Rolls Royce Phantom Review - Does The RR Deliver on Luxury for Celebrities and Oligarchs?

[@seattlegolfer]

I was slow to embrace the Kennan bandwagon but the man has perfected his craft. Great presentation!

[@carsandbids]

He likes getting nerdy, it works for him.

[@flmang]

Kennan*

[@ImARealHumanPerson]

​@@flmangare you his mom?

[@dhalsim-1]

Ken

[@WatanabeNoTsuna.]

​@@ImARealHumanPersonNo, I am. Don't ever again call my son Kenneth!

[@josephbrenz5394]

I rarely get nerdy in general, but when we're talking about vehicles, facts, history, and so on, you can count me in so thank you Kennan

[@carsandbids]

Glad you liked it!

[@CulturedThugPoster]

Why would you subsume your personality and basically emulate Doug down to the mannerisms?

[@Mabeylater293]

How reliable are these? Do they suffer from carbon buildup with the direct injection design? Thx.

[@igorzivkovic]

13:04 she was ready to make the move 😂😂😂

[@amukelanimaluleke325]

🤣

[@KevZJ]

Kennan, you've won me over. I used to avoid your videos, but through the Cars & Bids live videos I've learned to love you.

[@carsandbids]

Glad you like them!

[@H2Overdrive99]

Kennan is a great presenter! His "Facts and Figures" videos are full of fun information ^_^

[@carsandbids]

We agree!

[@GM-qt3bm]

@13:00 ken's second wife comes rolling up to the phantom. She knows what it is and isn't afraid to meet your acquaintance :)

[@carsandbids]

Ha!

[@johny1i]

Keenan’s format/style has truly arrived-it is the perfect combination of history, tech, and driving experience, with a fair dose of writer’s flair to spice it up. Excellent work!

[@hitchedtohorsepower]

Back in 2008 or 09 I was driving a client's series 7 Phantom in Bethesda, MD. I was sitting at a traffic light with all the windows down but not blasting the radio or anything annoying when an older woman pulled up next to and started yelling at me for being "a rich ass hole". I just looked at her, shook my head at how ridiculous she was, and rolled up all the windows. Once the windows went up I couldn't hear her complain about the 1%. Then the light changed and I made the Power in Reserve meter go to a very low level to get away from the crazy person!

[@kellingtonlink956]

My absolute favourite category of motorcars. I would have liked a bit more details in regards to the luxury upgrades (and costs). But maybe those could be covered in a future video(?). A ‘Part 2’… before someone takes possession of this icon. There is quite a lot to discuss on the Phantom and it’s history, and I think that you managed your time very well. I hold Rolls Royce in high regard. Well done! Thanks for the video.

[@anastassiosperakis2869]

its history, not "it's"

[@kellingtonlink956]

I appreciate the grammar lesson. English is a second language for me… Merci!

[@WatanabeNoTsuna.]

Kennan thoroughly explained in a lot of words what the guys at Throttle House demonstrated in a few seconds by parking the new Spectre next to a rock band playing on the street. 😂 I like both explanations. 😅

[@carsandbids]

Love the TH guys!

[@dougt5357]

@@carsandbids I just love it when all of my favorite car reviewers do collaborations with each other! Doug trying to show James how to say, 'THIS'! You guys are great! Thanks for another great review of a car I can only dream about...

[@carsandbids]

Big plans for next year!

[@matthewelliott2213]

Kennan in a Rolls Phantom?!?!?!? Yes please---I mean, "We're gonna need to engineer doors with hidden umbrellas". Does it get quirkier?

[@carsandbids]

He listens to jazz for fun, this is the car for him.

[@enlilannunaki9064]

Very nicely done review. I know everyone comments on its “massive size;” however, in reality it is no longer than millions of pickup trucks driving our roads without raising any eyebrows. For instance, a Ford F150 Supercrew with smallest bed is ~232”.

[@VocalHero86]

My dude really called it "The SPREAD of Ecstasy" LMAO WTF 14:15

[@beloved_doug]

Great presentation, but this title is incorrect because the 2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom 8 is not the series 2. The series 2 Phantom is the current model year 2023. Just a heads up from a die-hard Rolls-Royce fan and experienced Phantom 7 driver.

