The 2004 Rolls-Royce Phantom Is a Lot of Car For $110,000
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2004 Rolls-Royce Phantom review! Today I'm reviewing this 2004 Rolls-Royce Phantom, and I'm going to show all the quirks and features of the Rolls-Royce Phantom. I'll show you everything interesting about the Phantom, and then I'll drive the Phantom and review the driving experience.
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God this car has aged really well in terms of the design! I didn't know it would be so old when he showed the teaser in cars and bids ad.
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@Larma,,,, Damn bro, the poor car just barely turns 18 and you're already on it like a vulture!
They still look the same
imo the Rolls Royce Phantom is one of the ugliest sedans on the road. Way too long and big. Check out how good the Flying Spir looks
Maybe in design, but the materials sure didn't.
What a timeless design. It still fits in with modern cars today styling wise
I saw one of these last spring, and it looked so modern. I still haven't seen the new Phantom yet, but that car is an evolution of this Phantom VII.
When brands themselves dont change their design language this happens, older cars look modern. Rolls royce hasnt changed their design language much since 2004 so its pretty much the same as a 2020 model in terms of exterior. You can even say that a 1990 kenworth w900 is timeless but its not, it actually hasnt changed since 1990, things look old when our taste changes our taste changes when the design changes, design didnt change, taste didnt change and so the thing looks modern.
Very very ahead of its time fr
One man's timeless is another man's formulaic.
Same with my 2011 Cadillac CTS premium I have it all shiny gray and people still ask me if it’s a 2020 lol some cars designs age well
In '04 I worked at the BMW assembly plant in South Carolina. Vehicles from overseas meant for delivery in the southeast would come through here for final inspections and cleaning so I saw a few 760s and Z8s on occasion. A Phantom came through and they parked it up front by the cafeteria for a few days. Massive is an understatement. You can't fathom how huge that car is until you walk around it.
Compare the length to a truck...
@@MyNameIsUnavailable Or a 747, Mount Everest or Jupiter.
@andreasu.3546 I was told 40 years ago that girls go to Jupiter, to get more... ...something 🤣
@@MyNameIsUnavailable the phantom is longer than a suburban
A couple of other interesting features: When the engine is off, there is a button you can press that turns the fuel gauge into an oil level gauge. The other interesting thing is the controls that shut off the airflow to individual outlets are called Organ Stops, mainly because they mimic the look of a pipe organ's stops.
18:30 blood?
My 1976 Lancia Beta, and 1980 Lancia Gamma had a button you could press to see the oil level on the guage with the engine off.
Doug is one of the only people on earth who can pull off driving a Phantom in cargo shorts and a t-shirt with severe bed head.
Yep. It just seems so natural.
yea the bed head is severe this time
This is why I love his videos, he just don't care. Life is too short to care about these silly stuff
It's "Nantucket style". People are sometimes worth 10 or 30 billion but live very "casually".
Tbf if i owned this car i would wear walmart clothes like stupid to spend crazy amounts of money on something that will destroyed
17 years after this car debut, I can proudly say... I still don't have enough money to buy it.
LOL
I have the money, but rather spend it on a house or investing it other real estate
@@Thechino231 weird flex.
@@gorillawear1065 Nahh cause after 10 years, i can buy 10 of those
@@Thechino231 I'm with you on that. Cars are depreciating assets. This car was $300,000+ brand new. Look how much money the owner lost over the years. Real estate appreciates. I'm with you on that. I won't spend more than $50,000 on a car.
Doug ain’t kidding when he says this car has tremendous road presence! Such a fancy, beautiful beast!
In 2004 when both RR & 62 were competing at the same time. Maybach was definitely more optioned out for rear occupants. Both are certainly still elegant so many years later
As others have said, for a near 20 year old car it still looks so dam good. Aged absolutely superbly. Only thing annoying me is the veneer finish on the sat nav surround. Looks different from the rest of the dash. Looks almost aftermarket/not original
Noticed that too
BMW did that on purpose. Don't know why.
