Help my decision easier... Ferrari FF vs Bentley Continental
Discussion
I am looking for a UK reg LHD car, have narrowed it down to 2 cars...
2012 Ferrari FF vs 2022 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Mulliner with touring spec.
Very different vehicles, both done about 40k but a decade apart.
As much as I love cars I am not a mechanic or had any experience of owning either before.
Wanted to throw it out to the forum as to the best option.
Key questions are:
Is the Ferrari too old
Will the Bentley continue a downward spiral of depreciation
Have the FF's now hit their low point and may start increasing in price
Pic below of the Ferrari which is blue with black interior (sadly no panoramic glass roof)
Ferrari is £90K and Bentley £108K (link to Bentley below)
Any thoughts, pointers, tips would be greatly appreciated to make the decision this weekend..
https://www.anthonyjamescars.com/used-bentley-cont...
2012 Ferrari FF vs 2022 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Mulliner with touring spec.
Very different vehicles, both done about 40k but a decade apart.
As much as I love cars I am not a mechanic or had any experience of owning either before.
Wanted to throw it out to the forum as to the best option.
Key questions are:
Is the Ferrari too old
Will the Bentley continue a downward spiral of depreciation
Have the FF's now hit their low point and may start increasing in price
Pic below of the Ferrari which is blue with black interior (sadly no panoramic glass roof)
Ferrari is £90K and Bentley £108K (link to Bentley below)
Any thoughts, pointers, tips would be greatly appreciated to make the decision this weekend..
https://www.anthonyjamescars.com/used-bentley-cont...
Readers Cars thread on FF, infamous thread but still contains some examples of things that can need attention on these cars:
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
It's worth being aware of the potential for PTU failure on these, although I don't think it's a total disaster.
The Ferrari may well need expensive maintenance, the Bentley will depreciate, and I'd have a slight concern about the saleability of a LHD example in the UK, whereas LHD Ferraris are a 'thing' with a liquid market I think. I'd expect the Ferrari to be roughly flat in value over the next ~5 years, although it's not impossible for them to rise.
It'd be the Ferrari for me, but I see both as attractive in their own ways, as you say quite different cars.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
It's worth being aware of the potential for PTU failure on these, although I don't think it's a total disaster.
The Ferrari may well need expensive maintenance, the Bentley will depreciate, and I'd have a slight concern about the saleability of a LHD example in the UK, whereas LHD Ferraris are a 'thing' with a liquid market I think. I'd expect the Ferrari to be roughly flat in value over the next ~5 years, although it's not impossible for them to rise.
It'd be the Ferrari for me, but I see both as attractive in their own ways, as you say quite different cars.
Matt_T said:
The issue with the Bentley is that when they are new they look amazing, but at 10 years old the just look like £20k cars with a reputation for a certain demographic. Whereas a 10-year old Ferrari will always look lovely.
Is a Lexus LC500 an option? Apologies if not...
A LHD, UK-registered LC500? good luck...Is a Lexus LC500 an option? Apologies if not...
I agree with the above comments - FF all day long, assuming you're eyes-open about the running costs and potential maintenance of a FF.... i.e. don't think you'll make money off it!
That Bentley will keep depreciating, heavily. And as mentioned, resale market for it will be borderline non-existent.
SydneyBridge said:
I think brain would say Bentley, everything else would say Ferrari
This sum's up my thoughts....The Bentley will probably still drop at least £10k-£15 per year, the Ferrari 'should' hold it's value.
And as many have said, the resale on the Bentley will be 'tricky' at best.
The Ferrari with a V12 should be desirable even if it's a bit of a marmite car.
So in simple terms stick with my gut and go with the Ferrari....
Ferrari. They are appreciating, V12s have done so quite a lot this year, and probably will continue to do so. The Bentley will probably lose c.£80k over the next 10 years.
Ferrari a much easier sell in LHD than the Bentley. That blue is great but would appeal more with tan trim imo.
Ferrari will throw big bills, but Bentley not cheap to run and you have its depreciation to take into account.
Ferrari a much easier sell in LHD than the Bentley. That blue is great but would appeal more with tan trim imo.
Ferrari will throw big bills, but Bentley not cheap to run and you have its depreciation to take into account.
Another vote for FF. I think the bottom of a LHD Bentley with a few miles on would be near £25k. Certainly can’t see the FF anywhere near that, as mentioned I think there’s a bit of a market for LHD.
Shame about the pano roof as I’ve read it’s quite gloomy in the back if no roof. Unsure how long you’ve been looking but may hold out for one with ‘better’ spec?
Shame about the pano roof as I’ve read it’s quite gloomy in the back if no roof. Unsure how long you’ve been looking but may hold out for one with ‘better’ spec?
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