[@dhalsim-1]

If someone was outside shouting "hey you forgot your briefcase" I guess you'd have to go on without your briefcase.

[@gregorymorales1]

You should have a guy who's taking care of your briefcase. Or if you have one, fire them because they forgot your briefcase

[@doorjam2me]

The sence of occasion that this car provides just seems stunning, great review and description of how special a rolls royce is.

[@eggsinsideme]

I really do enjoy watching Kennan now as much as I do Doug. And that’s some pretty high praise.

[@carsandbids]

Thanks!

[@benjaminepstein5856]

Jumping on the Kennan praise trend, I really enjoyed his presentation of this car and especially the model's history. If I could make one change, it would be to go into the material quality, especially the switches, more. I'd love to know how they compare to bank vault Mercedes. But yeah, this was great.

[@carsandbids]

Will pass it on!

[@Mabeylater293]

20:13 that engine was A LOT louder than I expected.

[@theebad1sJR]

Did he rehearse this video to make sure he sounds just like Doug? Lol

[@dylanrieck6671]

No, Doug would have used the word "plebian" 12 times

[@jongib6096]

he’s dougys son

[@DoctorSkillz]

Negative, dawg. Doug would have put on his faux upper class affectation on many more words and phrases.

[@ololiver92]

Daddy Doug

[@charlesgodswill6161]

So true

[@bentleyspotter]

This is not a series II phantom. this is a Phantom MK8 Series I

[@anastassiosperakis2869]

They mean the series II BMW Phantoms, which look very different from the Non-BMW Phantoms I to VI.

[@bentleyspotter]

@@anastassiosperakis2869 it’s the wrong description either way. They should say generation 2 under bmw then. They are selling this car with the incorrect name

[@DanVibesTV]

@@bentleyspotterthey can name their own car however they want.

[@bentleyspotter]

@@DanVibesTV becomes incorrect advertising

[@DanVibesTV]

@@bentleyspotter in what world? A company can change their naming scheme whenever they want, into whatever they want. There is no law against it.

[@llmrfantasticll]

The right person for the job! Kennan is legit especially when you let him do his thing!

[@danyvictory421]

Keenan is the subdued and refined version of Doug. The Rolls Royce of presenters !

[@frankierodriguez8661]

Hey Ken, hope you well buddy. WHAT A CAR, what a piece of engineering this is. I truly think the guys at BMW really nailed the idea (I absolutely hate the door rear mirrors though, they are truly ugly) just like the fellas at VW did with he Bentley, Bugatti or Lamborghini for that matter . It's great that the germans did acquire these brands that otherwise could end in the hands of some unknown indonesia mogul wannabe. Much love as always from West Spain and congrats for another great job.

[@jep177]

I feel like Kennan could rock a longer square beard insanely well

[@karraguer]

Fortunately, there are no “Kennan points”. However, I'm confident they would be much more coherent and logical than the infamous Dougscore.

[@carsandbids]

HAHAHA

[@samtoscano6891]

This would be an awesome car to own. I was thinking you could offset the cost by renting the limo service to wedding parties! Amazing vehicle. Great review!

[@hobmarg]

No way you’d want to rent something of this level out to strangers. Especially wedding parties.

[@bobhill3941]

Great video Kennon, I enjoyed it eating my lunch. I loved all the history and technical details you bring. I think bright white is the perfect colour to contrast the gorgeous colour of that interior.

[@attackb5349]

As a long time Doug watcher, I loathed Kennen at first. LOATHED. He has really come into his own with his presentation style. I’m a fan now 👍

[@carsandbids]

Glad you stuck around and gave him a chance.

[@hthomas007]

The girl playing with her hair got me laughing so hard!

[@ksteak27]

What's the frequency Kennan??

[@Acanofbeer]

I’m so glad that we in the UK don’t have to put those silly reflectors on the side of our cars. Talk about spoiling its lines.

