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Bentley Continental GT Info?, Way off topic |
Mowog4 |
Jun 12 2018, 09:01 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 283 Joined: 2-November 15 From: Mesa AZ Member No.: 19,325 Region Association: None |
I was going to buy a Jaguar F Type, but my Subie Powered 914 is so much fun I have decided to look at a boulevard cruiser instead of a sports car. I am looking at a 2005 Bentley Continental GT convertible with 11,000 miles. The car is perfect. Anyone have any experience with them? They are Volkswagen powered. Thanks
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Elliot Cannon |
Jun 12 2018, 10:21 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
Wait, this thing is Volkswagen powered? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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Andyrew |
Jun 12 2018, 11:06 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
https://www.edmunds.com/bentley/continental...nsumer-reviews/
Not reading a lot of good things about it. |
mepstein |
Jun 12 2018, 11:21 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,142 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
My dad has a Bentley. I think it’s late 80’s. Cool car. Very expensive to repair.
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sithot |
Jun 13 2018, 04:42 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 446 Joined: 25-October 06 From: Virginia Member No.: 7,090 Region Association: None |
I was going to buy a Jaguar F Type, but my Subie Powered 914 is so much fun I have decided to look at a boulevard cruiser instead of a sports car. I am looking at a 2005 Bentley Continental GT convertible with 11,000 miles. The car is perfect. Anyone have any experience with them? They are Volkswagen powered. Thanks Ed A colonoscopy would be a better experience. |
rhodyguy |
Jun 13 2018, 07:27 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,042 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
$70k in repairs? Not to include warranty work? Struts that run about 1.5k each for just parts? But you'll be rolling, or sitting making zoom noises, in a Bently. Way cool. Sign me up for 2!
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Unobtanium-inc |
Jun 13 2018, 07:44 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,192 Joined: 29-November 06 From: New York Member No.: 7,276 Region Association: None |
I've been told maintenance is a killer, hence the low price now that they have reached over 10 years old. Why is that significant? Most of the wearable parts are probably still original but wearing out, simple stuff like suspension, belts, hoses, etc, but on a car that costs a lot to keep up these things can add up quick.
It's like all the guys going out and buying the $10,000-15,000 996's right now thinking they are the smartest guy's in the world. One of these guy's was at my mechanic's last week with his new purchase, a $14,000 996. It was on the rack, my mechanic said his bill was up to $8000 and they weren't done yet. |
siverson |
Jun 13 2018, 09:42 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,448 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California |
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JKW |
Jun 13 2018, 09:44 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 31 Joined: 11-April 10 From: Oakland, California USA Member No.: 11,598 Region Association: Northern California |
Beautiful, very heavy car. All wheel drive works well. Great cruiser. Wonderful interior. Do a PPI and if it checks out, go for it!
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ValcoOscar |
Jun 13 2018, 10:13 AM
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Garage Life Group: Members Posts: 2,366 Joined: 19-November 13 From: SoCal Member No.: 16,669 Region Association: Southern California |
Hey Ed-
Yes...PPI. If you can afford repairs and maintenance, I say buy it and drive it like you stole it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) I drove in a 2007 several years back as a passenger and what a ride. Great looking interior to boot. Oscar |
Tdskip |
Jun 13 2018, 10:22 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,674 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
Fantastic cars, well made, but as others have noted expensive to maintain when things go wrong. That may be a long way off on a car (if it has history) with so few miles.
I'd personally not be overly scared of it provided you've called the Bentley dealer and can swallow their prices as part of the cost of ownership. I have two 928s, however, so don't listen to what I have to say because I'm clearly insane... |
Elliot Cannon |
Jun 13 2018, 10:27 AM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
So for $50,000 and maybe another $25,000 for some replacement parts, you got yourself a real cruiser mobile. Road trip!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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iwanta914-6 |
Jun 13 2018, 10:34 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 718 Joined: 26-June 09 From: Minnesota Member No.: 10,510 Region Association: None |
How about a Maybach? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2004-maybach-62/ |
rgalla9146 |
Jun 13 2018, 10:52 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,538 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None |
Wait, this thing is Volkswagen powered? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Yep, 1600cc air cooled. |
burton73 |
Jun 13 2018, 11:35 AM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,461 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
I bought a 10 year old 50ft yacht in 2005. Great shape the day I took delivery. My best friend said I would need an attitude of not feeling bad if I was to take a $100 bill and burn it.
With this car, you better not feel bad burning 10 x $100 bills. Bob B (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) |
thelogo |
Jun 13 2018, 12:51 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None |
Your signature says your in chandler Arizona
Why would you want to cruise Arizona in a bentley , doesn't make sense to me . But if i were to cruise Arizona id get a new ford truck Or a old lincoln continental convertible before a bentley But (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) too you |
Mowog4 |
Jun 13 2018, 04:18 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 283 Joined: 2-November 15 From: Mesa AZ Member No.: 19,325 Region Association: None |
Your signature says your in chandler Arizona Why would you want to cruise Arizona in a bentley , doesn't make sense to me . But if i were to cruise Arizona id get a new ford truck Or a old lincoln continental convertible before a bentley But (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) too you Cruising SCOTTSDALE in a Bentley would be fun, I had a 63 Cadillac Convertible, just want something nicer. I have a brand new GMC truck, great daily driver. It is the upside of being 56, divorced, and hopeful. Besides, the window sticker on the GMC was about The same. The Bentley is intriguing, own it for a year, sell it, pay whatever penalty there is and move on to the next dumb idea. |
Tdskip |
Jun 13 2018, 04:42 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,674 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
Figure that half of the year the car is going to be parked because putting the top down would kill you, but the other half of the year putting the top down is going to make you feel like $1 million and be a total hoot.
If you can swing it and are prepared for the inevitable financial thumping, why not just have fun and try it on for size? |
aggiezig |
Jun 13 2018, 04:43 PM
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Porsche Wannabe Group: Members Posts: 319 Joined: 13-January 16 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 19,557 Region Association: Southern California |
Hoovies Garage on YouTube bought one of these as a project car (coupe not convert) and had nothing but major issues with it (albeit it was an auction car with questionable history). I would steer clear personally... Lots of other great German highway cruisers out there that are a little bit more reliable. Not sure what your budget is but a used M5 or M6, S65, RS7, etc. could be a lot of fun for not too much money.
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ValcoOscar |
Jun 13 2018, 04:45 PM
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Garage Life Group: Members Posts: 2,366 Joined: 19-November 13 From: SoCal Member No.: 16,669 Region Association: Southern California |
Your signature says your in chandler Arizona Why would you want to cruise Arizona in a bentley , doesn't make sense to me . But if i were to cruise Arizona id get a new ford truck Or a old lincoln continental convertible before a bentley But (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) too you Cruising SCOTTSDALE in a Bentley would be fun, I had a 63 Cadillac Convertible, just want something nicer. I have a brand new GMC truck, great daily driver. It is the upside of being 56, divorced, and hopeful. Besides, the window sticker on the GMC was about The same. The Bentley is intriguing, own it for a year, sell it, pay whatever penalty there is and move on to the next dumb idea. Do it Ed..you only live once (not my $$$) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) . IMHO, not such a bad idea. Oscar |
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