Cool review, however one minor correction: you don't "invest" money in a car. You "spend" it. Unless it's a rare collectible model, which this Bentley is not, at least right now.
Wait long enough, and any car will become rare, if not collectible.... right now, we're in the bizarro world where mass produced Japanese cars from the 80's and 90's are appreciating like crazy.
The great thing about huge depreciation on vehicles is you can buy one cheap maintain it yourself and have a great car. I have a beautiful 06 Jaguar XJ8 that I've done all the maintenance myself. Brakes transmission filter water pump hoses and twice the thermostat housing. It is true most of the parts on these vehicles don't last as long as other cars but as long as you keep an eye on it it's relatively easy to change. Next up will be a Bentley Flying Spur V8. With all the videos and articles out there now guys don't be afraid to get under the hood.
I've got a '05 Mercedes-Benz SL500. I bought her 3 years ago. I went in knowing that ANY repairs would be costly. BUT!!! I got a good one! Not to say trouble-free, but I maintain her to a tee. And here's the key to having a nice luxury car; USE IT! TAKE HER OUT FOR EXERCISE! TOO many people just let them sit. I won't buy one that's been sitting for over a year, WAY too many problems crop up!
michael baka SL500 is a bullet proof vehicle. Great engine. ABC suspension can be problematic overtime with worn o-rings in the hydraulic system but if well maintained an issue-free luxury sports car.
I bought a used one and still own it. I am very happy with it. :) Ultimately we can prove whatever story we want to believe. But for me they hold their value pretty well after the initial depreciation hit. Mine's been very reliable and I know the person who owns the Bentley dealership so I can confirm that's common. The maintenance costs roughly around $400/month, amortized out (some years less, some more). I wouldn't call it a great deal, but the point is, that it's fair and won't bankrupt you. But when you add in the fact that it's a Bentley, it's worth it to me. And unlike other high end cars, you can drive it daily (as I do with kids and dogs).
I will add after some time has passed that you can find mechanics who will do the work for 10% of dealer costs. It may require a little effort to find one, but you can.
Vw is not known for reliability however that Bentley is gorgeous but it would have been helpful to give actual numbers on maintenance specially since you did mention you’ve had the car for a long time .
I own a 2010 GTC Speed 12 cylinder. I've had the car for 4 years and love it. However, it's not for people who would otherwise buy a Honda. It costs serious money if anything goes wrong - my only problem has been batteries and a headlight that went out. The headlight cost 4,000 to replace. Crazy expensive on that one. I also replaced a grill that got chipped by road debris for 1,000. It's not my daily driver but I love driving it. My only real complaint is I think the back up camera sucks. If you are looking for low priced maintenance you should never buy ANY (originally) expensive cars...stick to Toyotas and Hondas.
I really want a 2005 or so Continental GT coupe, but I am put off for maintenance costs since I also wanted a Wraith. Definitely increased my interest of getting one.
I just bought an 06. It's an amazing car to drive, made sure I bought a 4 year extended warranty for peace of mind, but so far I am thoroughly enjoying it !
My insurance only went up by 15% cause of the badge really. They aren’t expensive to insure because they are seen as a grand touring car not as a fast sports car.
NU MOO my insurance company that I have everything insured with for cheap Farm and Ranch will not insure any car that was over $150,000 new I checked a few other places way to high ridiculous actually. I roll with just liability 2014 convertible $300 twice a year.
I had owned my 2007 Bentley GT Continental 5years with not one issue besides the headliner leather was falling but that is it.I car bought it with 16,000 miles sold it five years later the 52,000 miles I would buy another one again
You could have at least talked about the actual costs to maintain the car. Maybe even shown a spreadsheet of what you can expect to spend every year and since you have owned the car for "so long" I would think that you would know what those costs are.
I almost bought it until I did repair cost pricing and just when I thought maintenance on my Mercedes s550 was high the Bentley was a whole different ball game after chatting with the shop I take my Benz to
Auto Energy Don’t be put off. I own a S550 and a Cont GT. You will be ok. On both cars you have to keep an eye on them and drive them. I hope you get one. You will not be disappointed
I would of added a little bit more about the quality of the ride. Nothing beats it! Especially how doing 80mph feels like 40mph, and so on...... :) Nothing like a W12 TT with a 200mph top speed.
Top speed only lands you in debt & legal trouble. U’re not tracking this brick, so divert 4 unused cylinders’ $40k in accruing assets like real estate, or worthy child ed fund, to offset this obsession’s damages‼️🧮👈🤓 Also, donate yr carcass to science as offspring relish yr lesson in living well!🏄♀️
it cost more than what most people think, you already had to replace the top three times, you were lucky to pay the price of 2 at about 50,000 grand could have easily been 75 grand.
