Best Smoker Barges 1-5 large [Vol 7]

[nickod]

0a said:

texasjohn said:

No, not at all, just comparing two low mileage barges that are c. £1500

Spending up to thread budget is a different matter of course

From the last few pages - go on, treat yourself:

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

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

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C492006

I am probably not the best person to ask about buying at this end of the market though!

I keep looking at that Volvo. It's lovely!

[mark seeker]

nickod said:

0a said:

texasjohn said:

No, not at all, just comparing two low mileage barges that are c. £1500

Spending up to thread budget is a different matter of course

From the last few pages - go on, treat yourself:

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

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

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C492006

I am probably not the best person to ask about buying at this end of the market though!

I keep looking at that Volvo. It's lovely!

That Volvo is very tempting indeed, at that sort of money really....

[texasjohn]

nickod said:

0a said:

texasjohn said:

No, not at all, just comparing two low mileage barges that are c. £1500

Spending up to thread budget is a different matter of course

From the last few pages - go on, treat yourself:

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

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

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C492006

I am probably not the best person to ask about buying at this end of the market though!

I keep looking at that Volvo. It's lovely!

Likewise. Looks like a lovely motor!

[mark seeker]

Here is what could be a cracking S4 Avant, it's had a lot of recent spend too although it may still require some brave pills...

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

These CL500s may not get too much love on here but this looks like a very solid example
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...


A clean looking S500
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...

Low mileage V8 Jaguar lovelyness
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...

[CharlesdeGaulle]

0a said:

Indeed, so long as it's a six cylinder Mercedes w124 with ambers, leather, and A/C, pretty much anything goes really!

Well, in an announcement of a thread buy, I achieved a 3 out of 5 against that metric. In fact, not just me, but we achieved only 3 out of 5.

Yes, with 0a's help, I purchased a 6 cyl 124 with a/c, but MB-tex rather than leather, and facelift so not gingered.

But the real point is a massive TY to a fellow threadist who did a viewing in a neighbouring country for a bloke he's never met (outside this thread). 0a, you're a star, many thanks.

A new (to me) estate has now been purchased and will be trailered down from Scotland by a delightful Pole by Friday. I'm now in the enviable position of having a choice of 124s for the MBW gig next Sunday, although I'm definitely taking the somewhat more glamorous cab than the workmanlike - and as yet unseen and undriven - estate.

What could possibly go wrong?

[slippery]

Excellent!

[0a]

CDG it drove very well on the limited test drive (much better than mine), and I hope you will think I described the car well enough to help you make an informed decision (too late now eh?!)

[edo]

Have we had this? What say you men with beards?
11 main dealer services.

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

£2,950
Mercedes-Benz 260
48000 miles
Immaculate, inside and out. , ALL Mercedes Benz Main Dealer Service History - Completed at , pre-delivery, 1058 miles, 5319 miles, 8717 miles, 11142 miles, 15729 miles, 18174 miles, 22943 miles, 26101 miles, 31773 miles, 34293 miles, 39114 miles, 45531 miles, current odometer reading 48238 miles., , Tax to end October 2014, MOT to 28th October 2014., , Completely original down to supplying dealer sticker, number plates and tax disc holder. original first aid kit and Blaupunkt stereo., I am the 3rd owner and the car has been off-road in storage over the winter. Judging by the bodywork I think the car has always been garaged. There are a couple of small scratches, but nothing too deep. The wheel arches are clean and having owned a W124 before this is a sign of a well looked after car., I have a few more photos available and I am confident in the description of the car and the history is impeccable., , Please contact me for more details if interested., GREEN, 3 owners, Next MOT due 28/10/2014, Tax expires 31/10/2014, Full service history, Electric sunroof, Electric windows, Height adjustable driver's seat, Metallic paint, Spare wheel (Full), Power steering, Central locking, Alarm, Immobiliser. £2,950

[slippery]

Arriving at an MB Specialist at five grand soon I reckon Ed.

[BigBen]

confused_buyer said:

I've never got the whole "but it shares bits with a Corolla thing". A S-Class has switchgear shared with a van and a 750i shared with a 116i so, so what?

Edited by confused_buyer on Monday 21st April 18:37

Sharing with a Corolla is bad because the switches feel crappy and cheap in a Corolla so should not be on a Lexus (this is based on them being the same as an MR2 I once had which also had Lexus / Corolla window switches).

Merc (and presumably BMW) switchgear is being shared amongst relatively high end vehicles so is less offensive. This is probably not true of later S-classes I have been in where the switchgear can feel a bit 'Matsui' compared to the W140.

[TonyF55]

How about this one, lovely Bornite I think ? 70k miles for circa 3k.


Linky

[mccrackenj]

edo said:

Have we had this? What say you men with beards?
11 main dealer services.

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

£2,950
Mercedes-Benz 260
48000 miles
Immaculate, inside and out. , ALL Mercedes Benz Main Dealer Service History - Completed at , pre-delivery, 1058 miles, 5319 miles, 8717 miles, 11142 miles, 15729 miles, 18174 miles, 22943 miles, 26101 miles, 31773 miles, 34293 miles, 39114 miles, 45531 miles, current odometer reading 48238 miles., , Tax to end October 2014, MOT to 28th October 2014., , Completely original down to supplying dealer sticker, number plates and tax disc holder. original first aid kit and Blaupunkt stereo., I am the 3rd owner and the car has been off-road in storage over the winter. Judging by the bodywork I think the car has always been garaged. There are a couple of small scratches, but nothing too deep. The wheel arches are clean and having owned a W124 before this is a sign of a well looked after car., I have a few more photos available and I am confident in the description of the car and the history is impeccable., , Please contact me for more details if interested., GREEN, 3 owners, Next MOT due 28/10/2014, Tax expires 31/10/2014, Full service history, Electric sunroof, Electric windows, Height adjustable driver's seat, Metallic paint, Spare wheel (Full), Power steering, Central locking, Alarm, Immobiliser. £2,950

Was featured a few pages back, advertised on PH classifieds at £3800.

