Realize the V8s have not been out as long as the 12 cylinders but wondered if any owners on here?

I have driven 12 and 8, including the S (not the Speed in the 12 however) and do like the V8S. As a semi-daily driver, any thoughts from recent/long-term owners?

Presume usual wear items and considerations as far as GT model goes? Or anything V8 specific positive or negative?

Have been watching the 2014-2016s mainly to see where values are going. Nothing remarkable to me, just the usual depreciation (with Covid 19 negative impacts) from what I see.

 

My first Continental was a 2008 W12, Now I have a 2015 V8S which is quicker off the mark, more agile in the corners due to the upgraded suspension and anti roll bars, A different note through the sports exhaust, the Rumble has been swapped for a Growl and it is ridiculously more economical, Consequently, its gone from my weekend drive to my daily drive.

 

Thanks AJ1, this is helpful to know.

Any particular options on the S worth having when seeking a prior year model? I would expect the factory Sports Exhaust is one in particular.

Have not looked at changes throughout the 2014-2016 model years to see what evolved, if anything. Mulliner package to me is well worth having but seems to be hit or miss.

 

Not sure what year your looking at, however mines optioned to the hilt. It was the launch car for the V8S here in Australia and was built with every conceivable option.

Mulliner goes without saying
Carbon Cermaic brakes
21" wheels (not sure if standard or option)
Naim Sound system
Sports exhaust
Contrast stitching throughout
Engine Spin dash fascias
Adaptive cruise control
massage seats
neck warmers
Hide trimmed paddle shifters.
etc,etc....

 

From the GT Speed to the 2016 V8s the major change was one the exhaust note and two the way the power was delivered. The sports exhaust can be had for about $2K separately last I checked last year when looking for a car. The MPG is definitely a few mpg better with the V8S vs W12 Speed. The driving dynamics are different but still relatively soft. I'd personally go with a 2016 not too much more but updated styling. The prices aren't dropping as much as I thought it would. A year ago you could get a 5-7K mile 2016 GTC V8S for around 155K asking CPO. Just in general always get a third party inspection as CPO is a mechanical warranty not cosmetic. The car could have been partially repainted and still qualify for CPO status. The mulliner package is my suggestion. The wheels you can buy a second set on eBay for not too much. Use the 20s for the winter and 21s for the summer but on the previous GT Speed used the same wheel and got the tires swapped between the Summer and Winter ones. The tires aren't cheap especially the Sottozeros. For the summers get the PSS or PS4S they last longer and perform better.

 

I did some quick searching and GTC V8S's can be had around 130K now which is fair, the pricing finally dropped.

 

Assuming you're referring to the American dollar there and not British pounds or any other currency for that matter. There will always be great variants in price within the used car markets and one should never buy on "price" alone. How does the saying go - Cheap meats often tough. Condition, mileage and spec levels are always paramount.