I have a 1989 Bentley Turbo R and a 1997 Bentley Turbo R. You don’t buy these cars to “show off”. You buy a good example and you simply enjoy the excellent build quality and the massive amount of torque and power these engines have. It’s all about how these machines drive and operate and what they accomplish for being 5600 lbs.

I blame this channel for me browsing used Bentleys with intent to buy :)

Bentley Arnage is one of the most beautiful cars ever created, ever... Side profile of the car is insanely gangster.

This review was cool. Honest and realistic. Made me a subscriber.

Excellent 'real world' owner review of this rather nice car. Oddly, the aged Arnage looks more classy and special now than a decade and a half ago.

They are very hard to find. My 7th grade history teacher had a Bentley Azure convertible in a burgundy color he drove to school. Retired from real-estate/development and taught for fun. What an amazing car.

Great to see you after a year. We just took a leap of faith and bought a 2006 Flying Spur with 18K miles on it. Let me just say that it's the first car in many years that I actually feel passionate about!

Randomly came across your video! Wishing you a happy motoring. Lovely and classy Bentley!

This is truly my dream car I want one so bad. Such a motivator to become more successful in reaching my goals and my dreams I want one really bad and once I find the right one I will have my dream in my driveway. Thanks for posting this video it motivates me to push to get one even harder

Another great one. After 8 years of ownership of my 2002 I found mostly the service costs experience as you have. You do however have to stay on top of it, which it looks like you do. Steering column is a big one and spheres, thought not as big, are a necessary evil every few years. Also, watch out for window regulators, they are plagued by tiny plastic bits that can wear out or can be chewed up if the windows are not properly reset after a dead or swapped battery. Overall, enjoy and keep up the good work on the videos.

When I was kid I wanted always S-class Mercedes Benz. Now i have second one going. First was W220 and now i have W221. I am now travelling from Finland, Rovaniemi to Ukraine, Poltava 7000km (4350mi) trip. We are just going back to Finland with W221. Now in Ukraine, Lutsk at hotel. S-class is so smooth to drive that i'm not tired at all after this days 750km (488mi) ride from Poltava. Awesome car.

Love it! Oddly enough your findings go directly in line with people I know and have spoken to who carefully choose, buy and own Bentley and Rolls Royce products. I suspect a lot of the horror stories are either people who purchased cheep (or shoddy) examples, or even more likely have never owned one.

3:42 the moment i decided to sub.

Long trips. Driving becomes a pleasant option when you consider the way airports and airlines treat people now.

Lesson #1, Doug doesn't know it all after all. Life is short to worry about what strangers think about you. Your happiness is priceless!

I saw one of these at the car auctions on Friday. I literally knew NOTHING about this car. I wouldn't call myself a car guy but I have never had feelings towards a car until I saw an arnage. I was mesmerized. It sold for around £18500 if I recall. Such a hidden gem.

"It's just me" no sir, you're a hero and true nobility in the car world because you picked from the highest branch and avoided the low hanging fruit most sadly aspire to LOL

Beautiful car.. Thanks for the video!

Some cars are just scary to purchase. You're a brave man, and you got rewarded with a nicely running Bentley :)