I have a 2005 Bentley gt its paid off now but it was 36000 when i bought it 56,000 miles i been offer 32,000 for it an it has 119,000 miles still look new driver seat not wrinkle wood still look new runs like a dream im 6'7" 310 pounds people think im a ball player i can't drive it without people taking pictures i got it in 2012 its now 2019 it look better than the new ones a guy ask me if its a 2016 i said you can tell by the tail lights thats all
Man am kind of living my dream, well almost! I left my job, sold my house, and bought a 2003 Bentley Gt for £35k in London, England. Only one problem am now living in my Bentley, and no one believes I am not a millionaire! Nothing has broke yet I aint serviced the car in 23 yrs, been running it on chip fat to avoid paying for petrol, I just park up in rich neighbourhoods and cos of the window tint people can't see me sleeping!
What most people fail to realize is operational and maintenance costs...what is the insurance going to be?...what's the real gas mileage?...what does a set of tires costs...nothing cracks me up more than when I see a big Mercedes or BMW or Porsche with cheap Korean or Chinese tire...I just smile and wonder how deep those pockets really are.
Well, certain Korean and Japanese tires brands are proven to be good quality tires, I used to buy only Pirelli or Michelin Pilot Super Sports tires for my cars, the last American set of tires I bought was a set of Michelin Pilot Super Sport, that like 3 years ago, a set of 4 tires for my Mercedes CLS 55 AMG at $1500 installed and balanced... 3 weeks later 2 of them were ripped off by a blade on the street... When I had to replace the tires on my CL 65 AMG V12 I bought a Lexani set for $800 installed and balanced, now I use Lexani or Nitto in all of my 4 Mercedes.
Albert G - you should research HANKOOK tires. Korean made. If you like Michelin tires....you’re going to be amazed. You’ll also stop laughing 🤷🏽♂️ -Duke 🇺🇸🇿🇦
Thank you so much for this video. I'm in the process of purchasing a Bentley Continental as a 2nd car and doing my research and due diligence and this has been EXTREMELY informative. Thank you.
I bought a 2006 g.t coupe this last year and for 60 thousand you couldn't ask for much more if maintenance is an issue buy a honda . Bentley rules !!!!
Thanks for this. You review all aspects and luckily you got a post-Volkswagen version so that is really important. But you don't mention real numbers. What are you spending?
That is a fine example. Everything is fixable. Keep on top of servicing and it'll be fine. Just like a VW and that's a positive! The suspension is Audi, another positive. The suspension controller is from a Phaeton. Enough said.
one slight problem! pretty much anything that goes wrong with the engine will mean you have to drop the entire engine out, that's around 30hrs of labour even before they fix the part!
That’s a fact , that’s actually the only reason why I’m watching the video to look for a good reason to buy a Bentley 😆 because dropping that engine to do what kind of maintenance is my question
I daily drive a 06 flying spur. It’s great, but when the check engine light comes on. It’s not cheap to repair. Some parts are interchangeable with Audi A8, like the brake pads which can save you a lot of money. The motor is based on the vw phaeton which also has parts you can source through vw. But compared to other high line cars , some parts are very pricey and come from Britain. I had to wait three weeks for a component for the air suspension from UK. General maintenance stuff is fine like oil and tires. Got 123,000 KM on mine. Drive it all year, have snow tires for the Canadian winters, it’s a beast in the snow. At the end of the day, it’s a car, drive the hell out of it.
I also seriously thought about buying an older Bentley Continental Coupe, but I kept on finding out all kinds of problems that one can encounter. For example, my neighbor told me that his son had bought a new Bentley convertible and the top soon malfunctioned and the dealer was not able to fix it. I could also imagine that fixing the air suspension system could be very expensive as it was to fix my Mercedes SL high tech suspension. My very honest mechanic told me that some Bentleys had few problems while others always were breaking down. And many parts you can only buy from the dealer. One owner told me that it cost him $3,000 per year for routine maintenance at the dealer.
I had owned a 2007 Bentley GT, over 5 years with not one issue besides the headliner falling and a set of front brakes that I got off an Audi A8 L W12 other than that I haven't had one issue with the car sold it with 52,000 miles bought it with 16,000 would buy another one I ended up trading it in for a 2018 Mercedes s560
Very true! I have one and it does have minor issues. Nothing major. Just shitty maintenance from the last owner! I bought it with 62k now has 97k I drive it as a daily driver.
