smule Posted 18June, 2013 Report Share Posted 18June, 2013 Have an opportnity to pick up late 80's Bentley Turbo R for a relatively cheap price through a friend of a friend who is going through financial difficulties at the moment.. I've always had a soft spot for these cars, does anyone have any experience with them.. thoughts on using it as a short term daily driver.. 15k round trip to work every day ? I'm aware of these cars reputation.. but are they really that bad ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 18June, 2013 Report Share Posted 18June, 2013 Make one cool tow car though ay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 18June, 2013 Report Share Posted 18June, 2013 all I know is that they use Citroen Hydraulic spheres for the rear suspension. and they're probably a nightmare to work on like every other English thing I've ever touched Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 18June, 2013 Report Share Posted 18June, 2013 Has lucas the prince of darkness been used in Bentleys? I have zero knowledge on Bentleys. Nice car if you own a petrol station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.J. Posted 18June, 2013 Report Share Posted 18June, 2013 awesome till something goes wrong, then time for a new home loan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 18June, 2013 Report Share Posted 18June, 2013 Wheeler Dealers did one over. Get it cheap and pimp it hard ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Man Posted 18June, 2013 Report Share Posted 18June, 2013 Slam it on it's proverbials and make it into a cool cruiser.Then keep your fingers crossed and make certain you are on good terms with your bank manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smule Posted 18June, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 18June, 2013 Great feedback !!! I had a look at it tonight .. Midnight blue on cream leather with red piping..quite regal..lol Will get it out of the garage this weekend and make a call on it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJames Posted 18June, 2013 Report Share Posted 18June, 2013 Some possibly useful reading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterP Posted 18June, 2013 Report Share Posted 18June, 2013 Like most British cars, has a heated rear window.......so your hands don't get cold whilst pushing it......!!!.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 18June, 2013 Report Share Posted 18June, 2013 1. Purchase http://pinterest.com/pin/181199584978790688/ and fill 2. Register http://www.flyingspares.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=8&sid=b4efb0ca5f9ac1836a38809b21c11c95 3. Have at your new hobby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hounddub Posted 18June, 2013 Report Share Posted 18June, 2013 Hi mate. I used to work for Bentley Motors (not a dealership) and very familiar with these cars. The late 1980's Turbo Rs were definitive road locos and most owners we got into Arnages in the mid 2000s were formerly Turbo R owners. It retained the 6 3/4 litre V8 and seemed nearly limitless on the torque meter to drive. If it's a well cared for Crewe car then there's not a lot to be afraid of, small things (particularly electrics) will fault but mechanically they are fairly good. I have seen them fitted with later model Arnage motors and also Chev small-blocks when they expire. Gearbox and rear-end is more a risk. Personally I would have no hesitation to buy one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydr Posted 18June, 2013 Report Share Posted 18June, 2013 Not to influence you at all, but you should know that: Rolls Royces are for bounders and cads Bentleys are for real Gentlemen, Officers and Good Sorts If you can stand that heat, get into the kitchen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevepGT3 Posted 19June, 2013 Report Share Posted 19June, 2013 probably the coolest car you could go to Bunning`s in wearing footy shorts and Blunstones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 19June, 2013 Report Share Posted 19June, 2013 Like most British cars, has a heated rear window.......so your hands don't get cold whilst pushing it......!!!.... unless, of course, the Prince of Darkness has been involved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 19June, 2013 Report Share Posted 19June, 2013 unless, of course, the Prince of Darkness has been involved i note that 3/4 of the linked Bentley forum seems to involve said Prince. Give me Bosch anytime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByronBayChris Posted 25June, 2013 Report Share Posted 25June, 2013 So did you buy it??? A Bentley turbo r has been on my wish list for a while now. Gotta get a garage to put them in first :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caver Posted 25June, 2013 Report Share Posted 25June, 2013 Great feedback !!! I had a look at it tonight .. Midnight blue..quite regal..lol Midnight Blue????.....well....that's okay then!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smule Posted 26June, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 26June, 2013 So did you buy it??? A Bentley turbo r has been on my wish list for a while now. Gotta get a garage to put them in first :-( Yes deal done...just waiting for my mechanic to put it up on the hoist and address a pool off oil under the car (gearbox) and get my RWC done.. yes space is a problem so might have to put up my daily driver for sale 2000 Merc E55..to allow me to potter around in the R... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch-monkey Posted 27June, 2013 Report Share Posted 27June, 2013 Yes deal done...just waiting for my mechanic to put it up on the hoist and address a pool off oil under the car (gearbox) and get my RWC done.. yes space is a problem so might have to put up my daily driver for sale 2000 Merc E55..to allow me to potter around in the R... i could think of worse fates.. congrats mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByronBayChris Posted 3August, 2013 Report Share Posted 3August, 2013 Any update? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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