New 2012 RR Ghost, EWB Version

[AEHaas]

I traded in my 2011 Ghost for the 2012 Extended Wheelbase version. There are marked improvements this year. The side view mirrors are no longer off the Phantom, they are smaller, more approproate in size. The seats are better looking and softer. They use the same Run Flat tires but have larger brakes I am told. Also, the rough ride that is often associated with RF Tires is gone now. And the car is more quiet riding. It is still a sportier suspension, nice and tight, but no longer rough.

They spec. 0W- or 5W-30 or 0W-40 oil. I will use 0W-20 as usual when it gets time to change the oil.

aehaas

Pictures are here:
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[Eddie]

Interesting that you chose to not use the factory recommended oil viscosity.

 

[Lead Shoes]

I've always been curious, how do/did you acquire this much money?

That's a sweet car, enjoy it.....

Oh, and prepare for the onslaught of people mad about your oil weight choice.

But they should know by now that you love 0w20

 

[GMBoy]

I'm even more impressed by the awesome gun link in his signature line.

 

[Rand]

Originally Posted By: GMBoy
I'm even more impressed by the awesome gun link in his signature line.

yea I'm not sure who else could get away with having advertisements in their signature on bitog

 

[SubLGT]

Originally Posted By: AEHaas
.................They spec. 0W- or 5W-30 or 0W-40 oil. I will use 0W-20 as usual when it gets time to change the oil.

aehaas


I assume you will be doing your own oil change at home, and depriving your RR dealer of an easy $600 of profit?

They can't be happy about that.

Will the 0W20 be from RLI?

 

[dparm]

Can't see the photos without registering, Haas.

 

[AEHaas]

The only question is whether to use Motorcraft 5W-20 semi synthetic or Red Line or 0W-20 RLI. I am leaning towards the Motorcraft actually.

aehaas

I will bring the oil to the dealership to use so they get their service call in. They usually give me something back like a filter or two.

I have no easy way to post pictures any more, sorry.

 

[mrsilv04]

No pictures....

 

[GMBoy]

Originally Posted By: AEHaas
The only question is whether to use Motorcraft 5W-20 semi synthetic or Red Line or 0W-20 RLI. I am leaning towards the Motorcraft actually.

Please go with the Redline for that lovely automobile...it deserves the best full syn!

 

[yucca]

Originally Posted By: AEHaas


I have no easy way to post pictures any more, sorry.



I would love to see that beautiful car.

 

[Bill in Utah]

(Easy to post photos here..

Just ask if you need help!)

For those who would like to see what one does look like here is a short video on one.

 

[Bill in Utah]

Originally Posted By: Brenden
I've always been curious, how do/did you acquire this much money?


The good way.. He EARNS it!

Bill

PS: Spend sometime searching his posts and its all out there.

 

[KrisZ]

Originally Posted By: Bill in Utah
Originally Posted By: Brenden
I've always been curious, how do/did you acquire this much money?


The good way.. He EARNS it!

Bill

PS: Spend sometime searching his posts and its all out there.


Shh Bill, you're giving the secret away!

 

[Quattro Pete]

Originally Posted By: AEHaas
I traded in my 2011 Ghost for the 2012 Extended Wheelbase version.

See, Nick_R is not the only person who trades his cars in every year.

Congrats, Doc!

 

[rjundi]

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Originally Posted By: AEHaas
I traded in my 2011 Ghost for the 2012 Extended Wheelbase version.

See, Nick_R is not the only person who trades his cars in every year.

Congrats, Doc!



Enjoy.

With trade in plan like that oil is irrelevant. I wonder how much these cars depreciate in one year? Is it $50k or more. Sort of like setting a pile of money on fire if not leasing it.

 

[KrisZ]

Originally Posted By: rjundi
With trade in plan like that oil is irrelevant. I wonder how much these cars depreciate in one year? Is it $50k or more. Sort of like setting a pile of money on fire if not leasing it.


You're setting money on fire every time you start your engine, the difference is that some people can afford to burn more money than others. That's the beauty of America.

 

[SteveSRT8]

Bravo to you, Doc! Nice ride.

Heck of a lot better car than those Maybachs. Sharp looker, too.

I'm proud to live in a country where you can work HARD and earn whatever you feel is good for you.

No envy here, just respect.

 

[SubLGT]

Originally Posted By: AEHaas
The only question is whether to use Motorcraft 5W-20 semi synthetic or Red Line or 0W-20 RLI. I am leaning towards the Motorcraft actually.

aehaas

I will bring the oil to the dealership to use so they get their service call in. They usually give me something back like a filter or two........


I'm surprised your RR service department has agreed to use a non-approved viscosity while you are still under warranty. How much arm twisting did you have to do?

 

[AEHaas]

Actually the original Ghost was just a stop gap until the EWB version came out this year. I basically paid the difference in the pricing of the longer wheelbase model - and got a year newer car. No loss here. The dealership does an honest job. They did not have what I wanted at first and made up for it when the EWB was released. I recommend them without reservation.

I will investigate oil changes when the time comes.

aehaas