Continental T

[spyker138]

Thoughts?

Conti T

Seems prices are very variable on these and cars are sitting around for a long time. Still a large premium over the 'R'.

Edited by spyker138 on Wednesday 24th May 16:54

[spyker138]

Macboy said:

If you already know the Continental platform then you'll know whether the seating and pedal position suits you. I am not alone in finding it a chronically uncomfortable car to drive - my body and the driving position are far from an ideal match. The chassis is very (very!) old tech and even when new the car had a somewhat "classic" feel - the shorter chassis also made the handling wayward and easily overwhelmed by the engine power. Having been on track with them before it's not something I'd recommend. That said, lovely inside, makes you feel a bit "warm and fuzzy", makes a nice noise, looks good value for its prestige although the R-Mulliner is better proportioned to my eye. Not my choice but I understand why someone may opt for one as a modern classic.

Thanks good perspective. I have always wanted one, have loved my Arnage for 12 years and am aware of the older platform's limitations/foibles and the risk of a pricey (head gasket) repair. I'm under no misapprehension that it is a sports car... but the Arnage can be hustled amusingly when you're in the mood. I'm also wondering if they'll ever be a true appreciating classic as they've been stagnant for a long time. Having said that look of the prices of the 60's Bentleys (S3s) that were cheap for so long, and the 70's Corniche's are creeping up, so...? I don't really care about making money, but I don't want to lose too much either. And that color!!

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allister said:

Let's not forget, this is still quite a large sum of money for a very old orange car........ Not that there's anything wrong with orange but at resale you may well find that it's not to everyone's taste, therefore reducing your market - Put a bit more money in and you could go for a low milage, 2012 onwards Mulsanne, it is of course quite a different car but still a fabulous one!

Nope you're right I need to drive one first. My circumstances are a bit different to most as I live in the US and this would be in the UK for occasional entertainment when I come back, so I want it to look after itself and maybe be worth as much as I shell out on it over the long term. Yes I intend to get a Mulsanne in the US to replace the Arnage when the prices look even better than now and if I can let the Arnage go (tough to do). The other option is a Brooklands which are much cheaper over here than in the UK for some reason.