The Road To Bentley - honest owners guide to buying a Continental GT
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Don't even think about buying one till you've watched this!!
In this video Nige will tell you about his experiences along the road to Bentley ownership. You will hear about the common issues to look for when buying a used Bentley Continental GT and some of the pitfalls as well as the highlights of owning such a special car. You will learn from first hand experience about what to look for when buying a Bentley and what to avoid.
Good advice for people thinking about buying a Continental GT. This is an honest review of buying a bentley continental gt from my personal experience.
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Had one join the family last year and so far it’s been great. It did a France trip in its first few weeks and hasn’t really had any major issues. Agree that vcds is a great tool to have. So far the jobs that I’ve done include, tpms disable, bonnet and boot badges, new wing mirror glass, new rear parking brake motors, new main battery to the correct AGM type, manufactured a new boot button contact, cleared drains (the spoiler ones are fun when they are blocked and water pools) Luckily the only vacuum issue so far was a damaged dipstick which was letting a lot of air in.
Cheers Luke, sounds like you've been busy mate! If you've any footage or top tips of doing any of this stuff you'd like to share I'd gladly pull a video together for everyone. 😊
Love this. The deadpan delivery had me howling. I’m a Rolls-Royce owner and am thinking about changing for a GT. Thanks for the video.
@powerglory4022 thanks very much sir, much appreciated :)
Just found your channel and love your honesty about these magnificent cars.
I currently own a 1978 RR Silver WraithIl and agree on everything you have said.
I look forward to purchasing a Bentley and I know about being broke, but the smile will certainly last till I park in that care home.
Best wishes, Eric from Australia
@ericmolenaar3670 Hi Eric and thanks for the comment mate. Slightly envious of the Wraith 11, never driven one but always loved the shape. I've just made part 2 of this video if you're interested. Got a few more in the pipeline so please stay tuned :) have a good day. Nige
This Bentley philosopher is the cat's whiskers. Humour, common sense and unrealistic aspirations in equal measure.
Thank you very much!
Seen quite a few videos of Bentley cars because I am thinking of getting one. But it seems that the expensive British cars are good for the first 2 years then it break down bit by bit and goes on for years. As a Sunday driver. Don't want to get stuck on the road side. After listening to your honest opinion. I will certainly not buy one but admire all other who have the knowledge and patience to keep these lovely car on the road
Thanks Steven, appreciate the comment :)
Interesting and informative video with good narration...thanks
@michaelkither2620 thanks Michael, just getting into the swing of it now. Lots to learn but I find Brandy help lol :)
Very informative, thank you for taking the time out to do these videos. Looking forward to the drainage holes in the boot video!
@barracuda308 the drainage vid went live on Sunday, enjoy! :)
Loving the more personal vibe!! 🎉
Brilliant honest video made up my mind now 😊 thanks mate
Thank you Shahed, much appreciated mate :)
Very well put together, Nigel very informative easy to understand Top job
Thanks Andrew, really appreciate the feedback 😀
I am on my 2nd Continental à GTC, love it but you must be prepared for hefty maintenance bills.
Seems ive hit the right channel for the pitfalls to buying one. Great honesty. I'm still tempted by one.
@markburley2343 Hiya Mark, thanks mate. For what it's worth I was sh1t scared about getting one but I have absolutely no regrets. By far the best car I've ever owned and since I sorted the misfires out she's just an absolute joy in every way. Key thing is to have that reserve budget in hand and breakdown cover so you can always get hone again, after that it's all just an adventure. The w12 engine is bomb proof, mostly because there really isn't enough road in the UK to thrash it. If you see one and would like me to have a look I'd be glad to. VCDS diagnostic from Ross-tech would be a very wise purchase too if you are really serious. Good luck mate :)
hope you can help I have a flying spur 2005 when I travel about 10 miles and turn off the engine when i get out of the car there seems to he heat coming from the engine over the wheel its not hot to touch but you can feel the heat although the temperature gauge on the dash is fine
@coffeestop198 hi, this is actually completely normal. What's happens is that when you stop the vehicle the cooling fans engage and chill the engine down even after it's shut off. This is to avoid the rather cramped engine bay damaging components by storing heat. When I first got mine the same thing troubled me . Happy motoring :)
Noblesse oblige means something like courtesy of the nobles, or courtesy of a nobleman. Cool, huh?
It's how you feel driving one of these cars. Like your above being petty and angry. It's a new feeling for me lol
Excellent , thank you .
enjoyed the vid, keep it up,
Cheers Vince! Good to hear from you mate. Keep me right will you boss?
Thanks for the info which is really helpful. Gives me much food for thought. Love your super pooch with the witty comments. He never did catch that fly, so I imagine he's still on the case!.
@3XXKeturah thank you very much, she did it off camera lol :)
Enjoyed video, thanks. The VCDS is this the software used by the dealers or do they have something else?
