A. User That's only if you are driving it with the peddle to the floor. I'm getting around 13-15 mpg in town. Still not great mpg.

John Engel nice car man

charlie c Thank you sir.

Or an 45 foot rv with tow trailer

In any case, it's still a beautiful car.

Kevin Eleven thank you. You will love it. They are great cars and when you get yours you won't be sorry.

Entjik Jeffrie lol. So well stated. I just hope the Bentley mechanic is a 22 year old female. Lol

@@JohnEngel I love the video John. I have owned 4 Jaguar XJRs, Corvette, other 14 cars and I have been looking at Bentley Continental GT. That is how I found your video. I subscribed! I have a car channel too.

Entjik Jeffrie thank you so much. I will go and subscribe to your channel as well.

@@JohnEngel Thank you very much John.

@@JohnEngel If my dealership had a 22 year old female mechanic, I wouldn't be doing my oil changes myself. The Bentley mechanic at my dealership was a 105 year old guy named Milton. Milton was nice and very knowledgeable, but smelled like a pungent mix of gasoline and ass, and couldn't keep from staring at my tits. Milton, if you're reading this, I still love you, and yes they are as perfect as you imagined...

Alan Matthews I could not agree more. Thank you. :)

marcus Floyded they really are great cars. You will love it. :)

T Fuller thank you. I have enjoyed making these videos and will keep them coming. Just let me know if there is anything you want to see.

Grayson Judd thank you. I'll make sure to keep them coming. Keep up the great work too!

John Kidd thank you. :) I really appreciate the kind words.

East Coast Classics Thank you so much. I had a blast making the video and the massaging seats definitely helped. I'm still waiting to get you down here for some collaborative work. :)

John Engel Funny you say that about a collaboration. I'm working on a deal now on a car in SC but not yet sure what part of the state it's in. The deal isn't yet done but if it works my way I'll take the train or plane down, meet up then drive her home.

East Coast Classics This is awesome. Keep me posted on this. If you are close enough we can at least meet up and grab a beer.

Hey, I'd like that. Also, if this deal gets to the next step and if the car is close to you and it works with your schedule, I'd love to see if you might want to give it a look over for me before the deal gets closed.

John, you're killin it with the views on this video. Don't know why each of your vid's don't get the same results.

DA_ SUNTOUCHA thank you for asking. I am planning to do a cost video so stay tuned for that one. The oil change is here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hp9oaZOB09_Ih5s.html

Thk u sir

Michael King Lol. Thank you.

Bruce Truong so far it hasn't been bad at all. Some maintenance, tires, batteries and that's about it. However, I do fear the day I have to replace something that is purely Bentley.

Very thoughtful.

I don't know how I missed this reply. Thank you so much and I am sorry that it has been 9 months. KZfaq can be very negative and it is so nice to see the positive side of things. :)

Royale with cheese Thank you. That's a great point. I'll need to do an update on it.

I agree.

I just use it like a car. If I was getting a brand new one leasing would make sense. I always buy used and take the depreciation out.

@@JohnEngel T/F, people at job, biz, socially treat you differently upon realizing you drive a "grey poupon" car?

@@Ricocase I’m always treated differently. That’s just something I have to deal with.

@@JohnEngel How do people treat you differently because of this car? How brittle is the plastic in the coolant and vacuum lines given years on the road?

@@Ricocase that’s a complex answer. Lol. The car is only a part. So far the coolant and other hoses have been great.

Alex H Thank you. I next to do one on the Viper next. I really am waiting for the weather to warm up a little.

Lol.

ReleasePain thank you so much for the comment. This is 100% true. They are great cars and if this is what you want than it’s all part of the fun.

John Engel exactly! You have to know what you’re buying yourself into, I just recently purchased my first car, which is a 2014 528i, and I have 0 regrets. I could care a less that I’m getting 50 mpg or it’s not cheap in maintenance , I enjoy the look of the car and the overall ride.

ReleasePain congrats on the 528i. :)

John Engel haha thanks man, I worked really hard for 2 years. ( I just graduated high school)

ReleasePain nice. I give you more credit and very happy to hear this. Congrats and you will continue to do well if you keep that same work ethic.

Sandman FG that’s a great question. I didn’t realize that was an option. On mine they were standard.

tuzbubey thank you so much. :)

Brian Roman hey Brian and thank you for the comment. I do love my GT and it has also been trouble free. I was speaking hyperbolically for sure when I said 5mpg. I am getting around 11mpg while driving in town. I agree with everything you said and I never meant anything negative from my video. Just going over some of the things that I have noticed. Once again I couldn’t agree more with you comments.

