"If you can't afford to pay cash for this car don't buy it." That is very good advice.

It's great to see NOBODY hating on you for what you've worked your ass off to have😁...great vid brother.

As a broke university student I'm not too sure why I am here

Bob, this was an excellent video report. From experience with a beautiful '73 Silver Shadow, I agree with every word, especially your depreciation and financial comments. Depreciation is not a friend if you have to finance any part of this adventure. The truth is you are getting much more value than you spent because unlike an idle boat or airplane, you have a superb automobile that is for all practical purposes almost new- and you use it for many hours every day. Therefore your true cost per owner use hour is excellent. The daily enjoyment factor of this car is immense, and I bet every time you sit down behind the wheel and look up and down the dash and over the hood, you smile. This puts your spirit at peace, and as a billionaire once said to me, "No matter what happens in the boardroom, I never have a bad day when I own a RR." As for the interesting experiences you have had, I have had similar ones. Sometimes people smile and wave, other times they scowl and give me the finger. Once a rather plainly dressed young man came up to me in a parking lot with his head down. In a nervous voice, he told me he would like to stand in front of my RR Shadow to propose to his girlfriend. She was also plainly dressed with little makeup and no jewelry to speak of. She was also apparently nervous and embarrassed. I told the young man to get his girlfriend and get in the back seat, and I would take them for a little drive and he could propose while we were riding along the beach. Needless to say, he was stunned and almost speechless, and so was she. Everything unfolded perfectly, and they had an engagement memory well beyond their wildest expectations. I had a delightful time, and although I never saw them again, I know my RR played a special role in the lives of two young folks just starting out together. After having the car for a while, I came to realize I was not the owner, I was the trustee and curator. Bob, it is clear you consider yourself the trustee and curator of this magnificent Phantom. I look forward to seeing more superb videos like this one.

I think the whole series of RR videos you’ve made were extremely enlightening about ownership, costs, and Pros&Cons of a Phantom. All the people in the comment section being salty AF are just envious and it’s blatantly obvious. If you’re having fun and it makes you happy, more power to you! All in all, You seem like a fun dude lols

Thanks for the Phantom videos. Just bought a 2007, from original owner, 5822 miles, a/c garage kept. What a vehicle! Its a beauty, enjoying driving it daily. Love your cautions of parking and where, gets stares everywhere!

The first of your videos I've watched - and I have subscribed. Love the straightforward and down to earth approach.

This is a great video. Honest, objective and straight forward. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with us.

I drive a 1969 RR Silver Shadow DHC. Been in the family for 45 years. Yes, they can be expensive to repair, but the driving and social experience is certainly unique !

Great review Bob, beautiful location too! Loved the update, thank you!

Thank you very much for going in with such detail! I haven't seen anybody do it like you do, thank you very much!! 👍🏼

The amazing report, Videobob! Thanks!

So happy and proud for you Bob!

Love everything about the video, I appreciate your honesty and you are a smart man doing this

Killer vid sir! Loving the production man!

I honestly really enjoyed this video & he was so real & honest about everything.

Out of all the videos I’ve watched this was the best advice I’ve got.

Another great video bob

Excellent advice Bob as always especially about the older rolls-royce models. Very enjoyable and educational segments. Thank you very much for posting

I loved this so much I had to watch it again. So awesome.

You are right on point. Excellent video. I own and drive a 09 Bentley Flying Spur Speed. Bought it for $50,000.00. This class of car you can not beat. Once you drive one you will know why they cost what they do.

This guy looks like the boss villain at the end of any video game ever

Fantastic video! Very well done and of course I love your Rolls-Royce. Thank you for all the info and giving us the how to tips to budget for something like this.

Just got a RR Dawn for myself and i’m 38. Respect 💪🏼

I have 2 . one clean title and one flood / salvaged and they both are heaven. Always be proud of your RR

Living the dream! Good job sir.

Good video as always and very informative

This whole video looked like a postcard. Stayed for the full story! Thanks for keeping us updated with the content!

Great video bob love the Rolls hope to have one .

Awesome video! “If you can’t pay cash for this car, you don’t need this car”. Words of wisdom!

