2020ish Continental GT - educate me please!
Discussion
First venture in to these parts so go easy please.
Coming up to the big four-oh and I've been looking around for a present to myself, went through a phase of Huracan/488/720s but my head got turned yesterday by a 21 plate Continental GT in what to my eyes looked like British Racing Green. Similar colour and car to one I've seen a picture of belonging to InsuranceJon (thanks for sorting the home insurance by the way).
V8S vs W12? Real world? Sound? Worth the premium?
When did models change, what are the differences? I've got a budget of circa £150k give or take and although I wanted a convertible in one of the above supercars, not so important in the GT I don't think, and the coupe looks better IMO.
I watched a review that said you might not get mobile phone signal in the car? Does that sound right?
Carplay? Kind of a big deal for me moving between cars. Is it wired only? Assume an adapter can remedy that?
It'd be a daily once the Taycan goes in a way the other 3 wouldn't have been, I'm assuming that's what they're made for and there shouldn't be too many issues?
Whilst servicing and maintenance isn't a huge consideration, how expensive is expensive?
Basically, its a marque I've never looked at before or considered and I'm totally new to them, but I find myself drawn to them, must be my age. I'd be looking to buy in the next 4/5 months so assume there'll be some depreciation over what they're at now with the new one hitting the roads?
Thanks!
Coming up to the big four-oh and I've been looking around for a present to myself, went through a phase of Huracan/488/720s but my head got turned yesterday by a 21 plate Continental GT in what to my eyes looked like British Racing Green. Similar colour and car to one I've seen a picture of belonging to InsuranceJon (thanks for sorting the home insurance by the way).
V8S vs W12? Real world? Sound? Worth the premium?
When did models change, what are the differences? I've got a budget of circa £150k give or take and although I wanted a convertible in one of the above supercars, not so important in the GT I don't think, and the coupe looks better IMO.
I watched a review that said you might not get mobile phone signal in the car? Does that sound right?
Carplay? Kind of a big deal for me moving between cars. Is it wired only? Assume an adapter can remedy that?
It'd be a daily once the Taycan goes in a way the other 3 wouldn't have been, I'm assuming that's what they're made for and there shouldn't be too many issues?
Whilst servicing and maintenance isn't a huge consideration, how expensive is expensive?
Basically, its a marque I've never looked at before or considered and I'm totally new to them, but I find myself drawn to them, must be my age. I'd be looking to buy in the next 4/5 months so assume there'll be some depreciation over what they're at now with the new one hitting the roads?
Thanks!
https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/17910679
Having a day on the classifieds looking at various options...
This looks to be a bit of a bargain?
https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/17541920
This even more so, but why? Mileage?
Having a day on the classifieds looking at various options...
This looks to be a bit of a bargain?
https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/17541920
This even more so, but why? Mileage?
It's going totally against what my friends and family are saying, apparently I'm too young.
My view is I want a comfortable, reliable car I can use every day that is still at least a bit fun when the mood takes me. I also can't be arsed with the foibles I'm bound to encounter with something like a McLaren, and can I be bothered having 2 cars? Probably not anymore.
My view is I want a comfortable, reliable car I can use every day that is still at least a bit fun when the mood takes me. I also can't be arsed with the foibles I'm bound to encounter with something like a McLaren, and can I be bothered having 2 cars? Probably not anymore.
Yep. coming around to that way of thinking, but also accepting that if I'm not stupid now (i.e. 720s) then I probably never will be.
Doing more research today, there are so many optional extras available in terms of packs.
I think I want Naim, heated steering wheel, motorised screen, ventilated massage seats and no chrome. Prices also vary SO much.
Doing more research today, there are so many optional extras available in terms of packs.
I think I want Naim, heated steering wheel, motorised screen, ventilated massage seats and no chrome. Prices also vary SO much.
I'm not at all able to carry out even the most basic maintenance aside from checking oil and filling the washer bottle but my brother is a mechanic who specialises in BMW and VW so I'm hoping that might come in useful over say a Ferrari/McLaren.
The more I look and the more research/watching videos the more certain I am that the Bentley is for me.
I'm not 40 until December so plenty of time to look and I'm wondering whether I'll get a 2021/22 W12 GTC Speed with a decent spec close to £150k at that point.
What I've been looking at recently have been 2019 W12 First Edition so well spec'd but a little older.
Black Pack
Seating Comfort
Touring Pack
City Pack
Naim
Mood Lighting
Rotating Screen
All the things I really want. So plenty of time to wait it out.
The more I look and the more research/watching videos the more certain I am that the Bentley is for me.
I'm not 40 until December so plenty of time to look and I'm wondering whether I'll get a 2021/22 W12 GTC Speed with a decent spec close to £150k at that point.
What I've been looking at recently have been 2019 W12 First Edition so well spec'd but a little older.
Black Pack
Seating Comfort
Touring Pack
City Pack
Naim
Mood Lighting
Rotating Screen
All the things I really want. So plenty of time to wait it out.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202411146...
This is the sort of colour combo that gets me excited. Lighter interior and not too dark exterior.
Black pack a must though as I'm not keen on the chrome.
This is the sort of colour combo that gets me excited. Lighter interior and not too dark exterior.
Black pack a must though as I'm not keen on the chrome.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202504040...
Love this. Would I be disappointed with a V8? Ticks every other box. Only one I've seen for sale in this colour.
Then I think it'd have to be one of these...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwRbbH5f-us
Love this. Would I be disappointed with a V8? Ticks every other box. Only one I've seen for sale in this colour.
Then I think it'd have to be one of these...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwRbbH5f-us
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