Would you rather drive the Rolls Royce Ghost or be chauffeured in one?

Would you rather drive the Rolls Royce Ghost or be chauffeured in one?
The all-new Ghost will feature a 6.6 liter turbochaged V12 engine which will pump out horsepower in the 500 range while also being what you would expect from a Rolls- pure luxury. From a driving standpoint this engine should be more exciting to pilot than that of a Phantom. Does this mean more people will be buying the Ghost for their own hands to drive? It will be quite intersting to see the numbers as to how many people actually drive their Rolls to how many get chauffeured in one? One things for sure, this is one car we want to drive.
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Joe_LimonJoe_Limon - 4/22/2009 11:09:38 PM
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Chauffeured all the way, don't have to risk getting it keyed that way!


B7FANB7FAN - 4/23/2009 7:28:30 AM
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I would do both I mean its a rolls royce that is the chauffeurs car of choice. but its not like it is a limo which means it can be a daily driver for the head of a company. if i had a phantom it would be chauffeured all the way I wouldnt even attempt to drive it.


wins555wins555 - 4/22/2009 11:42:05 PM
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Chauffeured. Definitely.


AnthonyAnthony - 4/22/2009 11:46:10 PM
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With it being based on the 7-Series, why would I pay someone to have all my fun for me? Drive.


JordanskiJordanski - 4/22/2009 11:53:58 PM
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Why couldn't they just call it the Silver Ghost... now Sylvia Browne's gonna get her self in a knot.


LauderdaleDriverLauderdaleDriver - 4/22/2009 11:59:40 PM
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You see these things around a lot in South Florida. They have all the grace of a well-made double wide trailer.

BMW has ruined Rolls. The cars used to get away with ostentation with a bit of humor and grace in the staid design. Now, they just look like laquered Panzers.

The can't be making money on them, either. Look at the Maybach fiasco.


theoptimisticpessimisttheoptimisticpessimist - 4/23/2009 12:03:18 PM
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"You see these things around a lot in South Florida"

Well know you don't. The RR Ghost is not in production. If he speaking of the Phantom, RR build less than a 1000 each year for world wide distribution, So their not an Accord. It was BMW goal to return RR to the motor car it was before the 70,80,90's. The original RR's were never subtle, only cash starved RR in those decades were.


golfer38golfer38 - 4/23/2009 9:52:18 AM
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I would love to drive this thing, it would be incredible. Although I would like to be driven if I was going out on the town to get in a sick one.


Agent63Agent63 - 4/23/2009 12:35:16 AM
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theres nothing wrong with driving your own Rolls Royce. It just looks better being driven.


MrBratwurstMrBratwurst - 4/23/2009 7:36:23 AM
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I think the author of this news asks the most vital question of current times considering that:
- every 5th American has no job
- consumer prices index inflation in 8% and was 12% moments ago
- annual GDP is -4%
- purchasing power of the dollar is 5% of what it was a 100 years ago

Driving a Rolls Royce or being driven in one... this is what bothers minds of all Americans in the moment.

References:
http://www.shadowstats.com/alternate_data
http://dollardaze.org/blog/posts/2009/January/07/1/US_Dollar.jpg


Joe_LimonJoe_Limon - 4/23/2009 5:59:54 PM
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Did you really bring specs and references to a thread asking your personal opinion?


HSCenterconsoleHSCenterconsole - 4/23/2009 7:56:03 AM
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Drive without a doubt. I hate being a passenger. Unless I'm drunk.


MrBratwurstMrBratwurst - 4/23/2009 8:36:17 AM
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Just like old punks, ButtMonkeys never die! Nice new nickname, by the way!

As far as I can remember, the order was:
- ButtMonkey
- MightyPenis
- flaccidpenis
although there was something more in between that I can't recall, I'm sure! LOL!


PlanBPlanB - 4/23/2009 11:04:08 AM
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Maybe in a stretched Lincoln... but not in your Rolls dude.


MrBratwurstMrBratwurst - 4/23/2009 11:38:33 AM
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— PlanB

| Maybe in a stretched Lincoln... but not in your Rolls dude.

You don't even know how wrong you are
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d148/beherenow00/Bullrun/RollsRoyce_girls.jpg


M_MotorsportM_Motorsport - 4/23/2009 8:51:56 AM
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Better to drive then a Phantom but Id rather be Driven, a Bentley is more of a drivers car.


LACMANLACMAN - 4/23/2009 9:21:49 AM
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The "chauffeur" thing is played out in my opinion. Its like the whole "limo" thing these days. No one really cares about them anymore. I know some people still need them but I would much rather be seen in and be behind the drivers seat of ANY Rolls.


WhelanWhelan - 4/23/2009 10:30:13 AM
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Drive it to where I needed to go, then switch places with the Chauffer so it looks like I was driven there.

HP and turbo's don't matter much for these cars, they weigh 3 tons.


LACMANLACMAN - 4/23/2009 11:10:52 AM
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LOL


Bimmer3erBimmer3er - 4/23/2009 10:48:24 AM
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If I'm wealthy enough to buy one - ain't it obvious that I would want to be chauffeured?! :D


PlanBPlanB - 4/23/2009 11:01:43 AM
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Why would I let the chauffeur have all the fun, give me the keys!!!

You're services will not be required today.


LACMANLACMAN - 4/23/2009 11:10:07 AM
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HA! Ditto!


theoptimisticpessimisttheoptimisticpessimist - 4/23/2009 12:14:19 PM
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Drive


MrBratwurstMrBratwurst - 4/23/2009 12:32:33 PM
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Why flaccidpenis' posts have been removed??

His comments were of immense importance. He evaluated whether a given vehicle can serve as chick magnet effectively enough.

This is crucial in modern times of conspicuous consumption where the car often acts as an ego and masculine private parts elongator.

Some people are desperate to spend any amount of money on a carefully chosen car to improve their sex life. They must pick the right choice, otherwise fortunes will be wasted ineffectively. flaccidpenis came to rescue those ones and share his decisive judgement with them. His opinions also boosted AutoSpies value.

And you removed his posts!


LACMANLACMAN - 4/23/2009 2:53:41 PM
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Interesting... Was he you?


AirlinerAirliner - 4/24/2009 3:51:06 PM
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We often wish, you were finished.


Type707Type707 - 4/23/2009 4:51:56 PM
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I would seriously drive one and pass on my grey puopon next to the rice rocket next to me.


SteveSteve - 4/23/2009 6:26:47 PM
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Neither. I prefer the stately elegance of a Bentley (without any rapper bling, of course). I feel that RR maker, BMW, has lost their styling sense, favoring trendiness and "different for the sake of different" over "beautiful." 7 series. 5 series. Rolls Royce. All uniquely awkward, but none beautiful.


EnnNorakEnnNorak - 4/23/2009 8:08:47 PM
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Forget the chauffeur — I would simply trade it in for a Bentley Arnage RL which offers both better looks and value.


ChevyFan100ChevyFan100 - 4/23/2009 10:55:14 PM
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I would drive it and then trade it in for a Panamera or a Rapide


AutoKnowledgeBankAutoKnowledgeBank - 4/24/2009 9:37:16 PM
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I would trade it in on a Hyundai Genesis and then buy a house with what was left over.


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