YES!!!! It drove me nuts everytime it was in the camera shot,
@@tomokokishi3066 maybe they did it so owners would be more inclined to leave the rotating panel on the clock?
@@tomokokishi3066 how do you know it wasn't a custom-order Phantom? Buyers can pick and choose everything from the wood to the leather, and even stitching colour. Your post is just plain tripe. "BMW did that on purpose". Wtf?
i drive a small Toyota hatchback, and a few years ago i was driving and a Phantom came past me and completely filled my side windows as it dwarfed my car in size. just to give an idea, my car's roof line is about the height where the Phantom's side-mirrors are and my car can probably fit within the Phantom's wheelbase. absolutely gargantuan car, and it's brilliant!
the same thing happen to me nearly 20 years ago 😊😊😊. I could not believe the size of that Phantom.
To give a better idea, it's longer than a dodge Ram pickup truck.
Sounds like your toyota is a joke
@@nirodim4895 "an SUV", because they are all the same height, right?
Your roofline would have been above the mirrors. Unless you took the springs out of your Toyota, and punctured all your tyres.
Hey Doug you miss a quirk, when you open the rear seat arm rest, a padded leather square came in and fill in the space where the center armrest used to be so the rear seat will always look like they're uniform, that is a very interesting quirk
These are my favorite videos on this channel. Luxury, exotic and sports cars from this era.. Early/mid 2000s
Judging by the "bloodstain" in the trunk. I'm assuming the Phantom didn't have an emergency release? 😂
I finally found this comment
I’m glad I wasn’t the only one thinking that 🤣
Dried blood is brown not red. Trust me
"GOOD DAY, MR. BOND."
Former personal car of the Capo di Tutti Capi. He also hadta take guys for a ride now & then.
Wow, I didn't realize how timeless that design is, that looks like it could be a new car for 2023
+Jake Wanta Whoever at BMW chose which Designers to hire to design the Rolls Royce Cars did a great job and i wonder if it's still the same Designers because they still keep this great look Prost & Cheers from the Bavarian Alps
This is because of the design language rolls Royce chooses to follow till date. Had it been a 2004 bimmer or a Merc people would've told it has aged. Now you like that aged style or you don't is a different matter. But it'd have appeared much more aged had it been a car from any other brand. Its because of the evolutionary and not revolutionary approach of rolls Royce engineers that has kept it from ageing. There's a psychological factor as well which I'm trying to point out basically. Nowadays people complain about marques not drastically changing the design languages, and keeping it simple and cleaner with newer models, take the new range rover for example. But there's a reason why brands follow that path.
@@banerjeesaheb That's exactly why i said above that whoever BMW appointed as Designers and kept them was a great choice, timeless designs are so rare nowadays but once in a while we get them
Well...from the outside at least.
No, it doesn't look like a new car for 2023 because its design doesn't scream "Electric!".
Congratulations Doug, you are sooo so well with cars&bids you are being really successful with your site. I’m so impressed you are fantastic and I wish keep been like that for years to come.
I drove a 2005 Phantom and got driven in it as well and I gotta say it truly was a great experience because no matter how big the speed bump we felt nothing it’s truly like riding on a cloud.
Doug: "Wheres my umbrella" Chófer: "But sir, its not raining" Doug: "Get my umbrella!"
Imagine a check engine light comes on you’d have to give a new Camry to fix it
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Eh, I think it’s not really that hard to fix unlike the classic Royces… You know, the Phantom has the same engine as the BMW 7 E65, so I guess you can just use some OEM BMW parts to fix it. Same goes for the gearbox, air suspension, some electronics and control modules… It’s basically a fancier BMW in terms of maintenance. The bodywork’s expensive, though, as well as interior elements and other RR-exclusive parts, so in that way… I can pretty much agree with you.
I love Doug's reviews. So American. Always looking for cup-holders and judging the quality of them, like they are the most important parts of a car.
