Oh Lordy - what have I done??

Oh Lordy - what have I done??

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bqf

Original Poster:

2,226 posts

170 months

Friday 28th September 2012
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zygalski said:
Let's hope the wipers don't fail.
WIPERS? Eh? yikes

Balmoral

40,661 posts

247 months

Friday 28th September 2012
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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.

bqf

Original Poster:

2,226 posts

170 months

Friday 28th September 2012
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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?

Balmoral

40,661 posts

247 months

Friday 28th September 2012
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Just bits & bobs, not much really hehe

bqf

Original Poster:

2,226 posts

170 months

Friday 28th September 2012
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Balmoral said:
Just bits & bobs, not much really hehe
I'll survive - my hobby is motor racing so I'm used to enormous, unexpected, crippling bills!!

Money is for spending anyway wobble

Balmoral

40,661 posts

247 months

Friday 28th September 2012
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You'll enjoy it I'm sure, they are MAGNIFICENT things, I will never part with mine.

bqf

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2,226 posts

170 months

Saturday 6th October 2012
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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!

gary71

1,963 posts

178 months

Saturday 6th October 2012
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beer Keep us informed!

Bluebottle911

811 posts

194 months

Saturday 6th October 2012
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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"!

Balmoral

40,661 posts

247 months

Saturday 6th October 2012
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It's lulling you into a false sense of security wink


bqf

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2,226 posts

170 months

Saturday 6th October 2012
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Balmoral said:
It's lulling you into a false sense of security wink
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.......

ivanhoew

974 posts

240 months

Saturday 6th October 2012
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excellento.

kamilb1998

2,220 posts

176 months

Saturday 6th October 2012
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Congratulations! Keep us posted! thumbup

MUDGUTZ

117 posts

146 months

Sunday 7th October 2012
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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.

POORCARDEALER

8,523 posts

240 months

Sunday 7th October 2012
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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

MUDGUTZ

117 posts

146 months

Sunday 7th October 2012
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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.

slippery

14,093 posts

238 months

Sunday 7th October 2012
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clapGreat work OP! PH bravado at its best! bow

S10GTA

12,645 posts

166 months

Sunday 7th October 2012
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Bravo!

2woody

919 posts

209 months

Monday 8th October 2012
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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.

matc

4,714 posts

206 months

Tuesday 9th October 2012
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Great thread, make sure you put some pics up! thumbup