Thom Blackett’s Advice about the 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur:
As a Maine native, practicality and value are primary motivators in all of my buying decisions. If an item is expensive, that’s fine – as long as the price brings with it quality and not just a name. The 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur passes muster in regards to the quality test, and with its all-wheel-drive, might even prove to be practical in a Northeastern blizzard. But the value part of the issue is a tougher sell. That’s because the Jaguar XJ Portfolio comes to mind, a ride that features standard lamb’s wool floor mats (a $740 option on the Spur), a rear entertainment system with dual screens (not available on the Spur), rear sound controls, fold-out trays on the front seatbacks, and a supercharged V8 engine that, while offering 152 fewer horses, is responsible for moving a car that weighs 1,500 pounds less than the Bentley. And the Jag comes in fully equipped at about $115,000, or $50,000 less than a base Continental Flying Spur. Which begs the question – is a Bentley badge worth $50,000? Not in this reviewer’s eyes.

Brian Chee’s Advice about the 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur:
Though it has an exquisite powertrain, don’t buy the Bentley Continental Flying Spur if you’re looking for shock-and-awe performance. This car is way too smooth, refined and bulletproof, despite its weight and some silly paddle shifters. Also, if you’re into making a statement, you should pass on the Flying Spur. Oh yes, people will notice you, for it is a Bentley after all, but there will be no head snapping or wolf whistles when you drive on by or cruise up to your favorite hot spot. Nope. The Flying Spur is for grown-up rich people who buy one of these $185,000 vehicles because they want to sit inside an exquisitely appointed and carefully handcrafted vehicle, one that offers up serious power, serious comfort and serious excellence.

Ron Perry’s Advice about the 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur:
There really is no advice to give here. Those looking to purchase a Bentley Continental Flying Spur have already made up their minds to do so. It is not the kind of car you research and decide to buy based on the opinions of others. You buy a car like this because you want the exclusivity, status and comfort a Bentley can provide. If I had the means to purchase the Flying Spur, the first thing I would do is find a metal craftsman to fabricate a new grille and vent inserts. Realistically, I can’t rationalize the Bentley because you can get a fully loaded Mercedes-Benz S-Class with all of the safety, technology, comfort, and performance for a lot less cash. But then again, it’s not a Bentley.

Christian Wardlaw’s Advice about the 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur:
The 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur sells because it is a 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. This is a magnificent automobile, but it’s not $85,000 magnificent-er than an Audi A8 6.0, a BMW 760iL, a Jaguar XJ Super V8, a Maserati Quattroporte, or a Mercedes-Benz S600. Buying one is an emotional, irrational decision akin to marrying a stripper – you do it because you can, and because you think it will look good on you. Therefore, my advice doesn’t mean squat. Personally, I can’t imagine spending the extra cash for this car over any of its less expensive competitors, and if you’re buying a Bentley for its exclusivity, think about where you live. I was not kidding about seeing a handful of Flying Spurs every week just commuting between Irvine and Long Beach in Southern California. Where I live, the exciting Maserati draws more attention. Where I live, someone looking for anonymity drives a dime-a-dozen BMW or Mercedes, painted black or silver. Where I live, people skip the seductive Jaguar because it looks too much like the old one. That leaves the gorgeous, capable, wonderful Audi A8 as my pick of this purebred litter.