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Old May 26, 2013 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
It has old modern panache. I'm really surprised I'm the only person whose commented thus far about liking it
I like this new Bentley too, it is a little bit better looking than the rounded jelly bean styling of the outgoing model. But both look good.

As far as the interior goes, i think it really depends on what wood is used. The pic in the original post has wood that looks like it came straight from a cardboard box. Some people might find that attractive. But it looks like a majority of the folks here don't like it too much.

Maybe this is better (I certainly think so):
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Old May 26, 2013 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by trexlexus
I like this new Bentley too, it is a little bit better looking than the rounded jelly bean styling of the outgoing model. But both look good.

As far as the interior goes, i think it really depends on what wood is used. The pic in the original post has wood that looks like it came straight from a cardboard box. Some people might find that attractive. But it looks like a majority of the folks here don't like it too much.

Maybe this is better (I certainly think so):
Agreed

The level of bespoke interior quality is just a cut above the rest.



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Old May 26, 2013 | 02:27 PM
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Yup, dropping 200+ large on a 4 wheeled appliance would warrant high levels of individuality.

My favorite thing about the wood is that massive piece used above the glove compartment. Looks like an entire log was stuck into the car.
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Old May 26, 2013 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by trexlexus
Yup, dropping 200+ large on a 4 wheeled appliance would warrant high levels of individuality.
It may not be the most ornate Bentley we've seen, but it is a long way from being an appliance. Appliances don't have a "B" with wings on the grille.

My favorite thing about the wood is that massive piece used above the glove compartment. Looks like an entire log was stuck into the car.
Yep.....appliances sure don't use wood trim like that.

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Old May 26, 2013 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
It may not be the most ornate Bentley we've seen, but it is a long way from being an appliance. Appliances don't have a "B" with wings on the grille.
Haha, it was just an extreme generaliztion. To be honest though, regarding appliances, Bentley and Rolls are among the best there are.
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Old May 27, 2013 | 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
It has old modern panache. I'm really surprised I'm the only person whose commented thus far about liking it
I was about to comment that it's the only Bentley I like.
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Old May 28, 2013 | 03:01 PM
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The interior does look better in that pic but only becuase of the photography used. The design is still subpar or ordinary for a car of this status imo. Totally Jaguar-ish which is understandable being a british make but not a standout design.
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