May 17, 2021 I agree with Josh. I purchased a very niceley optioned 2009 Arnage R in 2017 as the second owner with 3,800 miles from new, which cost about $274,000 new out the door from Braman Motors in Palm Beach, FL. It's now approaching 10,000 miles with no mechanical issues. It now lives in Orange County, CA. Note: the Bentley's will need new shocks at roughly 40,000 miles, which cost $2,000 each for parts, not including installation. It needs Pirelli P Zero's to carry the weight and speed rating of around 178 MPH. It also will require repair or replacement of rear spheres at about the same mileage. Beware of too little mileage use if shopping for a Bentley, as non-use is worse than misuse or deferred maintenance. I wouldn't buy a 2000 series Arnage with less than 10,000 miles because you don't know if they were early miles or later miles, which means you don't know if the car has been sitting around for years without being driven. This car needs exercise regularly. Run at least 30 minutes at freeway speed at least monthly. Keep battery trickle charge on the car as batteries (2 of them) will run down in less than a week, then all hell breaks loose. I'm using a CTEC model, which is the brand that Bentley badged when selling the car new. Only 2008 and 2009 Arnages have the head gasket leakage and cam bearing wear problems fixed, along with a a GM six-speed tranny. They are functionally identical cars. Facelift occurred at 2005 when the headlights lost the glass covering. Cherry '09's R models, nicely optioned are running around $90k with under 15,000 miles. Many for sale which do not have options. Rear picnic tables and rear vanity mirrors are a must for resale sustainability. If over 40,000 miles, insist on road testing the car and confirm maintenance records on suspension items. These are more than a passing DIY project. Plus, you'll have some recourse if the mechanic screws up instead of suing yourself for damages. There were 150 Final Series cars made, nearly all of them double black with upgraded stereo and special badging and perhaps a hotter chip. Some other extra do-dahs that will impress your friends, but otherwise be useless, such as a a refrigerator in between the back seat arm rests, a cocktail decanter and champagne flues in back of the front seats. These are marketed as premium cars, but they're not usually worth the extra money, unless you want a black car, which is the most popular (least original) color, which looks like a Darth Vader mobile. That's if you're into intimidating cars. And you'll have to wash it twice a week even if it's in the garage. That is, if you don't have a chauffeur. Retractable radio antennas regularly fail as factory OEMs were defective quality. Make sure the antenna is working before you buy your car. I didn't know this, and replacement cost me about $550 from independent garage in Los Angeles. Mine is double Magnolia. Only three of this color combination '09 R's brought into North America according to Bentley factory records. Most common color combination is double black. This does not make for a unique car, other than it is a Bentley. The '09 model year was the last of the classic 5-gauge cluster dashboard design. Note to manage your expectations: The rear view camera and navigation system is completely useless. The sun visors do not disengage for swinging over the driver's side window. The center console may not have cup holders because there's no way you can have cups in the center console and also lower the center arm rests. Get used to no cup holders. Besides, no proper Bentley owner would drive with coffee inside the leather covered car anyway. Can't fill up at Costco because their pumps are set at full capacity to save fill up time. The Bentley can't take full volume, so shuts off almost immediately. Go to another gas station and set pump speed at lowest setting and take your time. It's a Bentley, for Pete's sake. You're never in a hurry. Side mirrors are nearly useless. Too small for full view of right side of car. Make lane changes VERY carefully, check twice. Always drive around a corner extra slow. That's an unwritten law of Bentley owners. Let them have a good look at you. NEVER look out the window at a stop light to see at who's looking at you. It's so amateurish of new Bentley owners. Image it's only one of several cars in your collection. No big deal. CON'T BE A JERK. DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT BEING A JERK. You're driving an elegant car. Act like ladies and gentlemen who amongst ladies and gentlemen. It will surprise everyone who will be expecting a jerk. Be extra courteous as a Bentley driver. People are looking at you as if you're a snob or privileged. Set a good example for others as drive courteously and always give a pedestrian extra right of way. Give thanks to other drivers who give you the right of way or allow you to make a generously gracious lane change. As a new Bentley owner, you'll be owning a PMC. This is an inside owner's term for a Bentley or Rolls, which stands for "proper motor car." Join the Rolls Royce Owner's Club, which also covers Bentley's. They're a great organization. Budget around $5,000 per year on average for repairs. That's everyone's best advice. If you can't afford it, make more money then buy your Bentley. Set it aside as a contingency fund. Change the oil more frequently than required. I use MOTUL and buy from Amazon. It uses standard $15 oil filters. No Mobil 1. Also, do not use ordinary brake fluid. This car uses mineral oil only. If you use brake fluid, you will have to drain it all out and you'll be sorry. Make sure your local mechanic knows this and doesn't "top off" your brake system with ordinary brake fluid. Most parts are available from Flying Spares in the UK. They are very helpful and courteous. If you join the RROC, their monthly magazine offers many U.S. based parts suppliers. I've changed both pollen and cabin filters purchased from Flying Spares. I've had NO adverse comments or gestures from others. Mostly, an occasional sincere comment of appreciation, like "nice car" or thumbs up on the freeway. I always thank them graciously in some manner. Jay Leno advises in his Bentley Turbo R video, "Act like you know somebody." I'm not sure that works for me. Finally, i think that a cheap Bentley is the most expensive you'll ever buy. Enjoy your Bentley! PS. Look for a video coming soon on Her Majesty, my PMC.

