which of these would you say has higher running costs. They are both the same price in the UK at the moment, and was thinking of having one standing there for the 2/3 weekends per month that I am there.
which is more likely to start everytime and will give me the least trouble? I simply won't have the time to take them to a dealer.

your help would be greatly appreciated.

 

my 2006 CGT mulliner has not given me any major issues, the biggest repair has been to fix the soft-close door motor on drivers side

CGT maintenance is once a year service or 10,000 miles whichever comes first thats about it

don't have a DB9 so cannot comment on that

 

Get the Bentley

 

+1

although no first hand experience, everything I have heard, read or seen has pointed towards the CGT being fairly reliable.

 

Having owned the DB9 and driven a BCGT during a long roadtrip I would give the following advice.

If you want a calm cruiser make sure to get a newer (06+) Continental.
Or if you prefer something lighter, faster, better sounding and more fun to drive get a DB9, however the DB9 is not as luxurious or relaxing but to me the obvious choice between the two.
DB9 Sports pack with 6-Speed manual FTW.

EDIT: If you are asking about the one with the least headache attached to it, its the CGT without a doubt.

 

The CGT is a Pheaton with a Bentley badge for an extra 120K EUR.

DB9 is one of the most beautiful playboy cars ever made. And it comes with a Volvo key.

 

Then It has to be reliable and safe right?

 

I would go for the DB9, Bentley isnt that great if it isnt the Azure, Arnage, Brooklands etc.

 

Db9

 

I agree with you whole heartedly, but its not a question of what would you like more, its about which is more reliable.