I was looking for info on 09 bentley gts, if there are any known problems with them.

 

Frankly, have looked for/at other forums and this one appears to be the most active and informative on the newer (2005 upward) models. As for any known issues, not that i am aware of for the 2009 models plus it should come with warranty so you can relax knowing you are covered by the factory service (which is excellent imho).

 

just thought I'd resurrect this thread.

I'd agree this is the one with the most frequent posts and replies that I've seen.

Even the one supported by the owners club doesn't have as many updates as on here.

looking at the locations of posters, it would appear that I'm the only person in ol' blighty with one

I did look at joining the bentley owners club, but since most in the pictures were the age of my father in law (no offence to anyone intended), I decided against it for the time being.

I wonder what the demographics are for Bentley with regards to Age, Careers, etc.

I know that in the UK, Bentley continentals are generally the reserve for footballers and footballers wives (or soccer if you are not from the UK)

 

Well, as I guess you know, the upper economic demographics not only include those with flash cash and a wideboy background, but I've seen many owners (OK, about 5) who look like accountants or upper level execs. I bought mine from the owner of a large manufacturing company, a guy in his mid-40's.

I'm slightly on the wrong side of 60, and bought mine because as a baby boomer I will NOT conform You'll never get me in one of those old fashioned Flying Spur or Arnage boats. Too old-school. But the CGT is a perfect blend of luxury, quality and 21st century cool timelessness.

 

You sound really cool

While a CGT is already here and life is good, are you by chance adopting?

 

I am turning 40 next month, so it is all downhill for me...

And since you might be adopting enjoy, I am also available..

 

nah mate life begins at 40 and the insurance gets cheaper!

 

Alas, not adopting and am a touch north of 40. As much fun my late teens were, the wonderful 20's, the truly outstanding 30's... the 40's are turning out to be a more refined best ever!

 

Sigh, another one just after my money

 

Money i already have... it is the cars

 

lol.

My kids (four, 35-42yr-olds) were distinctly excited when I bought the Vanquish. One daughter jokingly made off-handed remarks about getting it when I passed on . They were quite shocked when I sold it after a year, I guess upsetting their longterm plans somewhat. And I neglected to tell them that I intended living to 100, so it would have been a long wait anyway

 

Me, too: 64,non-conforming, anti-authority baby-boomer on my second GTC (this one is a 2010 Speed) and loving my daily driver, though lately my new toy is getting all the attention (2011 Audi R8 Spyder 5.2L V10 MT6). Even so, whenever I get into my GTC I am blown away by its beauty, its comfort and the low burble of its exhaust.

 

I'd like to rage against authority too, but as I'm at the top of the heap - being self employed and accountable to no-one, there's not much anti left. Life is good.

(Hey, love the GTC as well, but my original quote was for a CGT. A curse on these twisted acronyms!)

I know what you mean about the burble.

 

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