At this point, essentially all automakers have had to pivot in order to satisfy the demands for customers. Luxury automakers, especially ultra luxury automakers have had to design and develop cars that still represent the brand well but are versatile enough to appeal to a wide variety of customers. Many ultra-luxury and performance brands have had to commit the cardinal sin of introducing a crossover into their lineup. Purists may not appreciate moves like this, but crossovers and four-door sedans provide the volume sales every year.
Bentley has always been one of those brands that has been an early adopter of diversifying their lineup. They were the first in the industry to introduce a true ultra-luxury SUV – the Bentayga. The Flying Spur has been a staple in the Bentley lineup for as long as it has been on sale. It strikes a strong resemblance to the two-door Continental GT with its regal styling but brings added practicality with an additional two doors. After all, you can’t get chauffeured in a two door. With that being said, some people who still want to be chauffeured are on a budget. In cases like these, a slightly used 2014 Flying Spur could be the way to go.
Here is what the 2014 Bentley Flying Spur will cost you eight years later.
Pricing And Specs Of The 2014 Bentley Flying Spur
The first year that the Flying Spur was part of the Bentley lineup was the 2014 model year. It was initially positioned under the larger and more traditional Mulsanne sedan in the Bentley lineup but as of now it fills both its initial space and where the Mulsanne used to occupy. As with most Volkswagen Group models, there is plenty of parts sharing that goes on. The 2014 Flying Spur is based off Volkswagen MSB Platform which also underpins the Continental GT and the Porsche Panamera.
Now that it has been eight years since the 2014 Flying Spur went on sale, prices have dropped significantly as is the case with most cars that are priced in the upper echelon of vehicles. Now most of them can be found in the $70,000 to $90,000 range. Examples in exceptional condition with low mileage can each over $100,000 though. These prices are still quite a departure of the original price though. In 2014, a base Flying Spur went for more than $200,000 before options. Now that it has dipped below $100,000 in price, it becomes an option for those who would potentially be considering things like a nicely optioned BMW 5 Series or a base Porsche Panamera.
Even a 2014 iteration of the Flying Spur still has the upper hand in terms of the powertrain than vehicles like a Panamera or 5 Series. The Flying Spur has always sported a 6.0-liter V12 engine that in 2014 cranked out 616-hp. This level of power enabled the Flying Spur to reach 60 mph from a standstill in only 4.3 seconds. This makes it hard for newer luxury vehicles at the sub-$100k mark to compete because they do not always have that amount of power nor a V12.
Competition In The Used Market
Other luxury automakers have competed against the Bentley Flying Spur over the years meaning that there are still other options on the used car market that are comparable to the Flying Spur. The Aston Martin Rapide was also an attempt from an ultra luxury automaker to get into the four-door sedan market. It is slightly smaller and gives more of a sporty look but attracts a lot of the same buyers as a Flying Spur would. A 2014 Rapide is similarly priced as it goes from $90,000 to $100,000 and also has a V12 engine.
If you were wanting something slightly newer, a 2014 Flying Spur could be cross-shopped with a Mercedes-Benz S Class. The newest and redesigned S Class still starts above $100,000 but an example that is only a few years old is more in line with the pricing of the Flying Spur. It is not quite at the same level of classic luxury as the even the first generation Flying Spur, but when the age of a vehicle is a high priority, the Mercedes-Benz S Class may be a more attractive choice at this price point.
Bentley has always succeeded at making luxury vehicles stylish, attractive, and powerful. Thankfully characteristics like these don’t go out of style fast. The age of a 2014 Flying Spur is no exception as it executes each of these things flawlessly. It may be eight years old, but it does a lot to feel like it came fresh off the lot. Finding it at more than half-off the new price is only an added bonus. All those saving could easily fund a chauffeur for your new Flying Spur – right?