Great Video. I'm a firm believer that if you look after your car, you can pre-empt any major issues and I say that as a current TVR owner and a soon to be, Arnage owner...

Exactly! Most people who talk negative aren't DIY guys to begin with. 😁😁 Plenty of people I see that daily-drive old luxury cars from the 90s or even 80s everyday.

Glad you made this beautiful choice . Beautiful car. Its simply beautiful. Enjoy the car. Its hard to ignore the presence on 1974 Bentley. This is 40 years younger! Enjoy and keep us posted please.

What an excellent video with clear concise narrative and no waffle. A pleasure to watch.

'That looks like a Bentley'. Enough to make you cry. Very nice car and good luck with your continued ownership.

Thanks a lot for your videos , this one particularly . I'm about to buy a Bentley too but a 1980 T2 and I'm taking my time to find one in mint conditions because the key is to avoid a cheap one that will for sure cost a fortune in the future rather than the well cared will offer peace of mind and confort....Keep going Bentley ;-)

I bought a 2005 W220 S 500 long wheelbase a year ago with the same kind of fears. So far the repair and service costs have been 400€ in 10 months and over 10 000 miles. My friends love arriving in places in a black S class with soft-close doors and a driver (me) to open the doors -we don't have valet services in many places in Finland. The price for the car is about a third of the Bentley and it still amazes me how the car puts a smile on my face every single day - and how it still gathers so much attention while arriving in public places. This was an excellent video, I am so happy for you!

It is so interesting to hear of your experience. I watched many hours of KZfaq videos before buying my Saphire 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. I am not much for DIY, but I found a local shop that specializes in Bentley, Audi, Porshe and Bugatti. They are one third the cost of the Bentley dealership. Their clientele also has them work on customers" Mercedes, BMW, and Ferraris. I bought the car from the Bentley dealership. It was beautiful with 65,000 miles on it. Except for the poor gas mileage, I LOVE it. Last week, I drove my neighbor and his family to the airport. I wore a black tuxedo, white shirt and bowtie. I had a lot of fun. I put the car away for the winter (Minnesota). I had only one service related problem that was no big deal. I'm glad I'm not the only car nut to take a chance!

At 250 k it isn't that nice looking, at 50 it's drop dead gorges

Awesome video. I had a smaller budget because I'm in my upper 20s but four years ago I bought a 1997 BMW 740iL for $5K. It was $105,000 new in 2017 money and everyone warned me of impending financial disaster. In 4 years it actually did need lots of suspension parts changed and intake related gaskets but all were DIY thanks to the forums. I would buy it again in a heartbeat and the pleasures are many owning a car that is still very much a $105,000 car! Btw, we have the same 4.4L BMW engine, yours is twin turbo'd and we have the same ZF 5hp-30 transmission!

Great series! Been here from the start. I was looking at buying one and then your series started and I have held off while you do the testing for me. I feel more confident now, thank you

I have a 2000 Bentley Arnage Red Label. Cost £22,000 (28,000 USD) in UK and has 31,000 miles on the clock. Absolutely agree with Josh - "Bentley Therapy" is real and brings a smile to my face every time. Maintainence? I have found a local Bentley Independent garage that does proper Bentley/Rolls work for a fraction of the normal specialist price. Eureka!! Could not recommend these car s highly enough if you get a good one. Fabulous.

This is the best video ever posted on the KZfaq since KZfaq onpend in 1988.

1st Gen Oldsmobile Auroras. May not be great cars or even good cars in the scheme of things today, but growing up was my favorite that still brings back great memories. I remember my dad and I looking/buying one for him back in 1998 vividly. My first real car love! Keep it up Josh!

The wife and I took a weekend at the Surf and Sand in Laguna Beach. Pulling into the hotel I saw Mercedes, BMX's and Jaguars. I told my wife we should have brought the Audi instead of my '67 VW Bug. It was custom with European bumpers, shaved trim, re-located turn signals, Centerline Rims with a big and little combo. When we pulled in, the Lobby emptied with people looking at my car. My wife said, "See, aren't you glad we brought the Bug?". I also drive a full custom, chopped top, '49 Ford with flames, '32 Ford 3 window coupe and a '65 Chevy Biscayne with a 550hp 454 and 6 speed.

