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Discussion in 'British' started by st.tully, Mar 22, 2006.

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  1. st.tully

    st.tully Karting

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    #1 st.tully, Mar 22, 2006
    I'm thinking of getting a Bentley Turbo R 1995 as a daily driver. Anyone gone this route? Any good websites for info? Thanks.
     
  2. 88MONDIAL

    88MONDIAL Formula 3

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    #2 88MONDIAL, Mar 23, 2006
    Can't help you unfortunately, but I think that idea is awesome. It sure is a fine car(I mean automobile) :). Good luck!
     
  3. WILLIAM H

    WILLIAM H Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #3 WILLIAM H, Mar 23, 2006
    Good Luck, I heard they are very high maintenance & you get to pay 500-1000% more for good old GM parts
     
  4. Z0RR0

    Z0RR0 F1 Rookie

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    #4 Z0RR0, Mar 23, 2006
    Bad rep for the electronics as well ...
     
  5. ^@#&

    ^@#& F1 World Champ
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    #5 ^@#&, Mar 23, 2006
    ..it is british...
     
  6. Simon^2

    Simon^2 F1 World Champ

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    #6 Simon^2, Mar 23, 2006
    Had a friend who had one for 1 year in houston in the 90's. Nothing but trouble. when he got rid of it, he said..

    I wish germany would have invaded england just long enough to take over RR/Bentley.

    IMO, I wouldn't consider it as a daily driver.
     
  7. Chad072

    Chad072 Karting

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    Humble, Tx
    #7 Chad072, Mar 23, 2006
    Doesn't BMW now control RR and VW control Bentley? Maybe Bentley could get that wierd German guy on the VW commercials for advertisement...as if they needed it.
     
  8. Simon^2

    Simon^2 F1 World Champ

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    #8 Simon^2, Mar 23, 2006
    yes, germany controls both now...
     
  9. st.tully

    st.tully Karting

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    #9 st.tully, Mar 23, 2006
    Well, despite the advice, I went ahead and did it. Black/Black - one local owner - 21k miles - all services up to date. We will see how it does as I'm headed out for about 3k miles in the next two weeks. Cheers, george
     
  10. XR4Tim

    XR4Tim Formula 3

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    #10 XR4Tim, Mar 23, 2006
    I'm very interested to know how it goes.
     
  11. kito

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    #11 kito, Mar 23, 2006
    A good friend of mine has a 96 Brooklands with nearly 100k miles on it. In the 3 years I've known him the car has been fairly reliable with the only mechanical complaint being a turbo going out and a check engine light would occasionally come on due to the wrong lubricant. As said before everything is expensive, I believe a new windshield was $2k and when he fixed it after it was flooded from Katrina he had to replace 2 computers at a cost of ~3k each. I love that car but if you don't keep up with maintenance it will come back to bite you.
     
  12. st.tully

    st.tully Karting

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    #12 st.tully, May 14, 2006
    Well I have done over 3k miles and I LOVE THIS CAR. Awesome power for such a heavy sedan. Plus we are talking serious LEATHER smell. My wife really likes the sheep skin floor rugs. No problems so far. I'll take her in for an oil change shortly with 23k on the clock. Cheers, g.
     
  13. 88MONDIAL

    88MONDIAL Formula 3

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    #13 88MONDIAL, May 15, 2006
    Good for you, that's a terrific car you've got! The best of luck with it.
     
  14. ferraripete

    ferraripete F1 World Champ

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    #14 ferraripete, May 15, 2006
    can you post pictures? it would be appreciated.

    pcb
     

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