200mph Cars You CAN Afford To Buy But That Will Bankrupt You!

There are still used performance and luxury car bargains out there that offer a huge amount for the money. Porsches, Bentleys and BMWs that used to cost huge amounts of money but that can now be bought for just a few thousand pounds. The problem is once you buy them the maintenance costs will most probably bankrupt you!

[@neilmargolis950]

Hi Jack, The Bentley Continental GT is a W12, not a V12. I have had my 2004 car for 15 years. I bought it at 45,000 miles with a full service history when it was 3 years old and have driven it 3,000 miles a year. It has now done 90,000 miles and I do not intend to sell it. I use a Bentley Specialist Garage for servicing and have had everything done as it has been needed so everything works. Most service bills were around £800 to £1,600 but there have also been a few £4,000 bills.That said the total cost of ownership which includes Depreciation, Servicing, Fuel, Tyres, Insurance etc has worked out to be just £95 per week. I think if you can find a good car with service history you are safe. However you must consider even though it is in perfect working order when you buy it the following day something could go wrong and it could cost a few thousand to fix, that doesn't mean you were sold a bad car it is just normal but it is still much less expensive than buying a new mediocre car.

[@101xaplax101]

That’s 74,100 pounds total. You must light your cigars with 100 pound notes

[@AnagramAutoclassics]

I was invited by Bentley to drive an early GT at Upper Heyford. After getting familiar with the car, I was invited to drive 'spiritedly' at which point the car went into limp mode. I was struck that the warnings on the dashboard were the same as you'd get on a cooking VW! An engine ecu had failed on test.

[@oohmeconkers1968]

A mate of mine bought a DB7 Volante a few years ago. Nice car low miles etc. Took it to Aston for a service. Their favourite phrase was ‘we suggest’ or ‘we recommend’. They wanted to change the brake discs and pads for £1000’s … he questioned it and they where only 30% worn. The tyres were Michelin instead of Dunlop… they suggested they be change despite being almost new… He didn’t keep the car long as he drove it in the summer with his roof down taking his mate for a blast. Pulled up at a bus stop and got heckled. They got called a pair of ‘benders’😂😂😂. Sold it and bought a Conti GT. Opened the door on a busy road and a taxi took the door off!! Big cars big bills I’m afraid 🥹

[@pyoung168]

I think you nailed it when you stated that because used ones are relatively inexpensive the second and third owners can’t or won’t pay the maintenance/repair costs so overall condition is a crapshoot. Fun and interesting discussion.

[@stevemelville6025]

Flying Spares have sold head gaskets for the Continental GT, GTC & Flying Spur since 2019 so new engine is not needed at all (depending on exactly what has caused the head gasket failure in the first place).

[@grahamsalmons2027]

Loved the video Jack! I had a Jaguar XK/R. Once I got stuck in a traffic jam. Average consumption was 4mpg. Most of the time I spent trying to find the leak in the fuel tank… it was an epic car though!

[@jamesrobert4106]

Frugal then 😂😂😂

[@theorderofeli]

I had a Audi 2007 B7 S4 V8 Avant from 2016-2021 and I think there is a hack to some performance motoring. It wasn't the RS4 so no bespoke suspension and no TFSI V8. It was basically an A4 with some modifications. This meant that although it was thirsty, it was reliable and have a six speed manual. 80% of parts were "normal" A4. It had some exhaust mods so sounded lovely (without being too loud, which meant the V8 rumble could be enjoyed at lower speeds). A 6,900 rpm red line and short gearing meant it made good noises under the limit Servicing was around 400 and realistically needed an oil change every 10k, although you could get away with 15k Then....after about 45,000 (95k-141k) it developed and misfire then started it the next day...and that was it. It was a bad engine design with plastic guides and I knew the faults, but basically any serious work was an engine out job. It died. My mechanic quoted £5-6k realistically and it was basically a new engine required. I sold it to my mechanic for £1k You *can* get 70-80% of the enjoyment of say a higher performance model with just the model down from it - like a 340i to an M3 or a Carrera S to 911T, you get the idea for potentially 30-40% less running cost (fuel aside, dependent on model) The thing is with VAG group high end cars like the Bentley, the same basic infrastructure is on something like an A8 W12 (don't by the way) Great vid. I really reckon a comparison of "nearly" cars would be a good one

[@wilf18]

Hello Jack. I had an Audi RS6 V10 (2010) and that was a thirsty beast but actually reliable. Potentially could bankrupt you though. All these cars you mention are for wealthy people. The fact that they are cheap now doesn’t mean they are cheap to run. I’d say the Bentley is the worst. I’ve heard of some huge bills. None of them are as bad as Range Rovers. I know three people who had £15-22,000 bills on Range Rovers. Failed engines common place. Lack of maintenance is main reason. People try and run these on a Ford Focus budget. These sorts of vehicles should only be bought if you’ve got a contingency fund of £10-£15,000 to blow on repairs.

