Cheap Bentley Continental GT update. How much will it cost to fix?
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- Опубликовано: 6 фев 2025
- I've had some of the many issues fixed on my Bentley Continental GT, and I've priced up the rest. It's not great news..
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I have to say, I have been tempted by a Bentley, but now, I'm taking your advice. Many thanks for such good sensible advice!
You're welcome. Thank you for watching. 👍
I had given thought to and lusted after a Continental a few times. Thanks so much for bringing me down to earth, I'll stick with my '16, 750i, a car that someone paid £95k for, that, after a 75% drop, has just about ended it's major depreciation. After 2 years it's not given me any bother, despite having the running gear of a Rolls Royce, and my local mechanic is much easier to pay than the main BMW dealer. Great vid's cheers.
Oops, spoke too soon. At 25500 miles the electric steering rack has gone....!!
£2500 from the main dealer..!!!
Luckily, found one from an 18', 13k miles car for under £400. I'm out of the country right now, but, hopefully, all sorted soon 🙏 👍
I’ve always wanted one but now they’re within reach (kind of) I’ve gone off them completely. Interesting video by the way, it’s usually me spending fortunes trying to fix things so makes a change to see somebody else doing it
I'm happy to share in the pain Matt. That said I've spent fortunes before, but this gave me same feeling as the top of a rollercoaster, just before you drop. It's not for me. Even the £3k hit feels like a win. Back to less suicidal purchases for me!
Oi! What you doing here? Stick to your own vids!!! lol
Omg it’s like a crossover episode
I'm sure i've not long back watched a video of you giving it a big thumbs up to buy one second hand ?
@@IAN1000IAN I mentioned that in the video I did. All the ones id looked at previously were old and scruffy and didn’t do anything for me
Dry sense of humour had me in stitches!
Brilliant video, excellent delivery and very informative as well
Thank you so much. I really appreciate it! 👍
Fantastic delivery! You are a born presenter!
Thanks very much! 👍
Thanks for bringing me back to reality. I had this “going to get a used Bentley “ floating around in my head but thankfully you sunk that for me. Love your humour.
I'm hoping that's a good thing! .. I think there's better stuff around for the money. Thanks for watching Bill.
You absolutely cracked me up mate!! Goes to say I won't be looking at any Bentley any time soon now! Back to the reliables for me.. on a budget. There are some cars I feel they're only good enough to be leased, not bought and this is one of them. Thanks for the infotainment!..
Thanks for the kind words, I'm really pleased you found it entertaining. 👍😀
Love the humour.
My 2016 GTC has (so far) cost me nothing in repairs over 8 months and I love it to bits!
Long may it continue!
Hi David, I'm glad you're enjoying the videos.
I'm happy your Bentley is treating you well, and yes, I hope it continues. The more you spend on one, the better they are obviously. My experiment to see if its worth buying a cheap one supports that.. (Its not).. Thanks for watching.. 👍
Hi I've just come across your channel and watched both of your Bentley videos. I've enjoyed them very much and have now subscribed. I also work part time at a local Rolls Royce and Bentley breakers so I am no stranger to these cars and their many (very expensive) faults. The GT really is a bag of shite! I hope you manage to sell it and recoup your losses, looking forward to future vids. Thanks for the laughs! 👍
Hi Andy, thanks for subscribing! I'm glad you commented, a few people have commented saying that the car is no less reliable, and the parts are no more expensive than anything else. You must see this every day! I'm glad you enjoyed them, thanks for watching.
I subscribed the moment you made the fake sponsorship segment. That was hilarious. I have no interest in bentley but your humour is why I keep coming back. My neighbor just bought one a continent gt and he keeps it on the driveway next to a ford explorer, guess what gets the garage treatment though, the white corvette 🙄.
Thanks RJ, I'm glad you're enjoying the videos. 👍
I looked at one of these for my retirement present to myself. Like yours the ones I looked at were full of little faults. So i bought a Silver Shadow II for the same money and have not regretted it. Great review, thanks.
