McLaren or Bentley?
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1st world problem I know.....Trying to decide on a McLaren MP4 (£110k) that will get used on a limited mileage basis of 5,000 miles per annum and drive a Mercedes A200 AMG every day....Or buy a Bentley GT Mulliner for around £70,000 that I can drive every day.....Any help appreciated and if you have owned both your thoughts would be appreciated too..I know the McLaren is going to give me a massive adrenaline rush when used but is that worth the tedium of only using it at some points in the year?
McLaren 12C could easily be driven everyday. Very comfortable and all round accomplished car. Don't think there is anywhere you couldn't take the McLaren instead of the Bentley.
If its the mileage that's putting you off unless its mega miles ( which would be same for Bentley ) the cars are built to be driven ( and prefer it ) and they are not so mileage sensitive as say a Ferrari
If its the mileage that's putting you off unless its mega miles ( which would be same for Bentley ) the cars are built to be driven ( and prefer it ) and they are not so mileage sensitive as say a Ferrari
I've been making a similar choice between AM Vanquish and Conti V8s. Both around £110-£130k.
I've decided that, as the Bentley is due to be replaced, I'd lose too much money on that, and I'm not feeling the Vanquish, so I'm now considering a DBS.
Given your choices, I'd go with the McLaren. Old Bentley CGTs are in the £30k's now, and the McLaren never will be.
I've decided that, as the Bentley is due to be replaced, I'd lose too much money on that, and I'm not feeling the Vanquish, so I'm now considering a DBS.
Given your choices, I'd go with the McLaren. Old Bentley CGTs are in the £30k's now, and the McLaren never will be.
I have covered 12,000 miles in 18 months in my 12C, including SPA, Silverstone & Brands. Oh and the Pyrenees, the Alps, Wales and the Highlands. It is a great car to drive on a hoon, on a track and on a bumpy mountain road. Choose the settings that suit the conditions and just drive, totally love my car and if I can make enough money to keep it, it stays. Buy the 12C and a DD and enjoy the 12C on the days that the weather is nice and the DD can stay at home.
IMine is a 2012 with 21K on the clock, so doubtless worthless anyway
. Oh and forget the naysayers, mine has never let me down in 12,000 miles, unless you count a faulty door lock.
IMine is a 2012 with 21K on the clock, so doubtless worthless anyway
. Oh and forget the naysayers, mine has never let me down in 12,000 miles, unless you count a faulty door lock.Cockernee said:
I have covered 12,000 miles in 18 months in my 12C, including SPA, Silverstone & Brands. Oh and the Pyrenees, the Alps, Wales and the Highlands. It is a great car to drive on a hoon, on a track and on a bumpy mountain road. Choose the settings that suit the conditions and just drive, totally love my car and if I can make enough money to keep it, it stays. Buy the 12C and a DD and enjoy the 12C on the days that the weather is nice and the DD can stay at home.
IMine is a 2012 with 21K on the clock, so doubtless worthless anyway. Oh and forget the naysayers, mine has never let me down in 12,000 miles, unless you count a faulty door lock.
Same year car, same mileage completed now and similar journey in the last 12 months!IMine is a 2012 with 21K on the clock, so doubtless worthless anyway
. Oh and forget the naysayers, mine has never let me down in 12,000 miles, unless you count a faulty door lock.Also the car has been brilliant!
Doofus said:
I've been making a similar choice between AM Vanquish and Conti V8s. Both around £110-£130k.
I've decided that, as the Bentley is due to be replaced, I'd lose too much money on that, and I'm not feeling the Vanquish, so I'm now considering a DBS.
Given your choices, I'd go with the McLaren. Old Bentley CGTs are in the £30k's now, and the McLaren never will be.
the dbs is a solid car and very driveable as a daily, lost nothing on mine tooI've decided that, as the Bentley is due to be replaced, I'd lose too much money on that, and I'm not feeling the Vanquish, so I'm now considering a DBS.
Given your choices, I'd go with the McLaren. Old Bentley CGTs are in the £30k's now, and the McLaren never will be.
GT Two said:
Cockernee said:
I have covered 12,000 miles in 18 months in my 12C, including SPA, Silverstone & Brands. Oh and the Pyrenees, the Alps, Wales and the Highlands. It is a great car to drive on a hoon, on a track and on a bumpy mountain road. Choose the settings that suit the conditions and just drive, totally love my car and if I can make enough money to keep it, it stays. Buy the 12C and a DD and enjoy the 12C on the days that the weather is nice and the DD can stay at home.
IMine is a 2012 with 21K on the clock, so doubtless worthless anyway. Oh and forget the naysayers, mine has never let me down in 12,000 miles, unless you count a faulty door lock.
Same year car, same mileage completed now and similar journey in the last 12 months!IMine is a 2012 with 21K on the clock, so doubtless worthless anyway
. Oh and forget the naysayers, mine has never let me down in 12,000 miles, unless you count a faulty door lock.Also the car has been brilliant!
ok....There is only about £10k to £15k in it over 5 years so it looks like the McLaren is ahead ( will keep the Mercedes for some business trips and buy a smart car for short journeys...don't want too many short runs on the engine and dings in the supermarket car park) and works out cheaper that just having the Mac....Phew.....who knew man maths was so complicated (but enjoyable!).....Plus the wife prefers the McLaren so there is that!
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