A Quick Drive: Maybach 62

[mgescuro]

I just got back from a buddy's bachelor party in Vegas. While leaving my hotel (MGM) to catch a taxi to the Bellagio, I ran into an old acquaintance, who is a VC by trade, who was going from MGM to the Venetian. He remembered my penchant for cars (he let me ride in, not drive his Countach), and asked me if I wanted to drive his new car. He wouldn't tell me what it was, until I saw this MASSIVE car pull up, being driven by his driver.... a Maybach 62.



He let me drive it a whopping 2 blocks over to the Bellagio. Of course, you know if you'vebeen to Vegas, the fastest speed you'll ever get on the Strip in the middle of the day is about 5 mph.

So I really didn't get a chance to feel and test it out. But it essentially rides like a Mercedes... just a lot more solid and a lot bigger... and FAR more luxurious.
The leather, the wood, the touch and feel of everything from the dials to the seating controls to the carpet are super-luxurioius.

If Cadillac expects ULS to compete with the Maybach.... it's got its work cut out for 'em. It's not going to be easy to top the Maybach.

[IAMCANADIAN]

I think anybody who drives a Maybach once in their life is pretty lucky.

[mgescuro]

I haven't been in the new Rolls or the Arnage yet, but I'm sure the Maybach is in line, if not better than those.

I saw a few of the new Phantom's cruisng around Vegas, but didn't ride in them. I like the look of the Maybach more than the new Rolls anyways.

Wish I could have driven it more, but I was stillin shock... everything was a blur...

But BOOOOOOY... did I ever gets some looks and smiles when I pulled up to the Bellagio in that thing!!!!

[AMcA]

Originally Posted by mgescuro

If Cadillac expects ULS to compete with the Maybach.... it's got its work cut out for 'em. It's not going to be easy to top the Maybach.

Cadillac won't be that stupid. There's no more room up there.

The ULS is going to hit the XJ, S-class, A8 and 7-series turf. Mark my words.

Meanwhile, may I just say, Mgscuro, you're one lucky dog.

[mgescuro]

Originally Posted by AMcA

Cadillac won't be that stupid. There's no more room up there.
The ULS is going to hit the XJ, S-class, A8 and 7-series turf. Mark my words.
Meanwhile, may I just say, Mgscuro, you're one lucky dog.

No... you're right. ULS probably won't compete directly with Maybach. But it may put Cadillac within the sights of the Flying Spur, which is definitley no slouch of a car either.... along with the more direct sights of XJ, S, A8, and 7.

But my gosh, when you realize what kind of super luxury cars are out there, you can really put in perspective how "unluxurious" the best of Cadillac really is.

Cadillac really has a true opportunity to hit a homerun with ULS. If Cadillac targets Flying Spur, and begins competing with the S class and 7 series... then Cadillac will have a TRUE winner.

But my gosh.. that Maybach... *DROOOOL* The pictures of the car you see in magazine and TV don't do the car justice. One needs to see them in person to truly appreciate it. One needs to drive one to truly experience it. It's like a fine wine.

[FourOnTheFloor]

Wow, you drove a $350,000 car. You lucky dog!

[mgescuro]

Originally Posted by FourOnTheFloor

Wow, you drove a $350,000 car. You lucky dog!

For 2 blocks at an average speed of 5 mph. But I still drove it!!

[OzoneGTX]

How did it feel going back to the G6 after that?

[impala02]

Originally Posted by mgescuro

But my gosh.. that Maybach... *DROOOOL* The pictures of the car you see in magazine and TV don't do the car justice. One needs to see them in person to truly appreciate it. One needs to drive one to truly experience it. It's like a fine wine.

So true. I saw one parked in NYC and it was truly amazing. Unfortunately, I could only gawk at it while it was parked there...had I asked, I highly doubt the driver would have ever let me drive it!

[mgescuro]

Originally Posted by OzoneGTX

How did it feel going back to the G6 after that?

Believe me... going from my 9-5 or my C280 is a big difference to the G6.

[IAMCANADIAN]

i personally like the looks of the Rolls Royce Phantom more than the Maybach. If i was loaded, I'd b driving one of those, and of course a Corvette Z06 for fun

[atomicshark]

That has got to be a great experience! This reminds me of when I was in High School and College and I worked valet parking during winter and summer breaks. I drove so many wonderful cars from Ferraris, Porsches to Rolls Royces.

When I would get back in my Nissan to drive home at night it was like a smack in the face how much better cars could be and how they really were worth so much more than an average $25,000 vehicle.

It also pissed me off to see how terrible GM and Ford cars were back then compared to similar German or Japanese cars. I could not believe how good Lexus was even compared to Mercedes-Benz. Nothing could touch the solidity of the German makes, and I thoroughly enjoyed them every time I got to drive/park one.

Truly GM has come a long way and I can't wait until the day comes when Cadillac becomes the "World Standard" once again. Maybe in four or five years when the next generation of "Lutz touched" cars arrive?

[camaro chris]

hey mgscuro, if you dont mind me asking, what is your job and how do u know super rich people that can but maybachs?

[ChevroletRevived]

Wow..that is neat, mgescuro. I've seen an Maybach & a Phantom in Las Vegas at the hotel I was staying at. And in Lake Tahoe, I have had an Enzo pass me on the left side. I got lots of pictures and videos of that of course. That is so cool though...you actually got to drive it. How was it??? Was the ride ultra smooth?

[mgescuro]

Originally Posted by camaro chris

hey mgscuro, if you dont mind me asking, what is your job and how do u know super rich people that can but maybachs?

I work in product strategy for a major clothing retailer in San Francisco.

I used to work in a Dot-com, and I was the manager of IT at Excite@home. I had teh opportunity to go to Comdex a few times and work and meet with a few VC's that had business ties with the company. That's how I met the VC.

It's all just about maintaining connections over time. You never know when they will come in handy.... if only to drive their cars.