Silver Shadow - lovely. Thanks for watching! 🙂
Hi just came cross your channel and liked what I seen so hit the Subscribe button. Was seriously considering buying a used Bentley but have second thought now after watching your video, definitely a big Money Box. Anyway keep up the good work. Mick, Northern Ireland. 987 Caymen S driver 👍🍻
Thanks for subscribing Mick! 👍
@@CarTrouble My pleasure 👍🍻
The prestige of owning a Bentley is being capable of paying the high running costs. Without a payday loan
Must be. Thank for watching. 👍😀
Can't believe you haven't got a million subscribers great video 👊 Bentley got to do something with the look even the new 2020 Bentley doesn't look that great
Thanks Jake! 👍
Fair, honest, and funny. Big thumbs up again. But I have to say I still love how the Bentley looks. Everything in my body says not to buy one. I still have a strong feeling I'll get one one day.
Thanks Tiger! Fight the urge!!
@@CarTrouble I'll try :D Just bought an a5 coupe recently, so, for now, I'm good. But...
Enjoy your honesty, that car was quite thrashed, never even seen one that cheap $$$$$$$$$$, power window assembles can be $$$$$$$$$$ on many other cars. I do agree with your opinion on driving that car and what other people think of you.
Hi Robert, true, it wasn't the nicest, but I think there are a lot around in that condition... I just wanted buyers to be super aware...
I was so tempted to buy a Bentley till I watched this. Frightening 😊
Enjoyed the humor and honest opinion. Plus helps others who might think they can get a cheap Bentley cheaply. Thank you for your service!
Thanks Ken, I appreciate it! 😀
Well seeing this video I was going to purchase one for my retirement that ain't going to happen now. You sir have probably saved me thousands and one very expensive headache.
Glad to be of service Harry! 🙂
You could have replaced the guys on Topgear all them years ago --great video
Thanks Simon, much appreciated! 🙏
I shit you not i watched the first bentley video and im sitting in my car smoking a jay thinking to myself this guy could replace top gear so I came back to RUclips to try and find this channel to make this comment and son of a bitch im to late.
But real talk of your ever in the states i will get you cars for videos. Capitalgains770@gmail.com
The new top gear yes 👍
I liked your presentation a lot and i agree that bentleys can get very expensive in maintenance/repair. I had to experience it myself. Here are my personal rulez for a Bentley buy:
1. Dont buy the cheapest, buy the best one you can afford.
2. If you cant buy it twice, you cant afford it.
3. Calculation of repair costs of an bentley compared to a normal car: Double the costs and mulitply it by ten.
(e.g. part costs: fender 3K, Turbo 5k a piece, bumper 3k or more, two batteries 800, tyre sensors 500€ a set without labour. Labour at bentley is 190€/hour in germany and so on)
The situation may vary if you are a car mechanic and you can do a lot of work yourself.
I deliberately neglected the cost of insurance, gas and taxes because you should know it already considering buying a car like a bentley.
Good points - especially number 3! Thanks for watching! 👍
Just came across your site, and it's excellent, pure gold. Your honest, down to earth review was refreshing. The Continental GT, is an expensive fail, new and used, the Bentley image has been devalued (footballers, and their wives).
Thanks Michael, I really appreciate it. 😀👍
Excellent bit of telly! As for the Mentley, pull it to bits and flog it off, you might hit double yer money! ha ha.. Great channel...
Thanks Paul, much appreciated!
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i'm glad you saw the funny side... somebody unsubscribed because they paid youtube for ad free content... 😂
Didn't get to the end 'cos of the ads.
@@rcsartstudio3366 Hi, thanks for watching, you can skip the ads!
amazing writing and delivery, your definitely stumble onto some money.
Thanks so much, really appreciate it. 😀👍
“The automotive Antichrist.” That was funny that mate.
Thanks again Joe! 😀👍
Subscribed man! Love the way you edit your videos and how entertaining it is!
Wish you the best on your channel sir!
Thanks very much! And thanks for subscribing! 👍😀
I sooooo wanted a Bentley... But not any more...Awesome honesty....
