1986 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit review from North America
"Not to be used as your only vehicle!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
All four tires went "out of round." The car had not been driven more than a few miles every 2-3 months for the previous 2 years.
One of the AC/radiator fan belts failed--luckily there are actually two identical belts, so this did not stop the car, but it made some awful noises!!!
Relays that control position of transmission (park, reverse, etc) intermittently need to be reset, and sometimes even then the car will not change gears when the lever is moved. Still looking for the problem.
General comments?
Drives better than expected--not as numb and "floaty" as I expected.
Engine is powerful and moves the car with authority and a deep bass rumble, but at the expense of dismal fuel economy (13 mpg highway).
Decadent interior: leather, wood, chrome, and wool everywhere. Power everything (except, strangely, for seat back angle!)
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 6.75 liter V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 28000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 29000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 10th December, 2002 |