Bentley Continental GTC Review | Could be the all-time bargain sports car for sale in the second-hand market? Let me know if you have any questions! Ade
Cheers. Just been out in the storm in it as my other cars, for one reason or another, are indisposed. Mad car for the money they are nowadays. Engine still bulletproof but suspension components and occasional electrical shenanigans let it down a bit. Overall, still less overall loss than a new large BMW or Merc.
Great video , generally speaking are they expensive to insure in the UK ? Here in Rep of Ireland most insurance companies won't insure the Continental even for a mature adult with a full no claims and no penalty points.
Yeah, fairly good insurance as they are rarely stolen or crashed and nearly always driven by mature drivers so have a good insurance history which keeps the costs down. Strange it is a problem in NI.
Really enjoyed that Ade, you can tell how much you enjoyed that drive! I'm just learning how to film stuff for my channel and watching how much better everyone else is at the moment. For the interior talkie bits what mount did you use mate? TIA Nige
I used one of those GoPro suction mounts. They are pretty stable along with a GoPro 9 or higher with good stabilization control. if the car has a shaky window then it will always look wrong. gopro.com/en/gb/shop/mounts-accessories/suction-cup/AUCMT-302.html
@@BentleyOnABudget-mp8jj No worries. Amazing cars to drive. Never ever gets boring and great for feathering the ego. Mad running costs but so worth it.
@@wesleyb5517 ASAIK you cannot get a service contract on a car of this age. New ones probably have one but as the cars get older these things will be wear and tear. You could look at 3rd party warranties but many things may not be covered.
The running costs are fairly hideous. It is only serviced at Bentley which does not help. Our last 5 services averaged £2500 and we had one adhoc suspension bill of £5000. Petrol is crap too. Over the 7 years we have now had the car, it has averaged 11.5 MPG! When the car has an actual service, Bentley go over it with incredible diligence so the report often throws up a 'cost' of £5k - £7k but once we remove the little things then it drops a lot. i.e. there is one little switch on the driver's side 4 switch electric window panel. £1250!! As they have to replace the whole thing. Load of bollocks. It is fine. Still... it will not now depreciate, the car is running perfectly so in a way it still balances out. A new big Audi or BMW will likely cost the same over 3 years when you factor in depreciation. Getting a newer Bentley will also have bad depreciation so I do still think this car (2007) is a sweet spot. So much car for the money but one has to be aware of the real running costs. Ade
Ha. No need for a mechanic. The engine is bulletproof but the trunk of cash would come in handy for the minor stuff or things like suspension and roof mech. Still some bargains out there at £25k instead of buying a boring £50k Audi or BMW which will depreciate. The overall cost of both 3 years might be closer than you think. Meanwhile one would have a great time in the Bentley.
HELLO You speak as a british gangster 😁 I m a former Jaguar fan. What about the Bentley GT 2006 2007 ? Is it a good car ? I see a lot of these Bentleys in Switzerland 🇬🇧 🇨🇭
Ha, yeah, I guess I do sound like a gangster to those outside the UK 😁 All Bentleys are good, if not great, cars. They have excellent engines but can be prone to electrical and suspension issues. The trick is to find one that has had recent work done and a full service history.
😃 I am sure your Aunt isn't actually stupid! These cars can have hefty bills for sure. Important to buy one from a dealer with warranty , keep them maintained by specialists annually and buy a good one in the first place. Certainly, never but the cheapest. It might bite one's ass. Some owners will get away with it but over time there will be some big bills. We were mostly just paying service costs (£1500 to £2000) but have had 2 x £5k bills for bigger stuff in that time. Still, I contend that one would lose that in value by buying a new mid-sixed German executive car! I'd much rather have the Bentley. it is an amazing experience. Ade
Ha, well, the missus will only get in the Bentley!! 😆 Other than that.. perhaps if the Ferrari was covered up in the garage and I needed a quick drive! Ade
Bentley Continental GTC Review | Could be the all-time bargain sports car for sale in the second-hand market?
Let me know if you have any questions!
Ade
No wau I can afford the running costs. 😒
Indeed a really gorgeous limousine and convertible - very nice vid also, thx!
Cheers. Just been out in the storm in it as my other cars, for one reason or another, are indisposed.
Mad car for the money they are nowadays. Engine still bulletproof but suspension components and occasional electrical shenanigans let it down a bit.
Overall, still less overall loss than a new large BMW or Merc.
Now that is a lovely, lovely car. Congrats. For the money you could only likely get into a medium sixed new hatchback.
True. It is just the running costs which makes people wince.
Ade
good job. slick video
THANKS!
Ade
My friends just bought one, had a go in it yesterday, awesome.
Yeah, such an amazing car for the money though huge running costs.
@@RevMonkey he paid 26k last week, black with black leather, best car I've been in. 08 plate, 50k miles.
@@roystonvehicles9129 Cool. Such comfy cars. Enjoy.
Good stuff 💯
Thanks!
Ade
Wheels look superb. Great idea to de-silver them. I might do the same with my car, which is dark grey.