I am passionate in saying that the Arnage is one of my absolute favorite vehicles. Girlfriend and I saw one a couple of weeks ago while visiting Charleston, SC. I pulled her across the street and said, "Baby, this is an irrational bucket list car for next year, I'm going to loose my wallet on one of these." Thrilled to see more "average consumers" like myself are leading the charge and doing videos like this. Thank you so much Josh.

OMG! I JUST subscribed because you said, "... but it's just me."

❓ A couple questions that have come up a lot in the comments that I failed to address in the video: ⛽ What gas mileage does the car get? About 12 mpg 💲 How much is insurance? Full video on the topic: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n9l3d9af1ZuymWw.html 🛣 How many miles did I put on in a year? about 3000

Josh: Watched this video. Within the month bought a '99 Arnage Green. Right now happy as hell. Thanks.

nice! Did the same thing with my 1990 e32 735i. Bought it with 33,000 miles one owner and love having a classic BMW experience. Cost have been low and I am in year 5!!! I just love this car. Do what you love, joy will follow. Great video

I just subbed. This channel is about to blow up.

Holy shit that's one expensive can of sea foam 👀

I subscribed immediately. This video reminds me as I was a young student and bought e38 bmw. Almost everybody told me I was an idiot getting a 7 series at such young age... A cheap old luxurious bmw wasn't a money pit and stayed with me for 8 long years

Great vid. Same experience when I bought a Merc CL600 against popular opinion. No regrets.

I'm psyched, thanks for posting! I'm also 6'3", wear glasses, and love my t-shirts and snacks. I've been looking at getting an Arnage for a good while now, and the 2005-2009 model has really dropped recently. I think I'm going to pull the trigger when the economy collapses next, usually you see used luxury car prices plummet after crashes.

Your Bentley oozes class over nearly every other car on the road. Thats got to be worth the price of ownership.

All the smart guys and gals I see on KZfaq who have greatly depreciated six figure luxury vehicles is good and honest independent technician

A friend of mine bought a new Arnage, in silver. When I saw him in a coupe i asked "you havnt bought another one?" The reply was " no, it just went in for its first service and this is a courtesy car". Bentley in England look after their customers....................

You killed me at 3:46 🤣😂

I enjoyed a similar halo from owning an old Mercedes S-Class. Most people have no clue how old it is. (And in the case of MB the old ones are far better anyway.)

Very happy to have stumbled on this video. I am on the cusp of making the decision you just walked me through. Researching Bentley Arnage with the same concerns you just articulated. Many, many thanks.

I own a 2007 GT, and at 90000 kms, it’s due for front brake pads, which I intend to do myself. I replaced the front air shocks with help from my brother at a DIY garage and saved myself a fortune. Did my own oil and filter change 4 months ago, and saved a packet there. So far, so good.

$187 for pouring in a can of Seafoam? Anyway, I'd totally buy a pristine, low mileage Bentley at that price.

3:27 You're damned right! Pull up in front of a Ritz-Carlton and you are ASSURED that your Arnage is not being sent away to join the Infiniti crowd in the Valet lot. Your Arnage, will still be AT THE FRONT DOOR when you are ready to leave!

I am totally in line with your line of thinking about finally dropping fear and taking the plunge and committing to what you want while truly learning to place no weight upon caring what others may or may not think of you while enjoying your car. I was 22 when I bought my 1st Porsche 928 in 1994 and my 2nd one in 1999 after the first owner(s) took the hit in depreciation. I thoroughly enjoyed them and appreciated their excellence.

So glad you came up with this video. Totally agree, too many people create fear for owning these types of cars.

Great video. It's stuff like this that keeps me inspired to my dream cars and away from caving in to buy the latest cheap Japanese offerings.

One question ... insurance? That's what will kill this dream here in the UK. When it costs nearly £1,000 per year to insure something as lowly as a Ford Focus, walk into a car insurers here and say "how much will it cost to insure my Bentley Arnage?", the insurance rep is already thinking "month's holiday in the Seychelles paid for with the commission".

I do like the styling compared to BMW Rolls thingy, it's timeless. I know you feel. When my wife and I owned a Jaguar X-Type, which was upgraded for an 2006 XJ6 2.7, you did feel special when you turned up to hotels or to restaurants. People would comment on beautiful the XJ6 was. Alas it had to go due to the DPF going wrong again. At least the gentleman who purchased the car put it back on the road, and I still have my '65 Humber which also has the same special magic, pity about cost of petrol and low MPG etc. Keep on rocking!

