The BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT BUYERS GUIDE | Watch this BEFORE you BUY!

The Bentley Continental GT is a HUGELY desirable car but BEWARE! Buy a bad one and it could become a motoring nightmare.
This Bentley Continental GT (convertible) buyers guide is here with the sole purpose of helping you be able to tell a good car from a bad one.
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[@andylaws4247]

Apparently a lot of VW Phaeton parts fit this car as they were jointly developed, so if you know the VW part number it's a cheaper way than maintaining it than from a Bentley AD.

[@Kassiusday]

I heard the engine comes from VW Sirocco 2 six cylinders together …

[@randyvfromtheperch]

@@Kassiusday no. The Audi A8 and the VW Phaeton.

[@randyvfromtheperch]

Yes, also the Audi A8 .

[@Geosbudy]

My bike already takes time to maintain... Pickup truck is forgiving, this and similar would wear me out maintaining worse I live in a farm 😂

[@-Atif-]

Nice video. I’m only a few seconds behind understanding the accent 😬 🇺🇸

[@richardautenzio8117]

It's a real shame what has happened to Bentley and Rolls Royce after their split. Neither of the famous brands have been able to maintain the respectfull reputation they were founded on. The Bentley Contenential range whilst being a popular fashionable success seems to have created a lot of problems for themselves, like most other common modern cars. That problem is overengineering, which has lost it balance with practicality. People more than ever have the money to buy cars without having to consider their real needs and practicality, as we pay more for things on cars that we can not physically use, but complicating it beyhond practicallity. Cars are being made faster everyday whilst everyday we are restricted more and more by speed limits to slow down, leaving most motorist to just become boasting tyre kickers.

[@nicholasowens2351]

you know those adverts sometimes say "no test pilots"...well you dont want to rock up wearing your nasa top.......on that one.............lol

[@steffenpedersen6704]

Luv this review

[@CinematographyLischkaChannel2]

Genialer Akzent

[@UKDread]

Anyone know the rough running costs per year on these? Service and brakes?

[@DerivCapital]

WHAT YEAR IS THIS CAR????????????????????????????????

[@garycaulfield9577]

2008

[@shenise.SHENISE]

This was the question I was scrolling through for. The dash was....hmmm🤔

[@Dg-zj6jo]

650 a yr rd tax only down side

[@dw4525]

That’s nothing compared to the maintenance costs

[@salvatorelarosa932]

Awesome video , what would you consider to much mileage on a2009 Bentley gt

[@ScottishCarClan]

Used GT's are better than un-used ones. They don't do well doing too little mileage. I'd quite happily buy one up to around 80k miles so long as it was well serviced personally!

[@pedroj.gonzalezbaquerin4692]

El mio es de 2007, tiene 176.000km. Ni un soli problema. Haciendo los mantenimientos que dicta la marca y la LOGICA. Espero tenerlo hasta los 250000, o mas dependiendo de mi situación, por edad. Es decir si puedo o no seguir conduciendo. Pero por favor , NO DESMEREZCAN , este automóvil simplemente por los comentarios de personas que ni tan siquiera se han sentado y conducido uno.

[@RockyRacoon66]

Low mileage is still fine provided maintenance record is still good, and car is garaged and on a battery conditioner. Got my identical silver lake blue with maple and cream leather gtc with 26k and cared for. It’s amazing! Complex but stunning.

[@MussoliniLondon]

I only recently heard about battery conditioners, do you keep them on that all the time overnight or at a few times a month?

[@BibtheBoulder]

A good friend of mine is a Bentley mechanic. He proffered the opinion that no Bentley should need a trickle charger. They should be driven enough that one isn't needed to avoid other issues synonymous with a lack of use.

[@halhansen6990]

LET'S REVIEW: 1) Dampness in the carpet! 2) Check handbrake function!! 3) Fuel filter smell!!! 4) Coolant test for head gasket!!!! 5) Spark plugs replaced?!!!!!! 6) My friend bought a 2009 that had rear rag top leak that stained the driver seat (and he saved $10k). 7) Air suspension leak test. Love the vid! Note: dead batteries (Bentley has two) needs a plumber's plunger to pull off tail light - says another video I saw - up to 2010 (or 2011 SS). TRUE??????

