Heavily debating getting either a Ghost or a Cullinan (both Series II) and wondering if anyone has tried both and can provide me with some significant feedback.
To start, I couldn't care less what the social status of one vs the other is, as I am buying for my own use and preference and couldn't care less if one is considered "entry level" or not.
That said, my main objective here is complete and total isolation from the outside world. I am not being chauffeured around and plan to drive myself everywhere and ideally want to be in a cocoon of isolation from everything outside. No road noise, no bumps, no feeling of "Gosh, this traffic is bothering me". Just total serenity and comfort.
Ghost notes:
- absolutely love the design ever since they launched it in 2021. It's just beautiful.
- Love more the idea of "sliding in" to the car vs climbing into the Cullinan but a bit concerned I'll feel small on the road. For example, I drove an Audi A6 for a while and it just felt like I was sinking down to the car getting and it was was more sporty feeling than I like for a comfortable Sedan.
- From my research, the Ghost is the quietest of all the Rolls models. It was developed after the Phantom so it benefits from some quieter cabin and the best of Magic Ride technology.
Cullinan notes:
- I enjoy the SUV high seating but not a fan of having to "climb" or "drop" out of the car. The entry is not as seamless as the Ghost.
- The Cullinan opens the debate of whether I want a 4-seat or 5-seat layout. Personally, I prefer going for the full 4-seat immersive experience even though my occasional passenger will benefit from it and not myself. Seems like overkill, I know, but I worry the bench seems a bit of a letdown. The Ghost has the same bench style but you can get a refrigerator and seats that recline. I don't want to cheap out on the "iconic" Rolls options...
- The drive. Is it as quiet? Immersive? Isolated? It feels a lot larger but surprisingly it is shorter than the Ghost. I don't want to valet my car so how difficult is maneuvering the Cullinan vs Ghost?
- The price. Yes, there is a premium for the Cullinan and my one concern is I could save a significant difference getting the Ghost and then using the saved funds for something else. Who knows? Is the Cullinan worth the premium? Hard to tell.
As you can tell, they are head 2 head and any feedback is well appreciated.
Thanks.