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Donwgraded from an Omega to...
« on: 20 January 2011, 17:32:26 »

...this


It's my latest vehicle. It's a 2002 Bentley Arnage 6.75 V8 Red Label LWB.
It's biggest problem is the fact it's LHD  ::)
Like every vehicle it has it's plus points, and it's negatives. Negatives for me are no audio controls on the steering wheel like the Omega has, the gearbox is a bit lazy shifting from P,N, R when parking etc...if you can find a space  ;D the cruise control isn't easy to use.
It also makes a 3.2 Omega look frugal, I dare look at the MPG computer really.
Plus points though are lovely lambs wool rugs, it's the LWB so there's so much room in it. I'll get some proper pictures once I've cleaned it.
But, it's certainly not something I ever thought I'd get a chance to drive and operate.
I enquired about the cost of an interim/comprehensive service today, for oil, oil filter, antifreeze, plugs, diff oil and basic filters it came to £2500  :o

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Re: Donwgraded from an Omega to...
« Reply #1 on: 20 January 2011, 17:33:43 »

Very, Very nice ...   :y :y :y :y

This for trade or keeps ??  :)
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Re: Donwgraded from an Omega to...
« Reply #2 on: 20 January 2011, 17:36:50 »

Very smart indeed Josh - well done. 8-) :y
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Re: Donwgraded from an Omega to...
« Reply #3 on: 20 January 2011, 17:37:35 »

Thanks Nige  :y
It's for trade, I could never justify having something this excessive, but it'll be nice while it lasts  ;D
I think it'd look quite good with a caravan behind  ::) especially as you do continent driving.

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Re: Donwgraded from an Omega to...
« Reply #4 on: 20 January 2011, 17:48:46 »

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Thanks Nige  :y
It's for trade, I could never justify having something this excessive, but it'll be nice while it lasts  ;D
I think it'd look quite good with a caravan behind  ::) especially as you do continent driving.


yeah right .....  :)

I went to a caravan "function" about 8 years ago ... one of the "top table" guys turned up with a Rolls Royce Continental towing a Carlight Commander caravan ...  (they were around £20,000 in the 1990's !!) and he was proudly advertising he'd bought both brand new  !!!

How the other half live !!!
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« Reply #5 on: 20 January 2011, 17:49:19 »

Josh, could I borrow it for a weekend? I'd love to see my neighbours' faces when I park that on the drive ;D ;D ;D ;D

[edit]to add - Anyone who knows the story of my little cul-de-sac will understand that ;)[/edit]
« Last Edit: 20 January 2011, 17:50:20 by Welung666 »
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« Reply #6 on: 20 January 2011, 18:25:31 »

 :-? :-?

phew.. impressive.. I rarely see Bentleys around..

here they are over 300K euro even second hand ;D

http://www.sahibinden.com/ilan/vasita-otomobil-bentley-continental-yenikoy-motors-2008-bentley-continental-flying-spur/detay
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Re: Donwgraded from an Omega to...
« Reply #7 on: 20 January 2011, 18:30:20 »

lovely looking car josh,what sort of value does something like that have at nine years old?
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« Reply #8 on: 20 January 2011, 19:20:57 »

You can pick up a 1999 Arnage for £19,000ish if you look in the right places. This particular vehicle has covered 15,000 miles and will be priced between £40,000 to £50,000...there's already been some interest. Being LHD it appeals to the ex pat market and those fortunate enough to have a holiday villa in France or the continent etc.

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« Reply #9 on: 20 January 2011, 19:24:24 »

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Josh, could I borrow it for a weekend? I'd love to see my neighbours' faces when I park that on the drive ;D ;D ;D ;D

[edit]to add - Anyone who knows the story of my little cul-de-sac will understand that ;)[/edit]

 :D  :D  :D  :D that would be ever so funny. It'd be worth it just to see them squirm  ;)

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« Reply #10 on: 20 January 2011, 19:30:28 »

Saw it in the flesh today and what a lovely car :y
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« Reply #11 on: 20 January 2011, 19:57:25 »

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Thanks Nige  :y
It's for trade, I could never justify having something this excessive, but it'll be nice while it lasts  ;D
I think it'd look quite good with a caravan behind  ::) especially as you do continent driving.

Guessing that it has been removed now, but there used to be a condition of ownership of RR/Bentley vehicles that a tow bar would not be fitted... Even had a buy-back clause IIRCC
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« Reply #12 on: 20 January 2011, 20:04:44 »

An old boss of mine had a bootlid luggage rack on his Silver Shadow.  Boy did that upset a few people!

The big old Turbo/Turbo R/Eight models area going for bloody pennies right now. 
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Re: Donwgraded from an Omega to...
« Reply #13 on: 20 January 2011, 20:09:36 »

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You can pick up a 1999 Arnage for £19,000ish if you look in the right places. This particular vehicle has covered 15,000 miles and will be priced between £40,000 to £50,000...there's already been some interest. Being LHD it appeals to the ex pat market and those fortunate enough to have a holiday villa in France or the continent etc.

Hang on a minute... I might have an idea...

How many olives can you fit in the boot? ;D

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« Reply #14 on: 20 January 2011, 20:21:46 »

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You can pick up a 1999 Arnage for £19,000ish if you look in the right places. This particular vehicle has covered 15,000 miles and will be priced between £40,000 to £50,000...there's already been some interest. Being LHD it appeals to the ex pat market and those fortunate enough to have a holiday villa in France or the continent etc.

Hang on a minute... I might have an idea...

How many olives can you fit in the boot? ;D

Kevin

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :y
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