[@Number27]

Very good points thanks Wilf!!

[@resnonverba137]

Commonplace...

[@manoman0]

Did you drive your RS6 for what it was built for? Let me have a guess, 99% of time NO.

[@drivelaughing7905]

Up until a couple of years ago, I worked as a motorfactor. The garage owner of our biggest client bought a Bentley continental. He called me asking to source a set of new wiper blades (just replacement blades, not arms as well). I spent a whole day trying to track any suppliers that sold some that were the correct size and fitment. At the time no one supplied them excent directly from Bentley. If I remember correctly they were about £120. Crazy money!!

[@barryphillips7327]

No thanks i,ll stay with my boring Japanese cars, the cars mentioned have one thing in common; Germany!!!! Think about!!!!

[@parrotraiser6541]

My father (a garage owner in the 1960s) used to have a policy of buying old, depreciated luxury cars. the keys to doing so were 1) try to buy cars that had been conscientiously maintained, so the mechanicals work 2) don't worry if some of the toys break. That still works today. In 1985, I had a 1975 Cadillac. When the air-conditioner failed, and would have cost more than the car was worth to maintain, I adopted a seasonal procedure. In spring, bypass the heater matrix. In fall, connect it up and control the cabin temperature with the power windows. Today, fusspot regulations may cause problems with that. The risk with supercars is that they get owned by rich idiots who ignore maintenance or can't afford it when their scams coillapse. (The "big hat, no cattle crowd".)

[@sams8591]

My contribution is the Maserati Quattroporte 5. I’ve just bought one for £12k. My history file shows a consistent 3k a year to keep on the road. It’s a 2005 duo select and only has 25k miles on it. It’s a cheap way into a Ferrari engined 4 door but I’m under no illusion of the maintenance costs. I’ve just been told a new wheel bearing is £1200 all in… one wheel bearing fitted!

[@RichardHartley65]

Likewise for the Granturismo. £3k a year is a sensible budget to keep it in shape.

[@theorderofeli]

Maser QP is money-pit motoring properly done. Still if it breaks you can admire the design. The issue with the QP is its completely seductive. That V8...

[@Markycarandbikestuff]

A neighbors friend has one, it's needing front shocks at £1500 each.

[@rogerpritchard]

Buy an old 90s Renault Clio, they go on and on! Great informative video, always a pleasure to watch!

[@matthewrees4449]

Hello Jack. I wonder if a piece on the opposite (almost) situation of luxury/super cars which are unusually cheap to run (to the extent they exist) might be fun.

[@billgaytes6845]

Love to see this as certainty can't afford any of the cars featured here.

[@davidsubotin7122]

That's probably just the Lexus LS430, and that's it

[@philipcupid6660]

Jack, thanks for the heart! I am very happy to see that you are bringing some very varied models to You Tube, and having seen a few static ISO's and a Bitzarrini Stradale and a Vignale Coupe in my city a few years ago, perhaps enthusiastic drivers need to remember that ICE vehicles are clearly in the middle of a crisis of identity with multiple platforms being very dull nowadays. Keep up the great work on the channel!!

[@Number27]

Thank you Philip!! Glad you enjoy the vids!!

[@oldsoulboy6483]

I owned an E60 M5 , it was a dealer demo car with 2,500miles with every conceivable extra. I used it every day for for business for 6 years and did just over 145,000 miles. It averaged 17 miles per gallon driven in manual mode 100% of the time, and apart from the SMG which was a pain in traffic and a few frustrating computer glitches that were normally cleared by a quick stop and restart I had absolutely no issues whatsoever. Eventually the ever rising employee car tax and fuel costs forced me into a dirty diesel 535d and then an X5 hybrid (don't buy one!) but I still miss that V10 and the front end bite on fast corners. Don't listen to the people who have never owned, they are great cars and one day I will by another and get the gear box changed for a manual.

