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CharlesdeGaulle said:
Blown2CV said:
Lowtimer said:
And someone somewhere with an XJS will want the wheels.
exactly, in classic barge flipping style might even make a small bit of pocket change in the wheel trading.Despite adoring my w124 E300 diesel for its faithful longevity and despite it having a super smooth NA six-cylinder diesel, in these days of cheap petrol I can't help wish it were an E320.
Which somewhat explains the S420: the need for quiet refinement and big(ish) power. I have commissioned some work. The brakes (discs and pads), shocks and ball joints are all being replaced, hopefully this week. Then I'm just going to drive it for a few months, try to save some money, and then embark upon full scale titivation. Although I'm still not sure whether it is mine yet.
Which somewhat explains the S420: the need for quiet refinement and big(ish) power. I have commissioned some work. The brakes (discs and pads), shocks and ball joints are all being replaced, hopefully this week. Then I'm just going to drive it for a few months, try to save some money, and then embark upon full scale titivation. Although I'm still not sure whether it is mine yet.
K12beano said:
CharlesdeGaulle said:
Blown2CV said:
Lowtimer said:
And someone somewhere with an XJS will want the wheels.
exactly, in classic barge flipping style might even make a small bit of pocket change in the wheel trading.I love that turquoise saloon in the readers' cars thread.
CharlesdeGaulle said:
Blown2CV said:
Lowtimer said:
And someone somewhere with an XJS will want the wheels.
exactly, in classic barge flipping style might even make a small bit of pocket change in the wheel trading.Blown2CV said:
CharlesdeGaulle said:
Blown2CV said:
Lowtimer said:
And someone somewhere with an XJS will want the wheels.
exactly, in classic barge flipping style might even make a small bit of pocket change in the wheel trading.CharlesdeGaulle said:
I'm very much in a Jaguar/Daimler sort of mood today. How about this for a period colour?
http://www.taskerandlacy.co.uk/used-cars/jaguar-xj...
If only I had the time. I could beat Singer to it and start the same treatment on old jaaaags..http://www.taskerandlacy.co.uk/used-cars/jaguar-xj...
0a said:
Something simple like this V12 http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016... with a mere 90k miles would be a good bet.
Incidentally, does that read like a private ad to you? Doesn't to me.Car looks nice.
r129sl said:
Despite adoring my w124 E300 diesel for its faithful longevity and despite it having a super smooth NA six-cylinder diesel, in these days of cheap petrol I can't help wish it were an E320.
Which somewhat explains the S420: the need for quiet refinement and big(ish) power. I have commissioned some work. The brakes (discs and pads), shocks and ball joints are all being replaced, hopefully this week. Then I'm just going to drive it for a few months, try to save some money, and then embark upon full scale titivation. Although I'm still not sure whether it is mine yet.
Hmmmm...I'm going to enjoy this new project. Which somewhat explains the S420: the need for quiet refinement and big(ish) power. I have commissioned some work. The brakes (discs and pads), shocks and ball joints are all being replaced, hopefully this week. Then I'm just going to drive it for a few months, try to save some money, and then embark upon full scale titivation. Although I'm still not sure whether it is mine yet.
Nobbles said:
CharlesdeGaulle said:
I'm very much in a Jaguar/Daimler sort of mood today. How about this for a period colour?
http://www.taskerandlacy.co.uk/used-cars/jaguar-xj...
If only I had the time. I could beat Singer to it and start the same treatment on old jaaaags..http://www.taskerandlacy.co.uk/used-cars/jaguar-xj...
derin100 said:
bks! Just when you don't need it!
Went to pull away in the E38 today and immediately thought something doesn't feel and sound right. Only went 10-20 yards and turned it around back on to the drive.
Snapped FRONT coil spring! And in such a fashion right through the middle of it that a) I can't get out the two broken halves and b)the car has dropped so that the suspension leg cup rubs against the inner aspect of the tyre tread.
Whizzed over to my Indie in the A140 who is thankfully only a couple of miles away. He gave me a space-saver wheel and tyre which seemed like a good idea in order for me to at least limp the E38 over to him. I get back now and try to put it on before the light fades completely and...bks...the 728i SPORT has great big Brembo calipers on the front that the space-saver can't accommodate!
You have clearly angered the barge gods, a selling of a new, fuel efficient vehicle is required to win favour back with them. Went to pull away in the E38 today and immediately thought something doesn't feel and sound right. Only went 10-20 yards and turned it around back on to the drive.
Snapped FRONT coil spring! And in such a fashion right through the middle of it that a) I can't get out the two broken halves and b)the car has dropped so that the suspension leg cup rubs against the inner aspect of the tyre tread.
Whizzed over to my Indie in the A140 who is thankfully only a couple of miles away. He gave me a space-saver wheel and tyre which seemed like a good idea in order for me to at least limp the E38 over to him. I get back now and try to put it on before the light fades completely and...bks...the 728i SPORT has great big Brembo calipers on the front that the space-saver can't accommodate!
Unlucky, big brakes are a pain, especially when trying to find a quick set of temporary rims for a refurb etc.
E65Ross said:
Lungwun said:
Re: Definition of a Barge,
From thread direction, I take it Diesels are frowned upon?
Surprising lack of 730D's and S320CDI's
You often find the diesel models cost more, have higher mileage and tend to have a lower spec (company car etc)..... And given the choice between a diesel with circa 250bhp vs a petrol with anywhere from 300-500bhp for similar price..... Well..... From thread direction, I take it Diesels are frowned upon?
Surprising lack of 730D's and S320CDI's
I try and consol myself with the fact that it has more torque than your 745i and the equivalent S500 but it really doesn't help much, especially as the cost of fuel has dropped so dramatically.
Oh well...it does have it's merits, just not many of them appeal to the crowd here.
On the plus side, the car is fully kitted out with almost every option and had very reasonable miles on it, but finding a diesel like that is a needle in a haystack as you quite rightly point out.
Having other large petrol engined cars available keeps my sanity.
Didn't someone purchase a cheap as chips E38 in need of TLC? A donor parts car might be good for him?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
V12 AMG said:
E65Ross said:
Lungwun said:
Re: Definition of a Barge,
From thread direction, I take it Diesels are frowned upon?
Surprising lack of 730D's and S320CDI's
You often find the diesel models cost more, have higher mileage and tend to have a lower spec (company car etc)..... And given the choice between a diesel with circa 250bhp vs a petrol with anywhere from 300-500bhp for similar price..... Well..... From thread direction, I take it Diesels are frowned upon?
Surprising lack of 730D's and S320CDI's
I try and consol myself with the fact that it has more torque than your 745i and the equivalent S500 but it really doesn't help much, especially as the cost of fuel has dropped so dramatically.
Oh well...it does have it's merits, just not many of them appeal to the crowd here.
On the plus side, the car is fully kitted out with almost every option and had very reasonable miles on it, but finding a diesel like that is a needle in a haystack as you quite rightly point out.
Having other large petrol engined cars available keeps my sanity.
I'm not helping am I!
Edited by E65Ross on Monday 15th February 19:41
Whats wrong with this BMW V8 then ?! Looks clean, nice, maybe get a little bit more money off ?
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/b...
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/b...
SimonTheSailor said:
Whats wrong with this BMW V8 then ?! Looks clean, nice, maybe get a little bit more money off ?
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/b...
Looks great value to me.http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/b...
And this 2.5 litre 3 series, a few miles but manual coupe for under 1.5K ?
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/b...
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/b...
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