1988 Bentley Continental R review from North America

Had problems with the valve that controls the pressure in the varible ride system. The ride bacame hard as nails. Replaced both front and rear valves, works fine now.

Biggest problems I have had with this car, is a the electrics. The factory alarm is useless, looks like a GM add on. Also big problems with mineral oil leaks, which gets expensive f not fixed.

I like the car she is getting old now, hence the problems. I would have had the same thing or worse with any Mercedes or BMW. I am 6'6" and there is close to zero headroom, although I have heard Rolls have a special chair just for us tall chaps. The ride is out of this world, and although the car doesent turn nearly as many heads here in the USA, (because it is a square bodied tank like all the other 1980's cars), The ones that "know", "know" and the admirable nod is given. Something that there is no way you would receive in a Mercedes or BMW. Would I have another.. YES, without question. You can pick up a used Eight for Penuts. However I think I would throw in a extra buck or two for the Turbo R, or the Turbo Brooklands, just for a little zest to the trip. The eight accelarates great at speed, but 0-60 times...suck.