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Policy Limits
12-04-2013, 01:27 PM
Bentley did this as a 60 year anniversary car; it was one of 300 made. Special badging diamond black paint and eight piston carbon ceramic brakes distinguished it from a regular CGT. Only had the car just over a year as the brake sound drove me nuts. Great comfort and interior though. Daily driver for sure. W12 engine puts out over 500hp and feels strong; a very heavy car at 5500 lbs but still very fast. Over 70 mph a big wing pops up for down force. Push to start, luxurious seating and bespoke components. Besides the brakes I also hated that it resembled a Chrysler 300. 8-p

VPRPWRD
12-04-2013, 02:11 PM
Good looking car. I agree the 300 and the Bentleys have some resemblance but real car guys know the difference. ;)

Policy Limits
12-04-2013, 02:59 PM
For sure.

slitherv10
12-04-2013, 06:42 PM
Great taste in cars !

VoodooRob
12-04-2013, 08:19 PM
The 300 resembles the CGT, not the other the way around.....by a long shot.

Policy Limits
12-04-2013, 09:36 PM
Same difference; 14 months and I was out of it

VoodooRob
12-05-2013, 08:42 AM
Did you have to replace the third brake light bulb for $6,500 or was it the $30,000 transmission replacement?

Policy Limits
12-05-2013, 12:35 PM
Actually I never own an exotic out of warranty. I had the 3rd light replaced but it was covered.

VoodooRob
12-05-2013, 02:31 PM
Good to hear! My wife wanted a Bentley Coupe really bad until we started digging into cost of ownership, and the crazy depreciation on that car, the dealers are definitely not bashful to charge for service and repairs.

Policy Limits
12-05-2013, 02:34 PM
Yup. As 2nd owner I paid 1/2 of original MSRP

A two year extended warranty ran $6k