Buying a Used Mulsanne

[Davetherave95]

Hi, I’m hoping to get into my first Bentley very soon! I’m just negotiating on a 2013 Mulsanne at a franchised dealer and wondered if anyone had an experience of what discount may be negotiable? It’s around 100k and I have been offered 3.5k off that with minimal haggling.
Also are there any potential known problems to be aware of with these cars? Its a 2013 model with full dealer history.
Thanks

[Davetherave95]

Thanks for those useful tips, I will definitely check the said items. I had a look at the factory build details and I would certainly hope not to get too many problems with a car made with such close attention to detail.
I was back in contact with dealer today and don’t think they will budge on the discount despite my best efforts.
The car will largely be used for a 200mile motorway and a road commute to my cottage, with probably limited supermarket runs so hopefully will be fine! Do you find it attracts very much unwanted attention when leaving it parked in the street?
The example i am looking at unfortunately doesn’t have the adaptive cruise, I think that was a cost option. It does have the naim upgrade though which I understand is supposed to be excellent.

[Davetherave95]

I agree, it is very understated but it’s sheers size commands amazing presence.
I actually put a deposit down on one yesterday, hopefully I will have it by Thursday. I haven’t physically seen the car as it’s 200miles away but have had lots of photos and a video so hopefully it will turn out as the sales man is presenting it.
It’s peacock blue with linen hide, the premier and milliner pack and a few other nice options so I’m looking forward to the 200mile drive home!
At 37, Part of me thinks I must be maturing at a faster rate than people my same age, but I’ve always fancied one and I’m sure it won’t disappoint!
I mentioned the door handles, sat nav and boot motors to the sales man, thanks for that.
It comes with a Bentley approved warranty, do you know if these are very comprehensive and worth extending?

[Davetherave95]

Stogs said:

Well done - bet you can't wait to collect it now! A very smart colour combination too (mine is Tungsten & Linen so should need less washing than yours!).

I don't know about the Bentley Warranty, but presume it must be ok if arranged through a dealer. I have found that when asking some technical questions, the dealers aren't very forthcoming and maybe that relates to lack of knowledge on specifics for Mulsannes and, I hope, problems being rare. I have been in touch with the factory directly a few times - very polite but they tend to direct you to the dealer if they can.

I suspect there aren't going to be many 37 year olds in a Mulsanne. I am 5 yrs older (so probably still young for a UK Mulsanne driver) but take great pleasure in sharing the experience of the car with my family and friends (even if I end up being the chauffeur).

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a tungsten for sale, must be a rarer colour choice which is a good thing. So I picked up the car yesterday from Leicester Bentley, had a great drive home and have done over 550 miles in it already!
Came through the borders A roads and actually found it handled very well. The sound system is amazing and the ride so quiet it’s actually astonishing. The car is currently covered in salt and grit, unfortunately this cold snap we are having meant there were lots of gritters out, so will be giving the beast a good wash tomorrow!

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[Davetherave95]

Thanks, just away for a week but will pop some more on when I’ve had a chance to clean it up a bit! Cheers

[Davetherave95]

Great row of cars there! Is your Mulsanne a keeper then? The tungsten looks lovely, much like casino royal on a dbs. The blue colour is nice but I think it shows up dirt and marks very easily.
My car has the lovely thick Wilton pile carpets, I wondered do you use over mats for yours?

[Davetherave95]

Thanks cardigankid. Yes it’s an amazing piece of machinery, nothing I’ve ever driven is quite like it. I love the veneer wood dash, and attention to detail. Mines got chrome waist rail inserts in the veneer which looks lovely. Just away for a bit but will post a few photos later on.