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  1. Andrew D.

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    #1 Andrew D., Nov 24, 2015
    Does anyone here have a 12 cylinder bentley Continental or Azure and let me know how it is on service and how it drives. Looking for a 2004-2008 model.
     
  2. zudnic

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    #2 zudnic, Nov 24, 2015
    Both models only came with the Rolls Royce 6.7 V8. Its a good engine even being turbo charged.
     
  3. kdf398

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    #3 kdf398, Nov 24, 2015
    Actually, the Continental R with the 6.75 L V8 ended in 2003. The 2004-2008 Bentley Continental (the GT) was a very different car and came with the 12cyl engine (the W12). The Azure (second generation 2004-2008) continued with the venerable 6.75L V8. Both are great cars but I would choose the Azure or the pre-2004 Continental.
     
  4. Townshend

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    #4 Townshend, Nov 29, 2015
    Purchased a 2009 Continental GT a month ago, so far drives great and no issues. My previous C63 and CLS63 were a sportier drive, although felt just as quick (a freight train vs throaty V8) and not nearly as sporty as the Vantage (mine also has the optional sport pack). I can chime in when I've had more seat time, it is my daily driver.
     
  5. Townshend

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    #5 Townshend, Nov 29, 2015
    2008 was a minor facelift for the GT Coupe FYI.
     
  6. Christian Sasfai

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    #6 Christian Sasfai, Dec 26, 2015
    Recently picked up a 2006 Continental GT for my wife. It only has 15,000 miles on it and looks like it just came off the assembly line. I bought it very right with a few minor issues, most of which have been corrected. So, other than a TPMS fault that the dealer will have to figure out, it's a beautiful vehicle. Very different driving experience than the Ferrari and Jaguar. You can feel the weight of the vehicle, but not in a 'it's hard to turn the steering wheel' sense - it just FEELS big and heavy. I am, however, confident would outrun my F355 and handles just about as good. I am finding that parts availability is quite limited (very few alternatives to OEM/dealer) and expensive.
     

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