[@odl21]

just sold mine after 12 years of ownership. awesome car. worth peanuts for some reason. never had expensive issues.

[@leeshackelford7517]

I can see how using your submachinegun in traffic might cause problems

[@Sonnymonster]

Thanks Jack! That was both informative, funny and shocking all at once👍

[@MotoMark55]

Great video Jack. How about a vid on great cars which are surprisingly *affordable* to run next?

[@CBD-Life-South-Africa]

It will be a VW or old English MG video

[@dannyboywhaa3146]

Lol I know, right? Haha or a classic British supercar that isn’t a rust-bucket! 👍

[@dannyboywhaa3146]

@@CBD-Life-South-Africa it’d better have the chrome bumpers lol those black plastic ones were nasty!

[@nicholasfornelli3477]

Great video Jack. Happy New Year looking forward to many more.

[@NoosaHeads]

KIA Stinger. £41,000. 7 year warranty. Service costs are sane and reasonable. It's fast, reliable and handles as well as any BMW. Oil changes are £150. Predicted cost of £4500 in service and maintenance over 10 years. If you spend anything more than this car costs, you've got more money than sense or you're Bernie Madoff Mk 2.

[@conordonovan4499]

Can’t say 900 pounds for brake light without laughing 😂

[@GF-mf7ml]

I'll cut it and install a bulb.

[@tumslucks9781]

😭

[@thisisnumber0]

Very funny... Merc wants that for my E class headlight. BMW asks £2k

[@Jez2008UK]

Can't wait for you to do videos on your Bentley :) Go on Jack, you know you want to! It'll be awesome viewing :)

[@Number27]

Ha!! Still looking.. hope to find the right car soon..

[@jonathanwright4117]

Really enjoyed this one Jack. Keep them coming!!

[@Number27]

Thanks! Will do!

[@terryjames5109]

Great stream Jack. Interesting. I’ve always said who do these car appeal to when they get to around 15 years old. Even cars like a hot VW Golf GTI, a young 18-21 year old can’t afford the insurance. Keep up the great work Jack 👌

[@malcolmlane-ley2044]

Great stuff Jack, I was squirming without you having to buy anything red and Italian so well done you.

[@jamescollins408]

Great video! Stuff like this is really insightful.

[@ichiban8558]

I realise that you've been uploading for over 5 years but you're definitely the best up and coming UK automotive channel; and I watch them all. Please keep it up!

[@Number27]

That’s so kind and really great to hear, thank you so much!!

[@jackcarter66]

Loved this. The Golden Rule applied here is: ALWAYS, ALWAYS know the risks, do your homework and buy the Very Best Example you can possibly afford. A car that has been maintained, not neglected. NEVER buy a very cheap car on a whim, they are always cheap for very expensive reasons! Find a good specialist (There’s one for any and every ‘special’ car) and discuss preventative maintenance and likely issues. I did this with my 996 (2 owners, 30k miles, FSH, mint when bought) and have budgeted and paid for preventative maintenance - guess what? 2 years and 15k miles later, no horror stories, just pure enjoyment. May sound smug - but I absolutely couldn’t afford an engine change or (£10k+) rebuild, and needed the car to be 100% reliable. Really great vid Jack, loved it.

[@Number27]

Thank you Jack! Love a 996 by the way!!

[@jpdj2715]

Seems to me that the simple rule here is that no matter what you paid for these extreme cars, you need to reserve about 10% of their original catalogue price per year. And if you do not spend it one year, take the balance to the next year because you might need it.

[@fabzgtfo9253]

First time viewer! That was really funny seeing your reaction to the prices. Enjoyed your video!

[@Number27]

Thanks chap!!!

[@tarekmirdad]

I enjoyed your video very much. It is honest and very informative. Excellent work.

[@Number27]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks 🙏

[@derekstocker6661]

Very well done on this Jack, brilliant as usual and fair warning to anyone who loves these cars. I ran a BMW M6 a few years ago, kept going into limp mode almost every run, various other issues such as water ingress in boot and front axle snapped part of one of the securing bits causing a noise when moving. Fabulous car to drive and look at, absolutely loved it but cost for the six years I owned it was thousands. Hated to part with it but even at the time my mechanic warned me to let it go. Cost more in six years than my E36 325 cost in twenty years. Keep em coming Jack, the Bentley W12 engine sounds wonderful and was tempted with one of the cheaper ones but was warned off, thankfully.