Bullet dodged! 👍 There's better stuff out there..
I drive a stunning Jaguar XJ Portfolio and love it. But the big problem is, what do I replace it with? I don't like any of the German options, too soulless, so considered a Bentley. Thanks to your review I now know what to go for, another Jag XJ!
I was really impressed with the Audi S8. Its worth considering. Thanks for watching..
“I don’t mind spending money on cars...especially if it’s to resurrect something interesting, or keep something special on the road.” Well said. This car is neither interesting nor special. Keep up the great vids!
Haha, thanks again! More coming soon..
One of the best personalities in the automative space. Great video! Ps: you make me start to get nervous about my 5 year old Bentley. Lol
Wow, thank you! I really appreciate it.
Completely brilliant, love the wry, spry crisp 'n dry delivery
Thanks Nick, much appreciated. I'm really glad you enjoyed it. There are a few more videos on the channel you may like.. 👍
First time watching your channel very good 👌
Thanks and welcome 😀
You are sooo unbelievably underrated.
Thanks very much, I really appreciate it! 👍
Engine out for a starter motor or other stuff ?! I did fancy one but thanks to your insight I acknowledge it’s a bridge too far and will have something else when the time comes. Cheers and I look forward to seeing what you have next week. Good luck with the sale 😀👍
Thanks Martin!
Engine out necessity for the starter ist correct. There are different other reasons for an engine out job too. E.g. rotten hoses on the vaccum system (not climate but low pressure system) Common problem on Bentley Continentals and GTs till manufacturing year 07. The engine is so big that you have no room to work properly, eg. at the fan system in the front. Of course thats a problem lots of 10 or 12 Zylinder cars have.
@@martinm3422 So how do you get the starter out ? please tell , ive had one sat here for over 4 months that i have no interest in starting on !
I love the sound that it makes starting up it’s like a jet
I suppose everybody hears things differently. Makes life more interesting. Thanks for watching. 👍😀
Crazy to think that car was once worth 6 figures. An absolute turd of a car.
Hi Colin, I totally agree, never again!
Never buy an expensive car that's been out of the dealer network unlessit'sthat rare exampleofa knowledgeable fanatical owner. Once the maintenance isn't kept up they go to shit and they're just a waste of money.
Cracking video. Was considering am 8 yr old Conti but now will buy an S Class Merc Coupe instead. Oh, I am from Essex which means I should really buy the Bentley but I shall desist.
Hi Matt, many thanks! Dn't let me put you off its just my opinion. An 8 yr old one could be way better than my 15 yr old one. Thanks for watching!
I bought a 2005 nearly 4 years ago with 24000 on the clock genuine mileage. Very pleased with it. Got a good local garage looks after mine.
To save taking the engine out to replace the oxygen sensor, they cut and welded sockets and spanners and did it from underneath! Saved me a fortune. They replaced both rear parking brake motors and brake pads for just over £400 which isn't bad. You either love them or hate them. Don't let these videos put you off buying one. Just because this guy bought one cheap which he knew needed TLC and he doesn't like the car anyway, they're not all like that! If you can afford the super unleaded petrol and get only 12 to 28 miles per gallon, then get one and enjoy it! Mine is a head turner when I drive it anywhere.
Hi David, thanks for the comment. It's only my own opinion and I'm sure there are plenty of folks that disagree - that's the benefits of living in a democracy. Its always fun to debate cars as so many people have differing opinions. Also, it sounds like you found a great garage, be sure to look after them! I have no doubt that your Bentley with only 24k miles will be a minter, but I have a feeling it will have cost a bit more than the 14750 I paid for mine. I was just trying to show what you get for that price bracket, as many folks are now being tempted by the cheapest ones. Best of luck and thanks for watching. Fear not, I'll be leaving the Bentley brand alone in videos now. 🙂
I think he bought a dog deliberately to make the videos more amusing.. in which case it worked 🤣. You might find now your car is over 10 years old it's much cheaper than you think in a main dealer, they have menu prices for "Classics ". Not sure if it has to be in the system from new though. I get notes to upgrade things like the security system. So I got new 2018 ( or whatever year it was, can't remember) latest spec locking and security upgrade and two new keys for £700. Just an example. Enjoy your car.. PS, I only use mine for long trips and keep an octane booster in the boot. One small bottle per tank full in case you can't find high octane fuel.
