RE: £10k Bentley Continental GT | Spotted

[The Pistonsdead]

Great fun to be had at less than ten grand...it's a brave pill for sure..

Edited by The Pistonsdead on Thursday 13th March 17:56

[darreni]

At 10k they must be at a level where they are worth more in parts if broken?

[J4CKO]

Unreal said:

Exasperated said:

cerb4.5lee said:

Exasperated said:

cerb4.5lee said:

I want it purely for this...CO2: 410g/km.

Greta's head would be rolling off at the thought of this I'd imagine.

This appears to be a common thought on Pistonheads, and I'm not sure I fully understand why. Why would you want something purely because of the high emissions? What do you get out of knowingly upsetting someone you don't know? Is it just spite or is there a deeper reason? Could you explain the thought process?

I just don't like electric cars, and I like big engines. So it isn't any more complicated than that really.

No, I get that—you've made that clear on pretty much every EV thread. I want to understand why you'd buy a car purely because it puts out a high number of emissions. Unless that's not what you meant?

Of course that's not what he meant.

I would delight in doing it if it upset Greta, who I regard as a rather stupid, privileged and emotional brat, or any other lentil muncher that believes my car has caused their kids ass-ma or ADHD but that would just be a by-product, not a reason for buying the car.

I dont get the middle aged men wanting to upset a young environmentalist woman, I think she probably isnt worrying specifically about some grumpy old man buying a knackered old Bentley.

Its probably the most environmentally sound purchase as its old so no manufacturing CO2 to recoup, plus it will either be driven very sparingly as it does 12 to the gallon or its sat on the path returning to nature as it shat itself lavishly after three weeks, and now needs that five grand minimum engine out job doing but Maureen has the funds earmarked for a cruise and a new conservatory

[stuart100]

fantheman80 said:

Exasperated said:

cerb4.5lee said:

I want it purely for this...CO2: 410g/km.

Greta's head would be rolling off at the thought of this I'd imagine.

This appears to be a common thought on Pistonheads, and I'm not sure I fully understand why. Why would you want something purely because of the high emissions? What do you get out of knowingly upsetting someone you don't know? Is it just spite or is there a deeper reason? Could you explain the thought process?

I am surprised you are wondering why. Greta would rather all ICE cars be binned. This is a (or was!) predominately an ICE car forum. Lees comment was tounge in cheek - try to lighten up a bit

His user name checks out.

[Stick Legs]

If it lasted 5 years with only routine servicing it would be a good buy.

I know a chap who used to own one of these & a Robinson R44 helicopter.

The Bentley got sold first.

[MadCaptainJack]

Unreal said:

Of course that's not what he meant.

I would delight in doing it if it upset Greta, who I regard as a rather stupid, privileged and emotional brat, or any other lentil muncher that believes my car has caused their kids ass-ma or ADHD but that would just be a by-product, not a reason for buying the car.

Yeah. it's like a side benefit or a bonus.

Like when you're out for dinner with a group of people that includes an annoying, self-righteous vegan who visibly disapproves of meat consumption. You don't order the ribs and a steak because it'll annoy them. You were always likely to order the ribs and a steak anyway but the fact that it's going to annoy them is going to make it taste better. And you'll just be a little bit more theatrical about licking your fingers and going "Mmm! Man, these are some good ribs!" just loud enough for the vegan to overhear.

On a side note, I feel like I'm just a few steps away from turning into Dennis from It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia...

[B10]

Unreal said:

Of course that's not what he meant.

I would delight in doing it if it upset Greta, who I regard as a rather stupid, privileged and emotional brat, or any other lentil muncher that believes my car has caused their kids ass-ma or ADHD but that would just be a by-product, not a reason for buying the car.

Oh grow up and stop being such a snowflake allowing a young woman to upset you so much.

[J4CKO]

MadCaptainJack said:

Unreal said:

Of course that's not what he meant.

I would delight in doing it if it upset Greta, who I regard as a rather stupid, privileged and emotional brat, or any other lentil muncher that believes my car has caused their kids ass-ma or ADHD but that would just be a by-product, not a reason for buying the car.

Yeah. it's like a side benefit or a bonus.

Like when you're out for dinner with a group of people that includes an annoying, self-righteous vegan who visibly disapproves of meat consumption. You don't order the ribs and a steak because it'll annoy them. You were always likely to order the ribs and a steak anyway but the fact that it's going to annoy them is going to make it taste better. And you'll just be a little bit more theatrical about licking your fingers and going "Mmm! Man, these are some good ribs!" just loud enough for the vegan to overhear.

