Bentley Arnage (1998 - 2009) Red Label 4d Auto (2001/Y) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I like traditional english old fashioned quality.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

They all like going out in it.

Would you buy this car again and why?

The Arnage is a great city car for your own private world in busy traffic. Its also a very good long distance vehicle which suits me, but if you mainly do short trips no.

What are you likely to buy next?

I would only change for the RR Phantom in this class; but I can't afford one!

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£52,000

When did you buy the car?

May 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

Overall yes as I traded my Turbo R.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Having owned previous Bentley and RR models in a 20 year sequence I wanted to try a newish one.

What was the dealer like?

very helpful & thorough.

What's it like to drive?

It purrs along. the steering I think is too heavily weighted and the back axle is noisier than my 11 year old Merc.

What's it like to park?

be careful and choose a triple space, its big.

Have you had any problems with the car?

batteries don't last long, and low battery charge causes engine warning lights which are a pain. Having said that there are 2 batteries and one will start the car and always has.

What's most practical about your car?

4 proper seats and decent boot.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

just the general quality and cabin ambiance.