Rolls-Royce Phantom cost of ownership, can you daily drive it?
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- čas přidán 5. 01. 2020
- We explore the cost of ownership of the Rolls-Royce Phantom and what it's like to daily drive one.
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"If you can't afford to pay cash for this car don't buy it." That is very good advice.
I fill you but paying cash for any car over 100k that is an imediate appreciable collector item is a bad investment ...take this advice from some who has bought more than 20 new cars in the 8 years and incurred the bitch of depreciation, 6 of those vehicles being over 100k...believe me smart people lease cars that are ridiculously expensive...enjoy them for a few years and go to the next one...if you love it you always have the option to buy...more than likely after two years something else will have caught your attention ...maybe I just like cars too much...and I have really paid out the ass for it...just got into leasing , wish I would've been swapping and switching because the whole I've been paying anyway
Christi Kidd he’s not saying you should pay cash for it, what he means is that if u don’t have the the Financial capability for paying cash for it. You can’t afford the other expenses of the car that incur on top of it’s price
If you can’t afford to buy a brand new motor and drop in with a rehauled transmission, don’t drive the car you’re buying.
@@666dynomax That makes no sense, why spend 400k on a new one when you can get the same car for under 150k
It's great to see NOBODY hating on you for what you've worked your ass off to have😁...great vid brother.
Rod Powers who could hate bobcat and his honest opinion on any subject he knows about
Bob, this was an excellent video report. From experience with a beautiful '73 Silver Shadow, I agree with every word, especially your depreciation and financial comments. Depreciation is not a friend if you have to finance any part of this adventure. The truth is you are getting much more value than you spent because unlike an idle boat or airplane, you have a superb automobile that is for all practical purposes almost new- and you use it for many hours every day. Therefore your true cost per owner use hour is excellent.
The daily enjoyment factor of this car is immense, and I bet every time you sit down behind the wheel and look up and down the dash and over the hood, you smile. This puts your spirit at peace, and as a billionaire once said to me, "No matter what happens in the boardroom, I never have a bad day when I own a RR."
As for the interesting experiences you have had, I have had similar ones. Sometimes people smile and wave, other times they scowl and give me the finger.
Once a rather plainly dressed young man came up to me in a parking lot with his head down. In a nervous voice, he told me he would like to stand in front of my RR Shadow to propose to his girlfriend. She was also plainly dressed with little makeup and no jewelry to speak of. She was also apparently nervous and embarrassed. I told the young man to get his girlfriend and get in the back seat, and I would take them for a little drive and he could propose while we were riding along the beach. Needless to say, he was stunned and almost speechless, and so was she. Everything unfolded perfectly, and they had an engagement memory well beyond their wildest expectations. I had a delightful time, and although I never saw them again, I know my RR played a special role in the lives of two young folks just starting out together.
After having the car for a while, I came to realize I was not the owner, I was the trustee and curator.
Bob, it is clear you consider yourself the trustee and curator of this magnificent Phantom. I look forward to seeing more superb videos like this one.
Great story, one of the biggest misconceptions about Rolls Royce owners is that they have arrived and have no feelings for average folks!
Thanks for sharing 👍😁
Charles Butler you are a liar. You have never owned a RR. I have owned I think 10. All RR’s constantly have to be taken to the mechanic by rollback. They are too unreliable for trips and barely reliable enough for city driving no matter what year. So it’s obvious you don’t have or had a RR, and most likely don’t even know anyone that owns one.
e ennis Hilarious. I have a 2020 Phantom, and a 2019 wraith currently, and have had many in the past. Charles had a very old model- those were easy to work on and reliable- with the new ones I own, after 10k miles I trade it in and don’t have to deal with the issues. They truly are wonderful cars.
I also have a 1967 Silver Shadow.
As a broke university student I'm not too sure why I am here
same here 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Because, you won't always be broke. You are going to school to better yourself and one day you will be able to earn all the things you want in life. I believe in you!
@@RobertMoseley most eho finised university are now poor or middle class. Entrepreneurs without university are way more rich and have rolls
@@israelicitizen It really depends on how well you handle your funds. You don't have to be an entrepreneur to be wealthy, just need to know how to use your money wisely. Less liabilities and more assets.
"Live like you're rich, and you'll be poor."
I think the whole series of RR videos you’ve made were extremely enlightening about ownership, costs, and Pros&Cons of a Phantom. All the people in the comment section being salty AF are just envious and it’s blatantly obvious. If you’re having fun and it makes you happy, more power to you! All in all, You seem like a fun dude lols
Thanks for the Phantom videos. Just bought a 2007, from original owner, 5822 miles, a/c garage kept. What a vehicle! Its a beauty, enjoying driving it daily. Love your cautions of parking and where, gets stares everywhere!
I drive a 1969 RR Silver Shadow DHC. Been in the family for 45 years. Yes, they can be expensive to repair, but the driving and social experience is certainly unique !
