RE: Bentley Arnage T: PH Buying Guide

[ninja_eli]

rtz62 said:

I'd be interested to know if anyone has any idea of the warranty the specialists (Hanwells for instance) offer with a car
Ike this; it must be a Duesie, as one claim could potentially be for £000's.
Other than that, I'd think that if you could afford the running and servicing costs, it offers so much class compared to the equivalent S class etc...
I've got this childish thought in my mind of pulling up at some traffic lights and showing some so-called fast cars a clean pair of heels when the lights change....

I can't speak with regards to aftermarket warranties, but even the extended Bentley warranty isn't that great. They'll always try to get out any warranty claim.

The car is quick, later 2008/9 model with 6 speed gearbox much nicer than the previous one (was a 4 speed). Can get wheelspin at 60 mph should you desire, and off the lights it was great fun as you could pull a gap on almost any car. My 430 would lose out gunning for a gap.

But REALLY heavy car and eats brakes and tyres. I managed to rack up an 8k service bill mainly due to needing new tyres, brake discs and pads. Drove it daily for 3 months (whilst 430 was in repairs) and missing the 430 I drove the Arnage like I stole it!

Bentley main dealers ALWAYS find something wrong with it. Sat Nav system is so crap.

Has a real presence on the road. I think it's a nicer more resolved shape than the Mulsanne (which I hate the back of but love the front).

Drinks lots of fuel, is massive, steering has little feel (more like steering a boat), brake feel is crap and they're not really up to the job of a car so powerful, but a car you fall in love with. Other road users on motorways move over quick when they see it come up fast behind them. Although the Phantom (which dwarfs the Arnage!) takes that to another level.

[Pesty]

Grandfondo said:

What type of person drives about in one of these monstrosities?

I think it's about time ph had some kind of red card system

[rare6499]

So awesome.

[John Boy 616]

Buying guide for the masses this one!

[slippery]

A proper Bentley. Rule Britannia.

[tali1]

Even if you buy the oldest Arnage ,mungo Joe Public will think you're a squiilionaire.

[Zwolf]

John Boy 616 said:

Buying guide for the masses this one!

They can be had for less than the price of many of the cars on this list: http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-23...

[MadDog1962]

Sheer size makes one of these a bit impractical in the UK, and most of Europe for that matter, but over on this side of the pond I reckon it would be a wonderful experience, especially with fuel only about 50p a litre at the moment

[james S]

Following a GT2, GT3 and Caterham in three successive years, I had absolutely promised no silly cars this year. At these prices its a little rude not to. Thank you very much Pistonheads!

Hopefully I can find a bylaw suggesting its illegal to own one under 50

[SilverWraith]

Definitely on my list as I still miss my Turbo R and am dying to buy an Arnage now that the prices are getting reasonable. Want the Bentley engine and a T would be perfect if I could find at the right price. I found one last summer I loved but SWMBO insists I get rid of one of the cars before investing in a new one.

I am working on her! She just had the most amazing Christmas presents from me including a luxury overnight stay in the Cotswolds in a few weeks (during which I shall suggest a Bentley again). What do you reckon to my chances?

[JCB123]

Damn you PH!!!!!

I miss my 6.75 so much......it was such an event - and the power!!!!!!!

In two years ownership, it cost me nothing (other than tyres, which I kept getting punctures in!)......

Here's mine earning it's keep....





.....and in the lock-up.

[Wills2]

JCB123 said:

Damn you PH!!!!!

I miss my 6.75 so much......it was such an event - and the power!!!!!!!

In two years ownership, it cost me nothing (other than tyres, which I kept getting punctures in!)......

Here's mine earning it's keep....







.....and in the lock-up.

[Hairbrakes]

Damn, why did someone have to mention the "Pleb Spec" 4.4 option? Turns out they are almost as cheap as a sorted Turbo R, and now I'm wistfully trawling the classifieds again!

[anonymous-user]

The best thing to do with the BMW 4.4 Arnage engine is to put in a 5 series. Goes well!

Just be careful who you let drive it......




doh!

[Zwolf]

Hairbrakes said:

The "Pleb Spec" 4.4 option?

I'd love to be poor enough to "only" be able to afford to buy and run a pleb spec Bentley!

[zygalski]

I think the Arnage is fantastic from all angles. Such elegance, such class, such delicate lines...

[Ruaraidh_Gamma]

M467 RTF was a 4l Twin Turbo that was used as a development mule for the Java programme. It has nothing to do with the green label 4.4l TT engine. That was much later. That was my test mule until it was rolled by "handling experts" at MIRA who will remain nameless...

The Arnage camshaft wear has NOTHING to do with ECU programming and everything to do with poor dynamics design of the valvetrain. Cured in the 2007 upgrade.

PS Hello Paul!

[tali1]

zygalski said:

I think the Arnage is fantastic from all angles. Such elegance, such class, such delicate lines...

Think you're confusing it for the current Phantom.

[anonymous-user]

Ruaraidh_Gamma said:

That was my test mule until it was rolled by "handling experts" at MIRA who will remain nameless...

I always wondered if their report contained the statement "Handles poorly when on it's roof"....... ;-)

[AW111]

Ruaraidh_Gamma said:

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The Arnage camshaft wear has NOTHING to do with ECU programming and everything to do with poor dynamics design of the valvetrain. Cured in the 2007 upgrade.
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Thanks for clarifying that. I couldn't make any sense out of the original remark.
Poor reporting from a motoring website.