[@GregV8]

The whole “it uses GPS to control the transmission” is not such an exclusive deal as they make it sound. It’s been fairly standard on most BMWs, including the 2014 2-series.

[@ColinGarner-h1t]

Although I’m not 100% certain my understanding is that Rolls made just one v16 which appeared in the Johnny English movie . Roman Atkinson wanted to buy the car but Rolls wouldn’t sell it to him . I’m sure if my facts are wrong there will be plenty of people desperate to correct me .

[@Piketom1]

Kennan going on about the silence of the car just reinforces my opinion that an EV power train for a RR will only make the car better. It will allow for silent, effortless power.

[@carsandbids]

The EV version will be awesome! Doug video coming soon.

[@ocelot7999]

Kennan is the type of guy to grunt while kneeling down to his knees for reviews

[@carsandbids]

It is a display of dominance.

[@ocelot7999]

@@carsandbids 😂😂

[@MarubiniSikhipa]

Love the mandarin interior!

[@carsandbids]

It is a bold choice!

[@dr-ok3sn]

That’s definitely not Mandarin, it’s Armagnac

[@anastassiosperakis2869]

it's COGNAC and it is RIDICULOUS to also use it on the roof which is supposed to be the "night sky". THat should be black, and there is already some black leather in the interior.

[@ianmorris5048]

Great details !

[@carsandbids]

Glad you think so!

[@damienlee1165]

What a thriving and relevant comment section.

[@carsandbids]

We got fueled on caffeine and went on a deleting spree.

[@vornamenachname8038]

Great review. Are you sure it’s the Series 2 though? Because from what I saw, I don’t think so

[@BlackPete...]

Yep... Goodonya Kennan. You're nailing it. Well done mate.

[@carsandbids]

Thank you kindly

[@dylanjimenez1952]

talk about VINFAST and INEOS grenadier cars

[@thepalm2791]

You should have tested the speakers somehow too, I'm sure it's a unique experience.

[@jonwilliams1710]

As a Canadian in a northern climate. I had no clue what those reflectors in the road were called “cats eyes”. Now that’s educational.

[@carsandbids]

We are bringing the quality content.

[@AbacusYo]

Phantom series II was available to order August/September 2022 - the car in this video is a 2018 and isn't a series II

[@robertmills6772]

Oh, great! Now the prices of Rolls Royces are going to skyrocket. Well done, Kennan. I appreciate the deeper dive into the technology and mechanics.

[@carsandbids]

Rolls Royce prices are already in a different orbit!

[@sicdemon7177]

Kennan, you're great, but I think the Infiniti lady stole the show. Did anyone else notice her during the test drive. 😂

[@rare6499]

Nice specification, was one of the launch specs. Lovely car!

[@carsandbids]

Can't go wrong with a Rolls!

[@backdoorbutcher]

Check out all the other epic automobiles in the background......mmmmm......nice.

[@BuffalonianResolution]

The person driving the white Infinity taking a long look.

[@bwofficial1776]

Probably trying to figure out which rapper was in the Phantom.

[@santiagosuarez8142]

The phantom doesn’t 8 series 1 doesn’t have that planar suspension like the ghost

[@Mike_Atwell]

Kennan reminds me of Gayle from Breaking Bad.

[@anthonybaked]

Theirs somebody watching this video who's gonna own this car 🎉

[@JohnJoannou-xq5rq]

Er, guys. John from the UK here. What's going on with theses Amazon remarks?? What a video though! Nice one Kennan! Yeah, get rid of these Amazon guys, this is a car video KZbin channel!!

[@carsandbids]

Just had a cup of coffee and am ready to battle the bots!

[@JohnJoannou-xq5rq]

Ok good luck! Don't wipe my comment off please!@@carsandbids

[@anonimushbosh]

7:22 'at the inaugural Cars & Bids Truth or Dare Alanis kicks off by daring Kennan to leap out from behind his next review in his boxers'

[@carsandbids]

We will put this on the list.

