1991 Bentley Turbo R review from North America
"Beautiful and powerful, but very expensive to keep running"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Auto-ride shocks had to be replaced (USD$700 each).
Replaced the memory control module for the front passenger seat ($850 USD).
Replaced numerous relays and switches for the A/C fans and cooling unit.
Strange gas smell from the rear of the car due to a leak in a hose.
Lower engine coolant reservoir replaced (USD $250).
Numerous belts and hoses (total USD $3,200).
Steering pump O-rings ($129).
Lower front steering bushing ($300).
General comments?
I acquired this car from Don L. Leasing in Florida last fall, and my disappointment has been more with the condition of the car when it was delivered to me rather than intrinsic failures within the car itself. I bought the car unseen and was guaranteed that it was in mint condition. It turned out to have several problems which I've finally sorted out.
Having lived its life in Florida, the salt got to the rubber in the car. I've had to replace almost every hose and belt in the car. Last winter, after the first cold snap I had every kind of fluid imaginable leaking out from under the car.
The car is beautiful, Black over a nice fawn grey. I've taken it on several road trips and it has performed beautifully on each. I always arrived well rested and comfortable.
It always gets the best valet spaces at clubs and garners all kinds of looks from people on the road. Definitely not a low-profile car.
Interior quality is remarkable.
Great performance (when the suspension works, anyway). Handles wonderfully.
Car is very expensive to maintain and gets really crappy gas mileage (I've seen an average of about 7.5 mpg!)
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 6.75 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 52400 miles |
| Most recent distance | 61600 miles |
| Previous car | Porsche 968 |
| Date of Entry | 24th May, 2001 |