Great work Josh. I have been driving a VW Phaeton since 2007 which is a Bentley GT with a VW badge with an Audi A8 drive train. It has been the best car I have ever driven. Granted the last service was $5,800.00 but that included new brakes and serpentine belt. This was at 75,000 miles. Before that the costs have been minimal. These high end cars, if chosen carefully, can be very reliable transportation. Be ready to spend larger sums of money periodically but the joy of driving these machines far outweighs any costs now and then.

GREAT VIDEO , YOU MADE THE LEAP AND MANY WILL FOLLOW .I HAVE A NORMAL INCOME AND DOWN TO EARTH GUY ,BUT I LIKE QUALITY OVER QUANTITY .I BROUGHT MY BROTHERS JAGUAR XJ6 - AS A WEEKEND CAR AND LOVED IT AND NO REAL PROBLEM . AFTER MANY YEARS OWNERSHIP I HAVE DECIDED A NICE MERCEDES WILL BE MY NEXT WEEKEND AND LONGTERM CAR - BULLETPROOF AND FUN TO DRIVE .WHY BUY NEW WHEN WE CAN HAVE A GREAT CAR SECONDHAND AND SPEND LESS .

Happy new year. can't wait to see what videos you make next year!

You will never see your money, this car is a like collector for you so welldone !

You are absolutely spot on with respect to maintenance costs. It is SO much cheaper to do it yourself, and we have youtube at our disposal so it's really not hard to do. I own an out of warranty BMW which granted, it's not as expensive to maintain as a Bentley, but it's still higher than average. I've saved thousands of dollars maintaining it myself rather than going to a certified BMW mechanic. On top of that I've learnt basic mechanical skills which will save me money on every other car I own in the future. Oil change due? Done. Radiator flush needed? No problem. New breaks? Easy. And it's actually fun and rewarding to do.

Like it or not, Josh, when the 300 first came out, I heard many people say that it looked like a Bentley.

There is no project that isn't DIY eligible. It's just a car.

Really enjoyed watching that. A refreshingly normal review of something by a normal person. Not just spouting myths and legends about Bentley,giving a balanced picture of ownership was good to hear. I fear that (in the real world) as prices of this era of Bentley keep falling, some eventual owners will not pay the money for inevitable repairs, so many will be lost until prices start to rise again

It's all about preventative maintenance. I drove an Arnage a while back. I still recall the yacht-like bow in front of me, as I navigated it down the road. Enjoy that seasoned grand chariot, as life is short.

i have the identical car in HK but it’s older 2001. it’s just done 27k. i find running cost nothing compared to the pure joy i get from owning it, i’m keeping mine till the wheels fall off.

Absolutely love that car, one of my all time favourites.

“Countless internet commenters”, exactly mate lots on KZfaq are “experts”........good on you giving it a go and buying an Arnage, well done. Thanks for the vid

Since age 18 I have been the proud owner of a 2001 Suzuki Jimny. It was a suprise gift by my mum who had won it two weeks ago in a contest at the local Suzuki dealership in Herford Germany. While I was blown away by the fact that I had just been gifted a brand new car, my teenage mind was of course wondering when I would switch to the type of car Kids my age at the time drove. The more I drove the Jimmy, the more I loved it. It's high seating position, it's 4 meter turning circle, Easy maintenance and modification at home and the fact that in its 16 years on the road has survived 5 collisions in different situations, make it to me one of the most bulletproof cars you could ever own. 😎👍

my god I still believe the headlight looks the best.

That is a really gorgeous car. Love its retro-design. I really like the new Bentleys and this would make a great "beater" .

Thank you for making these awesome videos! I’ve been trying to upgrade my daily driver to a ten year old Maserati Quattroporte, and being a 19 myself, year old everyone’s told me it’s insane, and I’ll never be able to afford the maintenance on it. I’m glad I’m not the only one willing to take the risk!!

