any comments or concerns about Bentley Continental GT
08-20-2008, 01:19 PM
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anyone has 1st hand info they can share regarding 05-06 C GT?
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thanks!
08-20-2008, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by RJH&CO' post='651019' date='Aug 20 2008, 05:19 PM
anyone has 1st hand info they can share regarding 05-06 C GT?
thanks!
thanks!
08-20-2008, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by melimel' post='651192' date='Aug 20 2008, 05:18 PM
yea i do! its a hot friggen car... id drive it
Are we gonna see pics of one in your driveway soon RJH&CO?
08-20-2008, 08:51 PM
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2007 550i 6-spd----> Premium package, sport package, Logic7, heated everything, Rogue Engineering SSK, CDV removal, hardwire V1 install, aFe cold air intake, Custom Magnaflow exhaust....
Well...be prepared to fill up 20 gallons of fuel and get 2-5mpg city / 10-12 mpg on the highway. The interior is luxurious, including hand-stitched dashboard 
. Although it weighs 2 tons, this thing really flies esp. at speeds above 80mph. I had the pleasure of going head to head with the CGT in my old 545i and all I can say is that after 70mph, that car made my e60 feel like a Corolla . Noise from inside the cabin is quiet, comparable to a stock e60. The thing that disappoints me is the handling. Although there is adequate grip when going around corners, you will not feel confident taking corners fast as the steering does not feel responsive. Another thing that bothers me would be the fact that bits and pieces of the interior seems like it comes off a VW touareg, such as the pedals and some buttons. Unfortunately, I do not own one and I only got to drive it extensively because a great friend of mine owns one. With regards to reliability, he did NOT have any issues with his '05 CGT. However, he only put in 6000 miles in 2 years so no comment on long term reliability.
All I can say is that the CGT is a car to drive and be seen and not a sports car. If you want a comfortable GT, this is the car to get. (I assume you won't even care about filling up gas if you are lucky enough to even consider getting the car. GL) cars.com and autotrader have many examples of low mileage CGTs in the 110-130K range
. Although it weighs 2 tons, this thing really flies esp. at speeds above 80mph. I had the pleasure of going head to head with the CGT in my old 545i and all I can say is that after 70mph, that car made my e60 feel like a Corolla . Noise from inside the cabin is quiet, comparable to a stock e60. The thing that disappoints me is the handling. Although there is adequate grip when going around corners, you will not feel confident taking corners fast as the steering does not feel responsive. Another thing that bothers me would be the fact that bits and pieces of the interior seems like it comes off a VW touareg, such as the pedals and some buttons. Unfortunately, I do not own one and I only got to drive it extensively because a great friend of mine owns one. With regards to reliability, he did NOT have any issues with his '05 CGT. However, he only put in 6000 miles in 2 years so no comment on long term reliability. All I can say is that the CGT is a car to drive and be seen and not a sports car. If you want a comfortable GT, this is the car to get. (I assume you won't even care about filling up gas if you are lucky enough to even consider getting the car. GL) cars.com and autotrader have many examples of low mileage CGTs in the 110-130K range
08-21-2008, 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by tex_phil' post='651247' date='Aug 20 2008, 11:25 PM
You planning on getting one? 
08-21-2008, 07:55 AM
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yes, it's for high consideration as I am planning for my next car.
i love the car from the looks, but haven't driven one.
2-5mpg??? wtf? come on now, you are making it up.
9mpg i can live with, lol.
test drive coming soon.
any more input is highly appreciated.
i love the car from the looks, but haven't driven one.
2-5mpg??? wtf? come on now, you are making it up.
9mpg i can live with, lol.
test drive coming soon.
any more input is highly appreciated.
08-21-2008, 08:11 AM
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Such a hot car. All I have heard is that it is heavy as F-ck. Chicks digg itttttttttt.
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RJH, go test drive one, you'll be surprised by the amt of gas it consumes. I'm not kidding about the mpg since my friend gets about 200miles per tank (more than 20 gallons of fuel)
08-21-2008, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeffs' post='651671' date='Aug 21 2008, 04:22 PM
RJH, go test drive one, you'll be surprised by the amt of gas it consumes. I'm not kidding about the mpg since my friend gets about 200miles per tank (more than 20 gallons of fuel)
it is still all in the works, nothing final. 200miles and 20 gallon talk. that really blows.
lol. can't i unhook 6 of the cylinder and get 2x gas mileage? hahhaha
i want to drive a few just to compare before getting serious.
thanks for your help jeffs