Anyone had experience of an Arnage?

[Online913127Y]

So i am seriously thinking of a Bentley Arnage as a daily Driver. I love the Red Label, i am aware of HG issues. I don’t mind the mpg or servicing costs and love the classic looks of the 2001/2002 versions.

What i don’t know is whether it can be used as a daily. Has or does anyone use one as a daily?

All opinions welcome..got the same ‘gut feeling’ as when i was considering my 4200 and love that..

 

[CatmanV2]

Oh this I have to see! I so fancy rocking up to Leeds in a Bentley!

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[Ewan]

It’ll be fine. Do it. I’ve used my 1981 Silver Spirit and 1995 Continental R as dailys over recent months, very happily.
Cheap as chips as well - the 2001 Arnage at Historics today was about £8k. Utter bargain.

 

[philw696]

Always follow your gut instincts is my moto.
I used to do some work for an old Garage owner in Weston super Mare and he had one from new which I drove and it was Special.
Servicing 20 years ago at Broughtons in Cheltenham made your eyes water though.

 

[Oneball]

If you ran a 4200 as a daily you’ll have no problem with the Bentley. I’d look at a late Turbo R as a comparison too. I think they’re airier inside.

 

[Online913127Y]

It’ll be fine. Do it. I’ve used my 1981 Silver Spirit and 1995 Continental R as dailys over recent months, very happily.
Cheap as chips as well - the 2001 Arnage at Historics today was about £8k. Utter bargain.

I have seen this one and spoke to the specialist who services it who says it is a lovely car..probably going to go and see it next week

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202505242778990?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios-app

 

[Online913127Y]

Always follow your gut instincts is my moto.
I used to do some work for an old Garage owner in Weston super Mare and he had one from new which I drove and it was Special.
Servicing 20 years ago at Broughtons in Cheltenham made your eyes water though.

I think the servicing still will

 

[philw696]

I think the servicing still will

The one that shocked me was the complete replacement of the braking system every so many years something like 6 if I remember correctly.
We both discussed it at length and even though he could afford it that was declined as he only used the car occasionally mostly going for drives in the early hours where people wouldn't see the car and do any damage to it.

 

[CatmanV2]

I have seen this one and spoke to the specialist who services it who says it is a lovely car..probably going to go and see it next week

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202505242778990?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios-app

Dear lord above!

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[Online913127Y]

Dear lord above!

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You like?

 

[CatmanV2]

You like?

I think it's stunning. Crazy amount of car. I don't have my own private football field to park it in, though

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[Online913127Y]

I think it's stunning. Crazy amount of car. I don't have my own private football field to park it in, though

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I know…it is massive…be interesting doing the school run in it haha!

 

[CatmanV2]

I know…it is massive…be interesting doing the school run in it haha!

TBH I'd have a QPVI but the same issues....

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[Oneball]

I know…it is massive…be interesting doing the school run in it haha!

It’s 100mm narrower and 50mm shorter than my Mercury, I don’t have a problem.

 

[Ewan]

I have seen this one and spoke to the specialist who services it who says it is a lovely car..probably going to go and see it next week

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202505242778990?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios-app

Hmmm. Rare colour. I would say that metallic pink will make it a tough sell.
On the upside, I like the green umbrellas.

Personally, for similar money I’d be going for a RR Silver Spirit, RR Silver Spur or Bentley Turbo, in dark blue, dark red, or dark green.

Take a look at Augusta Automotive at Blandford Forum, Dorset. They are close to me and usually have a selection of such vehicles.

 

[CatmanV2]

It’s 100mm narrower and 50mm shorter than my Mercury, I don’t have a problem. View attachment 145342

Many of us would beg to differ

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[philw696]

Hmmm. Rare colour. I would say that metallic pink will make it a tough sell.
On the upside, I like the green umbrellas.

Personally, for similar money I’d be going for a RR Silver Spirit, RR Silver Spur or Bentley Turbo, in dark blue, dark red, or dark green.

Take a look at Augusta Automotive at Blandford Forum, Dorset. They are close to me and usually have a selection of such vehicles.

Oh I could spend a bit of me time there Ewan they have something for everyone

 

[Oneball]

Hmmm. Rare colour. I would say that metallic pink will make it a tough sell.
On the upside, I like the green umbrellas.

Personally, for similar money I’d be going for a RR Silver Spirit, RR Silver Spur or Bentley Turbo, in dark blue, dark red, or dark green.

Take a look at Augusta Automotive at Blandford Forum, Dorset. They are close to me and usually have a selection of such vehicles.

Pretty much my thoughts exactly, except I think a golf umbrella should be multi-coloured.

 

[Online913127Y]

Hmmm. Rare colour. I would say that metallic pink will make it a tough sell.
On the upside, I like the green umbrellas.

Personally, for similar money I’d be going for a RR Silver Spirit, RR Silver Spur or Bentley Turbo, in dark blue, dark red, or dark green.

Take a look at Augusta Automotive at Blandford Forum, Dorset. They are close to me and usually have a selection of such vehicles.

Thanks Ewan, i will..

 

[Crazymind]

I should have not looked at this tread… I want one as well…not daily but many days of the week for sure… I am going to see this one tomorrow:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202410054878469?sort=relevance&searchId=61451889-0053-4c85-b9a5-0048f2dc6f50&make=Bentley&model=Arnage&page=1&postcode=G73%203PU&advertising-location=at_cars&fromsra&backLinkQueryParams=channel%3Dcars%26postcode%3DG73%25203PU%26make%3DBentley%26model%3DArnage%26page%3D3%26flrfc%3D1

Still dreaming the brooklands coupe… that would definitely be my favourite daily…