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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: Lizzie_Zoom on 21 June 2013, 15:35:34
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Since I was young I have been impressed by Bentley's and always thought I could own one, more than a Rolls Royce. The other car I wanted was an Austin 7, Baby Austin. Two extremes!! :D :D :D :D
Now that bug has started again, and I am looking at old Bentley's from the 1980s/90s. Big and heavy, with turbo 8 litre engines. One I am tempted with is this, amongst many, on Autotrader:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201305176797966/sort/default/usedcars/make/bentley/page/1?logcode=p
or this:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201306137275341/sort/default/usedcars/make/bentley/page/2?logcode=p
The finish in these cars, as always, is stunning! A real home on wheels :) :)
Does anyone know the running costs of these i.e. Tax, Insurance, servicing, new tyres, etc?
Not worried about mpg as having now owned a 3 litre Omega for some time, even 10mpg would not be too bad!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)
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Lot of car for no money,someone told me that the exhaust system on a turbo R was circa £1700 a few years ago,don't know if that is less now or not ???
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I note that the estimate for me for insurance is just around £400 per year! Cheaper than for my miggy! :o :o ;D ;D ;D
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Lot of car for no money,someone told me that the exhaust system on a turbo R was circa £1700 a few years ago,don't know if that is less now or not ???
Thanks! That is not bad at all :y :y :y
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I note that the estimate for me for insurance is just around £400 per year! Cheaper than for my miggy! :o :o ;D ;D ;D
Most probably because they work it out no boy racer will have one so insurance is cheaper :-\
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Ive just checked and I've only done 5800 miles in 2 years in my 3.2, so the Mulsanne would suit me nicely. I like the idea, I may follow suit. Trouble is the 3.2 would have to go! :-\
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Ive just checked and I've only done 5800 miles in 2 years in my 3.2, so the Mulsanne would suit me nicely. I like the idea, I may follow suit. Trouble is the 3.2 would have to go! :-\
It is sooooooooo tempting! :D :D :D :y
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Like you I like the Bentleys Lizzie - lovely, comfortable car to drive - great for long distance touring :y Be bold, give it a go - a hell of a lot of car for the money :)
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Like you I like the Bentleys Lizzie - lovely, comfortable car to drive - great for long distance touring :y Be bold, give it a go - a hell of a lot of car for the money :)
Indeed dbug, and I am looking. Will it fit my garage; at 17 foot plus long I think the answer is no! ::) ::) But who cares ;D ;D ;D ;D
It would fulfil a dream, but I just hope the dream would not turn into a nightmare. I just love big cars, big engines, and ideally I would love one of those racing Bentley's in British racing green of the 1920's, but I could never afford one of those! So the later Bentley's will have to do :D :D
I am going to keep looking and I am reading the info on the Bentley Owners Forum for advice and guidance:) :)
http://www.rollsroyceforums.com/forums/
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Anyone know if DIY servicing one of these V8 beasts is straightforward? ???
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lovely motors but can you imagine if something broke you'd have to sell a kidney...lol
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lovely motors but can you imagine if something broke you'd have to sell a kidney...lol
Well I do have two! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)
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lovely motors but can you imagine if something broke you'd have to sell a kidney...lol
That rules me out then.I only have one working kidney as it is. ::) ;D
Running costs for a Benltley are collosal,but like anything ellse theres cheap(ish) ways round these things,but its never going to be a cheap hobby.I would imagine diy is possible as they are pretty low tech machines.Afaik the engines are pushrod V8,s ? and it doesn't get much more basic than that.Buying one wih LPG already fitted would make the fuel bill a bit less painful.
I believe brakes & suspension can be expensive,and have a hard time due to the cars weighing the same as a small battleship.
Service history is everything with a car like that imo.
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Interesting that they have had so many owners, I wonder why? The Mulsanne has had 5 in 31000 miles!!!
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Interesting that they have had so many owners, I wonder why? The Mulsanne has had 5 in 31000 miles!!!
People buy them, soon becomes apparent how much they are to run I guess :)
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If you have to ask the cost you can't afford it !!
