Possible new owner advice RR Bentley

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Good evening,

I currently own an Aston DB9 manual and a 911 Turbo Manual so my sporting fix is catered for. I fancy a luxuary saloon to enjoy on more relaxing days and roads. The car will only be for Sunday drives and therefore I was only wanting to spend up to £25k.

My question is what car for that money? Should I go for a RR Silver Spirit/Spur or a Bentley Arnage? I believe Seraphs are getting too expensive.

I fancy a Rolls Royce and like the more traditional interior of the Silver Spirit/Spur models. My concern is that they are getting old, the drive might be disappointing, they are not as brisk at overtaking as you may require and some people might thing it is dated.

The Arnage will be a better car, faster, better handling, more modern and looks very handsome. However I don't like the cramped rear, BMW switchgear, jaguar like doorcards and it's not a RR.

Any thoughts because my mind is scrambled! Do you think the SilverSpurs have hit bottom and will go up in value?

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I want a saloon so the family can come too so that rules out the Continental GT. I looked at the Flying Spur but they don't float my boat. I know they are amazing cars and a lot of car for the money.

There are two Flying Spurs for sale that I like. I like that they are Traditional Rolls Royce's. I am worried they are Traditional Rolls Royce's.

There are plenty of Arnage's for sale but I fancy a Rolls Royce because deep down I want a Phantom.

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Thats a great Video. Thank you.

I think I may have missed my perfect car. Balmoral Cars were selling Blue Silver Spur.

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Hello,

I had a drive today for the first time of an Arnage and Silver Spur. Both beautiful! My own personal concerns with the Arnage came to fruition. It was a nice drive but did not make me feel special.

The Silver Spirit did feel older but felt so much special. The Silver Spur and Spirt looked so much more classier and special. I'm going to pull the trigger on a RR.

What one??? A More expensive Spur or cheaper Spirit?

P.S. Are the digital clock and temperature gauge easy to change for analogue garages?

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I've went from being a possible new owner to a new owner of my first Rolls Royce Silver Spirit 2. I'm delighted!

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Midnight Blue, 22k mikes and totally original stunning condition. The car was local to me at Derek C Mowat. He was a pleasure to deal with and his cars are stunning! A very nice chap. I'm over the moon.

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Thank you very much. I'm very pleased.

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matt5791 said:

Looks superb - I'm sure you have made a good choice.

I think Derek Mowat only ever sells nice cars.

True Story! When you speak to Derek you can tell he is a real enthusiast! I believe the car business is just a hobby because he owns another successful business in Edinburgh and therefore does not "need" to buy and sell stock. I'm sure we will do business again.

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tonys said:

That looks very nice indeed; and congratulatons for coming on here, seeking advice, actually buying something within a relatively short period of time and then updating the thread.

I looked at the wrong advert initially as he also has a later Spur, which also looks good.

I suspect it will change your driving style when out and about in it and you'll probably adopt a more 'relaxed' style.

Good choice

Thank you. The purchase wasn't as hasty or as quick as you may think. I first spoke to Derek just over a year ago when I was thinking of buying a luxuary saloon. I started doing my homework back then. However a manual Porsche 996 Turbo came up for sale at Porsche Glasgow and I bought that. I always kept my eye out for a Rolls Royce or Bentley and noticed the Spur was back up for sale. I gave Derek a call because I didn't want to miss out again. The Spur is stunning but I fell in love with the Midnight Blue Spirit and it was cheaper which was a bonus. I am a real car lover and want to experience as many interesting cars as possible. I continue to look for a Morgan, Elise, Focus RS Mk1 and I wished I kept my NSX... rage!!!