1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II review from North America
"A driving experience without equal"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When first purchased, horn was broken. Since purchase, in addition to thorough scheduled and preventative maintenance, the transmission has failed and was rebuilt, as well as several (relatively minor) electrical faults.
General comments?
The car is fantastic. This era of Rolls-Royce is still an exceptional bargain, given that the quality of construction is unparalleled. Interior trim, for example, still looks brand new after 30 years.
However, be prepared for the servicing costs. The cars are deceptively inexpensive to purchase, but bear in mind that servicing costs correlate to how much the car cost new, not how much it's worth now.
While I love this car, I fear it might be getting on a bit for me, as repairs seem to be becoming more and more frequent. Next up to replace it will be a 1995-1999 Silver Spur.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1978 |
| Year of manufacture | 1978 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 6.75 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 83000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 112500 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz S-Class |
| Date of Entry | 9th December, 2008 |