@@ARCTCFOXMAN Yes I agree with you there about buying a dog! Put a few people off unfortunately. They are a great car to drive. My local garage that does the MOT absolutely loves it and always comment what a beautiful car it is and well looked after.
Thanks for the tip about the octane booster.👍
Hi, I appreciate your comments and you're debate is always truly welcome here. But I think you might be overthinking the video a little. The social experiment premise is that now Bentleys are starting to become very cheap, is it a good idea to buy a cheap one?The answer is no - as you say, you need to spend a lot more and buy a decent one, and don't be tempted by the honey trap. It was just an experiment and a bit of fun - I wasn't buying my dream car or hoping to get £100ks worth for £15k. I know that won't happen. I'm happy you enjoyed some of the video, and as i said, you're opinions and debate are always welcome! And you also make a good point about the watchability, it probably wouldn't be anywhere near as interesting if I bought a pristine Bentley for £40k and drove around lamenting its amazingness. There's enough of that on youtube already...Many thanks for watching.👍😃
Hi David, it wasn't my intention to put anyone off for the sake of it. There are folks like you that are having a great experience with a Bentley, but there are more who are tempted by a cheap one, and need to be armed with the knowledge that if they do buy one, there could be some massive bills. If I've deterred anyone from buying a 'dog' unwititngly and being left with crushing bills, then surely that's a good thing? Anyone truly dedicated, financially capable and armed with the facts can proceed and enjoy. Thanks for watching and engaging with the debate.. 👍😃
Thanks mate, I was only looking at used Continentals last night, end of search I’ll stick with what I’ve got.
Hi Robert, it's probably wise. 🙂
Well done on NOT playing 'hot potato' game with this car...
I couldn't do it, I wouldn't be able to sleep. However the almost £3k hit hurt a lot!!!
First things first, I really need a good shagg....😂😂😂😎 because you just killed my dream buying a second hand Bentley. I guess you saved me a shitload of cash. Maybe I should just get a Polo Diesel for 110€. 😉I think you made the right decision selling this car.
I totally agree. It has to go! I know where you can buy a great polo for £100!
How can you not love a Bentley? They are beautiful and fast
I'm guessing you own one? 😉
I loved the vid. I was in the market for a classy aged runabout and went for a 2005 CLK convertible, the dash warning lights lit up on the very first day.
Oh, nothing too expensive I hope!
Some cheap Continentals about but the dream is now dead!! Great video.
Thanks very much. I think there's better stuff around for the money.. Thanks for watching. 👍
Really enjoying your videos. Funny and informative! Keep them coming.
Thanks Mark, much appreciated! 🙏
Expensive cars seem to be very good at needing the engine removing to do very minor repairs or maintenance normal cars are comparably quick and easy to do. 2 days to change a cambelt on some Italian exotica! I have a Dacia most would look down their noses at but I had a full annual service, parts and labour for a total of £65 last year.
Ha, brilliant. Thats a bargain..
Just discovered your channel. Entertaining.
Thanks Hugh, much appreciated! 😀👍
Great videos from a fellow car anorak and mechanic :-)0
Thanks Tom, much appreciated. 👍😃
Was going to buy one 63 plate with engine management light on and boot not working but was only 24k won't be doing this now cheers saved some cash
Glad to be of service. 👍
Apart from high peak autos vids , yours was very well done very enjoyable 👍 as Bentley fan i love watching the highs and lows of having such a beast in your stable. Im a car fan but only a working stiff so most are unavailable to me ......but one day eh !