I have a friend who drives a late 80s Rolls-Royce I think it's a 1988 or 89 I don't know what exact brand of Rolls-Royce but he says most people don't even know it's a thirty-year-old car they just see a Rolls-Royce
@@Tylek101 late reply but a very good friend of mine has owned his 2006 continental gt since new and it's been EXTREMELY reliable ! Has 106k now ... only issues have been battery that sort of thing. On the other hand the S500 and his SL500 have been money pits and been to the "stealership" multiple times ... love Mercedes btw. But a Bentley looks like jewelry going down the road ; )
The airbag suspension fails, the transmission is horrible, the w12 is solid, but the electrical is crap. These are cheap because ppl ditch them before they money pit them to the grave.
I think the biggest issue with Bentleys anymore is that their interiors don't really look special. Other than being red, this looks like an old Lexus interior. There's not good material contrast here and all the red just blurs together. The bar has been raised by major manufacturers so much, let alone ones producing luxury vehicles, that Bentley struggles to differentiate. The more modern Bentleys (not the one pictured here) look like an autozone special inside- Lexus, BMW, and even Mercedes look better and higher quality inside.
This is more editorial than actual proof. If it was “really” less maintenance, you would have provided an actual cost of ownership and detailed repairs over a period and compared it with something. That something could be a competitor of the high value luxury or a popular vehicle like the Toyota you mentioned. You didn’t give one example of maintenance just that parts are interchangeable. If you even google 2005 Bentley gt oil change cost vs 2005 Volkswagen Passat oil change, the cost is $500 vs $159.
according to another used Bentley review, to even do a minor engine repair requires the entire engine to be removed, and several parts are machined to be slightly different from VW (brakes)
This is a beautiful car and I would love to drive it and own it but I wouldn't be able to commit to such an expensive car the payments would be a killer but I totally Love the car .
Not really! You can actually get a "pre-owned/certified" Bentley for half the price of a new one. You do have to have good credit though! Lol! Then, throw in a trade-in and put some money down, and viola; you are rolling a Bentley! I just bought one that way! Lol!
we went on a long european trip with TVRs, porches and a Bentley Conti - guess which car failed THREE times on that trip.......the Bentley, the supposed "unreliable" TVRS never had an issue but the bloody bentley was always having a problem - windows not going up, engine lights coming on - suspension issues, security system issues - bloody nightmare - these are cheap second-hand for a reason
I just want the career to where I can afford luxury, currently own a 2011 camaro ss and a 06 Porsche Cayenne s! I must admit I’ve always had a thing for luxury cars but maintaining them and diagnose the electric problems that come with them is a different story! Still would love to have a Bentley some day....
Well I took the bull by the horns and did it. Sold my house, left my job, and bought a late 2003 Conti Gt for just £35k in London, UK. Now here is the insane part, I am living in my Bentley! No job, so no service, no maintainance, but amazingly still drives without fault. I park up in posh neighbourhoods, and the window tint means it's hard to spot me curled up inside!
It's a cool ride, but if you want to impress the kind of people who appreciate sleek, non-roadster elegance, and you don't want to spend around $50k on a vehicle that is over a decade old because you're a frugal millionaire, then buy a 2008 or 2009 Jaguar XJ.
@@knightrider1545 No sir. They are beautiful. Beautiful!!!!! The issues, mechanics, design, and engineering behind make them no better than the 2000's Lincoln LS / Jaguar XF series back then. If it's your dream car, then by all means, dont let me stop you. Just make sure you have a healthy bank account ready. SN: One hose on those cars costs $600+ dollars... just to throw that in there.
I almost bought one last year . I’ve had my share of losses when it came to cars but the different thing about this car was that it was always my dream car from the first time it drove right by me on the 405 freeway years ago I instantly fell in love . I ended up getting an i8 which I wasn’t too happy with . Ended up trading it in for a 2016 accord and I’m happy with it good gas low maintenance reliable . I still get the thought to buy one of these but I know it will just be another money pit. I will still end up getting one lol
Kinda does, but probably feels better. I had a 75 Mercury Monarch (the Granada's sister car) with a slightly darker, maroon interior that I loved, but the vinyl was a little stiff. However, it was fine for a 19 yo.
Robert Slegers The big difference is that the Granada is all vinyl and plastic. The Bentley is wall to wall quality leather, wood, and metal. Even the seat tracks under the front seats are covered with leather. The Bentley is just dripping in high quality luxury. The Granada is just pretending. I like the old Granada and Monarch by the way.
US Navy,Air Force,Army veteran. first it cost 5000 to take the engine out...just to start to fix the transmission or the engine maintenance. good luck going over 85000 miles on it after it starts to die out and needs alot of work. no they arent made to last. LOL.
yep and if the starter fails - engine out, if the plastic vac lines that are routed over the trans fail - engine out, it is like driving a hand grenade with the pin out...
I really want one of these cars! I want a beautiful luxury car that is a tank, and this one fits the bill! However, I have no interest in driving 200 miles an hour! Lol!