The attention to detail by RR is amazing especially when you notice that even the wood patterns continue on through the partitions
So many clueless individuals who have no idea whatsoever what a bottomless money pit these things are to keep running --- leaks, breakdowns, obsolete parts, parts costing thousands just because they say RR on them, and even more expensive if you have a RR dealers shop mechanic bend you politely over that shiny paintwork - and many other shops wont even touch them at ANY price.
My favorite part was a small piece that Doug totally missed. When he brought down the rear center armrest, there was a panel that folds forwards to make the seat back flush again. Such a small detail that I didn't even think of before I saw it.
14:28
Several cars he reviewed has that panel behind the center armrest, I think he just skipped that part. It can be pretty annoying to hear him talking about the same stuff over and over again
17:47 Is nobody gonna mention that suspicious looking red stain? These luxury cars see quite a lot of stuff and even if I could I probably wouldn't buy one used without knowing the full history.
Thought the same thing
Haha It's definitely not blood though. Ink of some sort.
I feel like this seller could have put the car through a decent detail. That center armrest leather is gross.
@@Tony.Tony.Tony. agreed, really disrespectful to give someone such a dirty car to review. Doug doesn't seem to mind though.
Blood turns orange when you try to clean it... 😅
The hood ornament it's a guide so you keep in the lane without going off the road ! If the ornament aligns with the white line on the road , you are in the lane correctly !
Doug... The simple cup holders are made for champagne cups the keep the glass secured. In a friend of mine's the rear seat has a fridge for bottles as well
I actually like that headlight setup a lot. Many modern cars, especially with LED running lights and indeed LED headlights, you can hardly see the turn signal for the glare. Having the actual headlights separate and lower down is a much better solution.
Unfortunately, deep in its heart, this car is still a BMW, so the turn signals will never be used. Never.
Over all luxury, super or hyper cars, the Phantom is my dream car.
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Rolls royce dawn for me. I love convertibles. Love the cullinan too. Can't lie.
@@Tential1 why say can't lie? U already said u liked them? Whats the lie?
You would drive yourself around in a Phantom?
@@Gazza-is2tk he's a blowhard trying to be cool.
Doug, I’ve been watching your videos religiously since 2015-you actually reviewed a car at the dealership I was working at where I was introduced to you by my coworker! You’ve always been a man of quirks and features with non-bias, factual information provided in every review. Please don’t let Cars & Bids get in the way of that! You’ve previously stated-and shown us your utter distain regarding iDrive-especially the first gen but conveniently glossed right over it during this review. It may or may not have been on purpose but you taught me how many vital necessities are buried within that terrible system. It was definitely a worthy piece to bring up after talking about the ownership by BMW, key, seat controls, etc… I 100% know you might have completely blanked on it but in situations like this you normally link to other videos where you’ve done and in-depth review, etc… Instead, you didn’t mention it once. Regardless of a car being for sale on your platform, please keep your reviews wholly honest, transparent, and non-bias. You’ve built an amazing following on this platform and are TRULY the best car reviewer in the industry. Please don’t fall into the car salesman trap! Thank you 🤙🏽
Well said
Well said
Said well
The paint in the evening sunshine looks sublime.
I’d argue this is the best looking Phantom to date. Still looks modern and has a road presence like no other.
I second this 110%
I liked the huge grille on this one. The newer phantoms appear to have a smaller front grille and they should have kept the huge grille like this 2004 model imo
Yeah doug was light on the styling points here. 7 or even even 8 . but thats me
@@BLdontM I really like the styling of the new Phantoms. That side erm, edge piece? Not sure what to call it looks menacing, but 2004 is where it’s at. Aside from OOLD ones, those are also beautiful.
why is your comment almost word for word the same as the top comment? you guys literally said the exact same thing
Doug is a genius now his videos are becoming 20 minute infomercials for cars available on his auction site. Good for him, good for people who list on his site
Synergistic Marketing Solutions.
@@BlackPhillip666 especially when he is creating value in the marketing itself and then owns the downstream beneficiary of said marketing. Great business plan top to bottom
@@noahpalmieri941 A timed colored bar at the bottom of the screen during his *Cars & Bids* pitch would be appreciated by those that are not interested, or are already familiar with the site. A timestamp would also be a convenience to Doug's audience.