Go for it.. It does seem to make the cars younger.. You can always make them silver again at some point once you scrub them again.
Ade
I love the light interior,hate dark interiors ❤️🏴👍
Yeah, all about the contrast for me.
Great video , generally speaking are they expensive to insure in the UK ? Here in Rep of Ireland most insurance companies won't insure the Continental even for a mature adult with a full no claims and no penalty points.
Yeah, fairly good insurance as they are rarely stolen or crashed and nearly always driven by mature drivers so have a good insurance history which keeps the costs down.
Strange it is a problem in NI.
Really enjoyed that Ade, you can tell how much you enjoyed that drive! I'm just learning how to film stuff for my channel and watching how much better everyone else is at the moment. For the interior talkie bits what mount did you use mate? TIA Nige
I used one of those GoPro suction mounts. They are pretty stable along with a GoPro 9 or higher with good stabilization control.
if the car has a shaky window then it will always look wrong.
gopro.com/en/gb/shop/mounts-accessories/suction-cup/AUCMT-302.html
@RevMonkey cheers bud, much appreciated mate :)
@@BentleyOnABudget-mp8jj No worries. Amazing cars to drive. Never ever gets boring and great for feathering the ego. Mad running costs but so worth it.
I was wondering when you were going to review this car Ade!! 😆
It does look stunning and I can see why your missus keeps insisting to keep it.
Yeah. Put near enough 40k miles on it now - starting to cost a lot of money but she won't let it go.
Ade
@@RevMonkeywhy so much cost things break struts or brakes what about service contract mitigate those costs
@@wesleyb5517 ASAIK you cannot get a service contract on a car of this age. New ones probably have one but as the cars get older these things will be wear and tear. You could look at 3rd party warranties but many things may not be covered.
Waiting for a Porsche or Lamborghini review from you. That should be a decent laugh my friend. 🤪
Not easy for me to access other cars but I will try!
Ade
Hi, Could you mention the running costs and repairs/servicing cost etc..,,Thanks
The running costs are fairly hideous. It is only serviced at Bentley which does not help.
Our last 5 services averaged £2500 and we had one adhoc suspension bill of £5000.
Petrol is crap too. Over the 7 years we have now had the car, it has averaged 11.5 MPG!
When the car has an actual service, Bentley go over it with incredible diligence so the report often throws up a 'cost' of £5k - £7k but once we remove the little things then it drops a lot.
i.e. there is one little switch on the driver's side 4 switch electric window panel. £1250!! As they have to replace the whole thing. Load of bollocks. It is fine.
Still... it will not now depreciate, the car is running perfectly so in a way it still balances out. A new big Audi or BMW will likely cost the same over 3 years when you factor in depreciation.
Getting a newer Bentley will also have bad depreciation so I do still think this car (2007) is a sweet spot. So much car for the money but one has to be aware of the real running costs.
Ade
@@RevMonkey thankyou. It’s the repair costs that concern me…
I would consider this beauty if there were bails of cash in the trunk and a very experienced mechanic in the back seat.
Ha. No need for a mechanic. The engine is bulletproof but the trunk of cash would come in handy for the minor stuff or things like suspension and roof mech.
Still some bargains out there at £25k instead of buying a boring £50k Audi or BMW which will depreciate. The overall cost of both 3 years might be closer than you think. Meanwhile one would have a great time in the Bentley.
Beautiful car ,thanks ❤️👍🏴
HELLO
You speak as a british gangster 😁
I m a former Jaguar fan. What about the Bentley GT 2006 2007 ?
Is it a good car ?
I see a lot of these Bentleys in Switzerland
🇬🇧 🇨🇭
Ha, yeah, I guess I do sound like a gangster to those outside the UK 😁
All Bentleys are good, if not great, cars.
They have excellent engines but can be prone to electrical and suspension issues.
The trick is to find one that has had recent work done and a full service history.
Trying to persuade my missus to get away from our Evoque and get one of these!
Might be more reliable than an Evoque apparently! :D
Go for it.
Ade
Waiting for your next vid now - any plans?
A main review of my Ferrari F430 and a piece about the best cars to buy as an investment.
Ade
My Aunt did near $20,000 in repairs in the first year she had her VW Continental. Good luck if you're stupid enough to buy one!
😃 I am sure your Aunt isn't actually stupid!
These cars can have hefty bills for sure. Important to buy one from a dealer with warranty , keep them maintained by specialists annually and buy a good one in the first place. Certainly, never but the cheapest. It might bite one's ass.
Some owners will get away with it but over time there will be some big bills. We were mostly just paying service costs (£1500 to £2000) but have had 2 x £5k bills for bigger stuff in that time.
Still, I contend that one would lose that in value by buying a new mid-sixed German executive car!
I'd much rather have the Bentley. it is an amazing experience.
Ade
"Airy, even with the roof down". Have another drink sir.
ha, good spot. 😁
Under what circumstances would you take out this Bentley over your Ferrari mate?
Ha, well, the missus will only get in the Bentley!! 😆
Other than that.. perhaps if the Ferrari was covered up in the garage and I needed a quick drive!
Ade