By Leftlane Staff
Friday, Dec 2nd, 2005 @ 1:23 pm

Sometimes the most enjoyable car reviews are for the machines you’re least likely to be shopping for. That’s certainly the case with Motor Trend‘s comparison of the Aston Martin DB9 , Bentley Continental GT , Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, and Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG . These four vehicles blend sporting and luxury characteristics for no less than $170,000, and as much as $266,000. “It’s all about want over need, lust before logic, and all of that,” writes Matt Stone. “Ferrari’s flamboyant 612 Scaglietti is the newest to market, and, starting at $266,155, is the most expensive here by at least the price of a loaded A8.” Also new to the market is Aston Martin ’s “latest future James Bond mobile,” the DB9. Meanwhile, “ Mercedes-Benz takes overkill to the extreme in the limited-edition CL65 AMG.” The lowest sticker on this lot belongs to the Bentley Continental GT, which costs $170,971. “This well-toned coupe delivers stunning specs and style at a price point this marque hasn’t played in for decades and allows this most traditional of nameplates to enter new psychographic territories.”

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