[@beemer1111]

These are amazing cars. When I drive mine, I feel like it is the last of the affordable super high quality, high performance GT’s. I bought mine with only 8k miles for $60k, and still cannot believe how much car this is for the money. I have done fluids and filters myself and it is a very easy minor service DIY car.

[@ScottishCarClan]

Your absolutely correct Rick! A heck of a lot of car for the money. Props to you for wrenching on yours yourself! Enjoy.

[@goyardgany3301]

Wat year?

[@beemer1111]

@@goyardgany3301 mine is a 2006, black Pearl met. over black

[@sidneyhill7064]

How long have you own it

[@hamzaaboukhassib1037]

sir , Is it worth paying 34k to buy a 2006 Bentley? i like this car and i wanna buy it but i'm confused idk if it's worth or not

[@davidhayter8516]

Things you have to look out for…and the list goes on and on… The rear wheel lugs didn’t get a mention. Top Gear read out the media release from Bentley that some 2006 Bentleys had dodgy rear wheel lugs. My brother was unfortunate enough to get one of those, and one day while driving through the hills noticed that he’d been overtaken by a familiar wheel. It was his. The insurance company wrote off the car and paid him out. He was lucky not to be killed or at least badly injured. Bentleys are poorly engineered lemons. Do yourself a favour and buy a properly engineer car. Buy a Toyota.

[@martinwood6503]

I bought a 54 plate with 35k on it over 3 years ago, absolutely stunning, £230 insurance, 390 tax, service 600 at a specialist, bargain, especially when my mate paid 1710 for his A4 service 😁 Every mile is a smile

[@Kassiusday]

Hi I cannot believe that you pay 230£ for your car as insurance , I have a land rover supercharged 4.2 more than 11 years no claim , and still have to pay 1000 £ insurance , and 630 £ tax how come you just pay 230£ and 390 £ Tax …

[@martinwood6503]

@@Kassiusday it's increased to 280 this month for insurance

[@secondlooksformen3836]

Great video. You care to help others who would love to have a Bentley like yours. Your car is absolutely gorgeous. The colors inside and outside. Tge Birdseye Maple is exquisite. Congratulations on owning a vehicle such as this Bentley.

[@ScottishCarClan]

Thanks for that kind comment! Very much appreciated.

[@williechrystal9283]

This was in the shop for a full leather restore. Carried out professionally by "The Leather Buff". Great video guys :)

[@peterwood2633]

No no no no don't need this video after sitting in a new Bentley recently and loving it lol

[@ScottishCarClan]

This is the channel of bad influence Peter :-) It was a lovely thing that Bentley, certainly turned my head!

[@johncoldwell340]

You forgot to mention the vacuum leaks that are you that engines biggest downfall and the main cause of shaky idle👍

[@tonysuley4306]

My mechanic started taking the front bumper and front wing off just to change the headlight bulb so I headbutted him thinking he was dodgy however I apologized because you have to remove them..

[@colofsco1]

If you can only afford one of these second hand, and have to go through all of these checks. You can't afford the car. You're one break down away from eating beans for two years, to pay for the repairs.

[@BibtheBoulder]

Best (and most accurate) comment I have ever seen on a Bentley thread. Couldn't agree more....

[@junes118]

That was a proper piping good video my good sir!!

[@joeclifford4953]

Great video. Well done. I think plugs are every 6 years and phone is located in passenger side console.

[@kingk2405]

I wonder if the majority of buyers of new ones know by how much it is going to depreciate because this is truly incredible !

[@realgenericuser9169]

They don't care.

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

Thanks Guys. I look after my own 1949 Mk VI (drove it to Italy and back without issues) and am thinking of adding an old Cont GT to the stable. This video is the most useful contribution to my research so far. I test drove a GT yesterday and wish I'd seen this earlier. Never mind, I can always go back and have a second look. Thanks again for putting the vid out there for free, and dry roads to you!

[@CarsofGlasgow]

That spec is something else, its quite nice. The interior colour combo is reminding me of my SC430 quite abit actually.

[@skeleguns10oooooo10]

Wow, unbelievable that I would ever consider buying one for under $30k although I prefer Cadillacs and Audis with that price range

[@dan2665]

Nice Bentley eh sorry VW / Skoda / Audi

[@TheMushroom246]

after this video finished the next vid on my player is this ...........kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHTYZ5-epNN4a7M..................................yes check the spark plugs i would never have the patients to take the top end off just to change plugs ... thanks for the info and video ...

[@Kassiusday]

There is something we may all agree the first buyer will necessarily have the meanings to maintain this car … issue of correct maintenance comes with subsequent less wealthy owners …. But again normally range of people who wd buy this type of car wd usually take care of them ….to some extent …. But they are intrinsic issues defaults which we should be aware of anyway …. Thank you for you fantastic advices … I am looking to buy one … and will drive it essentially on motorway and during the summer …subscribed and thumb up 😊

[@coffeestop198]

I have a flying spur 2005 when I travel about 10 miles and turn off the engine when i get out of the car there seems to he heat coming from the engine over the wheel its not hot to touch but you can feel the heat in the air but the in car temperature gauge is fine

[@nigelha3699]

porsche 928 rear mats are easily 1/2 that size. good review

[@ScottishCarClan]

OK Nigel you win :-)

[@peterpotts5878]

All Bentley's from the start 2004 with keyless entry stop and start button you didn't need to use the key... you quite right by a good car well serviced well looked after that all you need to worry about under 100000 if you can

[@Rinahugo]

Consider providing car production year.

[@csababartha5569]

BMW 645 has the smallest rear foot mat

[@BentleyOnABudget-mp8jj]

A great video, so professional and certainly put my own efforts to shame but also gives me something to aim for. Thank you :)

[@Supraboyes]

mk 4 supra foot matt maybe the same tbh

[@garycaulfield9577]

I was the lucky owner of this car. I say "was", because (in a big way) thanks to this video, I got an offer i could not refuse, and it has now found a new home on the south coast of England. Now searching for something just as beautiful...!

[@ScottishCarClan]

Amazing Gary. Thank you for allowing us to film with your (ex) car. It really was a beauty so I'm not surprised it was snapped up! The leather work had come up amazing. Looking forward to seeing what you go for next.

[@secondlooksformen3836]

That's hilarious.

[@Fasil777]

Just got my 05 GT : ) It's going to be a fun summer and spring.

[@latoyaclark7292]

Hey can you operate your phone through an aux cord in this model. If so, where is the connection?

[@BibtheBoulder]

was it a fun summer and spring?

[@jangazon3848]

Unbelieveble RUBBISH

[@duggiefresh8170]

Good video. Love those older Bentley Continental GT vehicles. The design is timeless. An 06 looks fresh and modern for example. Other manufacturers cannot say that outside of Porsche w the 911.

[@timothyabraham13]

Rear mats in my mercedes clk 430 are smaller. Great video though.

[@scottleyva8656]

Definitely make sure the bushings are good. Our Bentley convertible goes in on Monday for lower control arms and bushings at the dealer. It is under warranty, but if not, it would cost $6,641.00!!!

[@ScottishCarClan]

You said it best Scott 😬 I’m glad you have the warranty!

[@philboyce1582]

Rear foot mat in a Jag XK....smaller. Water in The footwell tends to be on early vehicles Bentley sorted the problem on post 2007 models....

[@adrianrobertson1478]

Very good content!

[@staceyismine]

Have just been looking at these for 20-30k so this video comes in nicely

[@richardneagle3177]

Brilliant thanks 😊 really helpful 👍

[@Itsme-vo4fx]

You keep mentioning how expensive it is to repair this and that. There’s no need. Everything, I mean everything about a Bentley is expensive. Replacing one screw on the glove box door will cost you your first child.

[@vailydragon]

A beautiful car that will try and bankrupt you. Plus you get a Xmas card from your local specialist.

[@1MTEDDY]

Check how big is rear foot mat in Supra MKIV. That is half the size of Bentleys 😁 But great video and thanks for the tips! I’m looking for Continental GT as my daily driver.

[@wimschweer6738]

Thank you, will consider all these points mentioned.

[@pedroj.gonzalezbaquerin4692]

Es increíble, que se juzgue un vehículo, por personas que ni tan siquiera lo han tenido, o por personas que lo primero que juzgan es “cuanto consume “??? . Un vehículo de mas de 2 toneladas, con tracción total, y con 562cv, que pretenden?? 6 litros los 100km?? Estos no merecen poseer un BENTLEY!! , ningún modelo, quédense, con su japones , o cualquier otro, pero un Bentley?? NO. Parte de esta mala fama , la tiene la propia marca, por no desmentir todos y cada uno de los vídeos y noticias negativas salidas en contra de sus vehículos. Anda que no tiene problemas un Lamborghini, o Ferrari, por poner marcas que de calidad no llega a un Bentley, ni a la sombra . Pretendemos, comparar los aluminios , con plásticos brillantes, las pieles, con las polipiel sintéticas, las pinturas y las lacas de primera, con pinturas vierte aguas, en definitiva. No hagan comentarios de este vehículo de sus bondades y sus defectos sin antes haberlo conducido al menos 50.000km, mínimo para saber de esos defectos que tanto cacarean.

[@zacktong8105]

Very occasionally we see one in the US. It would be prohibitive to own one or any of the other high performance cars.

[@buzios999]

Florida, especially Miami, was full of them 15 years, mainly rental.

[@phillipchapman169]

Alfa Romeo gtv 2004 has as small if not smaller rear passenger matts 😊 I know I have one. And my boot is as small as you gently glove box 😂

[@bigmotor3845]

I replaced the window regulator on mine and having trouble getting the window motor go up. It’s like the motor thinks it’s all the way up.

[@kenric1460]

Gorgeous car

[@athenastarbrite2955]

The rear foot mats in my Lexus SC 430 are smaller. They’re the size of your standard U.S. envelope .😅🤣😂 The Japanese are notorious for their small feet.

[@ayubebrahim9725]

Had same similar car - worst car I had ever owned. Don’t buy unless you have plenty of money for maintenance.

[@boblacks945]

I was a great admirer of the early Bentley Continental coupes. But the cost of repairs stopped me from buying one some years ago. Liked your video very much, but I would question your comment that the convertible top is very reliable because my friend told me that his son bought a new Bentley convertible and the top mechanism malfunctioned and the dealer could not fix it. Hopefully, this was a rare event, but it did scare me away from this model. By the way, some years ago I checked on the cost of an extended warranty here in the USA. They want $12,000 for a 3-4 year warranty. By comparison, my Lexus had a six year full extended warranty for $1,200 and my Genesis G90 also has nearly the same terms. I would also add that during my search over several years to find the right used Bentley I never once found a car that had its full service records! I could only assume that the car dealers did not want to reveal the true cost of maintaining such a car.

[@tomcoleman1375]

If you buy one it's good to take a serious three he tutorial about common problems . It will make your life alot easier. My only problem was my security system after 5-6 days will run the battery dead. I have battery tender but its a pain. If the batteries run dead its a hassle to get the car started unless you know a few simple tricks. As a side note women really love them they think you have money, I tell nay it's all in the driveway! Gets rid of the schnauzers ..

[@BibtheBoulder]

I have a good friend who is a Bentley mechanic. He told me straight "don't buy a GTC as it's only a matter of time before the roof fails, and it is extortionately expensive as it will need fully replacing when, not 'if' it goes wrong"

[@MrMustangrick]

I’m a Lexus guy with a rare GSF V 8 that I love. Would like to get a clean used Bentley V 8 but too chicken due to repair frequency.

[@enemdisk6628]

Very interesting video! (Weird you wear a NASA sweater, wouldn't you normally be wearing a ESA pullover?)

[@FooFahFoeFum]

I could not understand what the broadcaster was saying. So I had a dark drink and the show sounded better. I had a second drink of the same and all of a sudden I could understand the foreigner.

[@rosemary5531]

So what happened to the test drive? I was looking forward to your commentary on that! Great cars the Bentley GTs

[@jazzyg7097]

Make sure your not followed by a cloud of blue smoke or a copper!!😮

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

Great little buyers guide, gorgeous looking car and what a colour as well.

[@BibtheBoulder]

....and a fortune when (not 'if') they go wrong. I now run a Fiat 124 Spyder as my summer car.

[@realestateChen]

Great review indeed. No better outfit than a NASA shirt for a GT review lol!

[@tylernichols5690]

1:59

[@CryptoGod79]

Great video! I have a problem with my trunk, it will not close and lock. When I close the trunk stays close only because of the weight of the trunk but not because it is actually locking so if I was to hit a bump, the charcoal pop open a little bit and make a beeping noise inside the car to let me know that the truck is open. How much do you think something like this will cost to fix?

[@TheDesertracer62]

I had one for 5 years...2012 GTC model with 50k kilometers. LOVED the car, but it cost me a TON in maintenance and repairs...suspension replaced front and rear TWICE! and two broken quarter windows broken due to the convertible roof going out of alignment...this was the killer for me....plus the depreciation. Great car, head turner, but be prepared to get your wallet out!!

[@ScottishCarClan]

Ouch 🤕 sorry to hear that and at only 50k Km. did Bentley make any contributions towards the repairs ?

[@BibtheBoulder]

Nice to read an honest appraisal. I have owned a few Bentley's over the years, and I have had very mixed fortunes. One needed nil maintenance, another needed permanent attention. Get the latter and it can soon financially ruin you. On the bright side I got to know a very decent Bentley specialist, and he has totally put me off having a GTC. Seems the roof goes (not if, but when) and they are serious money to replace. In the end I gave in with the marque. Bought a Rolls Royce Ghost last year and it hasn't missed a beat.

[@TheDesertracer62]

@@ScottishCarClan no, not a dime. Roof repair first time around (with main dealer) cost me over GBP12k!!

[@TheDesertracer62]

@@BibtheBoulder ...lol...I did the same, now have a 2015 Ghost and hasn't missed a beat!

[@MuzixMaker]

4:00 who would smoke in that beautiful car?

[@terrystratford1235]

Be handy if you gave a £ figure to replace brakes, bushes, plugs etc! I was thinking of getting a jag xkr of similar year. Bentley gt is a few quid more, but a tempting weekend car! I understand that if all shocks, discs and pads need replacing; the bill is nearly £22000 for parts!

[@FlyingSpaghettiMonster2000]

Just for parts???

[@terrystratford1235]

@@FlyingSpaghettiMonster2000 each Bently shock is £4500! Same shock as a vw phanoem, which is about £500! Pattern discs are £600 front £400 rear! And yes this is just for parts!

[@FlyingSpaghettiMonster2000]

@@terrystratford1235 can you not substitute the vw shocks?

[@terrystratford1235]

@@FlyingSpaghettiMonster2000 a lot of the GT parts are VW. It's basically a vw chassis with a Bentley body! The window regulater is used in the beetle, eBay £33! The same part from Bentley? ..........£480! So yes you can save £ if you get a part number from Bentley and phone vw! What puts me off is if the hvac is leaking or the alternator needs replacing, engine out job!

[@blahblah6968]

Absolute bollocks !!!!! All suspension and brakes are Vw/ audi and very reasonable to replace. £22000 ???? Classic example of a social media twat !!!! I’ve owned a 2007 for 2 years by the way !!!

[@alialias3913]

well covered topics thanks

[@brandonburque6071]

Hey Buddie, We’re from Dallas Tx. I’m looking for my 3rd Bent. ( Previously Enjoyed Of Course!) I’d rather be Boiled in Hot Earl instead of loosing 100kDepreciation in the first two years, we could barely feature one out of 6 to 7 words that Were ordering little fella but like your videos, chop chop cheerio from Dallas! Dr. B

[@ScottishCarClan]

Hey Brandon! Thanks for commenting. Throw those subtitles on next time 😂. I love Dallas, visited in 2018 and they couldn’t really tell what I was saying back then either. Ellums on me next visit! Good luck on your Bentley search!

[@stevebeck9470]

2018 Merc E 220 cabrio the rear foot mats are 42 x 27 cm !

[@patrickc9132]

I own a Jaguar xkr 2001, and the rear foot mats are even much smaller :-)

[@sjm5482]

Ditto sentiment...07 XK coupe. Felt like Crocodile Dundee, "That's not a small rear foot mat, this is a small rear foot mat"...

[@Dg-zj6jo]

how is the privacy handset charged please

[@colingarner6175]

Con-nenal I think you mean Continental !

[@EEZYEEEE]

Great vid! What year is your Bentley?

[@kengoddard8644]

Anything on a 2012 Aston Martin V12 Virage

[@jimmyfleetwood1118]

Run fast and far from these and the saloon.

[@Newseason8]

I'm considering a 2006 Bentley continental gt 7,500 miles muliner package selling for $64,000 is this a good deal?

[@ScottishCarClan]

Sounds great if the cars service records are all in order and it’s in nice condition. Good luck! Let us know how you get on

[@pedroj.gonzalezbaquerin4692]

Esta usted dispuesto a mantenerlo como propone la casa?? Entonces usted tendrá un GRAN COUPE. Yo mantengo uno , dese el 2007, 176000km, ni un problema, y desde luego se puede mantener . No es muy novedoso en cuanto a las nuevas infotaiments, pero el resto es impresionante, y lo encontrará en un precio muy asequible, comparándolo con su precio inicial ,(217.000,-€). Suerte.

[@lesleyriseam1282]

Do you find a lot of Bentleys in Scotland . In the Paisley area .

[@Pierre-l6e]

Why is so many trade ins?

[@queenofsheba6787]

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[@grahamthorpe5033]

My Lexus sc 300 had a smaller mat

[@fujifilmxpro162]

Nice video. Subscribed!

[@dagconst1]

Awesome info , ty

[@ScottishCarClan]

Your welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@CHIEFS8214]

Gorgeous car ❤

[@paulvernon1953]

Better with subtitles

[@NickMango]

Why would your mistress be calling your wife’s car?

[@ScottishCarClan]

Nick, anything goes when you drive a Bentley...

[@andrewbeaden7660]

Nick, probably also her sister :)

[@kangerman8]

Great straight forward explanation of what's needed to know.

[@thesuperstar4470]

Beautiful car

[@ayubebrahim9725]

What a beauty !

[@laurenmckenzie4666]

Another great video!

[@JohnLockyearphotography]

Great video mate!

[@marcelloostrowski418]

Smaller foot mount, The new Audi E-Tron GT & RS have smaller ones. However great video thank you for the info on the Bentley.

[@ScottishCarClan]

Seriously! I'm off to have a look. Thanks for the comment

[@marcelloostrowski418]

@@ScottishCarClan Your welcome

[@ianwhitehead4728]

Very enjoyable and a good buyers guide 👏

[@swanningabouttheworld4564]

Damn those are some fancy ass seats, did you day the same price as a Ford Focus!?

[@ScottishCarClan]

Same price as a new, decently specc'ed Ford Focus Yes. We won't speak about the upkeep though !

[@カーセンサーで一番安いベントレーコン]

cool！

[@AntO-ut5bt]

Very informative.