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Ironically, the cheap crappy private plate actually dates it imo. If it was on a standard 06 plate I think it would look 10x classier.

Rich B wrote: Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:22 pm Ironically, the cheap crappy private plate actually dates it imo. If it was on a standard 06 plate I think it would look 10x classier.

Yeah, I agree, I don't like it. I've already ordered plain replacement plates without the Bentley logo and - for whatever reason - a previous owner has "Straight down the middle" as the text on the bottom of the plate I'll get a different reg on it at some point. I just need to find something not expensive and not s**t. Suppose I could buy any old 06 plate from DVLA for £250. Not a high priority though.

Sundayjumper wrote: Sat Mar 25, 2023 9:04 pm

nuttinnew wrote: Sat Mar 25, 2023 8:45 pm Ah, unavailability of towbar was reason for sale.

Did you find the previous listing too ? It has much better photos.

The one you won, or is there an earlier one?
There are several different cars that have been listed - sold - relisted a few times
If it's the same blue I saw on a clean GTC (blue/blue/beige) in the sun earlier it'll scrub up v. well
Have you ordered any Chrysler badges yet?

nuttinnew wrote: Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:32 pm The one you won, or is there an earlier one?

See above !

You, sir, are an absolute maniac.

I doff my hat to you.

nuttinnew wrote: Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:32 pm Have you ordered any Chrysler badges yet?

Sundayjumper wrote: Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:35 pm

nuttinnew wrote: Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:32 pm The one you won, or is there an earlier one?

See above !

Ah, missed it
Anyhoo, 06; https://dvlaregistrations.dvla.gov.uk/b ... &price=499

Sundayjumper wrote: Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:18 pm ...the vacuum lines mentioned are an engine-out job...

FAAAACCCKKKKKK.

Jimmy Choo wrote: Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:40 pm You, sir, are an absolute maniac.

From you - that means a lot. Thank you

That's a hefty number!

DeskJockey wrote: Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:56 pm That's a hefty number!

More than 98% of what I just paid for it !

At least they changed them all at the same time and it didn't need the engine taking out 3 times

@Sundayjumper indeed. That should hopefully bode well for other maintenance. Looking up the MOT records it has been failed on tyres being worn to the cords or run very close to the legal limit, suggesting at least one previous owner wasn't very fastidious with maintenance.

As recently as 2022 it was being taken to a Bentley main dealer for work. This really caught my eye, from the “health check” carried out during the last MOT:


I’d noticed that light not working this evening. Two screws to remove the housing, I had a spare bulb lying around, total cost ten mins & £0. Main dealers eh ?

DeskJockey wrote: Sat Mar 25, 2023 11:04 pm @Sundayjumper indeed. That should hopefully bode well for other maintenance. Looking up the MOT records it has been failed on tyres being worn to the cords or run very close to the legal limit, suggesting at least one previous owner wasn't very fastidious with maintenance.

Yeah. But - it had a fail for one worn tyre in 2016, it's currently wearing a matching set of P-Zeroes all dated 2016. So the owner might have been a bit blissfully oblivious, but they spent money on correct OEM tyres when it was pointed out. If it was on four mismatched ditchfinders I'd be more concerned.

(I am not planning on trying out the vmax on seven year old tyres)

nuttinnew wrote: Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:42 pm Anyhoo, 06; https://dvlaregistrations.dvla.gov.uk/b ... &price=499

Heh. No.

I'd be happy with a totally ordinary reg, but I'm not spending money to do that. I will do some searching.

Sundayjumper wrote: Sat Mar 25, 2023 11:11 pm

DeskJockey wrote: Sat Mar 25, 2023 11:04 pm @Sundayjumper indeed. That should hopefully bode well for other maintenance. Looking up the MOT records it has been failed on tyres being worn to the cords or run very close to the legal limit, suggesting at least one previous owner wasn't very fastidious with maintenance.

Yeah. But - it had a fail for one worn tyre in 2016, it's currently wearing a matching set of P-Zeroes all dated 2016. So the owner might have been a bit blissfully oblivious, but they spent money on correct OEM tyres when it was pointed out. If it was on four mismatched ditchfinders I'd be more concerned.

(I am not planning on trying out the vmax on seven year old tyres)

Fingers crossed for it being a hidden gem!

A sub-£9k Bentley sold by a company called "Kash for Kars" then resold by someone who struggles to seemingly string a sentence together who was planning to tow with it

I'm not sure if this is bravery or madness...but I look forward to the updates. £120 to replace a number plate bulb! Good grief.

Matty wrote: Sat Mar 25, 2023 11:46 pm A sub-£9k Bentley sold by a company called "Kash for Kars" then resold by someone who struggles to seemingly string a sentence together who was planning to tow with it

And who made zero effort with their advert ! But having met them they seemed totally genuine, just not a rocket scientist. And why wouldn't a 550bhp car be able to tow a caravan ? I don't think it would be holding up the traffic on a mild incline Bad planning, lack of research, whatever, but that's on them, not the car.

Matty wrote: Sat Mar 25, 2023 11:46 pm I'm not sure if this is bravery or madness...but I look forward to the updates.

There will be updates. Don't worry

Rich B wrote: Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:22 pm Ironically, the cheap crappy private plate actually dates it imo. If it was on a standard 06 plate I think it would look 10x classier.

Actually - if I put the current plate on retention (for £80) it should get the original back. That seems like OK value.