[augustwest]

Try the Mclaren/Mercedes SLR, that's the way to go for motoring excitment. That's what I would recommend.


- augustwest

 

[milkpowder]

A 7 digit net work person would not want to be seen in a Volkswagen, let alone a person with a 9 digit net worth

I guess if you were to get the Phaeton, it would have to be the W12 version

 

[KYTGuy]

Bentley is aimed at exactly his demographic, A Gentleman's express.

 

[BigD]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sleestack /img/forum/go_quote.gif AMV8 isn't available in a slushbox yet and the DB9 is more than I want to spend on his car.

In that case, if you spend little more there's a Bentley Continental GT.
I do like the Maserati GT alot, but no avail at the moment.

 

[Konig]

i remembered he mentioned no bentleys, bmws and japanese

thats why i mentioned SKODA

 

[Dimitris]

The Maserati looks great!Its on the current issue of Car and they seem to agree that its rather special.

 

[guzziguy]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Konig /img/forum/go_quote.gif i remembered he mentioned no bentleys, bmws and japanese thats why i mentioned SKODA

He also mentioned that it must be reliable and that his father-in-law didn't want to be in the shop once a month. Of course, with a Skoda it wouldn't because where would one find a Skoda shop?

 

[plainsong]

If you read the thread, the OP has stated his father-in-law is no car snob, he just has certain brand preferences and biases, as we all do.

And THAT's why the Phaeton has got to be on the list.

 

[Computerpro3]

Of course there are exceptions, but not a single even moderately wealthy person I know owns a VW. Sure, the Phaeton is a great car, but even something like the A8L (same car basically) has more cachet.

Whether deserved or not, VW simply has the reputation of being a poor mans Audi.

 

[milkpowder]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Computerpro3 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Of course there are exceptions, but not a single even moderately wealthy person I know owns a VW. Sure, the Phaeton is a great car, but even something like the A8L (same car basically) has more cachet. Whether deserved or not, VW simply has the reputation of being a poor mans Audi.

The Phaeton is a disaster in Hong Kong for the very same reasons. It's not exactly a cheap car and for the same money, you could be getting yourself a LS460, 730iL, A8, XJ6, etc...

 

[ilovesocks]

All right, all right. I'll take the Phaeton, Sleestack. And the Maserati(s).

Seriously, I really like Uncle Erik's idea.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Erik /img/forum/go_quote.gif Possibly a longshot, but have you considered a nicely restored vintage car? You might be able to nose around a little and find a model that he owned and loved in the past, or maybe a car he always wanted. Older cars can be quite reliable and most can be upgraded with modern drivetrains, suspension and brakes. For such a generous gift, something personal and unique might be appreciated.

 

[skyline889]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sleestack /img/forum/go_quote.gif AMV8 isn't available in a slushbox yet and the DB9 is more than I want to spend on his car.

Aston is releasing a new version of the V8 that uses a variation of the same auto tranny used in the Ferrari F430 and Lambo Gallardo. The new Vantage Sportshift goes on sale in May and if I were you I'd take a look into it. I've seen it drive by several times and as hard as it is to believe, it sounds and looks even better than it does on camera.

 

[bhd812]

if you can wait maybe do a tesla...something different