You are right on point. Excellent video. I own and drive a 09 Bentley Flying Spur Speed. Bought it for $50,000.00. This class of car you can not beat. Once you drive one you will know why they cost what they do.
Great video Bob! Couple of points I wanted to add to this video since my much richer than me brother owns an older phantom and these are his experiences with them:
1. You basically have to buy one with quality aftermarket rims on (That are not ridiculously big) to avoid the rim job all these cars need. You just gotta hope the previous owner put tasteful aftermarket rims on it or just suck it up and just drive it having rims you don't like the look of. My brother was lucky he bought one with 22 inch Forgiato Concavo's. Very beautiful rims, very high quality too, and they match the car.
2. You can get away with using BMW 760 parts but the reality is, no one is going to want to work on a rolls royce. Most places that are not major metropolitan cities and do not have a fair amount of luxury (and even ultra-luxury) cars will not have private mechanics that would be willing to work on a Phantom. Most of them not only never worked on one before, most of them never even seen one before. This is a problem my brother experienced living in Tuscon, AZ. He takes it to a very expensive private mechanic (one of the only people in Tuscon that knows about RR) to have his car worked on. Most people don't know how to work on their cars so this is going to be a problem for them.
3. Although most Phantoms are very well built and pretty reliable, they EAT brakes. Brake jobs are gonna cost alot if you daily drive them. The other mechanical stuff are not too bad considering you can find a BMW part for them and they are not too labor-intensive since there is so much room to work on these cars.
4. Cosmetic parts are going to cost ALOT. If there is a broken moulding, missing interior pieces, or anything damaged you want to replace, good luck. It's a pain in the ass to find the parts on eBay and you're going to pay alot of money because those parts are really rare outside the rolls royce dealership. Don't buy a phantom that needs cosmetic work.
I have 2 . one clean title and one flood / salvaged and they both are heaven. Always be proud of your RR
Dude you are very humble and straight up with your videos. You don’t force your opinions down others’ throats but instead share them graciously yet assertively, as if you are completely confident in yourself yet care free if others choose to do otherwise. Really like your presentation style and way of talking.
I’m a certified Rolls Royce technician. Let me know when you need parts or service tips. Because I know it’s a matter of time till you need you air shocks
I think some of mine were already replaced. I know I can get them from Scuderia parts. My local dealership is Park Place in Dallas. We would probably do them ourselves.
Yea the work is fairly easy. Getting the shocks would be the bigger expense
I got a set from a company in cape Town south Africa 4400$ for the set.
The first of your videos I've watched - and I have subscribed.
Love the straightforward and down to earth approach.
This guy looks like the boss villain at the end of any video game ever
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I haven’t replaced an alternator in 40 years. I have never replaced a suspension part except for ball joints after 140,000 miles. I will keep my Toyota.
I have a 1942 Towmotor Forklift, runs like a top. I think I will drive that to work, just because it's still in good shape.
Bob, it was an enjoyable video.
As a Rolls Royce owner I related to many of the truths you explained & explored.
I bought a 2008 Maybach 62 The people that go crazy over that car is mind blowing
This is a great video. Honest, objective and straight forward.
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with us.
Best advice since CZcams was born. Do not buy this if you can't afford it with real money. It will never be an inexpensive car to own. It will never be a Camry
Addictive_LiquoriCe Absolutely right.
Right
I don’t have 30 minuts to watch this, ok 60-100k to buy an old one. How much total does the maintenance cost each year?
Just got a RR Dawn for myself and i’m 38. Respect 💪🏼
I enjoyed this video, you talk sense. Very few people explain the practicalities of owning a car like this as well as you have done. All big cars need expensive tyres, wheels, etc, and you didn’t mention batteries. Heavy cars wear out their suspension, it’s reality. Good video.
Thank you very much for going in with such detail! I haven't seen anybody do it like you do, thank you very much!! 👍🏼
This whole video looked like a postcard. Stayed for the full story! Thanks for keeping us updated with the content!
Great review Bob, beautiful location too! Loved the update, thank you!
Great review, personally silver wheels would bring that majestic looks even more....black wheels are too much rap video style.
What a fantastic video! it was like watching a Hollywood movie! Superb camera work! Can't wait until your next video!
So happy and proud for you Bob!
"I have to close the trunk like a plebeian"...rofl
I honestly really enjoyed this video & he was so real & honest about everything.
Excellent advice Bob as always especially about the older rolls-royce models. Very enjoyable and educational segments. Thank you very much for posting
If u don't have at least a half million in liquid assets and your primary resident isn't paid for in full. Don't get caught up and go out to buy a used RR. Just doesn't make any sense. As Bob described RR doesn't appreciate it depreciate.
Awesome video! “If you can’t pay cash for this car, you don’t need this car”. Words of wisdom!
