Faults:

Slight wear on the seats. Routine maintenance. Oil Change.

General Comments:

I would have to agree with the mechanics who have told me that this is a car to be 'driven'. I am on my 3rd Rolls, and I presently own a Corniche, and previously owned a Spur. I had always wanted a Silver Shadow which is why I just this one. This car is very well built, and IF maintained, performs well. It is a solid, stately, and well made car. If someone purchasing an older one has had problems, one should look to the maintenance records on the vehicle. You don't just purchase a Rolls without considering it's history. I have enjoyed each and every Rolls I have purchased, and will always own one. While it is true that maintenance is higher than that of other cars; the performance, the handling, and the comfort of the ride far exceeds that of any car I have ever driven. My only remaining wish is that I knew how to perform the maintenance myself.

The more you drive them, the better they perform. Period.

Faults:

Gearbox, gear change became slow and sticky, fault was diagnosed as electronic gear change motor, rebuilt at a cost of £350, and now perfect.

Noisy hydraulic tappet developed, replacement £400 inc fitting.

Not too bad for 14 years ownership.

General Comments:

If you plant you foot down this car will shift and leave some people in shock at just how quick this 3 tonne 18 foot long beast can move.

This car was designed to be maintained by chauffers, so it is not too bad to work on yourself, but do have major services done by specialists or you will be asking for trouble.

Only buy a car with a FULL Rolls-Royce specialist history and have it inspected before buying. Small parts can be hugely expensive.

Spend a bit of extra cash on buying an immaculate car rather than a cheap one needing work done.

Far better in the long run.

If you can afford one, buy one, unrivaled presence on the road.

It is like gliding along on your couch.

Electric seats, digital stereo, air con, cruise control, elec windows, power steering, dual braking, ride height adjusting suspension and huge leather seats are, but a few features.

Faults:

Almost any thing you could think of has gone wrong with this car.

The transmission failed and had to be rebuilt with only 50,000 miles.

The hydraulic system is a nightmare. It is complicated, expensive and requires constant maintainance.

In spite of being garaged and rarely driven in inclement weather, the paint began to look terrible even when the car was only five years old.

The climate control system will only blow air out of the defroster vents, not from the floor or the fascia.

General Comments:

The car is magnificent looking, impressive and a unbelievably quiet.

My mother is attached to it or I would have sent it to a junk yard years ago.

It is expensive, unreliable and generally troublesome.

It's only virtue is its ability to make a statement when seen by other drivers.

Faults:

One inner head-lamp unit blew out.

Windshield washer fluid bottle sprang a leak.

Rheostat on the dashboard back-light dimmer switch failed.

General Comments:

The car is a wonder to drive. It has the Series II suspension that confers excellent handling characteristics, while retaining the beautifully smooth Rolls-Royce ride.

The engine is a marvel: powerful, reliable and very, very quiet.

The bodywork is immaculate and the standard of assembly, fit and finish is unparalleled on any car I have previously owned.

I love this vehicle and plan to keep it for a long time: amazing value for money, a splendid status symbol, and gorgeous to step into every morning!