Video Bob, your presentation is so easy to watch. It is as though you are speaking to me, the only one present . Thanks for your excellent through video .

What a fantastic video! it was like watching a Hollywood movie! Superb camera work! Can't wait until your next video!

I haven’t replaced an alternator in 40 years. I have never replaced a suspension part except for ball joints after 140,000 miles. I will keep my Toyota.

Great video Bob! Couple of points I wanted to add to this video since my much richer than me brother owns an older phantom and these are his experiences with them: 1. You basically have to buy one with quality aftermarket rims on (That are not ridiculously big) to avoid the rim job all these cars need. You just gotta hope the previous owner put tasteful aftermarket rims on it or just suck it up and just drive it having rims you don't like the look of. My brother was lucky he bought one with 22 inch Forgiato Concavo's. Very beautiful rims, very high quality too, and they match the car. 2. You can get away with using BMW 760 parts but the reality is, no one is going to want to work on a rolls royce. Most places that are not major metropolitan cities and do not have a fair amount of luxury (and even ultra-luxury) cars will not have private mechanics that would be willing to work on a Phantom. Most of them not only never worked on one before, most of them never even seen one before. This is a problem my brother experienced living in Tuscon, AZ. He takes it to a very expensive private mechanic (one of the only people in Tuscon that knows about RR) to have his car worked on. Most people don't know how to work on their cars so this is going to be a problem for them. 3. Although most Phantoms are very well built and pretty reliable, they EAT brakes. Brake jobs are gonna cost alot if you daily drive them. The other mechanical stuff are not too bad considering you can find a BMW part for them and they are not too labor-intensive since there is so much room to work on these cars. 4. Cosmetic parts are going to cost ALOT. If there is a broken moulding, missing interior pieces, or anything damaged you want to replace, good luck. It's a pain in the ass to find the parts on eBay and you're going to pay alot of money because those parts are really rare outside the rolls royce dealership. Don't buy a phantom that needs cosmetic work.

Happy New Year, Bob! Awesome skyline backdrop in this informative video.

I enjoyed this very much Thank you Videobob

The car is 16 years old at the time u posted this video and the headlight look like it just came right out from the factory .. awesome !! 👍

I’m a certified Rolls Royce technician. Let me know when you need parts or service tips. Because I know it’s a matter of time till you need you air shocks

Glad to see and hear that you love your R. R. Lifestyle Experience ! Cheers !

Very informative video. Thank u for sharing!

Great Video, Videobob, My Claim to fame was to Drive a Rolls Royce Pantom V11 Limousine Special Order That cost over £1 Million to Build, that was back in 1997. I used to be a Top Class Chauffeur in London UK and Drove Phantom V1's for many Years. I currently own a 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche Convertible Mulliner Park Ward. ( John, Bournemouth, UK ) I Really Enjoy your Video's.

I enjoyed this video, you talk sense. Very few people explain the practicalities of owning a car like this as well as you have done. All big cars need expensive tyres, wheels, etc, and you didn’t mention batteries. Heavy cars wear out their suspension, it’s reality. Good video.

Definitely helpful as I plan on buying one soon. Thank you

Congratulations!! Great video! Thank you!

I really really enjoy your presentation, from Africa with love

Shout,out VIDEO, BOB..SEEMS LIKE A REAK SOLID DUDE.....ALWAYS SPEAKING STRATE FACTS..GOD BLESS U & YOUR FAM KEEP UP DA GOOD WORK PA....

AWESOME VIDEO!!! Love you humor sir

Great video! Loved it !

Best advice since KZfaq was born. Do not buy this if you can't afford it with real money. It will never be an inexpensive car to own. It will never be a Camry

"I have to close the trunk like a plebeian"...rofl

Hay Bob, very nice review and in depth answers. Awesome video! I enjoyed the video very much. Gives me insight on how they cost and maintained! Wonderful! Many thumbs up

Hey Moseley thank you for your honesty bro,you and a truly gentleman .

RR Phantom is LIFE . The best review out there .

If u don't have at least a half million in liquid assets and your primary resident isn't paid for in full. Don't get caught up and go out to buy a used RR. Just doesn't make any sense. As Bob described RR doesn't appreciate it depreciate.