Great vids 👌
Thanks Mat, glad you enjoyed it.. 👍
Brilliant content
Thanks very much, I'm glad you're enjoying it. Stay tuned. 👍
Thanks man you changed my mind!
What car should i buy in this budget that looks cool to everyone?
No problem buddy. You have avoided a large expense.. What about a 911? Or a panamera?
Aircon specialists have a really easy way to find leaks. Add dye to system, run the A/C then look for leakage with the help of a fluorescent light. It's cheap and fast. Go on, do it and make a video about it!
I'm not sure its a leak, i think it could be electrical... 😧
@@CarTrouble Checked fuses and relays? Don't know for your car but if the A/C relay is the same as for another system that does function, why not try swapping it? Please ensure the relay part numbers are I-D-E-N-T-I-C-A-L otherwise you could be enjoying a whole new world of fun... If it is just the relay, cheap VW part might replace it.
Thanks, I'll look into it. 👍
It’s even easier than that (and I’m not a fan of the dye, it’s horrible stuff)
Pressure test with nitrogen, and soapy bubbles. If it’s lost it’s gas, the LP switch will be open, and it won’t pull in the compressor clutch. Fix the leak and refill, it should go!
Thank you so much for the fantastic “advice”. As they say; “there’s no free lunch”
I completely agree. Thanks for watching. 🙂
Few car owners can combine standup comedy with exotic car ownership, but Mr. Car Trouble is at the very top. I can't stop laughing, or crying as the case may be.
I'm really happy you're enjoying the videos. Much appreciated! 🙂
Great video really enjoyed it, as you say we can all give a glowing report on a brand new one, I find this a bit more relevant to my spending habits. keep it up.
Thanks Marvin, I'm glad you enjoyed it and found it useful.
Please keep up with the videos they are really good
Thanks Jamie, I really appreciate it. 🙏
Who is your bear. Can I contact him too? You are a lucky man!
Haha, I think he's married...😂
I’ve always wanted one of these but not anymore I’ll stick with my Porsche apart from normal running costs never spent a penny on it.
Very wise Colin. Thanks for watching!
Car Trouble thanks I think if you were a presenter on top gear I’d definitely watch it👏🏻 love your videos.
I’m going to buy a GT once I pay off my Tahoe. We need to be friends to talk about parts lol.
Did I not manager to put you off? 😂 Mine is sold now but you're right, you will need contacts for parts! 👍
@@CarTrouble If I could get one I’d fix it and maintain it forever.
I couldn’t drive it everyday but when I do!
@@Chchchchchivo Well we're all different I guess. I was really underwhelmed by it. Nowhere near as good as I was expecting.
Your videos are funny keep it going, not enough funny car content around
Thanks David, much appreciated. I'm glad you're enjoying it..
Seems to me the best way to own these Bentleys is to get the v8 version which is easier to work on, strip it out of parts and sell the lot on eBay, then replace everything with off the shelf performance parts even the ecu, and make an awesome track day weapon
Great video 👍👍👍 How much do you want for the car?
Thanks Austin! I'm really glad you enjoyed it.Please don't tell me you want to buy it. Didn't I do a very good job of putting you off? 😂
@@CarTrouble No you didn't. I have always fancied a Bentley but it always depends on the price 👍👍
Great upload your a natural on camera 👌 🤣 your doing the right thing with the Bentley ....
Thank you for the nice comment Andi, much appreciated. 🙏 I'm glad you agree with selling it. It could ruin me!
you know what?... This was a top shelf video :-)
Thanks very much. And thanks for watching..😀👍
Great video 👌
Love your carpet add
Made me laugh 😆
Thanks Glen, I'm really happy you liked it! 👍
Good to watch. keep it up!
Thanks Christian. Much appreciated.🙏
May have had a slight rethink. Could be looking at a MK2 at more money. Still thinking!!!!!!
Let me know how you get on. From what I can tell, the more you spend, the safer choice it is. (Like with everything I guess)
Great video - like others I was interested in getting a convertible but after this I will stick with my beautiful 1995 V6 Audi Cabriolet. Even after 25 years it starts on the button The hood goes up and down, the interior is lovely and it just works. I haven't spent a bean on it these last 3 years, we even toured France and guess what, not a thing went wrong.
