BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT, WORTH BUYING OR NOT?

[d3hno]

I am thinking of purschasing a Bentley GT continental, they seem to be extremely good value, a 54 plate available for 50k, I know they are common but after viewing one on the weekend I am seriously considering buying one, any views guys and gals? In terms of reliability and every day usuability are they suitable? What should I avoid if I go ahead and buy one

Thanks.
Dean

[d3hno]

I have been told by a trader they are losing about £1000 a month at the moment, i just can't see how it can drop much lower than the current market value, but I have thought that will all my cars I have bought....then lost a shed load!

[d3hno]

Ok, I appreciate all of your help so far Gents, I could take a big hit on it then, I am left really stuck now, I can't think of anything which is anywhere near as nice for the money, a Bentley, despite being common in the UK are not overly common where I live and just seems to be the winner, but thought of it being worth 20% of the 50k in a few years is a scary thought

[d3hno]

The actual vehicle in question has had three owners, despite being only four years old, I know this is common with certain sports cars, but If i went ahead and bought the car, being the fourth owner in four years, makes me wonder would this damage my chances of selling the car? I normally keep a car I purchase for under a year before changing it.

Dean

[d3hno]

Thanks for all your help, I have decided against the Bentley, bought an Merc SL 55AMG instead, seems amazing so far!

Regards.
Dean

[d3hno]

Since I started this topic the Price of the car has fallen by £2500 per month, a 54 plate is now around 45k as opposed to the original 50k!

[d3hno]

Bluebottle911 said:

d3hno said:

Since I started this topic the Price of the car has fallen by £2500 per month, a 54 plate is now around 45k as opposed to the original 50k!

Only 18 months to go before it's free then!

haha, now that would be a turnout for the books, however my statement was simply an observation.

Edited by d3hno on Monday 15th December 14:28

Edited by d3hno on Monday 15th December 14:29

[d3hno]

Wanta996Gotta said:

Could someone show me a sub £35k Bentley GT? Friend had one and its a fantastic car that i would recommend to anyone, i cant really fault the car atall.

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/BENTLEY+CONTINENTAL/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-240-4294967001-4294967002/search.action?&postcode=sa49ww&radius=1500&showMoreOptions=&page=2

Copy and paste that link and you will find one for £34,995 (high mileage though)

[d3hno]

crostonian said:

There are many floating around in the trade at the moment between £30k and £35k up to 55 plates with less than 60k miles.

If you can find get hold of any of these cars, send me a PM please, i loved my Bentley and I wouldn't mind getting another.

Cheers.

[Deano84]

jofanon said:

Can anyone recommend a spec that will help slow depreciation?

Any must have features?

I drove a one a while back and loved it but I've always been a Porsche man and am not particularly familiar with the model.

They are all fully loaded from the offset, mulliner spec helps the resale on them....

I had chrome alloys on mine, they were pretty vulgar and it was a massive turn off for a lot of potential buyers- infact, the chap that actually bought the car said he was changing them straight away.

Just don't buy one in Green.