KeepItCrump thank you.

COWBOY CRUNK! Oh man. I didn’t know that either. Was it being towed on a flat bed? I hate to hear this.

yes brother.... was towing it flatbed covered trailer to a car show and the bouncing simulated the car being dropped from a jack over and over. BAD DEAL! But love my car!

COWBOY CRUNK! Oh man that makes sense and something I would not have thought about. I’m so sorry that it happened but I agree they are great cars. Let me know how bad it is to replace the struts.

MI6 that’s the way to do it. Fix it, drive it, make some money. I agree with you 100%.

sonyab523 this is so true. You can save a lot doing somethings yourself or take it to a non-Bentley service shop. Of course you want to make sure that anyone who works on it knows about the car.

Real talk you’re talking to me on this statement

John Engel real talk

Ju An This is true. :)

yes, did a quick search, and in Dallas area prices range from as low as $34,995 for a black coupe, flying spur sedans around $39,999 up to the high $40ks. I may be able to get one even with student debt payments :-P

Ju An they are great cars. Just make sure you do your research and understand what you are getting. A lot of the cars that are at the 35K price point have issues and while the price isn't bad, getting them fixed is another story. Good luck with your search. You will be Happy when you get it.

I was kidding, i would get a diesel truck instead, more practical in texas. thanks though

Ju An everyone needs a truck. I use mine all the time. Good luck.

7.3 IDI Diesel Unfortunately, the older ones cannot.

7.3 IDI Diesel Unfortunately, the older ones cannot.

LikedGecko 315 I think it will but I’m thinking it will not go past 30K. There are always special circumstances, like really high mileage, salvage or damaged cars or issues like these.

Rich Webber very true

Rob Knight Thank you. I'd have to call them back and check to make sure. There is a high possibility that it was more than just oil but they didn't go into detail. Lol.

$150,000 for a basic Bentley seems ludicrous. $800 is chump change. At least get a Mulliner. Those seats look so damn basic.

Kenyatal Dubose I love the design of the GT, but if I was going to be using it for more than two people the Flying Spur is the way to go. :)

John Engel Thank you can you do a review on the spur if all possible comparing the two

Kenyatal Dubose That's a great idea. I know a person that has a Spur that I could possible use for a video. Fingers crossed.

John Engel ok thanks hopefully you can

John Engel Both seem to be head turners

Drive 615 Thank you. I would love to get some seat time in a 2019.

Anthony Lewis thank you so much. I wanted to add the items that I didn't know about when I purchased mine. These are great cars and for the price you really can't beat it. Thank you again for the awesome comment.

B Leaver I use 93 in it.

Dg 27 they are great cars. You will love it.

thanks john

Bryan Smith you make some great points. The double pained windows do keep me off my cell phone. I’m not a fan that it needs to be put into jack mode to be jacked. I would much rather it be like every other car. If you don’t know about jack mode you can expect some costly repairs.

It's definitely more than a standard car but not too bad. I think mine is around 1500 a year for full coverage with a 1000 deductible. It also helps that this is not my primary driver and I have it insured through a collector car company.

John Engel not bad . But i know you got a lot attention from the hoes and goldiger

So far it has been one of the most reliable cars in my collection. I think I’ve owned it for 7 years.

70K

Na Na that's a great point. Yes there are specialist that will do work on these cars for much less than the dealer. Unfortunately, for me I am about 2 1/2 hours away from one but would be a much better option.

Lewisfam23 Thank you.

SCRAT END I kinda agree. They came with the car and are suppose to look like the GTC wheels. It might be time to change them out.

Treven Butler I have a few cars so I can only get them out every so often. I would drive it daily if it was my only car.

They have made a lot of advances in 10 years for sure.

Xero Britt you are completely right. :) thank you.

Chuck B thank you for the comment. Almost all cars will depreciate. The 750LI is a great example as well.

Sir Tomaz thank you for the comment. Make sure to subscribe.

Jason Berry Thirsty isn't the word. She is a gas guzzler for sure. Lol

i pissed in a random bentleys gas tank comin out the strip club drunk

1stdefenseinc I like the way you think. You are 100% correct.