@@BlackPhillip666 I totally agree. I just skip the first 2 minutes of each video
Likely, the supply of cars from dealers will dry up. Can’t have it both ways.
Doug filming with the BlackBerry building in the background, conjuring the pure essence of the 2000's with this one.
I can’t tell if that’s the weld or just sealant under the hood on the wheel wells near the strut mounts, but it is a stark contrast to the incredible workmanship literally everywhere else inside and outside of the car.
0:00 Intro / Cars & Bids 2:20 Quirks & Features 22:35 The Drive 26:36 Outro & Doug Score
Tq
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TQ
21:09 doug forgets what daytime running lights are
27:48 Ad
16:44 I don't think Doug noticed the self returning mechanism of the grab handle. Would have instantly become his new favourite thing
He already showed it at 16:30. You can’t play with that thing without noticing its spring return. I love how smooth it is.
Lots of areas has traditionally had massive issues with hood ornaments getting ripped off and stolen, so I remember the retracting ornament function was lauded in it's day as a way to prevent that.
I trully appreciate that you considered metric system too!
This was the car EVERY celeb, rapper and High-Paid Athletes wanted to show off in Events and music videos during the 2000s 🔥🔥🔥🔥🥇
@@yungboicontigo9278 Hummer and Lincoln SUVs were 2nd
@@yungboicontigo9278 disagree with Escalades. They’re not as high end as they used to be. Now everyone with cashflow drives Urus
@@overlex yeah I see Urus all the time.
The Phantom 7 has been out nearly 2 decades now, but NEVER have i known that the circle lights on the pre facelift models are actually the car's headlights!! I've always assumed that those are the fog lights. Damn, its because the in depth reviews such as this is what makes your videos so satisfying Doug.
For how old this car is, it looks amazing. Like wow, this is what you call aging with grace. This is truly timeless style.
I always love watching these old luxury car videos
Fun fact: Rolls-Royce originally engineered this car to be perfectly silent with zero road noise, however testers became nauseated while in motion with pure silence, so they adjusted the cabin to allow the minimum amount of sound without causing sickness.
Wasn’t that the case with the new ghost and not with this phantom
@@tigerftw3408 True
@@yungboicontigo9278 No, most EV's are zero "engine" noise as these is no actual engine and big difference from total silence
That is the most German story of all time.
I’m almost deaf so it’s 👌🏼
Def love the older phantom more than the new ones even though the new one is better overall but this isn’t still too bad and still has its reputation I’ve driven both but the older one like Doug said has its presence
26:27 ☁️ 🛰 ✨
@@yungboicontigo9278 who doesn’t
Why you lying tho
You explain everything so much. My head starts hurting
This is why this video is an "in-depth" review. That's the point. 😑
I love these luxury car reviews
Great video Doug! Those things are pretty great for 100k
You also uploaded a rolls Royce vdo Coincidence
😂👌🏼 just watched your video on the Rolls-Royce alex
I’d have an e class over this but this isn’t a drivers car
@@sanchexx4215 either is an e class…
Doug actually managed to get people to watch a 30min long ad. Respect.
lol you can tell this is literally just an ad so the car will sell on his website. like what other car does he mention the coat hangers lmao
This was an awesome car to review Daug😀
I used to have an 81’ Silver Spur. I like how some design elements were still the same all those years later
The one thing that really bothers me with the interior is the "leather" material on the door and bottom portions in the interior. Looks weird and cheap and the dark spots make it look dirty
My thoughts exactly. Looks kind of worn or surface burned somehow.
I think that probably someone has try clean with an agressive sponge from kitchen...material is dirty and worn out..
The center arm rest looks like it has 136k miles on it, not 36k. The seats design has not aged well either. I’m sure the material is the best but looks like a seat from a Lincoln Town Car.
Interior is trash tbh 🤢
That's because it's worn.
I love all your Rolls Royce videos. They were my introduction to the brand.
