RE: £10k Bentley Continental GT | Spotted

[cerb4.5lee]

I'm starting to regret mentioning Greta now in fairness!

It wasn't my intention to turn the thread into the usual ICE versus EV affair. I was just impressed with how high the emissions figure was on this, and I just imagined that it wouldn't be Greta's cup of tea that's all.

Can we just go back to discussing a lovely big engined Bentley please?

I don't like EVs and everyone knows that anyway, so there isn't much point in me arguing the toss about it all really. All I'm interested in is engines, and this has a lovely V12, so I'm in for sure(well I would be if I could afford to run it anyway).

[GTRene]

cerb4.5lee said:

I'm starting to regret mentioning Greta now in fairness!

It wasn't my intention to turn the thread into the usual ICE versus EV affair. I was just impressed with how high the emissions figure was on this, and I just imagined that it wouldn't be Greta's cup of tea that's all.

Can we just go back to discussing a lovely big engined Bentley please?

I don't like EVs and everyone knows that anyway, so there isn't much point in me arguing the toss about it all really. All I'm interested in is engines, and this has a lovely V12, so I'm in for sure(well I would be if I could afford to run it anyway).

[Venisonpie]

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.

Yes, spot on.

It is a gamble but if it sts itself you don't lose all your stake.

[J4CKO]

MadCaptainJack said:

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

Lol, Touche !

It is PH though, that is the main demographic.

[Augustus Windsock]

Exasperated said:

cerb4.5lee said:

this has a lovely V12

No, it doesn't.

And you appear to be the groups resident Richard Cranium intent on annoying everyone by posting facile comments with the apparent intention of increasing the number of posts you’ve made on PH….
I suppose you will now respond with yet bother of your enlightening views whilst slagging off anyone who has a differing opinion to yourself.
I think you and the POTUS would get on well….

[sinbaddio]

I contemplated a c£10k Continental GT last summer, drove a few but I just wasn't brave enough and ended up with a 2011 BMW 650i, which so far has been superb.

[J4CKO]

My criteria for these would be to buy one already broken, then sort it out myself.

But, I would need a big garage, a four post lift and a crane, plus all the tools.

Also, not have a full time job, plus enough money so it doesn't matter and not have to rely on the car.


Then, think I could tackle pretty much anything, would likely enjoy it, loads of info and videos out there, they are complex but like anything if you home in on it, then it makes sense.

But, if I was in that position, would just buy a nice new one that works !

[SFTWend]

Like others, my thinking is run it intil it breaks and then hope to get some money back in scrappage.

I like the colour combo of this one, but wonder if the very low mileage in recent years corresponds with minimal maintenance. It might be ready to go pop shortly.

[MadCaptainJack]

Exasperated said:

I haven't slagged off anyone.

Oh yeah, that's what they all say but we all know we're just a few dodgy political donations away from the thought police at your door asking "Are you Gretacansuckmyballz69 on Pistonheads? Is this your car? Why don't you own a Tesla, as recommended by Chancellor Trump?" and before you know it you're shuffling into a big "shower room" in leg chains along with all the other people who didn't blindly parrot Saint Greta's gospel or did abnormal things like eating steak or celebrating the Sabbath on a Saturday instead of a Sunday or living in caravans instead of houses or shacking up with a person of the same sex...

Thin end of the wedge, I tell you. Thin end.

[Stick Legs]

MadCaptainJack said:

Oh yeah, that's what they all say but we all know we're just a few dodgy political donations away from the thought police at your door asking "Are you Gretacansuckmyballz69 on Pistonheads? Is this your car? Why don't you own a Tesla, as recommended by Chancellor Trump?" and before you know it you're shuffling into a big "shower room" in leg chains along with all the other people who didn't blindly parrot Saint Greta's gospel or did abnormal things like eating steak or celebrating the Sabbath on a Saturday instead of a Sunday or living in caravans instead of houses or shacking up with a person of the same sex...

Thin end of the wedge, I tell you. Thin end.

Username checks out

[Demonix]

A lot of car for £10k, yes it it'll drink like Boris at a covid party and unless you own a garage maintenance won't be cheap but you'll own 550bhp Bentley for a fraction of the original price. As long as you have a £5-10k potential borkage fund to dip into it's a solid buy.

[MadCaptainJack]

Stick Legs said:

Username checks out

Well, I may be mad but even I'm not crazy enough to buy a 20 year old GT Conti (to get us back on topic! ).

[Turbobanana]

Well, I posted the first comment on this thread while drinking my morning coffee at 06:27. Since then I've been at work because, you know, work. I've just checked back and the whole thread has taken a dark turn, hasn't it?

[robertdon777]

Go in with a £10K budget and a £10K fund and you will be ok. But just stretch to a £20K car with 2 year warranty (Rolls specialist offer these) and £5K repairs budget and you will sleep well.

[Gordon Hill]

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.

The only thing that's tired and tedious are your posts.

[Gordon Hill]

Exasperated said:

Gordon Hill said:

The only thing that's tired and tedious are your posts.

Tell me to leave and delete my account and I will. Up to you.

Grow up


Back to the car in question, I retire soon and had a flying spur in mind as a treat to myself, set a budget of 25k, the other car being a shed, a quick browse of AT revealed that I probably wouldn't need that much to get a low mileage, low owner, well serviced example and keep money aside for the inevitable. I can see the downside but it would be used sparingly and I would enjoy every mile.

Edited by Gordon Hill on Thursday 13th March 16:35

[anonymous-user]

Gordon Hill said:

Grow up

I'm mature enough to be able to engage in debate. You're angry because I politely questioned someone's stance. It's a stance I genuinely don't understand. If you don't want people to do that, I'll leave. If you do want people to do it, what's the problem?

[Gordon Hill]

Exasperated said:

Gordon Hill said:

Grow up

I'm mature enough to be able to engage in debate. You're angry because I politely questioned someone's stance. It's a stance I genuinely don't understand. If you don't want people to do that, I'll leave. If you do want people to do it, what's the problem?

Nobody is angry, the thread is about a lovely car at a great price that a lot of us are genuinely interested in, try not to take life as seriously, you never know you might enjoy it.

[disco666]

birdcage said:

Probably worth more in parts with headlights costing 2k for a start

That would be my point.
This has to be worth £3-£4k even as scrap.
So the most you could actually lose is £7k- 1st years depreciation on most new cars.
On the other hand you could run it on low mileage for a couple of years and it cost you nothing.

[disco666]

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.

Exactly.
The key is to not get overly invested in it.