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lovely motors but can you imagine if something broke you'd have to sell a kidney...lol
That rules me out then.I only have one working kidney as it is. ::) ;D
Running costs for a Benltley are collosal,but like anything ellse theres cheap(ish) ways round these things,but its never going to be a cheap hobby.I would imagine diy is possible as they are pretty low tech machines.Afaik the engines are pushrod V8,s ? and it doesn't get much more basic than that.Buying one wih LPG already fitted would make the fuel bill a bit less painful.
I believe brakes & suspension can be expensive,and have a hard time due to the cars weighing the same as a small battleship.
Service history is everything with a car like that imo.
Thanks Albitz :y :y.
Yes, as usual that is what some have said on the Bentley forum, and you can see 6 cars, but 4 will be "walk away" jobs.
I think this will take some heavy thought, plus I have registered with the Bentley Owners Forum to ask more questions. I am asking myself, do I want really big car issues when I am retired? The Omega is just enough for me after all. I can keep that going quite easily and relatively cheaply, but I know a Bentley could be a big money pit. Still not sure though as my heart is ruling my head and a Bentley has been a dream for soooo long. ::) ::) ::) :) :)
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If you have to ask the cost you can't afford it !!
Yes, but you could say that about a miggy. However, I agree with what you say when it comes to a prestige car. :y :y
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lovely motors but can you imagine if something broke you'd have to sell a kidney...lol
That rules me out then.I only have one working kidney as it is. ::) ;D
Running costs for a Benltley are collosal,but like anything ellse theres cheap(ish) ways round these things,but its never going to be a cheap hobby.I would imagine diy is possible as they are pretty low tech machines.Afaik the engines are pushrod V8,s ? and it doesn't get much more basic than that.Buying one wih LPG already fitted would make the fuel bill a bit less painful.
I believe brakes & suspension can be expensive,and have a hard time due to the cars weighing the same as a small battleship.
Service history is everything with a car like that imo.
The v8 is the old 6.75lt Roller lump with a turbo the size of a dustbin on it,very low stressed though,max revs is circa 4000rpm,big lumps of torque though capable of sub 6secs to 60 which is good for 2.5 tonnes of iron :y
I love them and will have one as a toy sometime :y
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lovely motors but can you imagine if something broke you'd have to sell a kidney...lol
That rules me out then.I only have one working kidney as it is. ::) ;D
Running costs for a Benltley are collosal,but like anything ellse theres cheap(ish) ways round these things,but its never going to be a cheap hobby.I would imagine diy is possible as they are pretty low tech machines.Afaik the engines are pushrod V8,s ? and it doesn't get much more basic than that.Buying one wih LPG already fitted would make the fuel bill a bit less painful.
I believe brakes & suspension can be expensive,and have a hard time due to the cars weighing the same as a small battleship.
Service history is everything with a car like that imo.
The v8 is the old 6.75lt Roller lump with a turbo the size of a dustbin on it,very low stressed though,max revs is circa 4000rpm,big lumps of torque though capable of sub 6secs to 60 which is good for 2.5 tonnes of iron :y
I love them and will have one as a toy sometime :y
Oh dear, another piece of tempting info! ::) ::) ;D ;D ;D :y
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We have two of these come into the garage I work at, they are a lot of car for little money and for the size are very rapid, they only rev to about 4K, you'd probably see a maximum of about 10mpg, the rear spring seats tend to rot and parts are notoriously expensive, but provided you look around you should find a decent one which has had all the common issues sorted, the gearbox selector shaft seals tend to start leaking and they use a mineral based brake fluid which I believe is also not cheap, only had a problem with running one of them once which turned out to be an ignition coil which is basic wear and tear, the owners seem to do a fair bit a mileage and talk highly of the reliability for a car of that ages, they are very comfy inside with enough room for 5 adults with plenty of room to stretch, the boot space is massive. Also the front callipers are known to seize but this is easy enough sorted with a rebuild kit.