Good now go buy one THROUGH CARS AND BIDS XD
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My first introduction do the brand I guess you could say was watching James May talk about his Bentley T2 he had owned at the time
Bro Doug you gotta cool job, you really like what you do. I like that
Those blue to red temperature sliders made me remember the interior of the 1975 Volvo 242 my parents had when I was a child.😅
Think this car falls into the “if you can’t afford to buy it new, you can’t afford to run it used” category. The bills for Phantoms are absolutely stunning. If any engine parts need replaced they insist on fitting Rolls Royce components, which are three times as expensive as the BMW ones which are literally identical
actually it can be "cheap" to own if you have some knowledge on cars, im pretty sure most parts from a bmw will work on it including engine parts
I'm sure if you take it to a BMW indy shop it won't cost you much more to maintain than a V12 7 Series from the time. Mind you, that's not exactly cheap in the first place but its not THAT bad for the kinda car you get to drive
Do you know any exact numbers regarding the bills you get for it? Like for an oil change, tire rotation and/or replacement, new alternator, etc?
@@zachhaywood1564 - probably not much help but I recall overhearing someone saying about their RR getting a service and oil change in the UK with the transmission fluid topped up and it came to over £1200. As a comparison, most manufacturer's standard service in the UK cost anywhere between £150 and £300, generally speaking.
@@GaffaTV Thank you for your response!
The moment when you realize that a sedan is bigger than your crossover 😐
Lol... 24:40 he actually bumps the center console button.. And he casually uses his elbow to close it. Classic Doug!
I wish they would bring back the quad round headlights (in LED of course) from the 70's Silver Shadow models. Such a classic look.
The rear seat is like climbing into the nicest living room you've ever been in. I'm in awe
Probably the last “traditional” Rolls Royce where the focus was fully on comfort and luxury materials as opposed to tons of technology that will date quickly, not to mention the last time Rolls used a fully vertical grille.
I agree. Tech overload dates too quickly. Wood and leather are timeless.
@@MattH-wg7ou But even the new Phantom is quite subtle with tech. Ofcourse it has the driving assist things and others but still you can spec it very subtle.
Overloaded with tech is a car like the new S class, the phantom 8 just has enough to make it relevant in todays standards
I disagree, I feel the current Rolls Royce models are still very discrete about the tech offered, and they do have a lot of tech. But just about everything in a new Rolls Royce is still greatly focused on the luxurious materials and comfort. One of my favorite features in the new Phantom is the art piece of choice you can have permanently displayed behind the glass in the dashboard, with the center screen capable of rising up or staying hidden away on demand in that same glass display.
None of them have great tech, even to date. That has never been a focus. Not much has changed to be honest. You may think this older gen phantom is simple but it's packing so much tech under the body, so many sensors. As for grills, not much has changed.
This is the most Doug Demuro Doug Demuro video of I've ever seen and it's only because it's an cool car on his cool car site
I feel like I can make a 20min video talking about this guys quirks and features. Dougs an original!
The first day I saw this car up close I was stunned. It is a sedan, but has the height of an SUV, and the build quality is up there. See Doug's height in relation to the car
12:04 Surprised Doug didn't mention the turn signal stalk that always returns to the middle, regardless of if you have the blinker on or not. Old BMWs used to be like this and Doug always hated it (as would most people probably). The fact it's combined with an indicator that doesn't actually tell you which one is on seems like a really bad design.
Man yeah that is so annoying.
Well he’s trying to sell it so he gets his commission lol. Doesn’t want to bash it too much.
@@anom7422 For sure, am aware, I was kind of calling him out on it a bit. You can tell he definitely takes it EASY on things that are on carsandbids
@@anom7422 yeah...sure...that would deter potential buyers... This is ridiculous guys, we all know how rolls go, he doesn't need to sell them lol. There is not a single person in history that has bought a rolls Royce and the signal stalk made him return it or someone who has accidentally purchased one 😂
@@comeberza "this car is the most exquisite and comfortable thing I've ever had the pleasure of riding in, but I don't like the operation of the signal stalk so I'm having my professional driver return it for me"
18:30 The bloodstain in the trunk totally fits in with the vibe of the car, didn't look out of place at all
The Phantom Series II from this generation updated the headlights to full LED headlights in one rectangular shape which made the front end look a lot cleaner
I love the intricate detail this machine has. Air vents look cool.
