** PURCHASE A BENTLEY AND YOU GET HIGH-END QUALITY

by eunicegailocay on June 7, 2010

Purchase a Bentley. That is one great command that a mob of people are more than willing to follow. Why not then when a Bentley exactly defines this thing commonly referred to as “mobile comfort”? A Bentley is another great luxury car, and a Continental GT is one of its best models. If you’re looking for high-end luxury with a name that you know you can trust, you can’t go wrong with the Bentley Continental GT. Purchase a Bentley. It is a distinctive brand and it offers so much more than a lot of other cars – even those that are in the luxury designation – because of its attention to detail and quality as well as its reputation. When you consider getting a luxury car, make the Bentley dealer one of your first stops. Purchase a Bentley and you’ll be glad you took the time to see one of the highest-quality cars on the market.

Purchase a Bentley. The cabin of all Continentals mixes traditional materials and shapes smartly. Bentley logos, chrome, and wood trim span the Continental GT’s wide dual-binnacle dash, with a Breitling timepiece ticking away in the center of the dash, surrounded by walnut or knurled aluminum-or whatever custom trim the owner specifies. Its cabin is a standout, even in this rarefied segment, Edmunds says. “There’s a charming old-world feel to the whole affair, highlighted by push-pull vent controls, a Breitling timepiece, and switches and levers constructed of real metal.” Bentley’s choice of “six natural, unbleached, laser-cut wood veneers” while MotorAuthority outlines the way in which “Bentley logos, chrome and wood trim span the dual-binnacle dash.” Bentley takes the homage to its zenith with the Mulliner Driving Specification; it wears diamond-quilted leather seats, a knurled shift knob, and a three-spoke steering wheel, and on the Continental GT Speed and GTC Speed, the Mulliner package adds dark-finished metal trim, a rear spoiler, and wider exhaust pipes for a slightly menacing look. Car and Driver calls the Supersports’ interior “splendid,” rendered in special low-nap Alcantara and ultra-soft cowhides.

2010 Bentley Continental Supersports

2010 Bentley Continental Supersports

The 2010 Bentley Continental line of coupes and convertibles continues to grow with limited editions. Already offered as a GT Speed and GTC Speed, the Continental range includes a new Supersports edition for 2010, with even more power and finery. In all, there are five Bentley Continental two-doors, each with a wide range of cosmetic and luxury touches available for personalization. The two-door carries a base price, including gas-guzzler taxes and destination charges, of about $185,000, which zooms to more than $275,000 with the new Supersports edition. So purchase a Bentley.

When you also take into consideration that the Continental GT Speed’s appearance is nearly identical to the regular GT, its appeal takes yet another hit. The base shape has been around since 2003 and is looking a bit dated when compared to some of the hotter ultra-luxury coupes from Europe. This year sees only a minor addition, the Series 51 option package that adds only cosmetic changes.

The Bentley GT Speed

The Bentley GT Speed

True enough, the GT Speed is an excellent grand touring car at its core. Purchase a Bentley. It produces far more power than most drivers will ever need, and the luxurious cabin isolates occupants from the outside world’s harshness. However, when compared to newer ultra-luxury coupes, the Continental GT Speed’s appeal wanes. Models like the Aston Martin DB9 and Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG look sharper and deliver similar, if not better, all-around performance. Purchase a Bentley and on its own merits, the Continental GT Speed will still impress those with discerning tastes. But we’re starting to look forward to what kind of a comeback might be in store for the next full redesign.

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