[@MdvK13979]

These vlogs are a nice change from your usual reviews 😊 The ones you did about the history of the Italian car industry for example, I found very informative and entertaining! 👍

[@Number27]

Glad you like them! I’ve got more coming!!

[@stevemoon2136]

It's worth noting that these "complex electrical systems" have filtered down to modern mid range cars of today. Manufacturers purposely make it Incredible difficult to repair these larger (sealed etc) units so this type of problem will only increase in future making repairs in general less cost effective.

[@studiocalder818]

It is one of the aspects that makes us dislike cars today. But only one of many

[@nicce12]

I saw a post from a Skoda owner, one of the matrix-laser headlights was damaged in a accident on his Skoda - the cost to replace one headlight was 4600 € - had both been damaged, the insurance company would have sent the car to the breakers...

[@studiocalder818]

@@nicce12 On the other hand a Skoda is such a special car and deserves special attention 😁😁

[@iansmeath8674]

Great video Jack! Perhaps someone who was thinking of buying a money pit will see this and avoid disaster. If it is cheap, then there is usually a good reason for it! "Caveat emptor" folks!

[@Engineerd3d]

These days just about any luxury car can fit into this category. I had an ML500, the running costs at reputable places could be very high. So I diy allot of the maintenance, this is not to say in the fuel costs. The thing got about 13mpg combined, and an oil change from the dealer was about 350$, I used to diy the oil changes for under 100$, which is still very high compared to a regular car.

[@waynepantry7023]

It's $350 and $100 . Dollar sign always goes in front . . .

[@princesssolace4337]

Being at a certain age with the kids all grown up. Nothing much for me to do with loads of spare time. That M5 suddenly look very interesting and attainable.

[@herridge819]

Another great video. Have you done or are thinking of doing the Maserati Quattroporte?

[@nigelbond4056]

Great video Jack. A couple of other money pits: Range Rover and Aston Martin DB7, both reasonably cheap to buy and ruinously expensive to maintain

[@reallynotpc]

I'm on my seventh Range Rover. The fuel consumption certainly used to be a bit painful, but I have never understood the grumbles about reliability. Current SDV8 does 34mpg when touring. Each one I have owned has used a bit less fuel than the previous one. Biggest bill was £5.5k on a new engine for my previous one which was an eyes-open decision. And I still have vague dreams of a Bentley...

[@richardbrayshaw570]

Great video. I would love to know more about that period you mention when BMW stopped being good!

[@adambream7663]

Brilliant video, I like many have been tempted by the seemingly giveaway price of a cayenne or continental but always wondered why they were so cheap.

[@mikesw87]

Hi Jack, As an owner of an M6 (for 3 years) I'm not sure where you did your research on the M5. I get 13mpg if I drive it hard, but over 20mpg is doable if driving sedately. The leather is absolutely not baggy, the Merino leather is good. A well kept one will not bankrupt anyone... Mine is still under BMW warranty at 17 years old. It is not cheap to run and you cannot run it on a shoestring, that would be daft, but they are reliable and well made IF they have been cared for as designed. Loads have sailed past 100k miles and a fair few 200k and are still going strong. Keep up the work on the influenzo though, that is where your channel shines!

[@306maxievo2]

He’s made half of this crap up. You can buy a genuine head gasket for a W12 Conti for example. People have pointed out that he’s made similar mistakes with what he said on the Cayenne…

[@advicemaster1365]

@@306maxievo2 C,mon, why should you ever need a head gasket for a W12 Conti? He's dead on with the Cayenne problems. Also remember the engine issues with pretty much every Cayman, that didn't get corrected until 2002? Shame on Porsche. Never a recall, and never a recall on the Cayenne - cha-ching. Not trying to bash you, but he's totally accurate. I veered away for Caymans and Cayennes specifically due to these issues, as well as M3's, 5's etc.. This video is exactly what the public needs, accurate data for an unbiased person so you can make a good purchase decision.

[@306maxievo2]

@@advicemaster1365 like I said, first thing, they sell them just like they sell parts for every car. So he’s lied there. Head gasket failures aren’t common for W12s. But head gaskets can fail for the same reason they fail on any car. Thirdly it’s a W12 and not a V12 as he said.

[@advicemaster1365]

@@306maxievo2 You're knit picking and missing his point.

[@theMaster...]

