Bentley Turbo R RT 4d (LWB) (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Although I wasn't the owner, only the driver, the depreciation was equaliviant to a new Mondeo every year! My employer bought his after 1 year and paid £60 less than the retail prrice when new!
Costs
It is a luxury car, in proportion to its purchase price, the running costs excluding fuel were resonable. 15mpg is good for a car the size and weight of a small truck with the comfort of a five star hotel.
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On the road
Driving
Superb, as a professional chauffeur it was amongst the best. It was equally good on country lanes, central London and even on a skid pan (Security Training Course).
Performance
Other than a Bristol or maybe a AMG E55, nothing can beat it.
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Living with it
Reliability
Electrics, the battery and alternator is the weak part of the car.
Image
It is a Bentley, so the image is better than a 'Royce' (Never call a Rolls Royce a Rolls, Royce was the engineer!)
Comfort
It is a four seater rather than a nornal five seater. The seats are more comfortable than a decent three piece suite.
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Security and Service
Security
This Bentley had been fitted with speical security and anti-hijack features so it was very secure.
Service
My employer at the time was very happy with Jack Barclay at Nine Elms, Battersea. The courtesy car was somestimes a Royce.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Just the battery and alternator.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes