Faults:

A/C compressor was replaced.

Bonnet hinge pin broke.

Thermostat had to be replaced.

Brake accumulator spheres had to be replaced.

General Comments:

Love this car and it is my daily driver. Yes, it is my primary mode of transport. Driving it on a regular basis reduces the operating cost. I have averaged 1800.00 per year on repairs. Some years it’s just oil changes and then occasionally something such as the air conditioning or brakes will need attention. I have a great independent RR/Bentley trained old school mechanic. I have owned several British cars, RR, Jaguar and Range Rover but this is by far my favorite. It is stout, well built, and extremely comfortable. A colleague recently rode to a meeting with me and he marveled at the quality of everything in the car. I am amazed that I drive a 30+ year old car and I have no interest in a newer car. The Turbo R was the pinnacle of Bentley Motors.

Faults:

Wiper blade.

Low tire.

General Comments:

This car is the most comfortable car I have ever owned. I have owned a lot of cars.

I am 72 years old. I have wanted a Bentley since I was 15 years old. This car has beautiful black paint. The yellow leather and dark wood interior is in excellent condition with little or no visible wear. My wife and I use this car for our weekly 60 mile trip to and from our farm. The car takes sharp curves with its huge Michelin tires and the 6750 CC V8 never fails to power the Bentley out of them.

Although we are old enough to need a driver, we appreciate the way it handles narrow blacktop and gravel roads. We are nearly 200 miles from the closest dealer, but do not anticipate needing him. This car came with a complete library of service and maintenance manuals. Even our sheep are impressed with this car!!!

Faults:

Heater core was leaking when I bought it (which I knew about).

Was due for the major service, which I was also informed of.

General Comments:

The Turbo R is the last true, hand built Bentley to come out of Crewe. My present car is my second Turbo R and third Bentley overall. While parts prices can be high, these cars were extremely well built, and if there was ever a car that truly "cossets" its passengers, this is it. I tend to rack up some serious mileage on my cars, and although my daily driver Series III XJ6 is also excellent, it can get a little uncomfortable on very long drives. The Bentley, on the other hand, is simply remarkable in that respect.

It's important to have a specialist who can look after the car, as several routine operations require special tools, such as changing brake rotors. Otherwise, you'll be hard pressed to find more bang for your buck elsewhere. And after all, just like a Ferrari, every man should own a Bentley at least once in his life ;)

Faults:

Auto-ride shocks had to be replaced (USD$700 each).

Replaced the memory control module for the front passenger seat ($850 USD).

Replaced numerous relays and switches for the A/C fans and cooling unit.

Strange gas smell from the rear of the car due to a leak in a hose.

Lower engine coolant reservoir replaced (USD $250).

Numerous belts and hoses (total USD $3,200).

Steering pump O-rings ($129).

Lower front steering bushing ($300).

General Comments:

I acquired this car from Don L. Leasing in Florida last fall, and my disappointment has been more with the condition of the car when it was delivered to me rather than intrinsic failures within the car itself. I bought the car unseen and was guaranteed that it was in mint condition. It turned out to have several problems which I've finally sorted out.

Having lived its life in Florida, the salt got to the rubber in the car. I've had to replace almost every hose and belt in the car. Last winter, after the first cold snap I had every kind of fluid imaginable leaking out from under the car.

The car is beautiful, Black over a nice fawn grey. I've taken it on several road trips and it has performed beautifully on each. I always arrived well rested and comfortable.

It always gets the best valet spaces at clubs and garners all kinds of looks from people on the road. Definitely not a low-profile car.

Interior quality is remarkable.

Great performance (when the suspension works, anyway). Handles wonderfully.

Car is very expensive to maintain and gets really crappy gas mileage (I've seen an average of about 7.5 mpg!)