Great video. Keep up the good work.

[@zzhughesd]

Italian tailoring there Jack !!!! And we’re past the big Dec day !!!! Enjoying channel. Get busy boy JayE on with the Tomato

[@oggie1967]

Hi Jack! Love the Tamiya RC buggy in the background! Is it a Sand Scorcher? Had one in that livery & a Baja Bug as well, back in the early 80s! Nice!👍😊

[@Number27]

Super champ and Rough rider!!

[@billrea66]

I am the 13th owner of an '89 Bentley Turbo R . When owners brought it to me , I had a bank draft for car . They said the AC just failed the previous week and gave me money back. I got it fixed for $ 900.00 . The next year , fixed again $ 785.00 ? Third year , $ 750.00 ? Looked at receipts going back to 2000 and found almost $ 12,000.00 had been spent on AC repairs alone ! Plus mine . Fourth year it was $ 1,700.00 BUT the mechanic found the main problem all other garages couldn't find ? Two lines were cracked ??? Mechanic had them welded and now I can freeze ice cream in the trunk ! It just turned 60,000 miles last year .

[@cosgraham534]

Thanks for the info - the Bentley is now off my dream retirement car list!

[@306maxievo2]

Don’t worry, he made half of it up. You CAN buy spare head gaskets as an example.

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

Some good insight there Jack !

[@rlc2978]

Hey, congratulations on the 100k!

[@PixelVogue]

Everytime he came out with the price it bloody cracked me up 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I don't think the owners with the supercars really care about the maintenance since they can afford them in the first place lol

[@nigel.w]

Nice video. Thank you.

[@deepred6502]

Rule of thumb: if you can't afford a new luxury car, you can't afford an old one. Ten grand for an old luxury car will just be the downpayment for the maintenance.

[@Faithinthedock]

I think the sad part particularly with the likes of the BMW, Porsche and Bentley GT, is not just that they are expensive cars to buy (when new) and now to maintain, but the fact they have been built to a budget. Knowing someone well who used to work in the costing area of the car industry, the mark-up on some of this stuff will be ridiculous. The Bentley will be using the same naff quality materials for vacuum pipes etc as much much cheaper cars. The same with the BMW. The reason for the bearing issue is cost-cutting. Premium cars of old weren't immune from this but if you tore down an 80s M series BMW (I had one), you wouldn't see amazing specifications but engineering quality for its time was top draw and proof in the pudding, I ran one up to near 190K miles with an exhaust manifold gasket and water pump being its only crime. Leaving the McLaren & Chiron to one side, the common issue of the rest is a poorly made product. 'Shiny' on the outside but blatant cost-cutting under the skin, which makes them as appealing as a 90's Hyundai as a used prospect.

[@aldostefanini1392]

If i had the Bentley and the head gaskets went. I would have a copper gasket made. That's what we do here in South Africa when building turbo cars. Will be the best fix and can last 10 times the lifespan of the standard gasket especially on a NA motor. Grazia greetings from South Africa. 🇮🇹🇿🇦

[@306maxievo2]

You can buy genuine ones, he just made that up.

[@thetreadtrader7565]

One of your best videos mate.

[@Number27]

Wow, thank you!!

[@natjes6017]

Great videoformat! Really interesting subject as well 👍

[@Number27]

Thanks so much!

[@Ranger4564]

That was pretty entertaining. Nice video.

[@neil12nealison]

That Rough Rider and Superchamp (I think) behind you costs quite a bit to run. Cost me all my paper round money back in the day. Really interesting blog. 👌

[@Number27]

Thanks Neil… and yes would have taken a lot paper round money to buy a RR!!

[@andrewnorris5415]

My fav car channel right now. Loved the analysis of the UK car industry with different cars. My impression is Unions and gov ruined it. In Germany and Japan they all worked together and intelligently.

[@paullacey2999]

Yes I think I would buy a Lexus LS and keep my fingers crossed🤞

[@samcourt6228]

SMG pumps aren’t an M5 specific issue; happens on plenty of E46 M3’s. The big end bearings issues are because of the crazy thick oil and super tight tolerances are really tight too. When the cars aren’t warmed on properly the bearings wear prematurely. Again, not restricted to the E6x M5; also coo in on the E9x M3 and it affects plenty of S54 powered cars like the Z4M and E46 M3.

