Best Smoker Barges 1-5 large [Vol 7]

[hornetrider]

minimoog said:

fksocks. Red wine (yes, this early on a Monday) and ebay do not make for rational barge shopping. Think I've just effectively set fire to £1K, if not more.





Oh well. At least the 290bhp ECUs for it are cheap as, er, chips.

Ah, the one loon posted on t'other place, was on my watch list. Magnificent.

[thelawnet]

This is ludicrously cheap:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lexus-LS-460-4-6-auto-SE...



£3400 175,000 miles

[hornetrider]

fk me. They even look good. If I was in the market I'd be all over that like a cheap suit.

[hornetrider]

Hmmm thought the price was fishy. Next nearest is 10k, making that one scammity mcscam.

[thelawnet]

hornetrider said:

Hmmm thought the price was fishy. Next nearest is 10k, making that one scammity mcscam.

Something definitely odd

This is their website

http://www.gandmmotorsukltd.com

Telephone number in Norfolk.

But the number on the ad is for a phone in Chippenham, Wiltshire.


The stock list doesn't scream scam though:

http://ebayshowroom.ebaymotorspro.co.uk/emp/showro...

[JZZ30]

thelawnet said:

The stock list doesn't scream scam though:

http://ebayshowroom.ebaymotorspro.co.uk/emp/showro...

Hmmnnn... An A7 3.0tdi for £8k?
A 2010 V70 at three and a half?

[sly fox]

thelawnet said:

This is ludicrously cheap:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lexus-LS-460-4-6-auto-SE...



£3400 175,000 miles

The only major bork factor on these is the steering rack - cannot be replaced in part so it can be a £6k fix.....
Do you feel lucky punk? comes to mind.

I'm looking for a lower mileage one of these (60k ish) as next car to replace my LS430.

[Laidback66]

0a said:

Laidback66 said:

O wise and learned gentlemen of this thread, I call upon your assistance.

I am now properly looking for a barge, and as is always the case, when you have the money, there is nothing of interest around!

What am I looking for?

• V8 goodness.
• Toys, lots of toys (heated front and rear seats, GOOD sound system).
• Top end of thread budget or above for the right car.
• FULL documented history.
• Not an E65 BMW (too many inherent flaws).

Currently thinking.

• Audi A8 (still make me nervous with the electrics, but tick the boxes and Mrs LB approves.
• Lexus LS430 This is what I would like but not seen any that are worth the money being asked, (and are NOT gold!)
• Mercedes...hmmm. Can I find one without rust and impending bork?

Any other suggestions guys?

Thanks

Dave

I would ignore your E65 ban and buy this 760 (negotiating to 20% over budget in my imaginary world) http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...

While the V12 is a huge appeal I just can't feel the love for the rest of the car, especially one that makes no mention of full service history or number of previous owners.

[Laidback66]

sly fox said:

thelawnet said:

This is ludicrously cheap:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lexus-LS-460-4-6-auto-SE...



£3400 175,000 miles

The only major bork factor on these is the steering rack - cannot be replaced in part so it can be a £6k fix.....
Do you feel lucky punk? comes to mind.

I'm looking for a lower mileage one of these (60k ish) as next car to replace my LS430.

It would be a braver man than me who would put down money on that.
As others have said, that is just TOO cheap. I would expect one with that mileage to be nearer £6-7k.
Something really not right...

[hornetrider]

Laidback66 said:

While the V12 is a huge appeal I just can't feel the love for the rest of the car, especially one that makes no mention of full service history or number of previous owners.

Advert title states FSH.

[jonnydm]

I would have been very tempted by the LS at that price. Far too good to be true though. As above, £6-7k is nearer the mark.

[Laidback66]

hornetrider said:

Laidback66 said:

While the V12 is a huge appeal I just can't feel the love for the rest of the car, especially one that makes no mention of full service history or number of previous owners.

Advert title states FSH.

Ooops!
I stand corrected on that.

Note to self

[Laidback66]

Ok guys, based on a suggestion of the Lexus GS430 I would appreciate opinions on these 2 please?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...

I am struggling to see where the £1,500 price difference comes from, aside of one sitting on a dealer forecourt!

[JZZ30]

Laidback66 said:

I am struggling to see where the £1,500 price difference comes from, aside of one sitting on a dealer forecourt!

That's exactly your answer.

The private sale one looks really good. FSH, full MOT (no advisories), and I think it's SE-L spec (did they do the 430 in just SE?)

[Adrian E]

Under bonnet shot on the private sale shows a heck of a lot of dust! Almost like someone emptied a dyson over it

If you don't mind cream interior it looks the better buy - the dealer fake wood is pretty hideous especially as it's on the steering wheel too. Same trim as my dad's is250 se-l spec in terms of the wood

[jonnydm]

The blue GS looks great, proper 1-5k material.

Go with £4400 cash (and two 50s in your other pocket).

[Laidback66]

Thanks for the input, pretty much as I was thinking .

I am going to view the private sale one tomorrow morning (sounds very promising).

And yes I am going with the appropriate amount of cash as suggested

So, potential thread purchase!

Dave

Edited by Laidback66 on Tuesday 4th November 12:00

[Chicane-UK]

Strong money but nice looking E39 5 series (535i)



http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...

[JZZ30]

thelawnet said:

This is ludicrously cheap:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lexus-LS-460-4-6-auto-SE...



£3400 175,000 miles

Now gone along with the rest of the cars they had listed.

[alexinapot]

JZZ30 said:

thelawnet said:

This is ludicrously cheap:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lexus-LS-460-4-6-auto-SE...



£3400 175,000 miles

Now gone along with the rest of the cars they had listed.

Address in Norfolk, phone number in the west. Sounds similar to this thread

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...