Best Smoker Barges 1-5 large [Vol 5]
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Fox- said:
deeen said:
I'm no expert, but looks expensive to me? 12 years old, 120,000 miles, cloth? I think the seller is making the mistake of thinking the car is worth the sum of his bills.
Perhaps to somebody it's worth closer to the sum of its bills. If I needed another E39 I wouldn't be particularly bothered whether its 2k or 3k or 4k but I would be very bothered about its history, condition and the owners attitude to running it. If it means paying 'over book' for one with proper tyres, a good service record and great condition then so be it. Depends if you want a 'best' barge or a 'bargain' barge. Really nice examples are very hard to find now - why let one walk for the sake of a grand extra (Assuming it's a minter, of course!).You could quite easily buy one that needs at least a grand worth of work doing to sort it out. Whats wrong with therefore paying 'over book' for one which needs nothing?
And I'd only add..."And in so doing save yourself all the hassle."
Also, I'd rather have that interior...looks like Alcantara sides etc to me? Would much prefer that to leather.
V8Wagon said:
bmthnick1981 said:
Could be 200,000 kilometres? As ad states 130,000 miles?
Course it is! Doh.I'd love it....a real petrolhead's motor
Then again.....for a third of the cost...the price has dropped a tad on this shiny thing..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121121806596?ssPageName=...
Another 'charged Xj.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2013...
Jaguar XJ 4.0 XJR Supercharged 4dr Auto Saloon 2002
55,000 miles
Black with walnut trim and ivory leather. Full Jaguar service history. Premium sound, satnav, heated seats, electric everything, taxed, MOT until January. Excellent condition (no known faults). £55k new. Superb comfort and stunning performance for. £4,950
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2013...
Jaguar XJ 4.0 XJR Supercharged 4dr Auto Saloon 2002
55,000 miles
Black with walnut trim and ivory leather. Full Jaguar service history. Premium sound, satnav, heated seats, electric everything, taxed, MOT until January. Excellent condition (no known faults). £55k new. Superb comfort and stunning performance for. £4,950
edo said:
That does look lovely for the money - can't see sat-nav, unless they did a text based system as a lower cost option to the touch screen one?Makes my S8 look a bit pricey but probably much lower bork factor with mine
Adrian E said:
edo said:
That does look lovely for the money - can't see sat-nav, unless they did a text based system as a lower cost option to the touch screen one?Makes my S8 look a bit pricey but probably much lower bork factor with mine
I don't necessarily think it justifies the "best example for sale" quote, but this looks alright...
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/b...
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/b...
sparks_E39 said:
I don't necessarily think it justifies the "best example for sale" quote, but this looks alright...
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/b...
Just serviced but overdue a brake fluid change?http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/b...
I love these old things, and as it's auto it counts as a barge (though I know they are unpopular).
Not sure of the mileage regarding the speedo change, and it appears to be wearing different wheels in different photos. But it's had lots done and, most importantly, I just like looking at the e28 shape! http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C367339#
Not sure of the mileage regarding the speedo change, and it appears to be wearing different wheels in different photos. But it's had lots done and, most importantly, I just like looking at the e28 shape! http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C367339#
sparks_E39 said:
I don't necessarily think it justifies the "best example for sale" quote, but this looks alright...
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/b...
It must be good. You need insurance just to go and view it.http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/b...
How about not one, not two . . . but three 540iA tourings for thread budget?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1997-BMW-540I-TOURING-AU...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1997-BMW-540I-TOURING-AU...
stropley said:
How about not one, not two . . . but three 540iA tourings for thread budget?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1997-BMW-540I-TOURING-AU...
This chap is a citizen of barge city. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1997-BMW-540I-TOURING-AU...
nobrakes said:
stropley said:
How about not one, not two . . . but three 540iA tourings for thread budget?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1997-BMW-540I-TOURING-AU...
This chap is a citizen of barge city. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1997-BMW-540I-TOURING-AU...
ATM said:
nobrakes said:
stropley said:
How about not one, not two . . . but three 540iA tourings for thread budget?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1997-BMW-540I-TOURING-AU...
This chap is a citizen of barge city. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1997-BMW-540I-TOURING-AU...
eBay said:
Please read following description but all I can say is that it drives faultlessly:-
Automatic, Biaritz Blue metallic, full beige leather, comfort seats (electric seats plus lumbar and shoulder support, electric column and memory), ABS, ASC, climate control (dual zone), cruise control, electric roof, electrochromatic rear view mirror, headlamp washers, BMW wood trim, multi airbags, electric memory steering column, rain sensor, steptronic gearbox, traction control, fog lights, load cover with dog guard, cargo net, M Sports suspension, 6 CD changer, M Tec multifunction steering wheel, original BMW GSM car phone, de-badged, 2 keys, extensive folder of all bills of work, MOTs, receipts, tax discs.
Some subtle modifications are:
All repairs and servicing in the last 5 years have been carried out by BMW independent specialist Bensten Motors in St Ives. Prior to that, the previous owner also used main dealers, Benstens and other independents. A comprehensive folder containing all receipts, bills of work, bill, old MOTs and tax discs is included.
In the last 12 months the cars has had the following work done:
Automatic, Biaritz Blue metallic, full beige leather, comfort seats (electric seats plus lumbar and shoulder support, electric column and memory), ABS, ASC, climate control (dual zone), cruise control, electric roof, electrochromatic rear view mirror, headlamp washers, BMW wood trim, multi airbags, electric memory steering column, rain sensor, steptronic gearbox, traction control, fog lights, load cover with dog guard, cargo net, M Sports suspension, 6 CD changer, M Tec multifunction steering wheel, original BMW GSM car phone, de-badged, 2 keys, extensive folder of all bills of work, MOTs, receipts, tax discs.
Some subtle modifications are:
- Angel eye fronts with HID kit
- Clear side and rear indicators
- Genuine facelift grills
- M5 steering box
- Style 32 17” staggered alloys
All repairs and servicing in the last 5 years have been carried out by BMW independent specialist Bensten Motors in St Ives. Prior to that, the previous owner also used main dealers, Benstens and other independents. A comprehensive folder containing all receipts, bills of work, bill, old MOTs and tax discs is included.
In the last 12 months the cars has had the following work done:
- New gearbox oil cooler
- Catalytic converters
- Camshaft sensor
- Suspension ride height sensors
- Thermostat Radiator replaced
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