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We have two of these come into the garage I work at, they are a lot of car for little money and for the size are very rapid, they only rev to about 4K, you'd probably see a maximum of about 10mpg, the rear spring seats tend to rot and parts are notoriously expensive, but provided you look around you should find a decent one which has had all the common issues sorted, the gearbox selector shaft seals tend to start leaking and they use a mineral based brake fluid which I believe is also not cheap, only had a problem with running one of them once which turned out to be an ignition coil which is basic wear and tear, the owners seem to do a fair bit a mileage and talk highly of the reliability for a car of that ages, they are very comfy inside with enough room for 5 adults with plenty of room to stretch, the boot space is massive. Also the front callipers are known to seize but this is easy enough sorted with a rebuild kit.
Thanks! :y :y
How much does the servicing bill on these come to on average please? ??? ???
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We have two of these come into the garage I work at, they are a lot of car for little money and for the size are very rapid, they only rev to about 4K, you'd probably see a maximum of about 10mpg, the rear spring seats tend to rot and parts are notoriously expensive, but provided you look around you should find a decent one which has had all the common issues sorted, the gearbox selector shaft seals tend to start leaking and they use a mineral based brake fluid which I believe is also not cheap, only had a problem with running one of them once which turned out to be an ignition coil which is basic wear and tear, the owners seem to do a fair bit a mileage and talk highly of the reliability for a car of that ages, they are very comfy inside with enough room for 5 adults with plenty of room to stretch, the boot space is massive. Also the front callipers are known to seize but this is easy enough sorted with a rebuild kit.
Thanks! :y :y
How much does the servicing bill on these come to on average please? ??? ???
Personally I have never seen the full bills so can't comment of that, I know most parts are very expensive but that's about it, but most people who do own these cars are rolling in money.
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We have two of these come into the garage I work at, they are a lot of car for little money and for the size are very rapid, they only rev to about 4K, you'd probably see a maximum of about 10mpg, the rear spring seats tend to rot and parts are notoriously expensive, but provided you look around you should find a decent one which has had all the common issues sorted, the gearbox selector shaft seals tend to start leaking and they use a mineral based brake fluid which I believe is also not cheap, only had a problem with running one of them once which turned out to be an ignition coil which is basic wear and tear, the owners seem to do a fair bit a mileage and talk highly of the reliability for a car of that ages, they are very comfy inside with enough room for 5 adults with plenty of room to stretch, the boot space is massive. Also the front callipers are known to seize but this is easy enough sorted with a rebuild kit.
Thanks! :y :y
How much does the servicing bill on these come to on average please? ??? ???
Personally I have never seen the full bills so can't comment of that, I know most parts are very expensive but that's about it, but most people who do own these cars are rolling in money.
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Says it all recently! ;D ;D ;D ;D Thanks! :y :y
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My Uncle had one for a while a few years back when he was doing big motorway miles through work and loved it!! :y I'm sure that fact that he got paid mileage helped!!! ;)
He reluctantly got rid of it when he retired and found it a bit much for popping down to the garden centre! ;D
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Hi Lizzie,
I guy I work with bought a low mileage Bentley Brooklands as his 2nd car, like you it was something he had always wanted, he paid around £25k for it and kept it for a year, he had a new set of tyres that cost £1200 and he then had a nightmare with an electical problem that cost £4k to fix, he then sold it for £8k. Even with all that expense he loved every mile he drove it, he was unlucky with the electrical problem and in my opinion he sold it far too cheaply but once you have one you won't ever want to drive anything else and he is now looking for one of the newer shaped models as his 11 plate mondeo just isn't the same lol.
Oh and every time you stop for fuel someone will pass comment - in fact whenever you stop for anything someone will always mention the fuel consumption :)
Darren
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Hi Lizzie,
I guy I work with bought a low mileage Bentley Brooklands as his 2nd car, like you it was something he had always wanted, he paid around £25k for it and kept it for a year, he had a new set of tyres that cost £1200 and he then had a nightmare with an electical problem that cost £4k to fix, he then sold it for £8k. Even with all that expense he loved every mile he drove it, he was unlucky with the electrical problem and in my opinion he sold it far too cheaply but once you have one you won't ever want to drive anything else and he is now looking for one of the newer shaped models as his 11 plate mondeo just isn't the same lol.
