Example repair costs of a Anarge?

[chrali]

Hi guys,
I've always driven old gas guzzlers since I was 18, and haven't got tired of them yet at 45. I've always wanted a Bentley, and used to think heaven was a 50000 series Turbo RT, but I find myself looking increasingly at the Anarge T as being a better drive and I love the interior.
Either way I'm looking for a long term keeper.
I'm not loaded by any means, but would like to know if the costs are containable, and if its at all possible can you guys share some of the repair costs you've incurred running such a magnificent car?
As regards to my risk level, my daily drive is 50 to 80 mile commute in my 11 year old 2004 BMW 760li V12, which as opulent as it smells and as smooth as it is, still feels kinda ordinary.
Regards
Chrali

[WelshBentleyBoy]

This is the buying guide on this site which will tell you a lot

http://www.pistonheads.com/features/ph-buying-guid...

I have a 2002 Arnage T with 36000 miles. I have done 10,000 miles in two years

I get an annual service from Bentley Cardiff for £500.

Any work that needs doing I get done by local mechanic who has vast experience of all sorts of exotica. He has changed the thermostat and associated sensors for about £350 I managed to get an IETIS disc from an American enthusiast on another web site. This shows how to carry out complex tasks. If its more complex I go to Phantom but I have only needed them to change the "Auto Ride Control" ECU about £1200. My alarm failed and cost about £400 to replace

Tyres are about £200-250 a corner but the big unknown are the random failures listed in the guide I have been lucky so far.

Given a choice I would go for the later models which have ironed out most of the earlier problems

[enjoythemusic]

If there is one thing learned whilst using a couple of Bentley cars (2006 and then a 2007) over the years, it has taught me to plan on $700 (USD) annually/minimum and that possible $5k 'problem' that will arise at some point once or twice. Other than that, should be life as normal as a long-term keeper. As another stated, expect tyres to be around $1200 USD per set and remember to factor in brake pads/rotors on all corners at least once so price those out as well.

Edited by enjoythemusic on Friday 9th October 19:59

[chrali]

Cheers guys, I'd already ready the buyers guide. Between that and your comments, nothing there out of the ordinary really, and within the realms of my BMW 760s costs, which given that its pretty much the running gear of some modern Rolls Royces isn't too surprising.

As I said I always wanted the RT; especially a Mulliner, but I recognise that whilst I love classic cars, rust issues are never fun, and that an Anarge T would better suit my requirements; being classic enough, yet better for a press on driver, and that interior is amazing.

Plenty of time to wait, as the ideal would be the 500bhp 06/07 versions.

Thanks again.