Cruise Control

[Lockhouse]

Very nice. Which model? My old man's 1972 T1 has cruise control.

Continental GT Speed. I do like a well turned out T1 though.

[LondonManc]

Continental GT Speed. I do like a well turned out T1 though.

Toying with the idea of one of those but it's the running costs that are putting me off compared to, say, a 911.

[MrMarkyMark]

Toying with the idea of one of those but it's the running costs that are putting me off compared to, say, a 911.

VROOOOOOOOOOM!

Let me know when you pick one up

[LondonManc]

VROOOOOOOOOOM!

Let me know when you pick one up

That's a bit too recent for my budget.

[northernladuk]

VROOOOOOOOOOM!

Let me know when you pick one up

He'll have to wake up to do that.

[Lockhouse]

Toying with the idea of one of those but it's the running costs that are putting me off compared to, say, a 911.

Chalk and cheese. You can't compare the two as they deliver totally different experiences. Plus there are many different models of both.

[Cirrus]

Pointless in town, or any stop start traffic, even the adaptive, .

It's at its best in town/stop-start. That's when there is the least point in maintaining manual control. You are entirely constrained by the traffic so you are just a human active cruise control.

Bearing in mind ACC is about letting the driver in front do the work, there are a few occasions where you need to override. If you come to traffic lights and you can't find some sucker to slow you down you've got to brake manually. Also coming up to junctions/roundabouts just because the guy in front is pulling out doesn't mean it's safe for you. That said, it's surprising how much of the time you can stay electronic.

To take up NorthernLad's point, I was a PM so I'm used to trying to get other people to do my work.

Sadly in my 'career' they rarely matched BMW's competence

[MrMarkyMark]

That's a bit too recent for my budget.

Sorry, I just picked a nice shiny one I liked the look of using Google Image search

[LondonManc]

Chalk and cheese. You can't compare the two as they deliver totally different experiences. Plus there are many different models of both.

Both GTs in the technical sense - 2+2, tulip off a shovel, nice looking motors.

I'd be looking at the 4S coupe for the 911 and whatever's available for less than 30 grand with the Bentley.

[MrMarkyMark]

Both GTs in the technical sense - 2+2, tulip off a shovel, nice looking motors.

I'd be looking at the 4S coupe for the 911 and whatever's available for less than 30 grand with the Bentley.

Just requires a little light touch restoration