Oh and every time you stop for fuel someone will pass comment - in fact whenever you stop for anything someone will always mention the fuel consumption :)
Darren
That is all food for thought, thanks :y :y
Oh yes, one of those anywhere will be a talking point, and especially at the pumps! ;D ;D ;D ;D
As said though, the mpg is not my major concern :)
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bentley_Turbo_R
Here you go Lizzie :y
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may your dream come true lizzie!!
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One life - live it!
Steve
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bentley_Turbo_R
Here you go Lizzie :y
Thanks! :y :y :y
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may your dream come true lizzie!!
I would love it to :y :y :y
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One life - live it!
Steve
Thats from Landrover innit ??? ;D ;D
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One life - live it!
Steve
That is what I am thinking at the moment. But it really is my heart ruling my head. That is not healthy.................but what fun it could be 8) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)
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Hi Lizzie,
I guy I work with bought a low mileage Bentley Brooklands as his 2nd car, like you it was something he had always wanted, he paid around £25k for it and kept it for a year, he had a new set of tyres that cost £1200 and he then had a nightmare with an electical problem that cost £4k to fix, he then sold it for £8k. Even with all that expense he loved every mile he drove it, he was unlucky with the electrical problem and in my opinion he sold it far too cheaply but once you have one you won't ever want to drive anything else and he is now looking for one of the newer shaped models as his 11 plate mondeo just isn't the same lol.
Oh and every time you stop for fuel someone will pass comment - in fact whenever you stop for anything someone will always mention the fuel consumption :)
Darren
That is all food for thought, thanks :y :y
Oh yes, one of those anywhere will be a talking point, and especially at the pumps! ;D ;D ;D ;D
As said though, the mpg is not my major concern :)
Would'nt be mine either,already got a thirsty V8 so another doesn't bother me :-X much ;D ;D
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One life - live it!
Steve
That is what I am thinking at the moment. But it really is my heart ruling my head. That is not healthy.................but what fun it could be 8) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)
Lets be honest here Lizzie,if the thing blew up you'd only lose the purchase price which is about the same as 12 months depreciation on a new Focus ;)
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One life - live it!
Steve
That is what I am thinking at the moment. But it really is my heart ruling my head. That is not healthy.................but what fun it could be 8) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)
Lets be honest here Lizzie,if the thing blew up you'd only lose the purchase price which is about the same as 12 months depreciation on a new Focus ;)
Funny you should say that as I was thinking along the same lines! Three years of fun for £7-10K is better than one two week holiday after all. 8) 8) 8)
Still highly tempted................... :D :D
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a most excellent idea,looks as if these boys can supply the bits :y
http://www.introcar.co.uk/acatalog/About_Us.html (http://www.introcar.co.uk/acatalog/About_Us.html)
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Do it Lizzie!! 8)
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One life - live it!
Steve
That is what I am thinking at the moment. But it really is my heart ruling my head. That is not healthy.................but what fun it could be 8) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)
Lets be honest here Lizzie,if the thing blew up you'd only lose the purchase price which is about the same as 12 months depreciation on a new Focus ;)
Funny you should say that as I was thinking along the same lines! Three years of fun for £7-10K is better than one two week holiday after all. 8) 8) 8)
Still highly tempted................... :D :D
Wow 7-10k on a holiday :o ;D
Not keen on the looks but the comfort and power should make up for that... Go for it you only live once :y
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Lot of car for no money,someone told me that the exhaust system on a turbo R was circa £1700 a few years ago,don't know if that is less now or not ???
Thanks! That is not bad at all :y :y :y
Have you won the lottery Lizzie ::) :-* :-*
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yep.. one life .. if you want it do it..
ps: also get a second job ;D
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Lot of car for no money,someone told me that the exhaust system on a turbo R was circa £1700 a few years ago,don't know if that is less now or not ???
Thanks! That is not bad at all :y :y :y
Have you won the lottery Lizzie ::) :-* :-*
No, fat chance ;D ;D ;D
I am retiring early 8) 8) :y
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Lexus LS400
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25% of the price.
double the MPG
10% of maintenance costs
200x the reliability
same (or damn close) luxury
I've test driven both in the last month or so -
from the inside, you wouldn't know the difference, except I think the lexus is better!