Was advertised before that (need to check my 'notes' but think it was around a year ago?) by a dealer in Rotherham at £2995 and I think 43k.

Now, please delete your post, there's a good chap. I need to buy that before someone else sees it.

[dscam]

TonyF55 said:

How about this one, lovely Bornite I think ? 70k miles for circa 3k.


Linky

Sounds ridiculous to say, but starting bids at £3k may be too strong for a 300 on a 'J' I think. Bornite is a great colour and looks to be in pretty good condition.

Oil pressure sitting below 2 raises an eyebrow though...

[0a]

dscam said:

Sounds ridiculous to say, but starting bids at £3k may be too strong for a 300 on a 'J' I think. Bornite is a great colour and looks to be in pretty good condition.

Oil pressure sitting below 2 raises an eyebrow though...

"the last owner has serviced it by a friend after that so there is no record after 2007."
Hmm for that engine and that generation merc to make strong money it needs history. The ad also talks of age related marks - sounds like a car worth a lot less than the asking price to me.

[jonclancy]

It's warm, so a 2 bar idle oil P is not surprising IMO.

[TonyF55]

dscam said:

TonyF55 said:

How about this one, lovely Bornite I think ? 70k miles for circa 3k.


Linky

Sounds ridiculous to say, but starting bids at £3k may be too strong for a 300 on a 'J' I think. Bornite is a great colour and looks to be in pretty good condition.

Oil pressure sitting below 2 raises an eyebrow though...

I agree, starting bids should be 2k IMO

[r129sl]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

0a said:

Indeed, so long as it's a six cylinder Mercedes w124 with ambers, leather, and A/C, pretty much anything goes really!

Well, in an announcement of a thread buy, I achieved a 3 out of 5 against that metric. In fact, not just me, but we achieved only 3 out of 5.

Yes, with 0a's help, I purchased a 6 cyl 124 with a/c, but MB-tex rather than leather, and facelift so not gingered.

But the real point is a massive TY to a fellow threadist who did a viewing in a neighbouring country for a bloke he's never met (outside this thread). 0a, you're a star, many thanks.

A new (to me) estate has now been purchased and will be trailered down from Scotland by a delightful Pole by Friday. I'm now in the enviable position of having a choice of 124s for the MBW gig next Sunday, although I'm definitely taking the somewhat more glamorous cab than the workmanlike - and as yet unseen and undriven - estate.

What could possibly go wrong?

Very glad to hear you've got one. I look forward to hearing the full story in due course. With pictures.

[idiotgap]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

0a said:

Indeed, so long as it's a six cylinder Mercedes w124 with ambers, leather, and A/C, pretty much anything goes really!

Well, in an announcement of a thread buy, I achieved a 3 out of 5 against that metric. In fact, not just me, but we achieved only 3 out of 5.

Yes, with 0a's help, I purchased a 6 cyl 124 with a/c, but MB-tex rather than leather, and facelift so not gingered.

But the real point is a massive TY to a fellow threadist who did a viewing in a neighbouring country for a bloke he's never met (outside this thread). 0a, you're a star, many thanks.

A new (to me) estate has now been purchased and will be trailered down from Scotland by a delightful Pole by Friday. I'm now in the enviable position of having a choice of 124s for the MBW gig next Sunday, although I'm definitely taking the somewhat more glamorous cab than the workmanlike - and as yet unseen and undriven - estate.

What could possibly go wrong?

Bravo! Any links/pics you can share monsieur?

[Barchettaman]

slippery said:

If you like the look of the QX, there really is no good reason not to buy one. They are bloody good cars.

One of the best-respected posters on the HJ forum, Aprilia, used to love the Nissan QX. Dull but phenomenally well screwed together.

[SuperHangOn]

edo said:

Have we had this? What say you men with beards?
11 main dealer services.

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

£2,950
Mercedes-Benz 260
48000 miles
Immaculate, inside and out. , ALL Mercedes Benz Main Dealer Service History - Completed at , pre-delivery, 1058 miles, 5319 miles, 8717 miles, 11142 miles, 15729 miles, 18174 miles, 22943 miles, 26101 miles, 31773 miles, 34293 miles, 39114 miles, 45531 miles, current odometer reading 48238 miles., , Tax to end October 2014, MOT to 28th October 2014., , Completely original down to supplying dealer sticker, number plates and tax disc holder. original first aid kit and Blaupunkt stereo., I am the 3rd owner and the car has been off-road in storage over the winter. Judging by the bodywork I think the car has always been garaged. There are a couple of small scratches, but nothing too deep. The wheel arches are clean and having owned a W124 before this is a sign of a well looked after car., I have a few more photos available and I am confident in the description of the car and the history is impeccable., , Please contact me for more details if interested., GREEN, 3 owners, Next MOT due 28/10/2014, Tax expires 31/10/2014, Full service history, Electric sunroof, Electric windows, Height adjustable driver's seat, Metallic paint, Spare wheel (Full), Power steering, Central locking, Alarm, Immobiliser. £2,950

48,000 trips down the road for a pint of milk, or more likely sat around for years and only rolled out for the MOT each year. Its pretty but I see a car like that becoming trouble when put into proper use TBH.