Thanks, Josh... I'm in the market for an Arnage and appreciate being able to stand on your shoulders... 👍👍

Looks great in silver

Haha the sneaky subscriber counter at 2:34! Seems legit.

i have a 2009 Arnage R, double magnolia. Love this car. Having the same experiences as you explain in this video. Based in Orange County, CA. Bought the car last August with 3,800 miles on it. Has some issues, being purchased and living in Florida, but i'm loving the ownership experience.

Sweet! My old Mercedes-Benz E320 from 2004 used to eat about 1200$ per year in maintenance. That is a beautiful car with a superior quality interior and comfort!

Great vid dude, I like people like you that drive "real" cars instead of new mass produced garbage!!:).. I would love to own one of those but out of my price range, maybe a 1991 Mulsanne for 15k perhaps!!??😁 lol

My money's on you simply because you are scrupulously attending to all maintenance concerns before they become actual maintenance concerns. Stay vigilant.

You can find a red label arnage for ~ 20k here in the UK. We bought ours really damaged (engine caught fire) but it's finally ready. It's so cool knowing that you have such a luxurious car + it can do 450bhp which is almost as much as our 2016 m4

About 15 years ago I had the Opportunity to purchase a 1977 Rolls-Royce from an older gentleman that had some medical issues and wanted to get rid of it fast... The car was mint and it had relatively low miles but I decided not to buy it because of the ‘expense’ to own it reasons... boy do I regret not buying that. Thanks for the videos

love the vids

One year!! Time flies in the lap of luxury

Beautiful car. A well maintained/serviced low mileage example should pose few problems. I'm from the UK and have worked on IT projects at the Bentley factory in Crewe. The cars are lovingly made and it is a real treat for a car lover to walk along the production line and see the engines being fitted, the cabins with all the wood veneer and leather being put in place. I've looked at buying one myself, but I live in the UK so the cost of petrol is much more of a stumbling block than in the US! Enjoy it.

Really enjoyed your video. In an age of disposable everything, it's easier (and cheaper sometimes) to just jump into a new vehicle lease than keep and maintain a vehicle you love for the long haul. We LOVE Bentley vehicles and can appreciate the incredible value of purchasing a previously-owned model after depreciation has set in. While they are incredibly reliable many car buyers are reluctant to commit to a vehicle of this stature in fear of high maintenance costs. Clearly, you have found a qualified, specialty repair facility in your local area that you trust. Unfortunately, this isn't always easy to find and dealer service centers have a fairly consistent reputation for gauging customers once the vehicle is out of warranty. At MasterClass Automotive in Miami, Florida, we recently began offering a unique 3-year Unlimited Maintenance program that covers annual service and unlimited electronic diagnostics on the Bentley Continental. It's been refreshing to see Bentley owners feeling better about keeping their vehicle outside of the factory warranty period as well as pre-owned Bentley shoppers purchasing with more confidence. Best of luck to you and your beautiful Arnage!

Very good video and well spoken! I believe the fear is generated from those that do not wrench on their own and it's a valid point of view. It's a feeling of helplessness and vulnerability. You're doing a great service by teaching and showing, keep up the great videos and enjoy that beautiful car. 👍🏽😉 Clemente at BOGLE AUTOHAUS

that is a beautiful car

We were considering a used Bentley Arnage but opted in stead for an Audi A8L. We love it!

this vid was great. Now I want one Arnage T too. You earned one happy subscriber.

BEAUTIFUL CAR !!!

Good on you .... that is one classy vehicle.. modern mechanics love to put the shits on you when you turn up with a Bentley but in truth these very high end cars cost no more than a Lexus to run.. $750 + for a pollen filter change!!! PLEASE

Just love the sloped grill of a W126 420 or 560 SEL. I found a mint 420SEL and use it as my grocery car. Once a week is all I drive it, but absolutely love the ride. Found it hilarious when an older gentleman getting into his new S550 had to turn and do a 360 watching me go by.

I'm passionate about the English Jaguar XJ-S HE pre-facelift (1981-1992). Had one of 1982. Beautiful but high maintenance! So unreliable but so beautiful you forgive her faults.

Great video Mr Kyzak!!!

The car looks boss. Great purchase

As I said on videobobs channel, channels like yours are helping others keep their vehicles running and helping people discover the true costs of maintaining vehicles. 700usd for a filter change? My jeeps filter cost me like 100 and ten min of work at home lol

Classic Bentley, you have arrived, stunning Bristish Luxury.