Best Smoker Barges - 1 - 5 Large [Vol 3]

Best Smoker Barges - 1 - 5 Large [Vol 3]

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E38Ross

34,941 posts

211 months

Friday 4th May 2012
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hornetrider said:
bmthnick1981 said:
hornetrider said:
Rocksteadyeddie said:
Have we had this one?

I'm gagging for an E39 53/40i Sport Touring. I went to see an SE last week and it didn't really float my boat lookswise.... definitely a Sport required.
You going to keep the E38 as well?
Nope, will swap one for t'other
how's the E38 been lately pal? since i had that duff sat nav out the car about 3 months ago mine's been absolutely spot on biggrin

put in £115 of fuel yesterday though frown

Sump

5,484 posts

166 months

Friday 4th May 2012
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That blue e39 estate.

Rear door and rear quarter very poorly resprayed.

Also missing a parking sensor.

Edited by Sump on Friday 4th May 20:05

Strawman

6,463 posts

206 months

Friday 4th May 2012
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olly22n said:
Love the plate too.
hehe Why indeed.

Mustard

6,992 posts

244 months

Friday 4th May 2012
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olly22n said:
Strawman said:
olly22n said:
Love the plate too.
hehe Why indeed.
Infact, if the car was in the same hemisphere as me, i'd probably have it just for the plate.
We've had some good reg's allocated to us recently

  • V*12FKU
  • V*12FKR
  • V*12FKS
  • V*12KYJ
biggrin


Edited by Mustard on Friday 4th May 21:35

W00DY

15,464 posts

225 months

Friday 4th May 2012
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olly22n said:
Strawman said:
olly22n said:
Love the plate too.
hehe Why indeed.
Infact, if the car was in the same hemisphere as me, i'd probably have it just for the plate.
That's fking brilliant. Car looks decent too.

Mustard

6,992 posts

244 months

Friday 4th May 2012
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A lex said:
OK threadists, advice needed.

Im back in the UK at the start of June and will be using part of my holiday to change barges (oh how the missus was happy to hear that hehe). The Volvo has to go, mainly due to mileage and MPG but also because im becoming paranoid that the engine is about to st its pants and I want out whilst I still can!

The next barge does, unfortunately, have rather more criteria to meet, but the budget is also increased to about 3k (including whatever I get as a trade-in for the T5, which im hoping is about 1500quid).

Must be:

-Diesel (sob, sob I know - but im currently chucking over €800 a month down the neck of the Volvo, any diesel giving me more than 40mpg combined will halve my monthly bill, especially as the devils own juice is about 40ppl cheaper here in NL.

-Estate

Pref:

-Less than 100k miles
-<10yrs old
-I need a towing hook!

Ideas thus far:

Saab 9-5 3.0 or 1.9 (2.2 is cack is it not?)
Volvo V70 / XC70 D5 (will struggle a bit with budget)
Volvo V40 2.0D (not really a barge any more :S )
Honda Accord 2.2CDTi
Audi A6 2.5TDI / All road (or even an A4)
530D (again leggy at budget?)
Jeep GC 3.1TD

Question is, am I missing anything obvious and what are ye gods own bargeists opinions?

(Currently leaning toward a 9-5 3.0 with a cheeky map up to 215bhp?)
http://www.cheshammotorcompany.com/used-cars/bmw-5...

Looks interesting

Patrick Bateman

12,143 posts

173 months

Friday 4th May 2012
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That reg is fantastic. biggrin

edo

16,699 posts

264 months

Saturday 5th May 2012
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I just sold a RR with reg "FEK". Almost considered taking the plate off!

edo

16,699 posts

264 months

Saturday 5th May 2012
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http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...

