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bqf
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940 posts
40 months
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zygalski said: Let's hope the wipers don't fail. WIPERS? Eh? 
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Balmoral
29,612 posts
117 months
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I guess 12mpg and the very realistic probability of a £3K hit to your wallet at least once and maybe even twice a year puts people off.
That's not to say that there aren't bargains out there that might cost you very little, other than fuel, if you're lucky.
I've had mine 12 years, and it's seldom given me a year off.
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bqf
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940 posts
40 months
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Balmoral said: I guess 12mpg and the very realistic probability of a £3K hit to your wallet at least once and maybe even twice a year puts people off.
That's not to say that there aren't bargains out there that might cost you very little, other than fuel, if you're lucky.
I've had mine 12 years, and it's seldom given me a year off. £3,000 a year? TWICE? For what?
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Balmoral
29,612 posts
117 months
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Just bits & bobs, not much really 
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bqf
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940 posts
40 months
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Balmoral said: Just bits & bobs, not much really I'll survive - my hobby is motor racing so I'm used to enormous, unexpected, crippling bills!! Money is for spending anyway 
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Balmoral
29,612 posts
117 months
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You'll enjoy it I'm sure, they are MAGNIFICENT things, I will never part with mine.
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bqf
Original Poster
940 posts
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Well, I got my Bentley Turbo R home - what can I say.
It's terrific. Absolutely everything works - all the electrics, windows, mirrors, cd radio, aerial, seats, everything. Exterior is superb, with just a couple of stone chips to deal with. Interior great, although it needs a valet, and the lambswool overmats need [dry?] cleaning.
The engine and gearbox feel strong, and didn't miss a beat in pouring rain for my 200 mile journey home - even managed 16mpg(ish) on the way back. Only downside is an intermittent rev counter - doesn't always work???
Bargainsville! The car feels fabulous inside, and I have achieved a lifelong dream in finally owning a car with a Town and Country horn!!!
I'll post up some pics when I have it cleaned etc....feeling v v positive about it at the moment though!
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gary71
965 posts
48 months
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 Keep us informed!
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Bluebottle911
331 posts
64 months
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bqf said: Well, I got my Bentley Turbo R home - what can I say.
It's terrific. Absolutely everything works - all the electrics, windows, mirrors, cd radio, aerial, seats, everything. Exterior is superb, with just a couple of stone chips to deal with. Interior great, although it needs a valet, and the lambswool overmats need [dry?] cleaning.
The engine and gearbox feel strong, and didn't miss a beat in pouring rain for my 200 mile journey home - even managed 16mpg(ish) on the way back. Only downside is an intermittent rev counter - doesn't always work???
Bargainsville! The car feels fabulous inside, and I have achieved a lifelong dream in finally owning a car with a Town and Country horn!!!
I'll post up some pics when I have it cleaned etc....feeling v v positive about it at the moment though! Congratulations on your purchase. As they say, "who dares wins"!
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Balmoral
29,612 posts
117 months
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It's lulling you into a false sense of security 
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bqf
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940 posts
40 months
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Balmoral said: It's lulling you into a false sense of security Ha! I suspect you're right, but I am sure to have fun while this lasts. It's terrific - genuinely magnificent, unlike any other car i have owned. I'm sure it will be worth the money over the long term.......
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ivanhoew
278 posts
110 months
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kamilb1998
1,816 posts
46 months
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Congratulations! Keep us posted! 
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MUDGUTZ
51 posts
16 months
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Hey bqf: Please keep us updated and post some pics if possible.
I'm also interested in how easy these cars are to work on. As someone said, a service history on a £10k Bentley may not be worth much. There must be some savings there.
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POORCARDEALER
5,642 posts
110 months
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MUDGUTZ said: Hey bqf: Please keep us updated and post some pics if possible.
I'm also interested in how easy these cars are to work on. As someone said, a service history on a £10k Bentley may not be worth much. There must be some savings there. They are not rocket science to work on BUT most jobs take more time to do than other cars, more bolts, screws, fastenings, parts to remove to get to other parts....a few special tools needed and a different set of spanners and sockets too
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MUDGUTZ
51 posts
16 months
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POORCARDEALER said: They are not rocket science to work on BUT most jobs take more time to do than other cars, more bolts, screws, fastenings, parts to remove to get to other parts....a few special tools needed and a different set of spanners and sockets too Thanks PCD. I need a larger garage. My LS only just fits and were I to do some maintenance myself I would love to try. Like I say above, a service history on a £10k Bentley may not be worth much. It sounds like a case of time and patience.
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slippery
9,396 posts
108 months
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 Great work OP! PH bravado at its best! 
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S10GTA
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36 months
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2woody
800 posts
79 months
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MUDGUTZ said: Hey bqf: Please keep us updated and post some pics if possible.
I'm also interested in how easy these cars are to work on. As someone said, a service history on a £10k Bentley may not be worth much. There must be some savings there. They're very much like, say a '70s XJ6 to work on. Everything comes apart and can be adjusted. Parts prices are like a '70s XJ6 x 10, tho. I do all my own work.
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matc
4,282 posts
76 months
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Great thread, make sure you put some pics up!
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