They are bottomless money pits, especially if you use the car every day. They are beautiful fantastic cars , top finish , drive very very well it is a real pleasure to drive . But the reliability is not what it should be and the fuel consumption is excessive and parts are generally very expensive. But if you have enough money it's not a problem, but people who have enough money don't buy cars like this second hand but new .
I missed the part where you explain how much it costs to maintain a Bentley?!
this model year has the plastic pipes that go over the transmission tunnel that cost a fortune to replace if they fail ( and they will)
@@SNORKYMEDIA hi what is that part called I want to replace it first before it fails I intend to ride my Benjamin hard lol 😆
😂😂😂😂
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Cool review, however one minor correction: you don't "invest" money in a car. You "spend" it. Unless it's a rare collectible model, which this Bentley is not, at least right now.
Bentley's R just old ones like 60s and before
Bentley is mass-produced, so...no, it will never be a collectors car!
Wait long enough, and any car will become rare, if not collectible.... right now, we're in the bizarro world where mass produced Japanese cars from the 80's and 90's are appreciating like crazy.
@@sparkeyjones6261 preach!!
Not in 2022..
The great thing about huge depreciation on vehicles is you can buy one cheap maintain it yourself and have a great car. I have a beautiful 06 Jaguar XJ8 that I've done all the maintenance myself. Brakes transmission filter water pump hoses and twice the thermostat housing. It is true most of the parts on these vehicles don't last as long as other cars but as long as you keep an eye on it it's relatively easy to change. Next up will be a Bentley Flying Spur V8. With all the videos and articles out there now guys don't be afraid to get under the hood.
Totally agree. Next week i'm trading in my 04 XJR for a Flying Spur :) I'm so excited I cannot sleep at night!!!
@@reyrob how is it? ;)
During that Era jaguar was owned by Ford good cars for those years
I've got a '05 Mercedes-Benz SL500. I bought her 3 years ago. I went in knowing that ANY repairs would be costly. BUT!!! I got a good one! Not to say trouble-free, but I maintain her to a tee. And here's the key to having a nice luxury car; USE IT! TAKE HER OUT FOR EXERCISE! TOO many people just let them sit. I won't buy one that's been sitting for over a year, WAY too many problems crop up!
Especially with BMW
michael baka SL500 is a bullet proof vehicle. Great engine. ABC suspension can be problematic overtime with worn o-rings in the hydraulic system but if well maintained an issue-free luxury sports car.
I have owned Merck’s since the mid eighties. They hate to sit. Want problems? Let her sit
I bought a used one and still own it. I am very happy with it. :) Ultimately we can prove whatever story we want to believe. But for me they hold their value pretty well after the initial depreciation hit. Mine's been very reliable and I know the person who owns the Bentley dealership so I can confirm that's common. The maintenance costs roughly around $400/month, amortized out (some years less, some more). I wouldn't call it a great deal, but the point is, that it's fair and won't bankrupt you. But when you add in the fact that it's a Bentley, it's worth it to me. And unlike other high end cars, you can drive it daily (as I do with kids and dogs).
I just bought one yesterday and I am glad to read your comment! :)
I will add after some time has passed that you can find mechanics who will do the work for 10% of dealer costs. It may require a little effort to find one, but you can.
Vw is not known for reliability however that Bentley is gorgeous but it would have been helpful to give actual numbers on maintenance specially since you did mention you’ve had the car for a long time .
Everytime he says “invest in a Bentley “ after he said you can find it for a quarter of the sticker price erks me. 🤣
After all that you still did not tell us the running costs.
You can find a 08 bentley gt for well under 60k
@@CGNFamily literally not the point
@@CGNFamily running costs are not the price of the car ..
Nothing like enjoying life...
Absolutely. 1000000% agree 🤑💖👑💚❣️❤️
I own a 2010 GTC Speed 12 cylinder. I've had the car for 4 years and love it. However, it's not for people who would otherwise buy a Honda. It costs serious money if anything goes wrong - my only problem has been batteries and a headlight that went out. The headlight cost 4,000 to replace. Crazy expensive on that one. I also replaced a grill that got chipped by road debris for 1,000. It's not my daily driver but I love driving it. My only real complaint is I think the back up camera sucks. If you are looking for low priced maintenance you should never buy ANY (originally) expensive cars...stick to Toyotas and Hondas.
What about acura and Lexus?
Lexus isnt expensive car cmon
I really want a 2005 or so Continental GT coupe, but I am put off for maintenance costs since I also wanted a Wraith. Definitely increased my interest of getting one.
Move to cheaper country ..
I just bought an 06. It's an amazing car to drive, made sure I bought a 4 year extended warranty for peace of mind, but so far I am thoroughly enjoying it !
Who did you get a warranty through?