On a side note, I feel like I'm just a few steps away from turning into Dennis from It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia...

Maybe dont go out with people you arent keen on ?

There seems to be this will to conflate everyone into these stereotypes, but folk tend to be more complex and nuanced than that. I know some vegans and quite a lot more vegetarians and none of them are preachy about it, I would order what I wanted but not go on about it as that would make me feel like I was being a bit of a cock to be honest, life isnt a humourous sitcom.

[B10]

GeniusOfLove said:

Great photo, the outputs from the gearbox make it clear that the entire 12 cylinder engine hangs ahead of the line of the front axle explaining firstly why they feel like they do to drive and why they had to develop a W12 rather than use a much longer V12.

Interesting that this layout, engine in front of front axle, harks back to the DKW F102 and the subsequent Audi F103.

[Unreal]

J4CKO said:

Unreal said:

Exasperated said:

cerb4.5lee said:

Exasperated said:

cerb4.5lee said:

I want it purely for this...CO2: 410g/km.

Greta's head would be rolling off at the thought of this I'd imagine.

This appears to be a common thought on Pistonheads, and I'm not sure I fully understand why. Why would you want something purely because of the high emissions? What do you get out of knowingly upsetting someone you don't know? Is it just spite or is there a deeper reason? Could you explain the thought process?

I just don't like electric cars, and I like big engines. So it isn't any more complicated than that really.

No, I get that—you've made that clear on pretty much every EV thread. I want to understand why you'd buy a car purely because it puts out a high number of emissions. Unless that's not what you meant?

Of course that's not what he meant.

I would delight in doing it if it upset Greta, who I regard as a rather stupid, privileged and emotional brat, or any other lentil muncher that believes my car has caused their kids ass-ma or ADHD but that would just be a by-product, not a reason for buying the car.

I dont get the middle aged men wanting to upset a young environmentalist woman, I think she probably isnt worrying specifically about some grumpy old man buying a knackered old Bentley.

Its probably the most environmentally sound purchase as its old so no manufacturing CO2 to recoup, plus it will either be driven very sparingly as it does 12 to the gallon or its sat on the path returning to nature as it shat itself lavishly after three weeks, and now needs that five grand minimum engine out job doing but Maureen has the funds earmarked for a cruise and a new conservatory

I don't WANT to upset her, but I'd be very happy if it did. She doesn't occupy more than seconds of my consciousness whereas she quite clearly spends most of her waking hours obsessing over the actions of others.

[MadCaptainJack]

J4CKO said:

Maybe dont go out with people you arent keen on ?

Maybe don't try to tell other people how to live their lives?

J4CKO said:

There seems to be this will to conflate everyone into these stereotypes...

Really? You don't say....

J4CKO said:

I dont get the middle aged men wanting to upset a young environmentalist woman, I think she probably isnt worrying specifically about some grumpy old man buying a knackered old Bentley.

Its probably the most environmentally sound purchase as its old so no manufacturing CO2 to recoup, plus it will either be driven very sparingly as it does 12 to the gallon or its sat on the path returning to nature as it shat itself lavishly after three weeks, and now needs that five grand minimum engine out job doing but Maureen has the funds earmarked for a cruise and a new conservatory

[Unreal]

Exasperated said:

Unreal said:

I don't WANT to upset her, but I'd be very happy if it did.

That's not normal.

I'm so bad. I also laughed at Biden falling up the steps of Air Force One and I live in hope of seeing Trump falling down them.

[Unreal]

MattsCar said:

Would this be a wise way to look at purchasing this?...

Do some research to make sure it is sound/ free from expensive issues and has 12 months MOT.

Run it on a shoe string (bar fluids and consumable if needed) and when a big job rears its head, either part it out or scrap it.

A none runner/spares or repairs with headgasket failure in very bad condition with bits missing, sold on eBay for £5k.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/267177889262?_skw=bentl...

A bit of a gamble, but £5k in depreciation for 2 years motoring and to experience the W12 and to be able to say I have a Bentley, doesn't seem to be too ruinous.

Obviously it may "fail to proceed" the minute you park it up, so there is still an element of gambling and you'd have to try not to get overly invested in it.

Good way to look at it. As long as you can afford the downside, go for it.

[stuart100]

Exasperated said:

cerb4.5lee said:

I guess it is just because I was around at a time when nobody seemed to give a rat's ass about emissions to be honest.

