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09-26-2008, 04:02 PM
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Driving a Bentley in Chicago
Im 24 and moving to the Gold Coast from LA. I wanted to bring my Bentley Continental, I just wanted to know if Ill stick out driving it around town, or if it will be safe.
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09-26-2008, 04:10 PM
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Location: Where you wish you lived, LA
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that area is one of the wealthiest parts of the country. I doubt anyones going to damage your bentley or any other luxury car for that matter if its parked safely. don't be surprised if you see exotics driving around as well, that area is $$
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09-26-2008, 04:12 PM
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Weren't you the girl from the Chicago suburbs in July?
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09-26-2008, 04:15 PM
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Sayer of true stuff
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: And I'm moving, yet again ... KC here I come
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^^I don't recall where she was from. I just remember her asking about the condos next to the motel.
Glad to hear you're making the move.
I don't think you'll look odd in your car, and with garage parking it should be kept pretty safe I should think.
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09-26-2008, 04:19 PM
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Rejoice and be glad
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Suburban Chicago
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sugarrgurrl
Im 24 and moving to the Gold Coast from LA. I wanted to bring my Bentley Continental, I just wanted to know if Ill stick out driving it around town, or if it will be safe.
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Two separate questions. You will not be the only one driving one so you will not stick out any more than anyone else driving a $300,000 car. If it's a sedate color maybe not as much. As far as safety goes, I would assume you have indoor parking so overnite should not be an issue. There are places in Chicago, just as there are in LA where you can't park a Yugo. Normal precautions should keep your car safe elsewhere. |
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09-26-2008, 04:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Anthera
Weren't you the girl from the Chicago suburbs in July?
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Aww you remember me. Yeah I was staying with family in the burbs, but I finally got my own place so wanna get my car here. Now I just gotta find a way to get it here. |
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09-26-2008, 04:25 PM
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Location: Uptown, Chicago
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Do you have a driver? You ain't **** in the Gold Coast without a driver for your Bentley.
I kid.
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09-26-2008, 04:37 PM
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Aside from sloppy winter weather and boring, flat, straight, slow roads, Chic is a rather civilized place to drive any high-end car for daily commuting around Loop/GoldCst...biggest hassle vs CA is having winter tires/wheels installed and storing summer perf tires...
Would also target GoldCoast pkg garages of condos (and office pkg garages) based upon spaciousness of reserved pkg slots to avoid door dings...some office pkg garages in Loop have hand car washes inside, so car can be detailed while one is in office...very useful during the winter when car will be salt-covered frequently...
Would use Horseless Carriage to ship car...they routinely deliver new Ferraris and many far more valuable collectors' cars around US...
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09-26-2008, 04:39 PM
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09-26-2008, 04:48 PM
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Steve-O:
Do you ever see anyone my age driving in one? I just dont want people thinking Im a brat driving around in a Bentley, Ive noticed Chicago people arent as flashy as LA people.
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