Thanks Bob, an informative video. One of these is in my plans for later this year.

Beautiful ride Bob! Awesome work buddy ! Enjoy my friend!

I bought a 2008 Maybach 62 The people that go crazy over that car is mind blowing

“There’s a lot of ways to enjoy the back seat of your Rolls Royce.” *Opens mirrored tray table*

Love your content !!!👍

Excellent excellent video. Thanks for doing this.

I don’t have 30 minuts to watch this, ok 60-100k to buy an old one. How much total does the maintenance cost each year?

Looking at the comments below, I have no idea why your hacking this guy up. Nice car, and so what hundred G plus, I just spent 95G on a challenger hell cat. sorry some people work hard, develop careers etc, my own brother just spent 60 on a new ford truck. The man is a union plumber. So to videobob, great car! be proud of it and tell the jealous bums to piss off!

Thank you for showing your beautiful car and encouraging others to own them...

Bob, it was an enjoyable video. As a Rolls Royce owner I related to many of the truths you explained & explored.

I love that Bob tells you honestly and forthright his experience with the car and doesn't sugarcoat the expenses. For the most part, even if we could afford the car, the maintenance costs are just too great to justify. $20,000 for new shocks all around? I love the car, I really do. But I can never see paying that kind of money for car repairs. I'll stick to my insatiable love for Cadillac and Lincolns.

Great looking ride, enjoy

Great video; the lighting shows off the paint job nicely. Always thought these Phantoms had a cool stance. Informative, well presented and well edited video!

BRAVO! You eloquently covered everything.

I have never financed a car or toy. And I drive a Maserati and Benz 's. Just do your homework. Love this channel and Bob.

22:05 I love it! Thanks Bob.

Love your Roller videos! Keep it up!

Loved the detailed review Bob

Great review, personally silver wheels would bring that majestic looks even more....black wheels are too much rap video style.

Dear every fellow viewer. You all might have some car you’d rather have. But if you really only clicked this video to express it, you’ve got some issues. Loved the video, and love the car!

This is the BEST video you've ever made!!!

Fantastic video, thank you so much for sharing.

lol footprints on the hood. Enjoyed the presentation. Thanks for not putting in crappy music.

Very interesting love your car always wanted one, I bought a 1975 silver shadow

My mans is living. Cheers to success my guy!

Bob is back !!!

Bob you are a freaking riot!!

These comments are so gross. Let the man enjoy his car

Great informative simplistic language video. I’m happy for you bro you’ve earned it. A nice car does attract preferential treatment .

I love your style and presentation. Couldn't help but subscribe to your channel! Cheers 2 U from Chicago

Well chuffed with your opinion of a British icon I hope you have this car for many years

Actually, as a drivers car (non-chauffeured)... I personally, think that both the Arnage and the Seraph have a much more approachable presence.... when compared to the Phantom. Especially for their price point. But as a true owner operator, I sincerely appreciate your advice. Thanks for the video.

Dude you are very humble and straight up with your videos. You don’t force your opinions down others’ throats but instead share them graciously yet assertively, as if you are completely confident in yourself yet care free if others choose to do otherwise. Really like your presentation style and way of talking.

Very enjoyable to listen to and learned a lot on owning one!

that car is just a work of art. i don't understand the hate in the comments... the guy has been working his ass off for decades before he could afford it and it's just proud of it... it's not like one of those 18 year old youtubers bragging about buying a brand new lamborghini with their parent's money... edit: also the part about not putting yourself in debt when buying a car like this is actually a good advice... this is a car you must be able to afford to lose... you must think of it as an expensive toy more than anything else...

I love how the city skyline reflects on the hood when you were driving. That paint job is mint for its age!! 😎

Very Informative Video.

Looking Good Bob! Congratulations

love ur style. its like a designer punk rocker

This guy looks ridiculous, but sounds like a radio voice

Well done brother...you really explained in detail...Will need your advice when I get my hands on one

Good video, nice pace and concise

You da man, salute.

Enjoy my brother, enjoy. live life to the fullest

Great video. Very helpful.