I bought it through the dealership in Oregon, they might be able to help you Diplomat Motors @@sgfreak96
I’m on my 3rd Bentley! The new latest one is phenomenal, even better than my RollsRoyce wraith!
Simon Stepsys u got moneyyyy
Help a young brother out 💯😂💯 for real tho 😂
Simon Stepsys can I get a dollar
Want to buy my S430L
I've been driving Aston Martin for the past 2 years. It's kind of getting boring now so looking to buy a Bentley continental. Just turned 30
I can afford to buy one the only issue would be how much my insurance would change is my worry is why I'm hesitating to buy one
My insurance only went up by 15% cause of the badge really. They aren’t expensive to insure because they are seen as a grand touring car not as a fast sports car.
About 4k per year...unless you want to role on lability only.😏
if you have to ask, you shouldn't own it
NU MOO my insurance company that I have everything insured with for cheap Farm and Ranch will not insure any car that was over $150,000 new I checked a few other places way to high ridiculous actually. I roll with just liability 2014 convertible $300 twice a year.
Get a quote. Simple answer
I had owned my 2007 Bentley GT Continental 5years with not one issue besides the headliner leather was falling but that is it.I car bought it with 16,000 miles sold it five years later the 52,000 miles I would buy another one again
Mark Virgil how expensive is to maintenance bro?
Found a 2014 Continental GT for about $70K. For a 4-and-a-half year old Bentley, that ain’t bad.
You could have at least talked about the actual costs to maintain the car. Maybe even shown a spreadsheet of what you can expect to spend every year and since you have owned the car for "so long" I would think that you would know what those costs are.
That is one SERIOUS LOOKING car...
I almost bought it until I did repair cost pricing and just when I thought maintenance on my Mercedes s550 was high the Bentley was a whole different ball game after chatting with the shop I take my Benz to
Auto Energy Don’t be put off. I own a S550 and a Cont GT. You will be ok. On both cars you have to keep an eye on them and drive them. I hope you get one. You will not be disappointed
@@bigmotor3845 which one pulls hotter women?
@@Ricocase Sorry, don’t know and not looking. Happily Married Man.😇
@@bigmotor3845 That doesn't mean they (or you) don't look. What a waste, 😆. Enjoy.
that shaquille o’neal analogy was spot on 👌
I would of added a little bit more about the quality of the ride. Nothing beats it! Especially how doing 80mph feels like 40mph, and so on...... :) Nothing like a W12 TT with a 200mph top speed.
Let me drive yours buddy hahaha
Top speed only lands you in debt & legal trouble. U’re not tracking this brick, so divert 4 unused cylinders’ $40k in accruing assets like real estate, or worthy child ed fund, to offset this obsession’s damages‼️🧮👈🤓 Also, donate yr carcass to science as offspring relish yr lesson in living well!🏄♀️
it cost more than what most people think, you already had to replace the top three times, you were lucky to pay the price of 2 at about 50,000 grand could have easily been 75 grand.
Get a hard top🤷🏾♂️
I have a 2005 Bentley gt its paid off now but it was 36000 when i bought it 56,000 miles i been offer 32,000 for it an it has 119,000 miles still look new driver seat not wrinkle wood still look new runs like a dream im 6'7" 310 pounds people think im a ball player i can't drive it without people taking pictures i got it in 2012 its now 2019 it look better than the new ones a guy ask me if its a 2016 i said you can tell by the tail lights thats all
Biggie Smalls That’s awesome. I’m glad your enjoying it still!
I prefer the older Bentley coupes I had 2007 for 5 years no issues. my buddy has 2019 they are ugly in person.
Biggie Smalls @
These cars are TIMELESS
Man am kind of living my dream, well almost! I left my job, sold my house, and bought a 2003 Bentley Gt for £35k in London, England. Only one problem am now living in my Bentley, and no one believes I am not a millionaire! Nothing has broke yet I aint serviced the car in 23 yrs, been running it on chip fat to avoid paying for petrol, I just park up in rich neighbourhoods and cos of the window tint people can't see me sleeping!
I’m looking for reasons not to buy one!!!
What most people fail to realize is operational and maintenance costs...what is the insurance going to be?...what's the real gas mileage?...what does a set of tires costs...nothing cracks me up more than when I see a big Mercedes or BMW or Porsche with cheap Korean or Chinese tire...I just smile and wonder how deep those pockets really are.
Well, certain Korean and Japanese tires brands are proven to be good quality tires, I used to buy only Pirelli or Michelin Pilot Super Sports tires for my cars, the last American set of tires I bought was a set of Michelin Pilot Super Sport, that like 3 years ago, a set of 4 tires for my Mercedes CLS 55 AMG at $1500 installed and balanced... 3 weeks later 2 of them were ripped off by a blade on the street... When I had to replace the tires on my CL 65 AMG V12 I bought a Lexani set for $800 installed and balanced, now I use Lexani or Nitto in all of my 4 Mercedes.