[@CGF101]

That’s the big boss dog.. but I think the new ghost looks better

[@ThePaulpope]

Ok .... this is NOT a series II ....series II didn't come out until 2021

[@zwilliams331]

I much prefer the older Rolls styling over the current ones. Far more classic.

[@carycoller3140]

The interior in the Bentley Mullsanne and the Maybach are both far superior to the Rolls Royce drab interior.

[@anastassiosperakis2869]

This has reached $125,000 already in its first few hours (out of 7 days) on the block. It can easily top 200k if not 300k. FOr this kind of cash, we need to know much more than what is given on the cars and bids site A small sample of important questions that we need answered: 1. The first owner bought it new in 2018 and sold it in 2020, probably at the end of a lease? Why did he sell it? Phantoms are forever cars, and they are also bespoke, so the next owner may not like the color etc choices of the first one. 2. Similarly, the second owner sells it after only 3 years. WHy? The Phantom is a forever car.

[@carsandbids]

You can ask these questions on the auction listing and will most likely get an answer.

[@andrewwiehebrink4485]

Ok ok…he’s getting there.

[@douglasdennett4583]

This viewer loves the idea of having this luxury special ride made just for Magical Jazz & Vocalist Ms. Angelina Jordan - OMG.!!!

[@filipfaraci2751]

Good grief: The electronics in the British Triumph Spitfire were troublesome. I can’t imagine the nightmares to GPS initiated shift points. Bring A Checkbook.

[@carsandbids]

Maybe they borrowed this tech?

[@DrClawizdead]

Bring a Scrooge McDuck money bin.

[@bwofficial1776]

If you can afford one of these and the electronics go wonky, you'll just drive your Ferrari that day as your butler waits for the tow truck to take it to the dealer. If the car is particularly troublesome, you'll trade it for a new one.

[@MrAltairantares]

You didn't make Kennan fit in the trunk of the rolls?

[@carsandbids]

Kennan is more of a fitted luggage kinda guy.

[@benjaminfrazieriii4576]

A DRUNK MAN'S FRIEND 😊

[@Rainy_Day12234]

I would’ve thought it would’ve sold under $200K

[@fisephalnoxt]

why??

[@adrianwilliamson6861]

Kennan is finding his feet. I really like his detailed videos. It is a good match with Dougs less detailed ...but hey..its doug.

[@carsandbids]

Buttons and switches vs facts and figures

[@DrClawizdead]

If this is the 2018, I'm not sure I want to know what the 2024 has for us.

[@krissolson7043]

The Phantom is cool. I'd rather have a Goast because I prefer to drive. Alas, I'll probably never own either.

[@anastassiosperakis2869]

The interior has the "starry sky" option, which looks TERRIBLE in orange leather. It already has patches of black leather in this interior, they should make the roof with the stars black too, NOT Orange!!!

[@jd9119]

Don't take this the wrong way, but it's not the same without Doug.

[@dommarston23]

But I imagined that's how Kennan travels to work daily 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@carsandbids]

Just wafts into the office in his loafers.

[@BadPhD777]

Pardon me, do you have any Grey Poupon?

[@mikedee42]

It’s so quiet. Legit sounds like you are in a studio

[@dr-ok3sn]

how is this a "Rolls Royce Phantom Series II review" when it’s actually a Phantom 8 Series I🤦🏻‍♂ that's the type of video that should be only reviewed by Doug, the Rolls Royce Phantom 8 review was one of his most iconic videos ever.

[@anastassiosperakis2869]

They mean the series II BMW Phantoms, which look very different from the Non-BMW Phantoms I to VI.

[@DanVibesTV]

because that is how Rolls Royce calls it. Even on their website they call it Series II...

[@rare6499]

​@@DanVibesTVwrong

[@rare6499]

​@@anastassiosperakis2869it's the wrong name

[@dr-ok3sn]

@@anastassiosperakis2869 what in the bs

[@fosterb247]

From the architecture of luxury, to architecture of selling used cars 🤓

[@MrTedflick]

What's up with all the spam in the contents here?

[@harrymcfadden2572]

Where is the Doug score you could at least ask Doug to agree be before you give the score

[@johnsonrepp]

I’m sold. Now I’m looking to acquire a 2004-2006 for under 100k.