[@pwatom22]

An eye opener. The ludicrous aside.. the stories about the cayenne, BMW and Mercedes are well worth being aware of.

[@dcwebb1]

As an early Cayenne owner, the problems he mentioned can be an issue, but most are DIY repairs, and are well covered on KZbin or the forums. If purchasing, just make sure to see detailed maintenance records, car fax report, and on any used car purchase, do a thorough, quality PPI inspection.

[@davidraezer5937]

The Cayenne turbo is the model you want and did not suffer bore score issue. The 957 models had the glued in coolant pipe. The 955 model had the plastic coolant pipes in the block V. Most if not all have been changed by now. In the states we didn’t have air suspension issues for the most part. Unlike the Allroad and Land Rover vehicles.

[@carguytom]

I bought a i8 roadster, a future classic since it is a unique peace in BMW history. It was one year old with 1.200km and sold for the half of the sticker price. And - as all BMWs in Switzerland - came with a 10 year or 100k km free-cost service maintenance program. In the first 3 years even brake pads and everything else (without tires) is included. One of the cheapest ways to drive an exotic car.

[@midlifecarsis6420]

You have to budget for rod bearings for several NA M cars (S54, S65, S85) and many have already been done. Budget for an SMG pump too and get both of these things done and you'll actually have a pretty reliable car. There is still nothing like the E60 M5 and it's a bargain these days, a must-drive for any petrolhead. Can't speak for the other cars as I don't have any experience with them.

[@kalinicd]

I would personally upgrade it to manual gearbox, do a bearing check etc...replace everything needed and drive it like stolen :)

[@st.john_one]

I liked this Video. You're funny and chanel looks cool :) Liked and Subscribed!

[@detonator2112]

Great video. My friend had three modern BMW's and they were awful money pits. A lot of plastic in the engine bay. BMW = Burn My Wallet. But then again if cars were only about common sense people would just buy old grey Volvo V70's and Toyotas.

[@f-u-nkyf-u-ntime]

I've just bought a Jaguar XJ 3.0ltr supercharged portfolio, it had 16,000 miles on it and was serviced every 2000 miles as well as being garaged all its life. A £74,000 car that I paid £19,000 for. I've done 3000 miles in since I bought it and I put it into my Jag specialist for a gearbox service (it's 10 years old) and it's 2000 mile engine service. I got new wheel nuts for it too, (a must on an XJ) and that came to £926 all in. My philosophy is, if you can't afford to maintain one, don't buy one.

[@darylwalford8697]

High mileage Cayennes are cheap in Australia but the other 2 are at least double your quoted prices here, my son owns a 2008 M3 with the S65 V8 and its worth approx AU$60,000, rod bearings are a service item on those due to BMW's very small clearances, if I could buy any of the cars you mentioned at anywhere near the UK prices I would buy a Bentley but the cheapest one for sale here is close to AU$90,000.00, an almost new convertible is for sale for AU$600,000.00, on the positive side an AU car won't have any rust.

[@Andrew-vx2ls]

Amusing presentation. Next time I see some of the gangsters in the Ipswich area (Suffolk) I will smile thinking of their forthcoming expenses on their Bentleys!

[@Number27]

😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@silversleeper484]

Hello @Number27, Just found your channel. This was a great video. I have a question regarding the Bentley Segment you did here. Do those issues you pointed out on the GT also apply to the 2010-2012 Bentley Continental Supersports Coupe? As this I think has the same powertrain. Twin Turbo V12 with AWD. Thanks

[@Number27]

Hi, I believe later cars had a rerouted vacuum line (after 2007) so that issue would be much easier to solve if it came up. Also as others pointed out the head gaskets are available now through a third party specialist!

[@silversleeper484]

@@Number27 👍👍👍

[@silversleeper484]

@@Number27 Ok, thanks for your reply.

[@silvaanosvs8783]

Really appreciated this one! 😊

[@Number27]

So glad! Thanks buddy

[@carjockey1776]

That was interesting, I thought of buying these cheap luxury cars a few times in my life. I love the RC buggies in the background. Are these the team associated RC 10???

[@Number27]

No there are Tamiya.. but I do have and RC10 and others…

[@AhhMishMoneypenny]

I’ve cracked it…the main reason why our car insurance premiums increase. It’s not the joy riders nicking Fiestas it’s the £900K insurance bill for Rowan Atkinson’s F1. 👍🏻

[@michaelbacon561]

Great video. This whole litany of potential problems just illustrates how badly engineered and developed supposedly "quality" makes are. Most of these faults are exacerbated by deliberately designing these heaps to be difficult or impossible to repair, and then charging rip-off spare prices. These companies should not be allowed to trade and rest on their laurels if this is the dire rubbish they produce.

