2008 Bentley Continental for sale
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 18.9 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 18.9 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
Rent a 2008 Bentley Continental for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
2008 Bentley Continental specs
| Engine | 6.0L 12-cylinder turbo |
|---|---|
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas |
| City | 23.5 L/100 km |
| Highway | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 18.9 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 442.5 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $33.07 |
2008 Bentley Continental: every figure
| Displacement | 6.0 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 12 |
| MPG city (US) | 10 |
| MPG highway (US) | 17 |
| MPG combined (US) | 13 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 16 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 311 L (11 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$6,575 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $6,614 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2008 Bentley Continental
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13V484000 | 2013-10-17 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor | Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 Continental GT, GTC, and Flying Spur vehicles, manufactured from July 2006 through June 2010 and equipped with carbon ceramic brake discs. In the affected vehicles, the stainless steel screws that secure the brake rotors may fail after... |
| 08V217000 | 2008-05-15 | fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system | BENTLEY IS RECALLING 13,420 MY 2004-2008 CONTINENTAL GT, CONTINENTAL GT SPEED, CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR, AND CONTINENTAL GTC VEHICLES. THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR ROAD SALT TO CORRODE THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE FUEL FILTER. THIS COULD LEAD TO THE FILTER HOUSING BECOMING POROUS WITH A CORRESPONDING FUEL LEAK. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2008 Bentley Continental?
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2008 Bentley Continental for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Before buying the 2008 Bentley Continental, read what the figures say and how to try one first.
Before you sign for the Continental
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done.
The numbers in plain words
The powertrain to know here is the 6.0L 12-cylinder turbo, with all-wheel drive. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. With all-wheel drive, it pulls away more surely on slippery roads, though it does not stop any shorter.
The combined figure, 18.9 L/100 km, means roughly 57 litres for 300 km. That works out to about $33.07 per 100 km at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$6,575 a year for 15,000 miles.
What the Continental is like
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. The trunk holds 311 litres by the EPA's count: about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Who the Continental suits
Its all-wheel drive suits winter roads and trips to ski country. It uses more fuel than most, so it suits shorter trips or people who need its size.
Drive it on your own roads
Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. A week with the Continental answers more than any brochure. Rent the Continental for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
Money matters
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. The EPA estimates US$6,575 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Which one to look for
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
Ready to ask?
Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2008 Bentley Continental from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2008 Bentley Continental for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2008 Bentley Continental
Does CarmaCars sell the 2008 Bentley Continental?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2008 Bentley Continental before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2008 Bentley Continental have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2008 Bentley Continental cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$6,575 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $6614.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.