I agree - those 90s Audi Coupes and cabriolets are wonderful cars. Elegant and and well built and lovely to drive. Great colours too, dragon green and my favourite, pearl white... Lucky you!
Liking your videos, keep them coming, new subbie!
Thanks Sammy, much appreciated!
On the aircon you may find it's an actuator. My aircon packed in while I was in Marbella in August! I've had her from new and as the warranty was just out I thought I'd drop it in to Salamanca Bentley and they'd do it as a goodwill g ....nah. Luckily however after 4 days in the shop they phoned to say a couple of actuators had gone and they also found a couple associated with the chat between roof being up and down were intermittently faulty ( mines a GTC) so save messing about I just got them to change all of them. If you drop yours into a specialist with the correct diagnostics you might be lucky. 👍
THanks fo rthe tips, but I've now sold the Bentley, and swallowed the almost £3k loss. But I still feel relieved! 👍
A really helpful video.
More coming soon..
Love your final words
Great reviews, can you do one on a Maserati Granturismo Sport 4.7. I've considered buying one & I think you're just the guy to put me off. Lol
Great comment John! I'd love to make a maserati video to put you off but I need to lick my wounds from my almost £3k loss on the Bentley first before I commit financial suicide again! I could film me setting fire to piles of money, that would be a similar video... 😂😂
@@CarTrouble Ha Ha now that would be something to see I must admit. Well at least I won't be buying a Bentley any time soon. Lol
Anyway keep up the good work & I look forward to seeing your next video.
Just found your videos, great entertaing stuff
Thanks Mark, I really appreciate it! 👍
I really like the content 👍 😁 refreshingly honest
Thanks so much. I'm really glad you like it. There's more coming soon!
And the lesson today kids is.......only buy a Bentley if you win the lottery...and a big win at that...you will need your winnings to keep the thing on the road! Here endith the lesson.....mind how you go eh?
You could've told me that before! Doh. 😂
In Australia with our luxury car tax ( over 40k pounds ) this thing cost A$435k or around 200k pounds. back in 2004 about the cost of a house in a cheap neighbourhood.
you've just killed my dream, I love these cars, they look gorgeous and a nice ride on long runs.
Hi John, I killed my own dream too if it makes you feel better...
My 08 Continental GT was blowing warm as as well, purchased some freon for $30 and topped It off, now It blows ice cold!
Yes, I'd looked into that, the only trouble was it wasn't blowing warm, it would get red hot. 😳 Thanks for watching! 👍
I had that ticking time bomb feelings on my last s4 b6 with the chains so I know the feeling , keep up the good vids
It ruins the enjoyment of the car doesn't it?
Very entertaining and original!
Thanks very much, that's really appreciated! 👍
I remember yrs ago an old friend needed a brake caliper for an old Rolls royce & was quoted a really stupid price, but after searching around found out its the same caliper used on a Cortina !!! At a fraction of the price.
I love it when that happens. But its much rarer nowadays... Thanks for watching! 👍
these shows make my old GM product so much more welcome in my garage.
😂😀
I just found this channel and its verry funny and interesting, please review more interesting used cars like alfa rome 159 and 166
Hi Sven, I'm glad you're enjoying it, there are some real world cars coming up!
@@CarTrouble looking forward to it, keep up the humor
Nice video, and like other comments, you've almost certainly taken a bullet meant for me. I've blown a Porsche engine (they were very awkward over it) and my Jag XF fell apart around me, so what was I thinking of a Bentley for. I know car repairs aren't cheap, but Bentley should really take a look at themselves.
I totally agree, thanks for watching. 👍😀
Thanks for the big lesson at 8:08. Have been perilously close to getting a (10-year-old) Mulsanne recently. Pretty sure you helped me dodge a big one there! Currently getting rid of my Panamera for similar reasons to you with the Continental.
