Hi,
I have never really considered owning a Rolls Royce or Bentley before, but was encoraged by friends to look at older models after I said that for my next car I would love something classic.
I am not a rev head by any stretch of the imagination and have always considered cars as just a means of getting from A to B. But I do love classic quality made things. So as it comes time to get a new car, maybe a Rolls or Bentley is the way to go. I currently drive a Lexus ES300 that I have had for 9 years. It goes well, is very comfortable and I saw no reason to change it. I really don't like the look of modern cars anyway as they all look the same to me.
But changing the Lexus for a classic Rolls. That is very appealing. I have a classic house (1878) and a classic boat (timber 1940) so this is certainly where my tastes lie.
But is it a good idea and would I be a worthy owner? Idealy I would like to use the car for work. Only a 10 min run to work, a few trips around Sydney now and then, and maybe a longer run to Canberra on occasion. So it would need to be quite reliable. Is that possible in an older model? (budget constraints)
I am certanly no mechanic. I could manage very minor stuff but I'd be worried about screwing up the car. So I'd definately have it regularly serviced professionally. Not sure how expensive this would be. My Lexus costs about $1,500 for its annual check up. (+ any parts)
Then in terms of budget, I would need to aim for about A$50,000 maximum. Less if possible.
What do you think? Are my expectations realistic in terms of budget and reliability?
Regards
Robo
I have never really considered owning a Rolls Royce or Bentley before, but was encoraged by friends to look at older models after I said that for my next car I would love something classic.
I am not a rev head by any stretch of the imagination and have always considered cars as just a means of getting from A to B. But I do love classic quality made things. So as it comes time to get a new car, maybe a Rolls or Bentley is the way to go. I currently drive a Lexus ES300 that I have had for 9 years. It goes well, is very comfortable and I saw no reason to change it. I really don't like the look of modern cars anyway as they all look the same to me.
But changing the Lexus for a classic Rolls. That is very appealing. I have a classic house (1878) and a classic boat (timber 1940) so this is certainly where my tastes lie.
But is it a good idea and would I be a worthy owner? Idealy I would like to use the car for work. Only a 10 min run to work, a few trips around Sydney now and then, and maybe a longer run to Canberra on occasion. So it would need to be quite reliable. Is that possible in an older model? (budget constraints)
I am certanly no mechanic. I could manage very minor stuff but I'd be worried about screwing up the car. So I'd definately have it regularly serviced professionally. Not sure how expensive this would be. My Lexus costs about $1,500 for its annual check up. (+ any parts)
Then in terms of budget, I would need to aim for about A$50,000 maximum. Less if possible.
What do you think? Are my expectations realistic in terms of budget and reliability?
Regards
Robo