[@Czechbound]

*BENTLEY* I think Tavarish highlighted that the cooling hose that goes through the "V" will eventually need replacing ( as it does on many older BMW's ), and that this is an engine out job. But if you can buy a used one for GBP15k, spend another GBP7k on general maintenance + gearbox vacuum line fix; and then another GBP20k on a new engine + installation, you'd have a lot of newly refreshed car for GBP45k ish

[@juleslockwood2656]

Loving the Tamiya collection in the back there Jack.

[@johang7498]

I tend to think this is the reason I enjoy older luxury cars rather more than at least some of their owners. After all, I have the pleasure of admiring them when they drive by or sometimes from the inside, happily thinking that it's without the cost of owning, driving and maintaining. If something sounds too good to be true, like you say with the M5, that's because it is - cliché wisdom, but it always comes true. Off course if you're really into an M5, cayenne or continental GT and have the budget to get them really right when necessary, I can admire you too. But they are cars for rich people, whatever their selling price; the "luxury car for golf-money"-story is an illusion.

[@stephendavidbailey2743]

That BMW V-10 with 500 hp: The 2020 and up base Corvette has an atmospheric, two-valve V-8 with 490 hp and can be serviced at any Chevy dealer in the country, as well as thousands of non-dealer shops.

[@MrAhmmm]

great video,one suggestion though..Could you ,when speaking of fuel consumption,also provide them in metric(liters/kilometer)? I think I speak for most continentals when I say miles per gallon means nothing to me.This maybe a sensitive subject,I know Brits somehow want to hang on to Imperial units, but us European folk don't understand them. small gripe but otherwise love your work

[@ae747sp5]

Which side do you put the convex side rear view mirror if you are sitting in the middle with the McClaren???

[@bath1968]

Absolutely love this style of video 👍

[@Number27]

More to come! Thanks 😊

[@briansteele2723]

I think that a similar video could be made for lower end cars that people buy and don't maintain properly,.such as the cheap Minis with BMW servicing costs

[@polygamous1]

Jack this video of yours I just loved it mate, on top a Great satisfaction at the very "inexpensive" running costs n the price of Snobbery some people are happy to pay to make a statement, Look I Can effort what you never will, am still laughing

[@Number27]

Sadly I am actually thinking of trying to get a cheap Bentley for a few months.. see if I can do it without losing shit loads of money!!

[@realnutteruk1]

Just proves these aren't quality cars at all!

[@wilf18]

Well…compared to what? They are just complex and specialist and that comes with a price. When you think what they were new it’s not that bad. People confuse build quality with reliability

[@mrkiplingreallywasanexceed8311]

Hmm, interesting. It depends what you mean by "quality". Undoubtedly a pair of Church's or Edward Green shoes are fabulous quality - perfect stitching, gorgeous leather, immaculate finish. And so they ought to be at hovering around £1000 a pair. But they will crease across the top, give you blisters when new, stain/fade in the rain/slush/sun - and get ruddy great holes in the soles after a similar amount of pounding the pavements than more ordinary leather footwear. Many people would argue therefore, against such premium makes as being of "superior" quality. By the way, speaking of holes in soles and the repairs thereof, if you send off a pair of Church's to their Northamptonshire factory, admittedly they'll effectively deconstruct it and Goodyear welt the new parts in - as well as any sundries like new insoles, clean and polish and a soft shoebag for them to go in when returned to you, but the price of that - so just in short, new heel and sole - is £290 including VAT but excluding postage - somewhere north of £300 all in, with which amount you could otherwise purchase a brand new pair of still quality kicks. Interestingly, I used to wander round the smarter parts of St James's looking in the good shops' windows - when, in those days (the late 80s), I was supposed to be doing my anatomy dissection or a biochemistry experiment. Suffice to say my interests lay elsewhere and I'm not a doctor although did have a time in pharmaceuticals. Anyway I recall in a distinctly unstudenty way lusting after good shoes. I recall they seemed expensive then, but more in a reassuring way, rather than seemingly outlandish - in a band around £220-£300 - so when I saw some of the models they obviously still make as they're still listed in the 2023 catalogue - I could remember the names like it was yesterday - I couldn't believe my eyes seeing £940 for the Chetwyn Oxford brogues. But then I did some more research and found out that prices have risen from 1989 to 2023, 3.18 times according to various websites, making today's £940 the same as 1989's £295. Even as I write it, I can hardly believe it and possibly you're suffering the same mental block as me😄 It seems almost sacrilegious to say it but, exactly as parodied by Mike Myers' Dr Evel in the Austin Powers movie "One million dollars...m'wah ha ha ha..." doesn't seem a ludicrous amount. I don't know how old you are but I'm not exactly decrepit (in my early fifties) yet getting my head round the notion of the thick end of a grand for a (very) good pair of shoes - despite the fact I proved it to myself that it's more or less entirely in line with inflation - isn't easy. So yup, sometimes what seems wild to some - isn't to others...