Kaan Dervis over the three years all she has needed was standard oil changes, filters, tires, and two new batteries. I will have a video on the battery change coming soon.

but it looks like a Russian roulette if you are not an experienced mechanic

Kaan Dervis it sure can be. There are some items that require a dealer or a person with the Bentley software.

Rod Champ because the GT uses an air suspension you will need to put it into jack mode anytime you are going to jack the car up and the wheels will be hanging freely. By putting it into jack mode the suspension will not become damaged.

John Engel - thanks man

Rod Champ thank you for the question.

Unseen User I agree with you but man does it make it so nice that you can pick up one for such a great price. You will love it.

John Engel thanks for the reply. I really enjoyed this video!

3Storms so true. Well stated.

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MrParadigm1981 Yeah the wheels came with the car. I like them but don't love them.

JurisKankalis No problem. Thanks for watching.

Julian Adams I agree with you 100% and I do think that the dealers know that most people who drive this car will pay to have it done. It takes a lot of oil, then add in the filter and you are well over 100 in just the needed parts. I have a video where I go over the exact DIY process and cost of the oil change.

Thanks--I'll watch it. Being a member of the "More Brains Than Money" moniker is one that Jay Leno has applied to himself. I'd give a--well, I won't say it here--to own a Bentley or Rolls.

Julian Adams It is a great car. My next DIY project will be to tackle replacing the two batteries in the trunk of these cars.

Ato Nympha I think I’m getting around 12mpg on a normal day. If I am pressing the peddle all the way down I get 5. :)

John Engel I wouldn't mind having one for a week or two.i bet it fun to drive.v12 usually ride smoother

Danny Mistry thank you so much for that. :)

cha fuby if that is how you feel. I think even people with money like to try and keep their money but to each their own.

2011 SHO Kona Lol. I bet maintenance is much better. :)

John Engel not much sir. I'm 12k in. Goes through upgraded brakes every 7k. Your car is beautiful.

2011 SHO Kona wow, that is crazy. Are you auto crossing or road racing it? Thank you.

John Engel 95 in VA. I drive her really hard since the upgraded turbos and radar blocker. Broke 3 half shafts, 2 twisted like a twizzler, and broke the front struts turning that 4400lb beast.

Donald Brozoski now this is the right question to ask and to be honest it’s not an easy one to answer. I think a lot of it has to do with the amount they produced. I would love to hear more of the reason on this. Great question.

Stomp Lemon thank you. I have seen what you are talking about and I try my best to keep her in the best condition possible.

Any plans on upgrading to the new Conti? I just bought a '14 speed, After buying my '08 brand new. They 2nd gen dropped like mad in price when the 3rd gen Conti came out. And I'm actually not a huge fan of the new one but I'll probably never buy another brand of cars. However, like you mentioned, servicing with Bentley is crazy expensive. I had done some workshop repairs on my '08. Cost me $10k to replace those parts when selling cause the Bentley dealership wouldn't take it otherwise, and it was impossible to sell privately. I live in Sweden so not a huge demand for Bentleys.

Stomp Lemon I'm not opposed to a newer one but I think I would like to try a Rolls next. I want to experience what the difference is.

Oh yeah, and I also wrecked it the last week of ownership. First "serious" accident of my life. Hit a spot of black ice and the she transformed into a frikking oceanliner, I kid you not. And you know what they're like to drive. They feel very much like a train going on rails in terms of stability. Luckily no one got hurt and insurance covered it. But man. Real scare that one.

Stomp Lemon oh wow. I'm glad you were okay. I bet that was scary. You are so right about how they feel like a freight train.

Jeff K if I have engine problems a LS might just be the answer. lol

I love mine, and I’ve had it for about 10 years now.

Suh Cars with awesome reliability as well. The new Camry's look amazing. Toyota did a great job with them.

karl smith you will not regret it. :)

No U that is a way to get one. Lol

I Flick this brings up a good point. At what point do you think we will be there?

We'll know we're their when we find ourselves relegated to the slow lane. Autonomous cars will run in a high speed commuter lane. When push button elevators came on the scene, older people wouldn't ride them. There was no one at the controls! If you and I were on the eighteenth floor right now, would we be concerned with owning the elevator that brought us here? When we're sitting in traffic with autonomous vehicles passing us like we're standing still, we'll change up. That beautiful Ferrari, Bentley, Mercedes etc do nothing more than any conventional car. At this moment, our cars are all doing the same thing, they're sitting. At the turn of the previous century, the gentry kept their stables, horses, coaches and tack rooms. However, they wouldn't be seen dead driving them into the city. I'm in my sixties, I won't see it all. You're a young man. You will.