[@anastassiosperakis2869]

These are NOT Phantom VIIIs but VIIs. 100 horsepower less and many many other differences.

[@johnsonrepp]

@@anastassiosperakis2869 including roughly $300,000. I’ve never heard of anyone that owns a phantom complaining about the HP.

[@michaelcondon8286]

Can we get Kenzoil t-shirts?

[@carsandbids]

Maybe a small run we could.

[@Dillingham-]

Glad I looked at the listing photos. The $2200 oil change ($600 in parts and $1600 in labor) is positively hilarious! What will these poor dealers do when R-R goes full EV?

[@jasonknight5863]

I’ll have to look at what is involved in a Phantom Oil Change. But in there defense I’m sure it’s not like changing the oil in a simple Toyota. For example in a Lamborghini Huracán you have to open 11 drain plugs not 1. Hence why the labor costs are very high in a lot of high end imported cars. You can do it yourself too but it will take hours. I do my own oil changed on my Ferrari and understand why the oil changes at Ferrari cost a lot. A lot of hard labor. So much more so than my other cars. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@charlie1832]

@@jasonknight5863what Ferrari ?

[@ericmueser]

It's been so interesting watching the style of Kennan's videos progress. He very much started as a B tier Doug, but he's developed into something original.

[@miniaturefun-guy]

But do you like it?

[@carsandbids]

It is really hard to tell.

[@igordewit7357]

Remember when Rolls Royce was actually cool?? Maybe those cars were not perfect...but compared to this modern crap,it was awesome☝️😁

[@jaysephyr]

This thing is about the size of a suburban

[@dylanjimenez1952]

talk about Chinese cars manufacturers international expansion

[@davidenglish2003]

It’s annoying how you copy Doug’s mannerisms.

[@Lifing98]

Guys i need a fill up to my college fees am only 20% of of 524 $,lemmie know if you wanna help, the registration deadline is at 30th of November🙏🙏🙏

[@ultraboost9400]

LEAVE KENNAN ALONE

[@carsandbids]

In the backseat of a Rolls!

[@cloudstatic3889]

Look at the woman pull up next to him at 13:00

[@carsandbids]

LOL

[@BareSphereMass]

I hate the stupid "preview" intro. Just start the video.

[@carsandbids]

Well, the stupid preview intro has better retention for a larger audience. That's why it is there.

[@alancrisp1582]

🤫 Some of us mere mortals like the Intro !. Just calm down Karen and smell the petrol ⛽ fumes.........

[@oonwing]

👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@Wvusoldier217]

Is there anything more disappointing than clicking on a video for Doug and getting … not Doug.

[@carsandbids]

Not Doug is in the thumbnail.

[@Wvusoldier217]

@@carsandbids that doesn’t heal my broken heart.

[@carsandbids]

We have cookies, would that help?

[@OneNut_Huey]

Wow, these other reviewers are awful. I just can't make it through a video.

[@anastassiosperakis2869]

Doug is the most awful of all. When he rears his obnoxious face, I set the volume to mute or at most at 10/100.

[@SubaruWRXSTI-sf2pp]

Why are you two here then😭😭

[@OneNut_Huey]

@@SubaruWRXSTI-sf2pp I didn't stay long 😂

[@carycoller3140]

Dude, develope your own style. Stop mimicking Doug 🙄. And the constant laughter, at nothing, is annoying.

[@DaRealBzzz]

Nope. It's effing Kennan again.

[@Chthonian121]

Where is Doug? Who is this Teletubby?

[@Anour-rf3yf]

Bone votier model Rolls Royce. 😅

[@dompdgaf]

Damn I was excited when I saw the notification. Then I saw Kennan. *downvote and leave*

[@VocalHero86]

Aww give the poor lil fella a chance, wouldja? 🤣

[@matthewelliott2213]

Whaaaa? I think Kennan is great. What's the gripe? Seems like a stand-up car guy to me.

[@mmahtnart8986]

Drives like a Cadillac does it? (-;