Actually, as a drivers car (non-chauffeured)... I personally, think that both the Arnage and the Seraph have a much more approachable presence.... when compared to the Phantom. Especially for their price point. But as a true owner operator, I sincerely appreciate your advice. Thanks for the video.
Out of all the videos I’ve watched this was the best advice I’ve got.
Love everything about the video, I appreciate your honesty and you are a smart man doing this
Great Video, Videobob, My Claim to fame was to Drive a Rolls Royce Pantom V11 Limousine Special Order That cost over £1 Million to Build, that was back in 1997. I used to be a Top Class Chauffeur in London UK and Drove Phantom V1's for many Years. I currently own a 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche Convertible Mulliner Park Ward. ( John, Bournemouth, UK ) I Really Enjoy your Video's.
Lend me a tenner sport !
The car is 16 years old at the time u posted this video and the headlight look like it just came right out from the factory .. awesome !! 👍
I love that Bob tells you honestly and forthright his experience with the car and doesn't sugarcoat the expenses. For the most part, even if we could afford the car, the maintenance costs are just too great to justify. $20,000 for new shocks all around? I love the car, I really do. But I can never see paying that kind of money for car repairs. I'll stick to my insatiable love for Cadillac and Lincolns.
Good video... kills me how many people are just straight up hatters...they cant see the enjoyment that you getting buy paying 65k vs paying 375k -550k...I personally think buying a used rr is the smartest rr purchase that you can make due to depreciation ...why spend half a million and depreciate 150k in 2 years or 15k miles..if the car is nice the year doesn't matter to nobody but the hatters....the phantom is tha Train on wheels...!!! big ups ...I was thinking of something like this myself ...but I was thinking 2012 Bentley mulsanne...fuck pay 400k give me that 125k with low miles!! all said I fill you bro keep swanging that big bitch on these hatters so they can have something to talk about...good info, good incite,...you should have shown all the wood and trim in the cabin ..the cabin is where the rr is timeless and most appreciated at 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🤛🤛🤛👊👊👊👊👊
Well chuffed with your opinion of a British icon I hope you have this car for many years
Another great video bob
Looking at the comments below, I have no idea why your hacking this guy up. Nice car, and so what hundred G plus, I just spent 95G on a challenger hell cat. sorry some people work hard, develop careers etc, my own brother just spent 60 on a new ford truck. The man is a union plumber. So to videobob, great car! be proud of it and tell the jealous bums to piss off!
The amazing report, Videobob! Thanks!
Happy New Year, Bob! Awesome skyline backdrop in this informative video.
that car is just a work of art. i don't understand the hate in the comments... the guy has been working his ass off for decades before he could afford it and it's just proud of it... it's not like one of those 18 year old youtubers bragging about buying a brand new lamborghini with their parent's money...
edit: also the part about not putting yourself in debt when buying a car like this is actually a good advice... this is a car you must be able to afford to lose... you must think of it as an expensive toy more than anything else...
This car WOULD be a work of art if it was one color or at least similarly colored like the recent Rolls’. Imagine this car in white 🤤 🤤🤤
“parents’ money” 🙂
Jx Po haha! Good point! 😆
I loved this so much I had to watch it again. So awesome.
Video Bob, your presentation is so easy to watch. It is as though you are speaking to me, the only one present . Thanks for your excellent through video .
Fantastic video! Very well done and of course I love your Rolls-Royce. Thank you for all the info and giving us the how to tips to budget for something like this.
Dear every fellow viewer. You all might have some car you’d rather have. But if you really only clicked this video to express it, you’ve got some issues.
Loved the video, and love the car!
Great video bob love the Rolls hope to have one .
Glad to see and hear that you love your R. R. Lifestyle Experience !
Cheers !
Killer vid sir! Loving the production man!
Living the dream! Good job sir.
Shout,out VIDEO, BOB..SEEMS LIKE A REAK SOLID DUDE.....ALWAYS SPEAKING STRATE FACTS..GOD BLESS U & YOUR FAM KEEP UP DA GOOD WORK PA....
Hey Moseley thank you for your honesty bro,you and a truly gentleman .
Good video as always and very informative
“There’s a lot of ways to enjoy the back seat of your Rolls Royce.” *Opens mirrored tray table*
Full cash for anything,is the the key for everything my friends🤙🤟😎$$$$$ 💰 💰
Hay Bob, very nice review and in depth answers. Awesome video! I enjoyed the video very much. Gives me insight on how they cost and maintained! Wonderful! Many thumbs up
Great video; the lighting shows off the paint job nicely. Always thought these Phantoms had a cool stance. Informative, well presented and well edited video!
These comments are so gross. Let the man enjoy his car
I really really enjoy your presentation, from Africa with love
I love your style and presentation. Couldn't help but subscribe to your channel! Cheers 2 U from Chicago
Very informative video. Thank u for sharing!
