1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spur Reviews from North America

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1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spur 6.75 gasoline

Model year	1989
Year of manufacture	1989
First year of ownership	2007
Most recent year of ownership	2011
Engine and transmission	6.75 gasoline Automatic
Performance marks	9 / 10
Reliability marks	10 / 10
Comfort marks	10 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper)	7 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)	9.0 / 10
Distance when acquired	114500 miles
Most recent distance	121600 miles
Previous car	Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Summary:

If it's what you want, go for it!

Faults:

Since I purchased the car in 2007, I had some brake and engine work done on the advice of my mechanic. The cost was reasonable.

Since that time, 4 1/2 years ago, the only problems have been a rusted fuel return line (minor fix), a window control and a seat recliner control ($80 to fix both).

General Comments:

I store the car indoors in an inflatable capsule during the winter, and it always starts at the first touch of the key when the snow has gone.

Driving this car is a unique experience, and we never fail to have interested people talking to us every time we park.

I am a senior on a modest fixed income, and had some trepidation when I bought the car, but we only have one life to live, so we went for it. No regrets.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 19th November, 2011

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1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spur 6.8L Gasoline

Model year	1989
Year of manufacture	1989
First year of ownership	2007
Most recent year of ownership	2007
Engine and transmission	6.8L Gasoline Automatic
Performance marks	10 / 10
Comfort marks	10 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper)	7 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)	9.0 / 10
Distance when acquired	114480 miles
Most recent distance	115100 miles
Previous car	Jaguar X-Type

Summary:

Driving the best of the best

Faults:

Nothing. Two small light bulbs needed replacement.

General Comments:

The Rolls represents an incredible value for the amount of cash required to purchase an older model, which after 18 years shows no appreciable wear of any part of the car.

The Silver Spur was designed in the true Rolls Royce tradition, and one only needs to slide into the driver's seat and close the door to know what I mean.

For less than the cost of many sub-compacts, one can experience the same ride and comfort enjoyed by the few who can afford the cost of a new Rolls Royce.

Whilst I appreciate that some future repair costs may await me down the road, I will savour the present with the knowledge that the car was originally built without any regard for cost cutting.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 30th August, 2007

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9th Dec 2007, 19:32

I own an 88 Silver Spur and agree completely with your estimation of the outstanding qualities of this series of motorcars. There is no doubt that the 20-thousand series of Rolls-Royce is perhaps the best ever produced by Crewe. Actual ground work for the Silver Spirt and Spur series began in the early to mid-70's with the first car produced in 1980. By 1987 changes were afoot and in the middle of that model Year Rolls-Royce began producing the 20-thousand series of the model, which were light years ahead of the previous Spirit/Spur models in technical terms. These cars are easily identified by the Vin number that begins with 20... In 1990 yet another change was made, this time to the suspension system, and those cars are identified by Vin numbers that begin with 30. For my money the 20k series are the best every produced by Rolls-Royce... they have fewer problems and are much more reliable than any proper motor car before them and to this day still hold their own against their successors! That is quite a statement, and quite an accomplishment!

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1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Year of manufacture	1989
First year of ownership	2003
Most recent year of ownership	2003
Engine and transmission	Automatic
Performance marks	10 / 10
Reliability marks	10 / 10
Comfort marks	10 / 10
Dealer Service marks	10 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper)	2 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)	8.4 / 10
Distance when acquired	76000 miles
Previous car	Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Summary:

The 1989 Silver Spur was the best year

Faults:

Storage Compartment light missing.

Door lock control on center console inoperative.

Cruise control inoperative.

General Comments:

The 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spur is the best production year of the 1980 decade.

Avoid model years 1981 to 1987. 1987 1/2 to 1989 excellent cars.

This car rides like a Rolls Royce should.

The outside sounds are muted.

The car is responsive to road conditions.

The car is the gentle giant of automobiles.

If you drive it gently and regularly, the car will be a dream.

Perform the required maintenance from a reputable Rolls Royce mechanic and the car will last.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 22nd April, 2003

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16th Jun 2003, 00:32

When you rate running costs at 2/10, are those pertinent to the gas consumption alone or generic maintenance as well?

I am in the market for one of 1990/95 vintage and your feedback will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

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4th Apr 2005, 19:26

I have just recently purchased a 1987 1/2 Silver spur. The car drives like a dream. There is a button between the memory seats which the original owner told me locks and unlocks the rear doors. I found the switch not working, but I don't care about it. I had to replace the shocks and the front brake pads as a precautionary measure. My mechanic told me that repairing these babies is much simpler than most luxury automobiles. The spares are very inexpensive compared to some other cars. There is no feeling in this world which would describe driving a Rolls Royce.