Big sedan. Although it’s not for everyone, there are many people who live and die because of it.
The Bentley Flying Spur has got to be the best of all the big baller body sedans out there, along with the Ghost and Mercedes S63/S65.
However, the poor Flying Spur is often overlooked in the world of car hacking, and I wanted to change that by noticing its amazing hacking abilities with this buyer’s guide.
So if you’re in the market for a larger-than-life sedan that will get you where you want to go in style and without losing an arm and a leg when you resell it, read on.
Driving Experience
Have you ever driven a boat? That’s what it’s like to drive the Bentley Flying Spur.
Now, that’s not necessarily a negative! There’s nothing wrong with having a land yacht in your garage, just make sure you know how to whip it. I mean be aware of the dimensions of the car when placing yourself in a particular position like in a garage, parallel parked or in a crowded parking lot with 2-3 neighboring opportunities.
In addition to the impressive size of the car, it is also worth noting its weight. After all, the pacu qualifies for a Section 179 tax exemption because their gross weight is over 6,000 pounds. Regardless of weight, whether your Flying Spur has a V8 or W12 engine, there is power to be generated but it will take some time to build up as the engine has to lift more than 6,500 pounds up and propel it forward.
Inside the cabin, the spaciousness of the Flying Spur must be noted, bench seat or not, anyone who has been lucky enough to sit in the Flying Spur knows how comfortable it is no matter if you are the driver, passenger or in the back. However, as a driver, I’m sure you’ll enjoy the experience even more as true luxury surrounds you.
The technology at Bentley is very easy to use and reliable too. And the overall dashboard design, combined with fine craftsmanship gives an impression of elegance while also offering the driver outstanding form and function which benefits passengers.
Bentley Flying Spur General problem
Bentleys, while known for their luxurious feel, are also known for a number of problems that can affect any model. Suspension system failures are very common on Bentleys due to the weight of the car itself. Bentley has a very complex air suspension system and although its design is designed for a smooth ride, it is known to fail and when it does, repairs can be very expensive.
Another common problem that the Spurs have faced specifically, again not cheap to fix, lies with the engine. Gasket leaks plague this model along with turbo leaks, cooling fan issues and also vacuum issues. All of these are typically engine-out procedures which will cost you quite a bit wherever you take your Spur in for repairs.
Overall, while this may seem alarming, these issues should not deter you from flying racing, as a great way to ensure that your future Spur doesn’t boast this laundry list of issues is to complete a PPI on your potential Flying Racecourse to ensure that you don’t have an ownership experience that will eventually make you switch to a Bentley or exotics in general.
Ownership/Maintenance Costs of the Bentley Flying Spur
Repairing Bentleys can be very expensive, as we mentioned in the section above. Hence why getting the PPI on your potential vehicle is so important.
But more importantly than that, once you have your Spur, be sure to keep up with ALL the routine maintenance because bringing your Bentley in service can also help you identify the pre-cursors to the problems we mentioned earlier, saving you time and money in repairs as they usually the only way to save yourself thousands of dollars in repairs is to catch the problem early and fix it before the chain reaction sets in and other systems start failing too.
Always a great reminder, never take your Bentley to Bentley for service or repair.
Find a trusted, reputable third-party shop near you that is qualified to work on these cars, as it will really save you a ton of money regardless of whether it’s just an annual oil change or a full engine-out repair from a leaky gasket. .
Bentley Flying Spur Year Change
The Bentley Flying Spur has been around for a long time. 2005 to be precise. But for the sake of this program and the essence of hacking cars, we will only focus on the second generation (2013-2018).
2013-2018: Launched in 2013, the Bentley Flying Spur is simply a W12 engined car, with all the trimmings and big body lines we associate with it.
Come 2014 Bentley introduced the Flying Spur with a V8 engine, still boasting all the elegant trappings of its previous W12 model, but now less lethal to its owners.
The 2016 Bentley takes a sportier edge to the Flying Spur, bringing the market a sleek V8 S model with a tuned engine that blends speed and style in one. Distinguishable from the front bumper, matrix grille and newly designed rear diffuser.
In addition to the outgoing V8 S, Bentley is also launching a sportier and more tuned version of its iconic W12 model, the W12 S. This is the most talented car in the redesign, getting beautiful interior upgrades featuring a cross-stitch design, on both seats and steering wheel as well . In addition to a more dynamic interior, the exterior also gets an added beauty with a sportier front bumper, a gloss black diffuser, and new 21-inch twin spoke wheels in gloss black.
In 2019, the Spur with a new design was launched and released, and to say it’s amazing is an understatement, however, due to the recent market, the ability to hack these cars is 0-no.
Bentley Flying Spur Choice
For hacking purposes, you always want to keep in mind the overall exterior and interior colors. Meaning you want something universally hot: black on black, white on black, black on red, white on red, etc. Plus, there are tons of packages and wheel options that can greatly impact Bentley’s final sticker price.
Check out this link HERE to see which package is higher in dollar terms, what’s included, as well as investigate the exterior and interior color options. https://www.cars.com/research/bentley-flying_spur-2016/specs/
Best Bentley Flying Spur To buy
The best Flying Spurs to buy in terms of hacking is the 16-17 W12(S) model. Obviously, the higher the sticker the better, but with the Bentley you have to be careful because sometimes the highest sticker Spur can look a bit… ugly.
No offense, but it’s just the truth. So while tall stickers are great, remember to pay attention to universally preferred specs like white on black, black on black, black on red, white on red, etc. And make sure the wood used in the spur complements the color of the interior. Meaning (light) teak won’t look great in a red interior… but it might look great in a beige interior.
Conclusion
If you’re looking for a usable mob boss-style four-door sedan that flaunts its prestige via badges on the front and rear, then the Bentley Flying Spur might be for you. Easier to fit into the garage than a Ghost or Phantom, and more well-known and different than the Mercedes S63/65, this is the perfect mix of function and form that might just fit your everyday life.
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