RE: Rolls-Royce Cullinan: Driven
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Andy20vt said:
A massive hoof in the nads to all those poor sods who bought Urus's and Bentayaga's in the 'Ive got considerably more money than you' one up-man-ship game.
How do you feel about Ferraris, Lamborghini sports cars, GT3s, Aston Martins...your comment could basically apply to any car other than a 1.9 Tdi Audi.Andy20vt said:
Aside from that - pointless and vulgar!
Interesting way of commenting on your own posts, but if the boot fits...NJJ said:
I think it could have looked a little better if it was longer rather than the London cab shape it currently has. I don't think the headlights do it any favours either. From the rear it is not bad but the front is hardly elegant.
I understand the business case for it but like the first gen Cayenne, current Bentayga, grafting traditional styling cues on to a 'high sided vehicle' never works. The new 2020 Range Rover when it comes out will be the one to watch in this class, especially if it has the 48-volt active anti roll system so it finally handles.
So this vehicle that is offensively big, would be better if it was bigger......?I understand the business case for it but like the first gen Cayenne, current Bentayga, grafting traditional styling cues on to a 'high sided vehicle' never works. The new 2020 Range Rover when it comes out will be the one to watch in this class, especially if it has the 48-volt active anti roll system so it finally handles.
PhilboSE said:
Andy20vt said:
A massive hoof in the nads to all those poor sods who bought Urus's and Bentayaga's in the 'Ive got considerably more money than you' one up-man-ship game.
How do you feel about Ferraris, Lamborghini sports cars, GT3s, Aston Martins...your comment could basically apply to any car other than a 1.9 Tdi Audi.Brilliant piece of engineering, can't think of anything better for a long drive in, effortless power and un-matched luxury.
The point of these cars I guess that most don't seem to grasp, is that they are a mode of transport for the super rich. A do it all car for them as to what you could say a Golf is to mere mortals. I'd be tempted to have one to ferry the family around after coming off my super yacht. A nice cheap car to accompany your Chiron.
The point of these cars I guess that most don't seem to grasp, is that they are a mode of transport for the super rich. A do it all car for them as to what you could say a Golf is to mere mortals. I'd be tempted to have one to ferry the family around after coming off my super yacht. A nice cheap car to accompany your Chiron.
Andy20vt said:
PhilboSE said:
Andy20vt said:
A massive hoof in the nads to all those poor sods who bought Urus's and Bentayaga's in the 'Ive got considerably more money than you' one up-man-ship game.
How do you feel about Ferraris, Lamborghini sports cars, GT3s, Aston Martins...your comment could basically apply to any car other than a 1.9 Tdi Audi.What do you think of the Elise driver sat in rush hour traffic? Do you pity his/her hollow life?
Andy20vt said:
Depends for the reason for buying. If one of these is bought because you have a love for these cars and like to drive them as intended then I have every respect.
That's not what you write, though. Perhaps you should consider what you write a bit more. By the way, it's impossible to drive any of those cars "as intended" on the road. So if someone bought this Roller because they had a "love for that car and drove it as intended" would that be OK with you?
Andy20vt said:
If it's bought as a personality enhancer or a status symbol (as a large % of SUV's seem to be considering the type of folks you see driving them), then I feel very sorry for you.
That's quite the gift, being able to ascertain the psyche of every individual just by looking at them. Has anyone made a documentary about it?Edited by PhilboSE on Tuesday 16th October 17:13
Part of me thinks London cab, part of me likes it, but then what do I know I used to own an uglipa (sorry original multipla - and
I did like the unconventional looks). Still I'm unlikely ever to be able to afford even a second hand one.
As to the flat boot with the rear seats dropped - you can - I've seen a video of it being done. There's a button in the boot which raises the rear of the boot floor to the height of the back of the seats. So flat yes. Level no, but still looks kind of cool. Not sure if this is an option with the hunting seats which electronically fold out from under the boot when the rear is open.
I did like the unconventional looks). Still I'm unlikely ever to be able to afford even a second hand one.
As to the flat boot with the rear seats dropped - you can - I've seen a video of it being done. There's a button in the boot which raises the rear of the boot floor to the height of the back of the seats. So flat yes. Level no, but still looks kind of cool. Not sure if this is an option with the hunting seats which electronically fold out from under the boot when the rear is open.
Nanook said:
Some people buy cars because they need the practicality it offers, some buy for fuel economy, some buy for fun, but ultimately, there's no better reason for buying something, than wanting it.
I suspect most people buy these sort of cars because of the image they think it portrays of them rather than because they are a good car or not. Many have been blinded by marketing, and keeping up with the Jones's. They wouldn't consider a brilliant car made by Ford of Fiat for example, yet would happily shell out and waste thousands on a t*rd rolled in glitter because it has a prestige badge on it.Nanook said:
I highly doubt the sort of person that's going to buy one of these is bothered that you feel sorry for them and their hollow, filthy rich, lives. 
You're 100% right, I suspect the sort of people who buy these care for little but themselves.
Andy20vt said:
Depends for the reason for buying. If one of these is bought because you have a love for these cars and like to drive them as intended then I have every respect. If it's bought as a personality enhancer or a status symbol (as a large % of SUV's seem to be considering the type of folks you see driving them), then I feel very sorry for you and your probably rather hollow life.
Forgive me if I have the wrong chap but weren’t you espousing that a status symbol VW van was a superior steer to a luxury SUV a while back? Ares said:
So they're ok if the owners do/don't conform to your blinkered, ignorant and wholly subjective assumption based on your hateful view of a human behind the wheel?
Sadly in my experience Ares, a large proportion do conform to my blinkered and ignorant description.Ares said:
What do you think of the Elise driver sat in rush hour traffic? Do you pity his/her hollow life?
No idea, I don't have to do rush hour traffic thankfully.DonkeyApple said:
Forgive me if I have the wrong chap but weren’t you espousing that a status symbol VW van was a superior steer to a luxury SUV a while back?
How is a van a status symbol? No idea, but if you need ultimate practicality then a van probably fits the bill. Most large estate cars are far more practical than your average SUV's which tend to be big on the outside but small on the inside. Kills the practicality argument dead really for one of these.Andy20vt said:
DonkeyApple said:
Forgive me if I have the wrong chap but weren’t you espousing that a status symbol VW van was a superior steer to a luxury SUV a while back?
How is a van a status symbol? No idea, but if you need ultimate practicality then a van probably fits the bill. Most large estate cars are far more practical than your average SUV's which tend to be big on the outside but small on the inside. Kills the practicality argument dead really for one of these.
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