2006 Bentley Continental GT Consumer Reviews
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2006 Bentley Continental GT
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Bentley Continental GT 2dr Coupe AWD (6.0L 12cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
Power, handling, braking is superb. Enough GVW to be classified as a light truck but nimble as a Ferrari in the turns. Quiet yet throaty. This is the best car in class that I have ever owned. Double insulated glass. Everything leather. Check out the interior trim. Hardly a sign of plastic anywhere. I rate this car based on performance, appearance, reliability. I give it 10+ in every category. It has bluetooth yet the iPhone does not work with it. The navigation in the 06 is by cd, not the greatest. Nobody's perfect.
Favorite Features
Gorgeous styling. Power and handling.
Suggested Improvements
Navigation system and Bluetooth.
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
Disappointed in Bentley
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Bentley Continental GT 2dr Coupe AWD (6.0L 12cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
This is a great car with one major exception. Using the phone, after you dial a primary phone number there is no way to dial an extension while driving. I can't use the car for business calls. The car sits in the garage. If you need to use this car phone to dial an extension after you dial your office, forget it. Make sure to check it out for yourself before purchasing this car. I would like to get a Flying Spur but with the phone the way it is, I'm getting a MBZ S600 or S65. Also, if you are tall the seat belt pulls down on your shoulder. Last, the air conditioning is weak. All this being said, this car is a GREAT drive.
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5 out 8 people found this review helpful
A Bently is Still a Bently
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Bentley Continental GT 2dr Coupe AWD (6.0L 12cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
The Continental GT, which I have owned for two years, is an eye catcher. If you seek attention, look no further, The car performs well for its size, but Bentley was a little careless with some of the interior features, none of which compromises the car's driveability. For example, the seats really need more adjustment positions, the phone system is antiquated, and the command system leaves a little technology on the table, but other than that they did a great job.
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2 out 4 people found this review helpful
Fabulous Vehicle
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Bentley Continental GT 2dr Coupe AWD (6.0L 12cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
I couldn't disagree more with the naysayers of this automobile. It's not only beautiful and fast but it's great to drive. It has superb handling for a heavy car but I'm not Mario Andretti. The gas mileage is awful but what would you expect from a 550 hp vehicle? A Prius it's not. Its build quality is great and I've had no problems so far. It's a real head turner wherever I go. .I'm very happy with the purchase.
Favorite Features
Tge styling, handling, incredibly beautiful leather interior, paddle shifters, interior design, and layout of the instruments
Suggested Improvements
Get rid of the dual batteries. I have to keep a trickle charger hooked up to the primary battery when it's not in use otherwise I lose some stored memory features
18 out 19 people found this review helpful
The Bentley
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Bentley Continental GT 2dr Coupe AWD (6.0L 12cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
This is one fantastic car. It's fast, handles well, has great looks, and has a Bently badge which makes it that much better. I like to drive with the paddle shifters, tap the left one to downshift an the turbos propel you to great speed within seconds an lets you hit very high speeds, which doesn't take very long. Its steering accuracy is superb at all speeds which makes the car feel lighter than it is. It wieghs about 5,200 pounds, but the steering makes it feel like its a mere 2,100 pound Miata. The brakes never fade or give up, I went from around 80 to 0 mph with in a few seconds to avoid rear ending a car in heavy LA traffic, most cars would have squeky, faded brakes, this thing never gives up. I love it!
Favorite Features
The paddle shifting. The light steering making you feel like its a light race car. The looks it gets from everyone everywhere. Comfy interior thats small yet somehow everything is in the right spot an fits 3 adults. The comfy suspension that is nice on harsh roads an racecar like in canyons.
Suggested Improvements
The gauge cluster reminds me of an Audi. In fact, Audi is the first thing that came to my mind when I look at the gauges. There's nothing wrong with Audi but I want some indvidual styling. The sound at low speeds makes it sound like a V10 Viper instead of a W-12 Bently.
10 out 12 people found this review helpful
Bentley Good, but Not Great
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Bentley Continental GT 2dr Coupe AWD (6.0L 12cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
The Bentley Continental GT is comfortable and darn fast. However too its console contains too many shared Volkswagen/Audi parts. Come on, for $165,000 I don't want the Audi controller, nor do I want two paired Volkswagen 6 cylinder engines bolter together for a total of 12. This is a pretty car and its very comfortable. It's almost great, but not quite there.
Favorite Features
I love the interior, 0-60 power and speed. The braking is pretty good for this type of weight. the handling is also acceptable.
Suggested Improvements
It has a horrible exhaust note. The Pontiac Bonneville sounds better under 40 mph. Stop raiding the Volkswagen parts bin. An exclusive price should mean exclusive custom manufacturing.
5 out 8 people found this review helpful
Nothing Else Quite Like It
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Bentley Continental GT 2dr Coupe AWD (6.0L 12cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
Having been the owner of Merdedes, BMWs, Porsches, and quite a few others, the Bentley Continental GT is far superior in all aspects. Its power can only be understood by being in the driver's seat. This car is ell worth the dollars. I give applause to the Bentley design team.
Favorite Features
The interior is tight yet has everything at your fingertips.
Suggested Improvements
The center console that holds your coffee or soda is in a very awkward position.
7 out 7 people found this review helpful
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