1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spur from North America - Comments

Greetings, Like many of you, I've had a lifelong love affair with Rolls Royce automobiles. They delight and inspire me, & their attributes of grace, quality, and mechanical perfection have kept me dreaming of owning a Rolls Royce since the age of 6 or 7. Well, now I am ready to begin making my dream a reality. I have read the reviews contained here, and sincerely want to know what years have proven to be most reliable and least costly to maintain. It seems from the comments that

87 1/2 thru 1989 cars have some solid advantages. Any other considerations to be mindful of when choosing a year or model? Certainly maintenance history is critical. I live in Los Angeles Calif. area, there are a good selection of well kept local cars to consider. Thanks for your opinions.

Chris B.

I bought a 1989 Silver Spur last August and so far, no problems. Suggest that you be careful not to be hurried into paying too high a price, they vary greatly and I don't think that the asking price is always a reliable guide as to the true value of the vehicle. Remember that this make is renowned for fluid leaks from a variety of sources, some serious, some relatively unimportant. Have a good look at the floor beneath the car!

A beautiful piece of machinery and you will not regret your purchase as long as you are prepared to have necessary service work carried out.

Mine was obtained for less than $20,000. You will see them at much higher prices so keep that in mind when you are looking at a car which should be sold at what the prospective purchaser is willing and able to pay. When you find the right one, go for it, you will not be sorry and remember that depreciation will be almost non-existent on this car.

I went to a movie theatre long ago, and recall coming out noting a huge fluid loss that had drained all around a beautiful Rolls during the show out in the parking lot. Not an attractive sight. Prior comment brought this to mind.

"The Yellow Rolls Royce" movie as a child sparked my love of RR's. Now in my 71st year I've changed my business plan (small video production company) to include the 1989 RR Silver Spur as the company mascot so to speak. I'm prepared to search high and low for the best maintained on the market. I appreciate all who have left their comments, owners and prospective owners. I'm not a millionaire and don't pretend to be one. Who cares as long as I can enjoy and pay the maintenance - right! A west coast purchase perhaps will avoid the erosion found on east coast cars due to winter road salt. Go Senior Power - grin!