No Graham, it's basically an emulator that copies many of the features of VAGcom. I think John Bowling would be the guy to talk to about the more serious options, in fact if you search for Odin on the group he mentuo Ed it to us last week :)
In fact if you subscribe there's a video showing how to connect VCDS to your car and I'll be doing a lot more on it specific to Bentley ASAP:)
I bought a one owner 2006 full Bentley history 33k on clock when it got to 35k it developed a noise like a motor running in the near side air vent turns out air pipe leaking that goes over engine £150 for pipe £ 3200 to take engine out
Sorry to hear that Wilf, now its sorted though and it sounds like you for a bit of a bargain on the labour cosy. Whereabouts in the world are you, and would your garage do another one? Nige
Best getting one with 60000 instead of one sat about
@wilfeveritt3959 sorry to hear that you suffered the dreaded vacuum pipe leak Wilf. That noise was the secondary vacuum pump on overtime. I suppose there's a bright side in that it's not likely to happen again and now it's done a buyer would have more confidence in the car.
What about the Bentley Turbo R 🤔
Hi Gary, I don't have one so I can't really say but I'd be interested in your experience if you'd like to share? Closest I came was driving one for weddings back in the 90s :)
@@BentleyOnABudget-mp8jj I don't have one never driven one tbh but I've always been tempted, it's not so much the buying guess the maintenance is the biggest consideration, 10k car but still having 100k plus car running costs, how do they drive 🤔
Who's going to let you have a hour test drive?
@leedstown only someone with nothing to hide bud, and then only if you've proven you're serious. For example I drove to Middlesbrough twice and agreed a deal in principle before I even asked for a test drive. Joy riders don't do that mate.
I am on my 2nd Continental à GTC, love it but you must be prepared for hefty maintenance bills.
Quite right, can be a very expensive hobby to be sure. That said a pal of mine spends 7 grand a year watching his team lose every week so I don't mind really ;)
@@BentleyOnABudget-mp8jj West Ham? That’s my team too😂
@@seigliere1 😜🤪😁😁👍
There is not a Mercedes left that is like a 80/90 s class
Great video. Always wanted one, but really can't justify it to management. I've gone down the Jaguar route, and, while it's not a Bentley, it makes me smile when I drive it and I can afford to run it. But....maybe one day.........
@artistglyn thanks Glyn sounds like you're doing the right thing mate, what Jag did you get and what do you think about it? Be very interested to know :)
I have the 2.2 XF portfolio. facelift model. So far it has been excellent. Like all things, getting a good one and keeping on top of the services and fixing problems as they arrise is key.
@@artistglyn noice! Enjoy mate :)
Certainly a thought but when I retired in 2015 & took my lump sum & pension I bought my dream car a 20065 DB9. Big mistake and your spot-on with running costs so buying is half the story my Aston rapidly became a money pity, its to run these type of cars that costs. Now I drive a 2018 Skoda Karoq and am not a spannerman so Bentley ownership or indeed anything similar is another distant dream. Can I afford to buy it Yes, run it No, Enjoyed watching your videos though...cheers !
@tonydry8189 thanks Tony, I'm so sorry to hear about the Aston but at least you had one and nothing is forever :)
Thanks for your reply I now feel a lot better after reading it Cheers
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@@anthonymoody4273 Our Trix, she's a good lass. Hates flies mind you :)
Thanks ole’ Chap!
Hope you keep enjoying Her
Cheers me old mucker! :) happy travels
Seriously its a vw. Just dont buy one. They are designed to literally fall apart and will cost many 1000s per year to keep running. If you want a seriously good classy car - get a Lexus LS.
@smilingjack7622 thanks Jack, I take it you're not a big fan then lol? It's true to say there are parts from the VW/Audi parts bin but you could also say that of Lambo. Have you owned one for long?
@@BentleyOnABudget-mp8jj LS430 2005 ( now with 300k kms ) and never a single fault. 8 years. And a 600hl 4 seater for 5 years. Also never a single fault. And yes a lambo is even worse than a bentley.Start with a skoda. change the badge to a vw add 20K. change the badge to an audi add another 20K. change the badge to a porsche double the price. change the badge to a bentley. double the price again. change the badge to a lambo and add more. and all more or less the same car that are full of plastic and poor engineering and designed to fall apart. vw found a niche market of gullible ""aspirational" shallow people. fun fact vw is the most indebted company in the world. Seriously you dont get into a 5 year old bentley lambo or porsche and say lets go for 1000km drive without feeling very nervous. I gave the 430 to my son for his 21st and he loves it. I did a 1500km each way trip in the 430 once a month for 12 months. 1500kms in one go except for a quick fuel stop. it like the 600 drinks 91 octane and gets 1000kms on the open road. And both such a joy to drive.
Id probably go as far to say you would be nervous even starting an older bentley knowing at best its a 50% 50% chance of it starting. Nothing like that ever in a Lexus LS.
Go online anywhere in the world and find me a 2010 to 2012 Lexus LS600 4 seater for sale. Betya couldnt find 1. Because owners just dont part with them. Look for any bentley and there will be 1000's if not 10s of 1000's of them with the owners desperate to unburden themselves after making a terrible mistake.
Owning an LS is about ultra luxury and refinement and going under the radar. Not look at me look at me.