Any Bentley GT or GTC owners?

As someone who has two small kids and often ponders all the nice 2+2 GT type cars (Cali, Bentley GT, DB9, Granturismo, 456, 612, etc.) as a future purchase, just how unusable have you found the Cali rear seats to be? Did you kids fit at one point and have simply outgrown them?

Will be following this thread with interest!

 

I just recently sold a gtc W12 , Had this car for 4 years, prior to this I had a coupe-also a W12. I used both of these as my daily driver.
I think they are great cars- enough room in the back for teenage children for medium size journeys but not for a long trip.
I haven't driven the V8 but I hear they are very good, although in the Uk the price differential is negligible and the W12 engine is superb - powerful and super smooth.
The cars are great to drive - very nicely appointed and I would heartily reccomend them.
I'm going the other way and am looking for the right 458- going to use this as an occasional motor, as I have other cars that I can use on a daily basis for work or when taxiing the children around.
I have the same quandry ; coupe , which I prefer the lines of and the visible engine or spider so I can drive with the roof off !

 

I have a GT W12….its a great car. Super comfortable, quality, GT performance, and the space in the back is good for short trips…I have done decent distances with 4 adults…it may not be wow as of comfort…but will do the trick.

Dont hesitate! one of the best cars I have owned.

Regards

MJ

 

I have a W12 Speed and my kids fit in the back perfectly.

The very best car for long trips too!

 

When my wife passed I started to use the McLaren F1 more because of my twin grls but what a pain in the arse to get in and out of!

I own a '03 convertible W12 but it has many custom features that are not on the standard model. It probably has a lot more in common with their Speed model that is now available.

Look into the S model your dealer is pushing you towards I'm not that familiar with that but I do know it has a sportier look and some features not on the others.

Since you mentioned working with a dealer and are serious ask them if a service or demo model is available on the weekend. Ask for one near the end of the sales day on Sat. and return it on Monday and go for a nice Sunday drive in the meantime. Try the other model out on another weekend and then decide. Make sure the kids are with you and let them haul all their stuff with them into the back seat. Check out all the connections and comforts with them in mind.

Good luck either way. I went W!2 because I have the mind set bigger is better but it seems in the press they like the V8. As I said that S model might mean the difference to you.

 

I've got the Spur because of my kids - 5 and 7. It truly is a great car and if I could only have one out of my 13 cars, the Bentley will be the choice without hesitation.

 

I'm selling my 2010 Bentley Continental GT and I'm also located in Florida just in case you're still looking. Shoot me a PM if there's any interest. Thanks!

 

I'm going to pick up a Bentley GTC, 2013, in New York, this Weekend...Its for my 83 yo Dad....He wants to sell his 2012 Rolls Royce Ghost, Extended Wheelbase and use the Bentley as his DD.

Anyone looking for a Rolls in Great Shape, PM me before we put it on Ebay. 174K asking. Dark Blue, Tan interior. Moon roof.

 

I have a GT V8 S.

Rear seats have less room than a Panamera, but I think more than a Rapide. A bit difficult to climb in and out of.