Hi Russ, hat's interesting, a Panamera has been on my wish list for a while. What problems have you had?
You just talked me out of buying one
Not suprised lol, I had a 09 Gtc to replace a 08 cl63, but ended up selling it two month later... I went to the main dealer for a service .. enough said... still have the merc... much better car.
Oh good, its not just me then.. 😂 ... CL63 - what a car! How much was your service on the Bentley?
just looked it up... £6153.00 ...lol
Holy Crap! I just nearly fell off my chair on your behalf. I think if I was handed a bill like that my breakfast would've come back to say hi!
Great review, if I buy one I use it until the engine has to come out for some faults, then build a chassi lambo style, move it on that chassis , sell all the other parts !!!!!
That would be good to see. Thanks for watching. 😀👍
Hilarious mate! Keep em coming 😁👍
Thank you! More coming soon.. 👍
I came accross your channel because I am looking for 2008/2009 DB9 (one of your other videos). I currently have a 2013 XKR and .... a 2006 Bentley Continental GT...in black, Mulliner Spec. How about that. Now, I gave this video a thumbs up because a lot of what you said was true and accurate. However, you purchased a bargain basement abused trade-in. I have owned my GT for 3 1/2 years and I have had to have both front air struts replaced - £1300 each using Arnott struts and an independant specialist. So, I think the car is great and hasn't been a problem. Granted the previous owner has to have the engine dropped to replace some vacuum pipes, just over £5000 at the Bentley dealer. Long story short, choose the right car that has been well maintained, you bought an abused trade-in at rock bottom price, so it is wrong to judge all by one abused car
I did try and say that mine was a cheap one and that it was an experiment to see if buying a cheap one was worth it. I don't like the Continentals in general but that is just my opinion and we're all different. I'm glad you got a good one. We should all drive what makes us happy, whatever it is. Thanks for watching and thanks for the thumbs up... best of luck with the Aston shopping. 😀👍
I really like the Continental GT convertible. I configured several on Bentley's official website. I've done quite a bit of due diligence regarding Bentley reliability. Based on that, along with my connections in the automobile business AND your expert analysis, I've decided to drop this dream from my wish list. Spending big bucks on a cool, reliable high line car should be agita free.
i agree, if you're going to spend that kind of money on something temperamental you may as well go Ferrari. Plus it will depreciate much slower than a Bentley. Thanks for watching..👍
@@CarTrouble A Ferrari is a nice car, but what to do with it when speed limits restrict your possibilities to drive it fast. In a Bentley you can always enjoy the ride in every condition.
And what cars of Bentley and Ferrari would you compare?
You bougt a Bargain Bentley. Lets say you buy an older Ferrari for 80 quit. I think you will get a proper Bentley (eg. 8 Zyls) with a sound gas consumpation too.
I agree on the depreciates, but parts and labour wont be much cheaper.
Awsome vid :-)
Thanks Phil, much appreciated! 👍
But as you mentioned Tavarish, he explained that an 04 engine has all the vacum hoses at the back, requiring an engine out. He bought used 07 engine, and Bentley moved all the hoses in the front, where you can replace them easily. Still, he confirmed that it is really packed and hard to work on.
I'd have to agree, my mechanic couldn't get his hands around the engine to do anything at all. I can see why the engine has to come out to work on, it's like a can of spaghetti..
Bentley is all about marketing and show off. Great review BTW.
Totally agree. Thank you, its really appreciated !👍
Great channel 👍
Thank you 👍
remember the purchase price is only the starting point for on going expenditure which never ends.
So true.
I was looking for a cheap Continental but you persuaded me to go for a german with a star instead. If it´s expensive in England, it will be Very expensive in other countries.
Yes, cheap Continental's are tempting but will ruin you. Its not just me, lots of people got in contact with the same view. Thanks for watching..👍
What a great presenter.
Genius
Thanks Eric. I really appreciate it. Thanks for watching! 👍
@@CarTrouble My pleasure.
Greeting from Orange County, California!
Very nice. Greetings from crappy rainy England! 😂👍