[@iHelpSolveIt]

Nonsense. All cars have issues🤣🤣🤣

[@DanDan-hj2pp]

Cracking video mate 👍

[@Number27]

Glad you enjoyed it Dan!

[@michaelkim3432]

Jack - Let's have a tour/demo of your vintage RC cars!!

[@Number27]

Will do at some point!

[@sonicstep]

Funny, that's what I've been thinking. But it has always slipped my mind to suggest come end of watching his presentations.

[@ezoray]

@@Number27 I used to race them at an rcc club back in the late 80's so I'd definitely be interested!

[@BA-gn3qb]

I'll stick with my Honda Accord and $34 full synthetic oil changes. That includes the filter at the dealership.

[@yuglesstube]

My dogs chewed up the rear seatbelt sockets on my Subaru Forester. Cost to fix? I didn't bother. The Flying Kennel is the best car I've ever had. I love it, and so do the dogs, clearly.

[@iHelpSolveIt]

I used to fix hard to find cars and parts were unobtainable, getting gaskets manufactured is simple. Hoses too. If you know the issues, sort them before they happen.

[@philipgreensmith1694]

Ahhhh, Tamiya 👌 What others do you have? Love the content 👍

[@Number27]

Big collection but mainly the non Tamiya racing biggies from the late 80s! Optima’s, Schumacher Cats.. etch!

[@drewsimpson5967]

The RC10 was a great buggy but Tamiya made the cutest ones.

[@MrVinnyh]

Hi Jack, I don't know why? this vlog only came up today - but could you justify a small deficit in the bank balance to the missis on any of these cars? aprt from crash it to add 7-8 million to the value ?

[@matslundstrom7763]

Jack, you´re really good at doing this type of "talk" videos. May I suggost you do a series of videos on, for example: - Cheap, luxury, fast cars that´s reasonable to run - Biggest "smile factor" per pound - Best roadholding at a reasonable price - ... and so on.

[@Number27]

Thank you Mats… noted!!

[@philboyce1582]

If you do buy a Continental GT make sure it’s post 2007 car lots of the issues got sorted during an upgrade, especially the water Ingres.

[@ryanmccormick2150]

I think these cars prove that most wealthy people have more money than sense Jack!🤣🤑 👍

[@automotiveaffairsshorts]

Very good video… thank you for doing it

[@Number27]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks 🙏

[@1995RangeRover]

Just watching your vid made my little bit of change run away hahaha!! Great vid and you're on point! Cheers!!

[@Number27]

Great to hear! Thanks 🙏

[@lets_measure_it]

really interesting video. we have been making cars for over 100 years and we are still having stupid failures. the fundamental issues never seem to get engineered out we just add more toys as the electronics get better over the years. have you gone back to using gallons in England ? i remember seeing some fuel pumps marked in litres as early as 1979 . that was my last visit even though i am a native Englander

[@vincey1910]

We've been buying petrol and diesel in litres since 1995 but we still measure fuel consumption by miles per gallon! Yesterday I filled my diesel car at a reasonable £1.67 a litre but thats £7.51 A GALLON!!!

[@lets_measure_it]

hence that crazy top gear sketch with them standing around a petrol station with a calculator trying to work out their super car's consumption. the price shows you are using the 4.54 litre gallons.

[@graham2342]

I really enjoyed your video.

[@robertdavis5714]

Nice Production Sir., agree with all 3, however thought Aston Martin DB11 would have been 1 of the 3.

[@hantms]

A sobering video. :D Thank you.