I like cars like this that keep the future in mind, they hide all the tech KNOWING it’ll be outdated in the future, just so you don’t have to stare at old tech and you can see beautiful wood and leather instead.
It looks really nice. Compared to modern styling it does look old though, but thats quickly out shadowed by its presence as a Rolls Royce. I can't wait to see how they style the new one.
Doug's filming style, aesthetic etc makes this video feel like he's reviewing a new Phantom in 2004. I love it.
"If you put your arm on it, these lids pop up" He says while mere seconds later, he can be found resting his arm on those lids. Pure Doug right there. Completely unaware of it is he's actually saying, as per usual. :D
I also caught the rear door popping open when he closed the front
As per usual is so grammatically redundant. How hard is it to say “as usual”
@@wr8thbeatz322 Redundant? Yes. Glamorous? Also, yes.
@@L0RDLUK whomst'd've
These frekin boys are annoying AF
Doug has become more animated and uses his hand gestures more. Reminds me of a sales pitch. Doesnt bother me in the least because Doug IS all that and more. This channel is mandatory viewing. Love the review.
love space x we traveled to Boca Chica to see the starship get built. & we got the S dual motor fsd last Christmas 🎄 😎 still have the cybertruck tri motor or 4 motor fsd on order, i got lots of solar & backup battery system to charge them both. i have tsla too. i just got tried of paying $5 for a gallon of gasoline..
Great video, Doug! Where were you in 2004? lol
You can never fathom just how big a Phantom is until you experience its presence in real life. It's GIGANTIC!
Pimpassdaddy. I drove the 2004 model and though it's a ginormous car and you feel a bit nervous the first time you drive it, you get used to it. Fast forward 2019. I went to have a look at the new model. I sat in the drivers seat, looked at the spirit of ecstasy, and i was immediately very nervous. I sat in the back, got down and walked around the car. No word of a lie, i had a panic attack. I couldn't bring myself to start the car let alone drive it. Haven't been so scared in all my life, i was shaking literally.
u know, this still looks pretty damn modern... in fact, i'd say the current phantom is just a very minor facelift in the front and back...if u put this 2004 model and the 2022 model, their side profile is almost identical.... what a timeless design! And $110,000 is a bargain....
Good luck maintaining it
Man you got dime. If I grow I want to be like you. Bargaining an RR for that money.
only a bargain when comparing to new cost without really taking in real life. This car will probably require $20k per year minimum in maintenance and could be functionally totaled if the right things break.
even if you have to spent, lets say 10.000 bucks each year, you are still better off with this one than the new one, and cheaper. This car really looks timeless
bargain compared to new rolls royce’s? sure. bargain compared to a car that 95% of us can actually afford? no.
Still one of my favorite cars of all time .. this car is so connected to childhood it’s crazy .. it has aged like fine wine man .
i ad the amazing privilege here in South Africa, to get a short drive in on, back in around 2008/2009. It was an out-of-this-world experience to sit in the passenger side. the sound system is brilliant...the sound of the v12...the smell of leather etc,,, and the feeling of floating on air. The name 'Phantom' only appears once - on the glove compartment i think.
I worked at Manheim for years before COVID and got to be around just about every model car out there, no other cars ever impressed me as much as the Rolls Royce's and Bently's. As soon as you step inside you know your in something special. The materials are outstanding.
And it was hard to compare the two, with the exception of the Mulsanne which also felt sub par to the Rolls Royces.
Which Manheim?? I haul cars at one.
Saw this Phantom in the teaser, thought it was brand new. It's amazing how well it preserved.
I noticed it also has heated glass on the driver's window and I assume all around. Very thin wires are between the layers of glass, you can see when he is driving towards the end
The 2006 Cadillac DTS was my first car, had it for 4 years and it was the best first car ever I crashed it in September but you should consider reviewing one if you can find one.