I Flick I really like your perspective. I also agree with a lot of what you say. I do agree there will be a day that no one drives a car, rather the car will drive us. I love cars so I am not too concerned with this. It's part of life, there will always be change and I am all for it.

JaVaughn McGregor I had to look him up but I'll take that as a compliment. Lol. Unless you mean his ugly less talented brother. ;)

John Engel Max is a pretty cool and wise dude on ESPN First Take every morning Mon-Fri 10 AM to 12 PM eastern.

JaVaughn McGregor thank you. I'll have to watch and see. When I looked him up they had him doing some announcing for boxing.

John Engel Yeah, he started off as a very astute young boxing analyst but you can just KZfaq "Max Kellerman First Take" and you should get a good perspective of what I see. 👌🏾

JaVaughn McGregor I will. Thank you. :)

Jeff Allinson Most people that buy these new most likely sell or get another one before they reach this type of depreciation. However because of this depreciation it opens the market up to people that would not be able to afford it at $180,000. It does play a large part in the whole economics of the Bentley brand though.

So at what point of the "Depreciation" Ladder did you get yours?

i sell my cars at a slight loss to move them when i do, and depreciation is a non issue example went from aventador i mostly daily drove for 3 years and 65,000+ kms, now to the aventador S gonna do the same with this beast the depreciation on the vanilla aventador is like a few nice watches this video is subtle clickbait

Jeff Allinson smh wealthy people aren’t stupid. And im not talking about the cash rich.

Not really, we had ours for like 7 years, and I have friends who've had like first model year phantom/ arnages since new

Panos A this is a great idea. Owning one isn't for everyone and doing this or leasing can be great options.

vryzenok no offense taken. I agree with what you are saying. I was only discussing what I have found with the car. Thank you again and keep the comments coming.

eddie su I agree with you. I took an C300 to get and oil change and it cost 250. I'm not sure what is up with dealers. It was not a difficult job. Thank you for the comment.

Then do it yourself.

danger450 great idea. I have some videos of me doing just that.

I was responding to Eddie Su.

if i change oil myself i can't reset the oil setting Porsche required a machine to do it....

Gabe Gordon thank you for the comment. I'm not sure that I think the price will go down that low. It will always have a value but we have learned that it won't be but a fraction of the original cost.

Tim Swinson yeah I have seen that too. Depends on condition, mileage and etc.... I wish I had waited and bought one now. Heck of a value.

Yeah I think 50k miles is considered high miles for Bentley someone had traded a 04 Bentley Arnage with 60,000 miles on it and only wanted 34 thousand but it was sold by the time I got to the dodge dealership said he bought a truck

Tim Swinson that would have been a great buy. They are good cars and you won't regret getting one.

BIG B I would hope so. I haven't had a chance to drive one yet but if it wasn't better than Bentley would have some explaining to do. Lol

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BIG B It is beautiful. Thank you.

Max N lol. Well that does explain the price. They really should have explained that to me better.

John Engel even with the happy ending it should be no more than $400. :)

Max N lol. True but at least I could see some value at that point.

The Happy Ending is you drive a Bentley. You get what you pay for.

danger450 lol, it's a Bentley, big whoop. Oil does not cost $800. It is the same mobile 1 oil they sell at Walmart. If you are okay paying someone $700 for an hour to undo some bolts and maintenance that a $10 per hour Walmart employee can do with their eyes closed.... I have a bridge to sell you. Lol. It is more than what you would pay a surgeon. Lol

D. M. Cook I agree. :)

UGLY the rear looks worst than a Audi. Pass

Looks the same-ish as a 14 year old one, with updated lights.

D. M. Cook i find the older ones better

nukeman444 I think that most people who have a Bentley do have another car to drive. However, I feel that a Bentley could be driven as a daily driver if someone wanted to.

Yep, I did watch a video of another guy that owns a Bentley Coup as his daily driver. He said it costs him around 4K per year in maintenance which is not too bad to if you want to drive a high ended automobile such as a Bentley Coup.

1 thank you for the comment and I agree with most of what you are saying. What I don’t understand is the need to tell people to F&$K off. These are great cars and anyone that gets one will enjoy it. However, it will cost more to maintain then a Ford Focus so that needs to be taken into consideration when purchasing one. Bentley dealerships are very expensive but you can get just as good service from specialize mechanics that are not under the Bentley mantle. I appreciate the comment but why so angry?

