very good, but I think the drive would have been better with out the music, then we would hear the noise level in the vehicle and obtain more of a feel for the car....just a question .....what is the semi circle object we see through the camera near the windscreen? is it something to do with the wipers?
Thank you for showing us what it is like to own and drive the absolute finest automobile on the road. I would love to see how a RR handles a speedbump in your next vid.
Absolutely gorgeous automobile! I am in the market for one, and was hoping you could tell me how these cars hold up mechanically? I have heard RR's between 1980-85 are the most dependable? Are we talking alot of expensive maintenance here compared to say a Mercedes Benz of the same year? I would appreciate your input and thank you for this lovely video. =)
R-R was in trouble in the early 80's. From what I hear, if you are interested in an 80's vintage Spur or Spirit you'd want a 87 ½ or newer car, Series 20,000 onward. Newer = better. Don't worry about mileage, worry about maintenance, and be sure it is PROPER maintenance. On a R-R things do cost more than on an M-B.
I have two suggestions. 1 buy Graham Robson's book R-R a& B Vol. 4: Spirit to Azure, and 2 join the Rolls-Royce Owner's Club. Please let me know if this has been helpful.
Thank you very much for your advice. I will certainly take it and buy Robson's book, as anything that can help me with this purchase would be wonderful. It is a bit nerve wracking for me to think about purchasing an automobile that has such high repair and maintenance costs, but I also heard the same thing about my Mercedes before purchasing it and so far it hasn't been too bad. I will let you know how things go and what I find, and thank you once again! =)
Yes, ShandyHall is right. A Rolls mechanic told me a while back to avoid 81-87's due to a variety of problems, the most costly being oil pump malfunctions. Series 20,000 onward is correct.
Very interesting video, although I would like to watch a similar one without the soundtrack added. Actually, I was searching for "rolls royce ride" to hear how quiet these machines are from the inside :-)
You could consider adding a footage of a Rolls Royce ride on a bumpy road so that others could experience this brand soundproofing and smoothness qualities. It certainly should be a roller strong point!
Silver Dawns are one of the more rare of modern Rolls-Royce automobiles. In the four years of production (1994 - 1998) there were only 237 made. It was not what they had in them that made them rare, but quite the opposite. Because the Silver Dawn was considered the "entry level" long wheel base Rolls-Royce it could come stripped down, or the buyer could have it accessorized to its full potential.
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MrTinago 1 year ago
usa usa usa !!!!
daniePM 1 year ago
What does the RR like from the outside?
BuckshotLaFunke 2 years ago
isn't 1997 the last year of the british made rolls
nuttierthanthou 3 years ago
i think these, were some of the last good looking rolls' i myself am not a fan of the new offerings, nice, yes, but not my cup of tea
yamahonkawazuki 2 years ago
very good, but I think the drive would have been better with out the music, then we would hear the noise level in the vehicle and obtain more of a feel for the car....just a question .....what is the semi circle object we see through the camera near the windscreen? is it something to do with the wipers?
djc0248 3 years ago
Imagine Indiana Jones in one of these...
GTI1dasOriginal 3 years ago
You missed the turn!
doobrah 3 years ago
I did not want to get a speeding ticket (inside joke).
ShandyHall 3 years ago
Thank you for showing us what it is like to own and drive the absolute finest automobile on the road. I would love to see how a RR handles a speedbump in your next vid.
BeautifulJF 3 years ago
Absolutely gorgeous automobile! I am in the market for one, and was hoping you could tell me how these cars hold up mechanically? I have heard RR's between 1980-85 are the most dependable? Are we talking alot of expensive maintenance here compared to say a Mercedes Benz of the same year? I would appreciate your input and thank you for this lovely video. =)
Nightbird 4 years ago
R-R was in trouble in the early 80's. From what I hear, if you are interested in an 80's vintage Spur or Spirit you'd want a 87 ½ or newer car, Series 20,000 onward. Newer = better. Don't worry about mileage, worry about maintenance, and be sure it is PROPER maintenance. On a R-R things do cost more than on an M-B.
I have two suggestions. 1 buy Graham Robson's book R-R a& B Vol. 4: Spirit to Azure, and 2 join the Rolls-Royce Owner's Club. Please let me know if this has been helpful.
ShandyHall 4 years ago
Thank you very much for your advice. I will certainly take it and buy Robson's book, as anything that can help me with this purchase would be wonderful. It is a bit nerve wracking for me to think about purchasing an automobile that has such high repair and maintenance costs, but I also heard the same thing about my Mercedes before purchasing it and so far it hasn't been too bad. I will let you know how things go and what I find, and thank you once again! =)
Nightbird 4 years ago
Yes, ShandyHall is right. A Rolls mechanic told me a while back to avoid 81-87's due to a variety of problems, the most costly being oil pump malfunctions. Series 20,000 onward is correct.
anhacus 3 years ago
Very interesting video, although I would like to watch a similar one without the soundtrack added. Actually, I was searching for "rolls royce ride" to hear how quiet these machines are from the inside :-)
You could consider adding a footage of a Rolls Royce ride on a bumpy road so that others could experience this brand soundproofing and smoothness qualities. It certainly should be a roller strong point!
Best of luck :)
sniperslaststand 4 years ago
Thank you for your comment. I do indeed plan to make another driving video and will take your suggestions to heart.
ShandyHall 4 years ago
Silver Dawns are one of the more rare of modern Rolls-Royce automobiles. In the four years of production (1994 - 1998) there were only 237 made. It was not what they had in them that made them rare, but quite the opposite. Because the Silver Dawn was considered the "entry level" long wheel base Rolls-Royce it could come stripped down, or the buyer could have it accessorized to its full potential.
ShandyHall 4 years ago
I thought that the Silver Dawns stopped production in the 1950's.
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Sorry, couldn't help myself!!lol
StephanAOTTO 4 years ago