Albert G - you should research HANKOOK tires. Korean made. If you like Michelin tires....you’re going to be amazed. You’ll also stop laughing 🤷🏽♂️
-Duke 🇺🇸🇿🇦
Thank you so much for this video. I'm in the process of purchasing a Bentley Continental as a 2nd car and doing my research and due diligence and this has been EXTREMELY informative. Thank you.
William Dickens Wow so glad to hear! Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching :)
look at my comment for number figures from my experience just to give yourself an idea
I bought a 2006 g.t coupe this last year and for 60 thousand you couldn't ask for much more if maintenance is an issue buy a honda . Bentley rules !!!!
I wasn’t complaining, i was letting people know what can happen.
i owned a new GTI and that vw parts bin is a reason to run.. but man is that a beautiful car..
Thanks for this. You review all aspects and luckily you got a post-Volkswagen version so that is really important. But you don't mention real numbers. What are you spending?
That is a fine example. Everything is fixable. Keep on top of servicing and it'll be fine. Just like a VW and that's a positive! The suspension is Audi, another positive. The suspension controller is from a Phaeton. Enough said.
one slight problem! pretty much anything that goes wrong with the engine will mean you have to drop the entire engine out, that's around 30hrs of labour even before they fix the part!
That’s a fact , that’s actually the only reason why I’m watching the video to look for a good reason to buy a Bentley 😆 because dropping that engine to do what kind of maintenance is my question
Discovered that a Flying Spur is cheaper than my Panamera to maintain... Beautiful car mate.
J L_D what year Flying Spur do you have? I'm considering buying a 2010
Yes Porsche is more expensive than Bentley to maintain
I daily drive a 06 flying spur. It’s great, but when the check engine light comes on. It’s not cheap to repair. Some parts are interchangeable with Audi A8, like the brake pads which can save you a lot of money. The motor is based on the vw phaeton which also has parts you can source through vw. But compared to other high line cars , some parts are very pricey and come from Britain. I had to wait three weeks for a component for the air suspension from UK. General maintenance stuff is fine like oil and tires. Got 123,000 KM on mine. Drive it all year, have snow tires for the Canadian winters, it’s a beast in the snow. At the end of the day, it’s a car, drive the hell out of it.
What year GT should I get that's compatible with VW?
I also seriously thought about buying an older Bentley Continental Coupe, but I kept on finding out all kinds of problems that one can encounter. For example, my neighbor told me that his son had bought a new Bentley convertible and the top soon malfunctioned and the dealer was not able to fix it. I could also imagine that fixing the air suspension system could be very expensive as it was to fix my Mercedes SL high tech suspension. My very honest mechanic told me that some Bentleys had few problems while others always were breaking down. And many parts you can only buy from the dealer. One owner told me that it cost him $3,000 per year for routine maintenance at the dealer.
Rmt suspension to get air struts and Audi a8 w12 will interchange and vw phaetom 700.0 front air struts
I had owned a 2007 Bentley GT, over 5 years with not one issue besides the headliner falling and a set of front brakes that I got off an Audi A8 L W12 other than that I haven't had one issue with the car sold it with 52,000 miles bought it with 16,000 would buy another one I ended up trading it in for a 2018 Mercedes s560
Very true! I have one and it does have minor issues. Nothing major. Just shitty maintenance from the last owner! I bought it with 62k now has 97k I drive it as a daily driver.
It a gamble.
I have a friend who drives a late 80s Rolls-Royce I think it's a 1988 or 89 I don't know what exact brand of Rolls-Royce but he says most people don't even know it's a thirty-year-old car they just see a Rolls-Royce
I just left the dealership. I'm on the fence of trading in my Benz for a Bentley. This video and comments helped me a lot.
finesse75 I’m thinking of doing the same, i have a 2012 Cls 550 4-Matic, did you end up trading yours in?
Prince of Peace 5 I’m in the EXACT same position with my 2017 S550
@@Tylek101 late reply but a very good friend of mine has owned his 2006 continental gt since new and it's been EXTREMELY reliable ! Has 106k now ... only issues have been battery that sort of thing. On the other hand the S500 and his SL500 have been money pits and been to the "stealership" multiple times ... love Mercedes btw. But a Bentley looks like jewelry going down the road ; )
The airbag suspension fails, the transmission is horrible, the w12 is solid, but the electrical is crap. These are cheap because ppl ditch them before they money pit them to the grave.
How right you are.