So was I. I've been lucky enough to drive everything from an FSO to an F50, and everything in between. However, we clearly think very differently, and I'd genuinely like to understand what you get from your seemingly damaging stance.

cerb4.5lee said:

A high polluting engine was never given a second thought when I growing up for example, so I'm still happy to be driving around in high polluting cars that's all(or I would be in I could afford to fuel them!). If I had the money all my cars would be V12's for definite.

Obviously that is frowned upon now though, don't get me wrong, and we all should be seen driving around in an EV now in comparison to my era for sure. But I'm not ready to join the green stripe brigade yet though in fairness.

A high-polluting engine was never given a second thought by you. It was by many other people. Moreover, many people have grown to understand that the position is untenable and have subsequently transitioned to a more progressive stance. I can appreciate the engineering, the sound, the feeling, and the emotion attached to a great engine. I was raised on a diet of large pistons and Castrol R, but I also accept that it wouldn't be a great thing if everyone was driving around in quad-turbocharged V16s all day, every day.

The "shove it to Greta" rhetoric is tired and tedious.

[MadCaptainJack]

Exasperated said:

That's not normal.

You say that like there's something bad or wrong about not being normal...

Who gets to define what's "normal"? What happens if we don't conform to that definition?

[Chris Peacock]

MattsCar said:

Would this be a wise way to look at purchasing this?...

Do some research to make sure it is sound/ free from expensive issues and has 12 months MOT.

Run it on a shoe string (bar fluids and consumable if needed) and when a big job rears its head, either part it out or scrap it.

A none runner/spares or repairs with headgasket failure in very bad condition with bits missing, sold on eBay for £5k.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/267177889262?_skw=bentl...

A bit of a gamble, but £5k in depreciation for 2 years motoring and to experience the W12 and to be able to say I have a Bentley, doesn't seem to be too ruinous.

Obviously it may "fail to proceed" the minute you park it up, so there is still an element of gambling and you'd have to try not to get overly invested in it.

This is exactly what I was thinking. It makes no sense to plough a load of money into a car at the is end of the market. Treat it like a £10k shed, hope to get 2 or 3 years use out of it and when it does go bang it's still going to be worth reasonable money to mitigate your loss.

I'm currently paying £10k to lease an EV over 3 years, maybe this would have been a sensible alternative

[GTRene]

cerb4.5lee said:

I want it purely for this...CO2: 410g/km.

Greta's head would be rolling off at the thought of this I'd imagine.

I can't believe how much car/engine you get for £10k with this to be honest. Mega.

Indeed almost unbelievable what a lot of car and luxe you get for that money.

also immagine if someone else with such car needs repair after a accident or so, then original parts alone would be such 10k car... if you sell it in parts when looking at such parts if ordered new, cold make a win... double the price.

so hardest part is the engine to work on? what if... use it till it brakes down (engine) and then swap in a easy to work on big V8, close the hood and enjoy?

[Unreal]

GTRene said:

cerb4.5lee said:

I want it purely for this...CO2: 410g/km.

Greta's head would be rolling off at the thought of this I'd imagine.

I can't believe how much car/engine you get for £10k with this to be honest. Mega.

Indeed almost unbelievable what a lot of car and luxe you get for that money.

also immagine if someone else with such car needs repair after a accident or so, then original parts alone would be such 10k car... if you sell it in parts when looking at such parts if ordered new, cold make a win... double the price.

so hardest part is the engine to work on? what if... use it till it brakes down (engine) and then swap in a easy to work on big V8, close the hood and enjoy?

I was trying to explain this kind of logic to some walloper moaning about the price of a cheap Boxster I was selling. Could not grasp that if the RMS, IMS and flux capacitor all failed, he could sell the car for more than half what I was asking, so a worst case scenario of a £2K-£3K loss. Now compare that to the lease costs for a year or the depreciation on a newer car.

[fflump]

menousername said:

If you were in the market for an early 4.0 engined one (I am not but always wondered) would it be a better prospect to veer off towards the equivalent Audi S8?

What I am asking in a long winded way is whether the scare stories are justified or driven by the badge. Would the Audi be any less expensive or less likely to go wrong etc.

According to my independent Bentley specialist the V8 Flying Spur is easier to work with (more room I guess). I considered the S8 but the difference in overall ambience of the Bentley interior swung it for me. The difference in price for equivalent age/mileage Flying Spur vs S8 is about £10k so it's a case of pays your money take your choice.

[howardhughes]

Love these. I had the pleasure of been a passenger in one many years ago from Leeds to London. Phenomenal. Make no mistake they are rapid cars even if they are pushing 20 years old. As for the running costs, the car was sold before things went south, but heard all the horror stories.