Bentley Continental GT

From what I know there are very few differences for the early models from 03-06 o7 was a major facelift. The Nav is DVD based as is all VAG Navigation systems. Hope this helps.

 

Im looking to get a GTC, any input on the Bentley?

 

depends on what your looking for in a car, the Bentley is a great daily ultra luxury Coupe, along the lines of the ultra benz (CL65 is the only comparison) or the SL65. Other than that for that money your looking at a 612, maybe but thats about it. Unless you go Aston which is much sportier. the GT combines, luxury, usability, generally understated, VAG build quality, and just overall good components. as for the bad? the GTC has a cloth top, the AWD can be considered a downfall from some, also some of the interior bits are VAG identifiable, and for 180G some people want bespoke, also the chassis is based off a Phaeton, A8 etc. So go out check em out and be your own judge, for me? as a daily fast uber luxo GT it wins for me. also look second hand for a low mileage coupe, the drop like rocks... also that's another problem is depreciated, a GT a year old and about 18K on it went from 180,xxx to like 120 a year later... ow

 

I purchased an 06 at 33% off new list with 6k miles. I love it, very torquey, comfortable even with 2 couples going to dinner. Few differences in years besides bluetooth. Straightline Automotive in Dallas has 20 in stock now at great prices. Ask for Dale.

 

What Im looking for is a car that will be driven a maximum of 3k miles a year as I will have it in my part time home, I have been looking at DB9, Maserati Gran Turismo, and now at the Bentleys although I never really cared for the styling but I need a very reliable car that can sit for 3 months without being driven and not go low on the battery or stuff like that, I need the 4 seats and also being a convertible is a plus, so the DB9 is out as the back seats are a joke, the Maserati I feel it is a bit underpowered and also not as reliable, so I think the Bentley is a good choice what do you think?
And I believe the coming months will be a good chance to get a very good deal on a new or lightly used Bentley as there are too much on the market right now.

 

By any chance, is anyone driving one in the winter / snow?

 

"but I need a very reliable car that can sit for 3 months without being driven and not go low on the battery"


We have a GTC - and I agree with mercedesbenz review earlier in this thread. I'd very strongly recommend the factory battery tender, though, as in our experience with the GT/GTCs they tend to drain batteries if not driven regularly.

 

My wife has,21k miles on her '07 Spur in Chicago weather.
She loves it,very heavy car with AWD is unstoppable even with worst snowstorm (has Winter wheel pckge for that season).
She is getting her Speed next month to replace it,no alternative car currently on the market exists yet.