1999 Daimler 4.0 V8 4DR AUTO [LWB]

46,500 miles, Metallic Green, 3 Owners. IMMACULATE EXAMPLE IN SHERWOOD GREEN OVER CASHMERE PIPED IN SABLE WITH BURR WALNUT VENEERS. SUPERB SPECIFICATION INCLUDING ELECTRIC REAR SEATS, REAR PICNIC TABLES TILT & SLIDE SUNROOF, REAR WINDOW BLINDS, AUTOMATIC LIGHTS, ELECTROCHROMATIC REAR VIEW MIRROR, FRONT & REAR CUP HOLDERS, ETC, ETC. THIS 3 OWNER CAR IS IN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING CONDITION & TO DESCRIBE IT AS ANYTHING ELSE WOULD NOT DO IT JUSTICE. FULL JAGUAR SERVICE HISTORY TO 40K & WILL BE SERVICED PRIOR TO DELIVERY TO ITS NEXT LOVING KEEPER. THIS HAS TO BE THE BEST CONDITION & LOWEST MILEAGE EXAMPLE AROUND. LOOKS & DRIVES LIKE NEW. PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO SPEAK TO US ABOUT THIS CAR OR TO REQUEST FURTHER PICTURES. . . IT REALLY IS THAT NICE !. £4,795

richardxjr

7,561 posts

209 months

Saturday 5th May 2012
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R60EST said:
Barge Update.

Took the LS400 in for it's MOT today , it's second MOT under my ownership. Rather predictably passed first time , no advisories. Total spend this year 1 rear brake light bulb.
Mine failed on seized parking brake cable (not used much). So that and one number plate light for me this year smile


Zwolf

25,867 posts

205 months

W00DY

15,464 posts

225 months

Saturday 5th May 2012
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SuperHangOn

3,486 posts

152 months

Mustard

6,992 posts

244 months

Saturday 5th May 2012
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W00DY said:
Sweet

Mustard

6,992 posts

244 months

Saturday 5th May 2012
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SuperHangOn said:
That car lives in a village just down the road from me, proper owner, normally in a open garage/ carport often thought he nice it looks



Q:  Any past issues with Starter Motor, Power Steering Pump, Dash needle lights, Leaks? Does it stop in straight line? Why selling? Thanks, Regards, Mack 03-May-12
A:  Hi there, Many thanks for your enquiry. No none of the items raised by you effect this car. The reason for selling the Lexus is that I have just reached retiring age and have three cars between myself and the wife.Apart from the running cost point of view,I now drive a Porsche Boxster S which is a lot more fun than the Lexus.Dont get me wrong, the Lexus is still a brilliant car but on a pension can now only afford to run the two cars. I trust this reply is helpful. Regards

LOL another poor pensioner


Edited by Mustard on Saturday 5th May 12:14

bmthnick1981

5,310 posts

215 months

Saturday 5th May 2012
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Mustard said:
W00DY said:
Sweet
Lovely find.

E38Ross

34,941 posts

211 months

Saturday 5th May 2012
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richardxjr said:
R60EST said:
Barge Update.

Took the LS400 in for it's MOT today , it's second MOT under my ownership. Rather predictably passed first time , no advisories. Total spend this year 1 rear brake light bulb.
Mine failed on seized parking brake cable (not used much). So that and one number plate light for me this year smile
so neither of you have even serviced it in the last 12 months??

Shaw Tarse

31,543 posts

202 months

Saturday 5th May 2012
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A lex said:
The T5 is sold!

€1500 in the bank.

Thats just about covered my costs - I put a set of tyres on it and refilled the gearbox at a cost €250 - it lasted 5 months and 6k miles.

Onwards and upwards smile
Good news, now see what you get next!

richardxjr

7,561 posts

209 months

Saturday 5th May 2012
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E38Ross said:
richardxjr said:
R60EST said:
Barge Update.

Took the LS400 in for it's MOT today , it's second MOT under my ownership. Rather predictably passed first time , no advisories. Total spend this year 1 rear brake light bulb.
Mine failed on seized parking brake cable (not used much). So that and one number plate light for me this year smile
so neither of you have even serviced it in the last 12 months??
Oil & filters changed & fluids checked for me, £50 at the factors'


ETA: Nice one A lex; get that ferry booked smile



Edited by richardxjr on Saturday 5th May 14:08

TallbutBuxomly

12,254 posts

215 months

Saturday 5th May 2012
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olly22n said:
This has potential;

728i



Love the plate too.
Clearly they have dropped a zero off the mileage.

Look at the seats for goodness sakes. There is no way that is a 100k mile car.
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