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Lexus LS400
:y
25% of the price.
double the MPG
10% of maintenance costs
200x the reliability
same (or damn close) luxury
I've test driven both in the last month or so -
from the inside, you wouldn't know the difference, except I think the lexus is better!
or the LS430 which even has more kit :y
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Lexus LS400
:y
25% of the price.
double the MPG
10% of maintenance costs
200x the reliability
same (or damn close) luxury
I've test driven both in the last month or so -
from the inside, you wouldn't know the difference, except I think the lexus is better!
Nice cars Lexus,But for me Bentley does it better(at a price, agreed) :y
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LZ, this car is more suited to a lady like you, imo........ :-* :-*
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1954-Rolls-Royce-Silver-Dawn-lovely-condition-drives-superbly-/261228612051?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3cd27049d3
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LZ, this car is more suited to a lady like you, imo........ :-* :-*
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1954-Rolls-Royce-Silver-Dawn-lovely-condition-drives-superbly-/261228612051?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3cd27049d3
Ah yes, and it'd leave enough change for a fortnight in the Caribbean!! 8)
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LZ, this car is more suited to a lady like you, imo........ :-* :-*
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1954-Rolls-Royce-Silver-Dawn-lovely-condition-drives-superbly-/261228612051?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3cd27049d3
Yep but not quite the comfort levels of the later Bentleys though - we had hold of the '55 RR Silver Cloud Earls court show car for a short while back in the 70s (Reg GRP 1) - sold within 6 months but a lovely quiet motor to drive back then - less so today I guess.
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Lexus LS400
:y
25% of the price.
double the MPG
10% of maintenance costs
200x the reliability
same (or damn close) luxury
I've test driven both in the last month or so -
from the inside, you wouldn't know the difference, except I think the lexus is better!
or the LS430 which even has more kit :y
Thanks to both of you! :y :y :y
Yes, Lexus cars I know as the "Luxury Toyota" and after keeping a Carina II going for 5 years, with it still running very well at 19 years of age, I think I can trust them :y :y :y
I'll give it some thought, but I am still in a "Bentley Dream" and have now joined the Bentley Owners Forum to ask the questions I want answers to. In truth I am hoping my head will eventually take control of my heart! ::) ::) ::) :D :D
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a most excellent idea,looks as if these boys can supply the bits :y
http://www.introcar.co.uk/acatalog/About_Us.html (http://www.introcar.co.uk/acatalog/About_Us.html)
Cheers! :y :y :y
More valuable information for me to consider. :D :D :D ;)
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LZ, this car is more suited to a lady like you, imo........ :-* :-*
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1954-Rolls-Royce-Silver-Dawn-lovely-condition-drives-superbly-/261228612051?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3cd27049d3
A lovely car, and it will only appreciate in value. :y :y :y
But the asking price is really too much for me to "invest" in a car :D :D :D ;)
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Get into the spirit of things Lizzie,take a trip to this place for a nosey
http://www.ghostmotors.co.uk
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C334812
a nice day out to see nice cars :y
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Go for it, Lizzie....... :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*.....but remember that you have to pay the wages ( and uniform) of the man that 'sits up front'. :P
I, too, believe that the Turbo R is a lot of car for the money, with potential investment value as an added bonus.
Interest rates are so piss poor these days that many people are starting to invest their hard earned money into 'classic cars'
I'm guessing that a decade from now, maybe less, that the markets will wake up to these sleeping giants and your £6000- £10000 Turbo R will be worth considerably more than it is at present.
See it as an exciting gamble...... :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Lexus LS400
:y
25% of the price.
double the MPG
10% of maintenance costs
200x the reliability
same (or damn close) luxury
I've test driven both in the last month or so -
from the inside, you wouldn't know the difference, except I think the lexus is better!
The problem is this.
The Lexus, be it a 400/430 /460 is a car which has had it's soul surgically removed.
It does what it says on the tin, but if you have red blood running through your veins it will never 'move you'
The Bentley on the other hand is a living, breathing, life force.......it's many flaws only adding to it's appeal.
