This Bentley Flying Spur With Massive V12 Engine Is Going Cheaper Than A New Honda City
When we think of the British luxury car manufacturer Bentley, we think of sheer opulence and wealth. It is a default setting to think that anyone owning a Bentley must be an ultra-wealthy millionaire or billionaire. However, what if we told you that if you have a budget for a Honda City e:HEV, which is the top-of-the-line hybrid variant of this mid-size sedan, you can own a Bentley Flying Spur? You'd say that we have lost our minds, right? Thankfully, that's not true. Today, we bring to you a Bentley Flying Spur sedan which is selling for less than the price of a new Honda City hybrid.
Recently, while scrolling through OLX, the popular platform where a ton of automotive enthusiasts spend hours window shopping, we came across this sale post. This particular post was for a 2007 Bentley Flying Spur sedan finished in the classy shade of black. As per the post, the vehicle is located on Attapur Ring Road in Hyderabad, Telangana, and it is a first-owner car that has never been involved in an accident.
Condition of this 2007 Bentley Flying Spur
It has also been mentioned that despite being registered in 2007, it has only managed to clock 55,000 km. From the images, we can note that this particular Bentley Flying Spur is in excellent condition from the outside. At the front, it gets the chrome grilles on the top and bottom, and there are no visible dents or scratches.
Additionally, the side profile of this vehicle is also brand new, and there is a beautiful chrome strip that runs along the lower portion of the doors. One thing we can note is that the suspension of this particular Bentley is raised, which could be due to the airbags of the air suspension being completely filled. Or, this vehicle has been given an aftermarket suspension.
Moving to the rear section, we can observe that, like the front and side profile, it looks to be in immaculate condition. Most likely, the owner of this vehicle is a wealthy individual who has maintained it properly. The rear bumper, LED taillights, and everything else look in perfect condition.
Interior
Apart from the exterior, the interior images of this Bentley Flying Spur have also been shared. It can be noted that the dashboard is finished in dual-tone leather upholstery. The top half is finished in a lovely deep blue color; however, the rest of the dashboard is finished in beige. Also, it can be noted that the original infotainment system, air conditioning controls, and other buttons have been replaced by a Tesla-like touchscreen infotainment system.
As for the other details of the interior of this sedan, we can note that the same beige and dark blue theme runs across the cabin. However, for some reason, the seats of this Flying Spur are finished in red leather. Now, whether the original owner has optioned this eccentric color combination from the factory or these seats have been reupholstered has not been shared in the post details.
Powertrain
The post highlights that this particular 2007 Bentley Flying Spur is a W12 variant. It came equipped with a massive 6.0-litre V12 engine. This motor generated 616 bhp and 800 Nm of torque. Also, it came equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission, and the power was sent to all four wheels with the help of its AWD system. As for the price, this particular Bentley Flying Spur is on sale for Rs 22 lakh.
Should you buy this over a Honda City e:HEV?
The top-of-the-line Honda City e:HEV currently costs Rs 24 lakh on-road; meanwhile, this Bentley Flying Spur costs Rs 22 lakh. Now, if you are someone who wants to buy a reliable sedan that you can use for a long period of time without any worry of costing an arm and a leg, then surely opt for the Honda City. However, if you are someone who wants a flashy yet classy sedan on a budget and can afford to maintain it, then definitely go for the Bentley.