What a gorgeous car! In pristine condition!!! Looks so modern and luxurious even after 20 years!!! Now THAT'S what I call quality! 10:57 The ornament had more use than you think it did. when the owner comes in with a guest and the ornament was down, it meant something for the staff inside and vise versa
Can't find anything on this just from a quick search, so far. Interesting though.
It makes me wonder how they age. I've never seen the frame of a Rolls Royce, nor most of it's internal components. It seems with many cars however that there's a sweet spot between the simpler ones (Older cars, economy cars) and intricate cars (BMW, Mercedes, cars with many features) in terms of reliability. Of course the average Rolls Royce owner likely will never own the car long enough to encounter these issues but it makes you think
I have seen some older ones, but they are mostly not driven like a ”regular” car and the old ones are owned by enthusiasts, and they look good but they do not drive good ,but comfortable
@@fredrikdalianis7083 if i had the money i would daily it!
@@starsaber2002 me too absolutely, and by older I meant 70-80’s cars
these are made by eatly 2000s BMW so they are atrocious reliability wise, electronics and plastic engine components fail left and right
Regarding Reliability (same true for every Car under the German Umbrella): Take proper care of it as told and it will be reliable. But let me give some insight on early Phantoms especially here in Germany: Most Phantoms checked by the TÜV here in Germany (check wikipedia what the TÜV is to understand why that matters): Phantoms starting in 2003 still get their TÜV certificate after up to 120k-140k kilometers on them (75k - 87k miles) TÜV Certification only drops slowly after that, which means it's pretty reliable (for european needs and standards at least) Prost & Cheers from the Bavarian Alps
Keep up the good work Doug! I admire you! You turned your love for cars into your income :) It's nice to see your videos explaining why you do things your way... I'd love that you didn't have to do it just because of negative comments, but that's just how social media is, you know :s Thanks for the cool content!
I'd like to take that one and update the inside with alot of touch screen controls and an updated Guage cluster
What a timeless design, it still fits two adult bodies in a trunk! If only the carpeting was less problematic to clean the blood...
Seriously, are we all just going to ignore that giant stain of blood in the trunk??
@@Z31Turbo Goodness I thought I was the only one who noticed that, they even tried to use what appears to be bleach to get it out.
I though it was a new RR when i saw the thumbnail but it's an old one, this shows what good automotive design is
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Doug !! you forgot the coin test on the engine startup !!! com on !!! :) try it next time :) (btw the coin put on its thin part stay vertically thanks to the amazing balance of the engine)
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I live in Dubai and I was absolutely flabbergasted seeing this car back in 2005. I was in 5th grade then. It was driving alongside our car at slower speeds and the looks it garnered were enormous. The road presence was something to behold.
The satin white/ivory color has me picking my jaw up off of the floor. Love it
Gorgeous car. The lines and proportions exude luxury and beauty
Hey Doug, good video! I never knew the rolls Royce depreciated that much!
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All the luxury cars depreciate like a tank. BMWs, Audis, Mercs. It's always better to buy them second hand. But the maintenance on those cars will eat you alive.
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You should have also had someone chauffeur you around during the review in order to get the full ownership experience Doug!
In love with this beauty!❤️
Would be insane if Doug reviewed the Isdera Commendatore 112i. New owner is based in California. More people should know of this concept car!
The most recognizable design of RR imo
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This car is so large, I struggled to hear Doug saying “This is the Rolls Royce Phantom”.
interesting point about the engine. The Phantom was originally designed to use a 9.0 litre V16 and some were manufactured but never used apart from the Phantom Coupe in Johnny English Reborn.
21:27 i think the intake manifold is from 90s bmw models equipped with the m70 engine. not sure about the rest of the engine though since the m70 was "only" a 5 liter
Love this review What a car!! You still need to be a milinonare to maintain it though..imagine being stranded with posh hazard lights on will just completely kill your look at me how cool look..