That jacket matches your Rolls superb!
Versace! One of twelve. was $6650 but I got it black Friday for half price!
@@RobertMoseley Yeah I saw it in the live stream, great choice! Was some good advice too.
This guy looks ridiculous, but sounds like a radio voice
Beautiful ride Bob! Awesome work buddy ! Enjoy my friend!
I had a similar type of experience about 15 years ago. I had taken my car to a local garage to have some minor work done. When I when to pick the car up the keys were missing and the person I had been dealing with was nowhere to be found. It was agreed that I would be billed for the work and the car released to me. I drove home and within 1/2 hr my car was gone. The garage had taken the car until I paid the bill (it was only £50). The Police where helpful and managed to arrange the return of my vehicle. However the garage had retained the car manuals and service history again as a way of forcing a payment. It took a few weeks and after to and fro with one of the directors before the manuals etc were returned to me. Through other dealings with the same business I came to the conclusion that they were inherently dishonest and some of their work was pretty poor. It's a lesson learned that we have to fully check out a garage and make sure they are reputable before letting them loose on a vehicle.
I love how the city skyline reflects on the hood when you were driving. That paint job is mint for its age!! 😎
He said he repainted it.
Grzegorz Durda Masz Rację, ale ja z komentowałem przed obejżenia całego video.. 😉
@@paulsz6194 oh jak fajnie czeszc facet ;) Witam!
Grzegorz Durda witam cię pzryjacielu 😎
nice thing RR did is that they kept the design trough the years;
for a car that is all about the image, for it to be outdated as soon as the new model arrives would be a shame;
you can proudly sit in an early phantom right next to a new one, but cant do the same in similar years S classes
I enjoyed this very much Thank you Videobob
Definitely helpful as I plan on buying one soon. Thank you
I think being owned by BMW makes it much easier for people to afford the maintenance, assuming they can afford the initial purchase price.
BMW parts or not, the maintenance on this thing will be anything but cheap.
lol footprints on the hood. Enjoyed the presentation. Thanks for not putting in crappy music.
Thanks Bob, an informative video. One of these is in my plans for later this year.
Great video! Loved it !
Very interesting love your car always wanted one, I bought a 1975 silver shadow
My 89 Volvo 240 with 530k miles has not gone bad on me. Original engine still ticking. Love the RR!
the RR cant compare to your volvo, that volvo is super high quality,
Volvo 240 best car! 🌹
Congratulations!! Great video! Thank you!
Thank you for showing your beautiful car and encouraging others to own them...
Great looking ride, enjoy
Thought Suge Knight was in jail
Great informative simplistic language video. I’m happy for you bro you’ve earned it.
A nice car does attract preferential treatment .
Bob is big pimpin with the Double RR .......nice threads 🔥🔥🔥⚡️⚡️👍👍👍👍
if you have to do the math to find out if you can afford it, it means you can't
I have never financed a car or toy. And I drive a Maserati and Benz 's. Just do your homework. Love this channel and Bob.
AWESOME VIDEO!!! Love you humor sir
Loved the detailed review Bob
Man u have a lot of money I'm lucky to have a roof over my head..
But your car is awesome and I believe you work hard to enjoy your nice things.
Peace&blessing2U
22:05 I love it! Thanks Bob.
Love your Roller videos! Keep it up!
That Black Diamond Top looks amazing! Great aerial shot Bob.
As a young man, my goal was not to own one, but to drive one. Back in the 80's or was it the 90's, I got to drive two. one was quite old, and very sweet. The guy that had it in the shop paid 2500 dollars for it, spent another 2500 having it gone through maintenance wise, so for 5 K he had a very sweet ride indeed. The other one was what was then a newer model. It was nice but not nearly what the old one was. That's how I got to drive a lot of cars I would never have driven otherwise, I went to work as a detailer for a place that worked on and sold your higher end cars. I didn't stay there long, but I fulfilled my goals and then some,
All that and I thought u were gonna say u drive one in the 80s-90s and made u buy the one u got today 😂
@@rodneyfosdick3293 If only I could buy one like that older one I drove... I certainly would. In a heartbeat. I don't want any of the later models actually made by VW and then BMW. Tho parts are cheaper since the engines were not actually rolls engines. Hey, do you know of Fearless Fosdick? Comic character done by the same guy that did Lil' Abner cartoon strip?
Enjoy my brother, enjoy. live life to the fullest
BRAVO!
You eloquently covered everything.
Excellent excellent video. Thanks for doing this.
Thanks for the ownership and cost video. I've done the math and I think I can't afford it.
9 liter V16 rolls was nice...it was a concept...only 4 i think were made
Car is still looking sweet bobcat happy new year thanks for the great 👍 upload stay positive and keep up the good work.respect from royal Berkshire 🇬🇧