It'a a steam locomotive that you can drive on the road, and long may anachronistic beasts of this type survive. :y :y :y :y
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Go for it, Lizzie....... :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*.....but remember that you have to pay the wages ( and uniform) of the man that 'sits up front'. :P
I, too, believe that the Turbo R is a lot of car for the money, with potential investment value as an added bonus.
Interest rates are so piss poor these days that many people are starting to invest their hard earned money into 'classic cars'
I'm guessing that a decade from now, maybe less, that the markets will wake up to these sleeping giants and your £6000- £10000 Turbo R will be worth considerably more than it is at present.
See it as an exciting gamble...... :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Me ;D ;D ;D :-*
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Go for it, Lizzie....... :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*.....but remember that you have to pay the wages ( and uniform) of the man that 'sits up front'. :P
I, too, believe that the Turbo R is a lot of car for the money, with potential investment value as an added bonus.
Interest rates are so piss poor these days that many people are starting to invest their hard earned money into 'classic cars'
I'm guessing that a decade from now, maybe less, that the markets will wake up to these sleeping giants and your £6000- £10000 Turbo R will be worth considerably more than it is at present.
See it as an exciting gamble...... :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Me ;D ;D ;D :-*
I'll wager that Lizzie only pays minimum wage. ;)
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Go for it, Lizzie....... :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*.....but remember that you have to pay the wages ( and uniform) of the man that 'sits up front'. :P
I, too, believe that the Turbo R is a lot of car for the money, with potential investment value as an added bonus.
Interest rates are so piss poor these days that many people are starting to invest their hard earned money into 'classic cars'
I'm guessing that a decade from now, maybe less, that the markets will wake up to these sleeping giants and your £6000- £10000 Turbo R will be worth considerably more than it is at present.
See it as an exciting gamble...... :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Me ;D ;D ;D :-*
I'll wager that Lizzie only pays minimum wage. ;)
I doubt it , what about all the royal appointments and danger money for the driver ::) ;)
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Go for it, Lizzie....... :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*.....but remember that you have to pay the wages ( and uniform) of the man that 'sits up front'. :P
I, too, believe that the Turbo R is a lot of car for the money, with potential investment value as an added bonus.
Interest rates are so piss poor these days that many people are starting to invest their hard earned money into 'classic cars'
I'm guessing that a decade from now, maybe less, that the markets will wake up to these sleeping giants and your £6000- £10000 Turbo R will be worth considerably more than it is at present.
See it as an exciting gamble...... :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Me ;D ;D ;D :-*
I'll wager that Lizzie only pays minimum wage. ;)
I doubt it , what about all the royal appointments and danger money for the driver ::) ;)
....the aristocracy are known for being 'tight'.......and Lizzie tells us that she's descended from the virgin queen. :y
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Lizzie if you get one you will be able to go to Leeds castle on the Balloons and Bentley days and consume champagne 8) and be spoilt. ;D
On the serious side they do have problems with the metal worm and as said parts are expensive, the engine is a piece of cake to work on though. ;) :y
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Lexus LS400
:y
25% of the price.
double the MPG
10% of maintenance costs
200x the reliability
same (or damn close) luxury
I've test driven both in the last month or so -
from the inside, you wouldn't know the difference, except I think the lexus is better!
The problem is this.
The Lexus, be it a 400/430 /460 is a car which has had it's soul surgically removed.
It does what it says on the tin, but if you have red blood running through your veins it will never 'move you'
The Bentley on the other hand is a living, breathing, life force.......it's many flaws only adding to it's appeal.
It'a a steam locomotive that you can drive on the road, and long may anachronistic beasts of this type survive. :y :y :y :y
Big +1 from me,when it comes to pomp and ceremony only us brits can do it right :y
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This is a decoy , lizzie really wants that grey 3.2 omega ::) ;D
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This is a decoy , lizzie really wants that grey 3.2 omega ::) ;D
+1 ::) :y
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This is a decoy , lizzie really wants that grey 3.2 omega ::) ;D
+1 ::) :y
What grey 3.2?............ ??? ???
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This is a decoy , lizzie really wants that grey 3.2 omega ::) ;D
+1 ::) :y
What grey 3.2?............ ??? ???
