks strage when the bonnet (hood) is painted as on this white one.


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Re: Edmunds Inside Line - First Drive: 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe

Well the White Rolls definitely needs the metal hood and teak deck to look better. That Bentley, well its still not attractive, though I will say the convertible Brick is the best looking of the 3 Bricks.

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Re: Edmunds Inside Line - First Drive: 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe

I love this car but still
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White Rolls-Royce is not appealing colour for me.
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Re: Edmunds Inside Line - First Drive: 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe

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White Rolls-Royce is not appealing colour for me.
Nor I. I'll take the black one (as in the first post)
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