Re: Rolls Royce Silver Shadow/Spur/Sprit advice

In article <1165789553.744034.243060@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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   <unit244@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> Hi,

> I am considering a Silver Shadow or Silver Spur/Sprit as my next car,
> and wondered if any owners on here could answer some, Rolls-Royce
> newbie questions.

> Firstly, I have noticed the (in the UK where I am) that there isn't
> much difference in the prices of Shadows and Spur/Sprits. I was
> wondering why this is? As I would have expected the Spur/Sprits to be
> higher, as they are newer. So is there some reason why they go for
> around the same price? Are they not as good as Shadows? Or is it that
> the Shadow is getting more collectable?

Probably because the Shadow is a reasonably elegant car while the Spur
downright ugly?

> I have also noticed recently that there are now a few Corniches also
> around the same price as Shadows, they were always higher priced
> before, again why is this? Has the general price dropped due to the new
> Phantom on the market?

Dunno. Might be the problem with getting spare body parts - they were
largely hand made.

> At the moment I have a large BMW, and although being a big luxury car,
> when you want it to go fast it will. Will I find the same from a Rolls
> Royce, or will it be slower?

The Shadow accelerates well enough to moderate speeds, but don't expect it
to fly over about 80.

> Finally, can you use a Shadow, Spur, Sprit or Corniche, as an everyday
> driver? Are they reliable, etc? (I am not concerned with MPG)

A well maintained one can be reliable, yes. But don't expect BMW prices
for spares.

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