Still waiting for the running costs, not you raving on about your old car
I think the biggest issue with Bentleys anymore is that their interiors don't really look special. Other than being red, this looks like an old Lexus interior. There's not good material contrast here and all the red just blurs together. The bar has been raised by major manufacturers so much, let alone ones producing luxury vehicles, that Bentley struggles to differentiate. The more modern Bentleys (not the one pictured here) look like an autozone special inside- Lexus, BMW, and even Mercedes look better and higher quality inside.
This is more editorial than actual proof. If it was “really” less maintenance, you would have provided an actual cost of ownership and detailed repairs over a period and compared it with something. That something could be a competitor of the high value luxury or a popular vehicle like the Toyota you mentioned. You didn’t give one example of maintenance just that parts are interchangeable. If you even google 2005 Bentley gt oil change cost vs 2005 Volkswagen Passat oil change, the cost is $500 vs $159.
I'm going to buying one next weekend
I’ll just stick with Lexus, the quality and reliability is backed by parent company Toyota
Yeah cause it is a Toyota lmao
And I’m sure you will just “stick” with Lexus lol
Lovely, Do you ever ceramic coat your cars?
Yes it’s about 3k a year to maintain it’s not that bad unless you replace transmission motor etc
according to another used Bentley review, to even do a minor engine repair requires the entire engine to be removed, and several parts are machined to be slightly different from VW (brakes)
Really...that must cost an arm and a leg.
This is a beautiful car and I would love to drive it and own it but I wouldn't be able to commit to such an expensive car the payments would be a killer but I totally Love the car .
Not really! You can actually get a "pre-owned/certified" Bentley for half the price of a new one. You do have to have good credit though! Lol! Then, throw in a trade-in and put some money down, and viola; you are rolling a Bentley! I just bought one that way! Lol!
Also missed the part about the actual maintenance costs.
I bet the repairs cost more than you could ever imagine!!!
It's just a nice audi a8. Audis aren't cheap, nor expensive to repair if you do it yourself.
Bentley wasn’t meant to be a daily driver
How does the cost look for simple maintenance like changing the spark plugs etc.?
The 50K mile maintenance, which includes spark plugs, is around $2700. An oil change is around $800 (every 10K-15K).
@djohnson1098 if you pay someone. It's not anymore than most any other vehicle if you turn your own wrenchs
*☀These car's are straight up Timefull✔ great great quality design to Last🌞🗺*
we went on a long european trip with TVRs, porches and a Bentley Conti - guess which car failed THREE times on that trip.......the Bentley, the supposed "unreliable" TVRS never had an issue but the bloody bentley was always having a problem - windows not going up, engine lights coming on - suspension issues, security system issues - bloody nightmare - these are cheap second-hand for a reason
Hi, great review! Silly question however I take it the Bentley Continental Flying Spur would get a similar review?
They're basically the same. I ahve the flying spur.
@@djohnson-ku4cl what do you do for a living that allows you to have this car? I’d love to know
I have had a show car. You spend most of your leisure time cleaning the thing to look good for other people.. .
You're concerned about stigma? I'd just be loving thatW12 with a great big smile
Love that expression, it’s so quality!
my main concern is it is a magnet for all the wrong kind of "people"
What do u mean it's a car . Lol all people buy it
I just want the career to where I can afford luxury, currently own a 2011 camaro ss and a 06 Porsche Cayenne s! I must admit I’ve always had a thing for luxury cars but maintaining them and diagnose the electric problems that come with them is a different story! Still would love to have a Bentley some day....
Well I took the bull by the horns and did it. Sold my house, left my job, and bought a late 2003 Conti Gt for just £35k in London, UK. Now here is the insane part, I am living in my Bentley! No job, so no service, no maintainance, but amazingly still drives without fault. I park up in posh neighbourhoods, and the window tint means it's hard to spot me curled up inside!
It's a cool ride, but if you want to impress the kind of people who appreciate sleek, non-roadster elegance, and you don't want to spend around $50k on a vehicle that is over a decade old because you're a frugal millionaire, then buy a 2008 or 2009 Jaguar XJ.
do not..buy a Jaguar XJ XF or XJF PERIOD. THEY ARE A HEADACHE... take it from an actual Mechanic..
@@YachtLife what about xj220?
@@knightrider1545 No sir. They are beautiful. Beautiful!!!!! The issues, mechanics, design, and engineering behind make them no better than the 2000's Lincoln LS / Jaguar XF series back then. If it's your dream car, then by all means, dont let me stop you. Just make sure you have a healthy bank account ready.
SN: One hose on those cars costs $600+ dollars... just to throw that in there.
2003 jag the last of the best all steel jags
Just to insure it in the UK puts me off. Beautiful car no denying that but i shall stick to my Mercedes and hope one day i win the Lottery.