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=115608.msg1461038#msg1461038
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This is a decoy , lizzie really wants that grey 3.2 omega ::) ;D
+1 ::) :y
What grey 3.2?............ ??? ???
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=115608.msg1461038#msg1461038
Thanks, I even posted on it..... ::) ::) That's not what I would call grey though.... ;) ;)
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Personally had I the money-which I don't-and could bring myself to spend such an amount on a car-which I'm not sure I could-then I'd have a Bentley or Rolls tomorrow so go for it Lizzie!!As always but especially with such a vehicle buy the best you can afford.When[if] viewing one make sure it's sitting level as I believe they can suffer from sagging rear springs.Also I'm not sure how long they carried the system on for but the "Cloud"series and Shadows had a brake servo driven off the gearbox as a result of which the brakes didn't work any too well in reverse.
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Lexus LS400
:y
25% of the price.
double the MPG
10% of maintenance costs
200x the reliability
same (or damn close) luxury
I've test driven both in the last month or so -
from the inside, you wouldn't know the difference, except I think the lexus is better!
A Lexus feels no where near as special as a Bentley in my opinion, in fact I think they're extremely dull.
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Personally had I the money-which I don't-and could bring myself to spend such an amount on a car-which I'm not sure I could-then I'd have a Bentley or Rolls tomorrow so go for it Lizzie!!As always but especially with such a vehicle buy the best you can afford.When[if] viewing one make sure it's sitting level as I believe they can suffer from sagging rear springs.Also I'm not sure how long they carried the system on for but the "Cloud"series and Shadows had a brake servo driven off the gearbox as a result of which the brakes didn't work any too well in reverse.
Lizzie or Bentley?
Just asking. ::) ::) ::) ::) ;)
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A Lexus feels no where near as special as a Bentley in my opinion, in fact I think they're extremely dull.
no such thing as dull when MrsEgg is driving.
"Terrifying" perhaps. ;)
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A Lexus feels no where near as special as a Bentley in my opinion, in fact I think they're extremely dull.
no such thing as dull when MrsEgg is driving.
"Terrifying" perhaps. ;)
;D ;D ;D ;D
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Lexus LS400
:y
25% of the price.
double the MPG
10% of maintenance costs
200x the reliability
same (or damn close) luxury
I've test driven both in the last month or so -
from the inside, you wouldn't know the difference, except I think the lexus is better!
The problem is this.
The Lexus, be it a 400/430 /460 is a car which has had it's soul surgically removed.
It does what it says on the tin, but if you have red blood running through your veins it will never 'move you'
The Bentley on the other hand is a living, breathing, life force.......it's many flaws only adding to it's appeal.
It'a a steam locomotive that you can drive on the road, and long may anachronistic beasts of this type survive. :y :y :y :y
Now that sells me the idea Opti! ;D ;D ;D :y :y
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Thanks for all the comments :y :y :y :y
Still undecided and letting my head gain a bit of control! ::) ::) ;)
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Thanks for all the comments :y :y :y :y
Still undecided and letting my head gain a bit of control! ::) ::) ;)
Get the best Omega money can buy :y
Or maybe a MK1 Cortina ::) :)
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Thanks for all the comments :y :y :y :y
Still undecided and letting my head gain a bit of control! ::) ::) ;)
Get the best Omega money can buy :y
Or maybe a MK1 lotus Cortina ::) :)
corrected that. :y :y :y
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Thanks for all the comments :y :y :y :y
Still undecided and letting my head gain a bit of control! ::) ::) ;)
Get the best Omega money can buy :y
Or maybe a MK1 Cortina ::) :)
No move on Lizzie - there's a better life after Omegas ;)
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Get into the spirit of things Lizzie,take a trip to this place for a nosey
http://www.ghostmotors.co.uk
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C334812
a nice day out to see nice cars :y
Now that's a first for me, Car Sales with a Helicopter address........it's a different world...... :D :D
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Thanks for all the comments :y :y :y :y
Still undecided and letting my head gain a bit of control! ::) ::) ;)
Get the best Omega money can buy :y
Or maybe a MK1 Cortina ::) :)
This, along with the original Mk1 Escort Twin Cam, go for crazy money. :o :o :o :o :o :-\