John Engel sorry i don't translate in the comments like i mean. i just mean it to the fact that in every single one of these videos that i watch regarding getting a used older bentley, which i'm shopping around for... it's never ending to see the exact same comments over and over saying it's not worth it because of the maintenance costs. and my f--k off statement is to the fact that people will pay for maintenance costs on an older to newer bentley just the same, except an older one will be cheaper to buy in the first place. ie; it will cost $800 for an oil change on an older one, and it will cost $800 for an oil change on a newer one... so, so what??!! it's the exact same, except the older is cheaper to buy! the cars aren't some hunks of junk that will cost you in maintenance because it will be breaking down after 30k miles or something like a ford focus or etc, would. so i wish these never ending comments would stop with their go nowhere logic, that isn't logical to me, is all. not meant against you. thanks for your review and comment!

1 you are going to love the Bentley. I have had mine about 5 years now and think it’s a great car. Don’t worry about what anyone else says. These cars have a beautiful style and great drivetrain. Enjoy.

John Engel awesome- glad to hear it.. looking forward to it! thanks again for your review!

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Lol. That’s a great idea and the best part is I have a NSX that is already part of my channel. :)

NovellNUSoulSeries This is true however the price of a used one is less than a decked out accord. Lol.

John Engel But the experience of driving up to valet at an expensive restaurant gives a very different response. But you are right, the maintenance is crazy and depreciation cannot be a real asset. A huge financial loss!

NovellNUSoulSeries very well stated. Lol. I like your style. :)

Vinnie O'Mahoney I was being a little tongue-in-cheek. When I get on it 5mpg is all I get but around town I’m getting 10-12mpg.

rob england lol calm down rob. I say a lot of this with a sense of sarcasm. I have never gotten 22mpg from it and to be honest I don’t care if it did only get 5mpg. $800 for an oil change is absurd but if you want to pay it, by all means do so. Also it’s “ whining” and I’m just trying to have fun. No need to be an internet hero but I still like you. :)

lol its whinging over here. Bentley agents do a small service for £600 or a major for £1000, if you look at a Bentley agent over here and have a look at the service you don't just get an oil change, Other than your moans I enjoyed your vid ;-)

rob england thank you. :) I will work on the moans but I do enjoy hearing from the other side of the pond. It always helps to get the full picture. I would love to see the difference in a Bentley dealership in the states vs the UK. Thank you again for the comments and keep me on track. :)

Gohot229 They produce from 3K to 10K a year and the GT has been in production since 2003. I would guess there are more like 100K of them out there.

meanwhile my 1st car a 2001 540i sportwagon is rarer than a bugatti veyron

new VW bentleys are (mostly) solid fast smooth luxury cruisers for rich people the only real bentley that's been built in the last years is the mulsanne, with it's flavorful 6.75L v8 and 811lb-ft

Adolf Hitler did your 540i have the Apline package? I have always liked them but you are right on how rare they are.

designanddirection hey David and thank you for your comment. I was being a little tongue in cheek when I said 5mpg, I get 13mpg. Also please make sure to subscribe as I love your point of view. Lol

GediSpock lol. That’s one of the best comments. While I understand what you are saying and I agree to a point. However, these are things that come up. It’s just for fun. I have depreciation, fuel and maintenance on a couple so I know what you mean.

John Engel I was only being half serious to be fair mate. Being funny was my main motivation. But I am looking at Bentley’s. Older ones. So I did enjoy your video John. I found it very informative indeed. But you’re also quite humorous. So I thought I could get away with it. 👊😎 One Bentley I was looking at has a warning light on the ride height. The seller said it was due to a battery that went flat. After seeing your video. I now believe he did not put it into jack mode and the suspension is goosed. Anyway. Thanks for the reply my friend. Take care. 🙏

GediSpock no worries at all. I take all comments as half serious. Lol. I think you will love the car. For the price you can’t beat the value. Keep me posted.

John Engel, will do mate. 👍

Deckie Deckie I love lots of things about the Bentley but the mpg isn't one of them. Lol

Alex To go Yeah I hate that that they do but I love the car.

Flies2FLL lol. I also like chicken. Great comment.

Oso Slutty lol. Love your name. Do you do editing? I'm always looking for some good help. Let me know.

marc sheridan I was exaggerating a little. I don't see 20mpg. The best I have had was 17mpg but around town I'm usually at 11.