I almost bought one last year . I’ve had my share of losses when it came to cars but the different thing about this car was that it was always my dream car from the first time it drove right by me on the 405 freeway years ago I instantly fell in love . I ended up getting an i8 which I wasn’t too happy with . Ended up trading it in for a 2016 accord and I’m happy with it good gas low maintenance reliable . I still get the thought to buy one of these but I know it will just be another money pit. I will still end up getting one lol
That red interior looks like it came out of A 1978 Ford Granada.
Rob lol it actually does! lmao
Robert Slegers I actually like it! Maybe just me tho....
Kinda does, but probably feels better. I had a 75 Mercury Monarch (the Granada's sister car) with a slightly darker, maroon interior that I loved, but the vinyl was a little stiff. However, it was fine for a 19 yo.
Robert Slegers The big difference is that the Granada is all vinyl and plastic. The Bentley is wall to wall quality leather, wood, and metal. Even the seat tracks under the front seats are covered with leather. The Bentley is just dripping in high quality luxury. The Granada is just pretending. I like the old Granada and Monarch by the way.
When are you going to talk about what this video is actually about. what's the maintenance cost!!
Plus he owns a phantom. So of course he can afford the Bentley
Depending on age and condition I’d budget $5k per year for repairs and maintenance
300 000 ÷ 4 = 75 000
Its worth a most 25 000
This guy is not good at math
He didn’t buy it yesterday. It’s 10 years old and he’s owned it for a few years.
US Navy,Air Force,Army veteran.
first it cost 5000 to take the engine out...just to start to fix the transmission or the engine maintenance. good luck going over 85000 miles on it after it starts to die out and needs alot of work. no they arent made to last. LOL.
yep and if the starter fails - engine out, if the plastic vac lines that are routed over the trans fail - engine out, it is like driving a hand grenade with the pin out...
Black with red interior. Shit look good.
Always bugs me when people sit and lean and ruin the paint like that.
I really want one of these cars! I want a beautiful luxury car that is a tank, and this one fits the bill! However, I have no interest in driving 200 miles an hour! Lol!
Then obviously this car isn’t for you !!! This car is literally an airplane not a tank Lol
@@No3lvl I don't care. I still want it! :)
300.000 $ for 2007 it's insane 😮
You Have the Right Taste in Cars!! The Phantom Review! Now this 1! Nice! You gota Enjoy Life!!! You Only Live Once!
I bought a 2012 Continental GTC
With 9941 Miles on it
They look brand new because you are always fixing and cleaning, my Toyota Camry hybrid 2014 has 342000 miles as a taxi without fixing all the time.
Virak Thong does it still have the same engine and transmission?
That Australian cow tho
had to make sure somebody else seen it...
Beautiful ride!! I love the Bently Gt!!
Beautiful car (apart from the hideous red leather).
The cow in your video intrigues me with a black spot the shape of Australia on its side
Damn, great review. Brought up a lot of good points
Good Vid m8
Buying a used high end German cars are for people that want to look rich without being rich due to their insane bad residual value.
Goes w/ English cars too 😅
Windshield replacement- $6000, and you want to own this ??
labradoolepapa how many windshields does anyone replace lol
Deuante Kelly fo real 🤣
if you drive it on the highway a rock projectIle frome under a truck tire could hit the windshield
thevizkid u should never drive behind no Truck, even if u got just a Camry .
Why does the cow have a map of Australia on it's side?
I have been looking at getting one and this was exactly my worry. Thanks for this vid
They are bottomless money pits, especially if you use the car every day. They are beautiful fantastic cars , top finish , drive very very well it is a real pleasure to drive . But the reliability is not what it should be and the fuel consumption is excessive and parts are generally very expensive. But if you have enough money it's not a problem, but people who have enough money don't buy cars like this second hand but new .
Beautiful car, but if I was gonna get something like that , I’d probably go for Porsche 911 rather than Bentley …
Who makes the vac. pipes good video
Unless you in love with Bentley You better of with a used S550 much more reliable and still plenty roaming around.
Anyone notice the AUSTRALIAN Continent disguised as one of the black spots on the Cow the meadow?
That's good information I heard the new 2019 comes with 7 yrs free maintenance true r false
Jesus change your name to KYLE
Why would anyone change his name to KYLE, if y're called Jesus?!
try replacing the starter motor! See how much that will cost ya!
Haha true it costs me 6,000$ because they had to remove the engine
@@samsoum28 yes they do!
Its when the engine has to come out that scares the poop out of me.
I Love the car, but the interior red is hideous. I think if it had saddle interior, it would be gorgeous.
They depreciate horribly. Even ChrisFix bought a high end car (A Maserati Ghibli) for less than $26k
i haven't revised my Toyota for corolla 22 years
Good job
What is the average of this Bentley?
Theres that saying if you can throw away $200,000 and get that money in a month or so than yes go ahead an buy it lol
And the year?