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I've been attracted to Turbo Bentleys for a long time but have yet to take the plunge. While I am fairly adventuresome (foolish) in my car purchases I always try to have an "exit plan" should things go down the crapper. But I perceive RR/B are to be an entirely different animal. A ferocious beast that relishes feasting on your financial flesh. The point of joining the forum is to explore the truth behind the horror stories.
My hobby is to purchase "project cars" or undervalued cars that appeal to me. The idea was to buy, fix, use, and sell. But the lack of "free time" has me more focused on the buying part. The trill of the hunt for a car is addictive! Once the car had been reconditioned and back on the road then comes the pleaasure of getting to know it.
One type of car that I lust after, are fast luxury "saloons". In that vein I have a 1984 BMW E23 745i, and Maserati QP IIIs. My wish list includes: Aston Martin Lagonda, Mercedes Benz 300SEL 6.3, Mercedes Benz 450SEL 6.9, and of course the Bentley Turbos.
Could you compare and point out differences in terms driving experience, reliability, and cost of parts of the RR/Bentley vis a vis the cars that I own. BTW I assume that any car that I would buy in this category would be at least 10+ years old if not closer to 20.
Looking forward to a long conversation.
Jorge (Texas,USA)
1964 Austin Mini Cooper S
1965 Austin Healey BJ8
1972 Maserati Bora
1973 Citroen SM
1979 Porsche 930
My hobby is to purchase "project cars" or undervalued cars that appeal to me. The idea was to buy, fix, use, and sell. But the lack of "free time" has me more focused on the buying part. The trill of the hunt for a car is addictive! Once the car had been reconditioned and back on the road then comes the pleaasure of getting to know it.
One type of car that I lust after, are fast luxury "saloons". In that vein I have a 1984 BMW E23 745i, and Maserati QP IIIs. My wish list includes: Aston Martin Lagonda, Mercedes Benz 300SEL 6.3, Mercedes Benz 450SEL 6.9, and of course the Bentley Turbos.
Could you compare and point out differences in terms driving experience, reliability, and cost of parts of the RR/Bentley vis a vis the cars that I own. BTW I assume that any car that I would buy in this category would be at least 10+ years old if not closer to 20.
Looking forward to a long conversation.
Jorge (Texas,USA)
1964 Austin Mini Cooper S
1965 Austin Healey BJ8
1972 Maserati Bora
1973 Citroen SM
1979 Porsche 930
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