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[CharlesdeGaulle]

idiotgap said:

Bravo! Any links/pics you can share monsieur?

Thanks - I'm looking forward to seeing it!

The original ad is here:

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C492648

[bmthnick1981]

Interesting article on the Phaeton here;

http://jalopnik.com/254379/jalopnik-fantasy-garage...

I've always quite liked these. Sounds like VW are considering a new model in a year or two.

[Gruber]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

idiotgap said:

Bravo! Any links/pics you can share monsieur?

Thanks - I'm looking forward to seeing it!

The original ad is here:

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C492648

Ermmmm.... I'd swear that's my old car that Kiwifraser bought off me, but on a different plate. What's the mileage?

[CharlesdeGaulle]

Gruber said:

Ermmmm.... I'd swear that's my old car that Kiwifraser bought off me, but on a different plate. What's the mileage?

It's on 195k. The plate is a personal one that's coming off - the original ends NCF. Yours?

[Gruber]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

Gruber said:

Ermmmm.... I'd swear that's my old car that Kiwifraser bought off me, but on a different plate. What's the mileage?

It's on 195k. The plate is a personal one that's coming off - the original ends NCF. Yours?

The very same!

[Rocksteadyeddie]

Gruber said:

CharlesdeGaulle said:

Gruber said:

Ermmmm.... I'd swear that's my old car that Kiwifraser bought off me, but on a different plate. What's the mileage?

It's on 195k. The plate is a personal one that's coming off - the original ends NCF. Yours?

The very same!

Who says there's a small market in such things!

[SpeckledJim]

Pulse said:

0a said:

Rollcage said:

edo said:

r129sl said:

edo said:

Tidy 540i.



MW 5 SERIES 540i 4dr Auto 4.4
73000 miles
WHITE, Very Rare Car, Alloy Wheels, Full Black Leather Interior With Optional Sports Seats, Lots Of History And All Old M.O.T's, Very Well Looked After Example, Cruise Control, Multi Function Steering Wheel, 6 Disc CD Changer, Air Conditioning, Digital Climate Control, Remote Central Locking, 3 Keys, Alarm And Immobilliser, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Trip Computer, Front Centre Armrest, Front Fog Lights, Original Tool Kit, Traction Control, Anti Lock Brakes, Airbags. £2,495
Running costs

Gorgeous. Link?

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

That looks a belter. The E39 is probably BMW's best saloon car.

I HATE white cars but doesn't think look wonderful...



I always get put off by the E39 black leather - it looks like the seats are covered with bin bags!

Did anyone go and see this? Seems absolutely fantastic, but it's still for sale!

There was a time when everyone all agreed that white was a crap colour for a car.

At the moment the world has gone a bit mad, and lots of people have forgotten that.

But not the tasteful discerning petrol barge-shopper. He still understands that white is a crap colour for a car.

[SpeckledJim]

0a said:

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.

I love 'age-related marks'.

I'm sure a real expert can tell the difference between the good news 'age-related marks' and the bad news 'dragged-past-a-concrete-gate-post-related marks', but I can't.

How old does a car need to be before the evidence of having dragged it past a gatepost is an age-related thing, as opposed to a gatepost-related thing?

I feel this is something I should really know.

[Zwolf]

SpeckledJim said:

But not the tasteful discerning petrol barge-shopper. He still understands that white is a crap colour for a car.

Generally yes. But this looks bloody great and I'd gladly have a white one:

[E65Ross]

SpeckledJim said:

0a said:

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.

I love 'age-related marks'.

I'm sure a real expert can tell the difference between the good news 'age-related marks' and the bad news 'dragged-past-a-concrete-gate-post-related marks', but I can't.

How old does a car need to be before the evidence of having dragged it past a gatepost is an age-related thing, as opposed to a gatepost-related thing?

I feel this is something I should really know.

Agree. Just yesterday I saw a "14" plate car with a nasty dent in it, is that age-related?

I'm looking forward to the summer so I can get on with polishing the E65 up. Whilst not age-related, it does have some speed-related stone chips on the front that would ultimately require a front bumper and bonnet respray

[SpeckledJim]

Zwolf said:

SpeckledJim said:

But not the tasteful discerning petrol barge-shopper. He still understands that white is a crap colour for a car.

Generally yes. But this looks bloody great and I'd gladly have a white one:

The context of that photo helps a lot.

It looks great, but for me, that's in spite of the colour, not because of it.

For me, it fails both the Aldi test and the funeral test, where a dark blue one on normal wheels/height would easily pass.

[harry kular]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

idiotgap said:

Bravo! Any links/pics you can share monsieur?

Thanks - I'm looking forward to seeing it!

The original ad is here:

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C492648

That looks very nice indeed, congratulations!

[harry kular]

A 500 SE with Royal provenance:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271460782941?ssPageName=...

Nice colour combination.

[CharlesdeGaulle]

Gruber said:

CharlesdeGaulle said:

Gruber said:

Ermmmm.... I'd swear that's my old car that Kiwifraser bought off me, but on a different plate. What's the mileage?

It's on 195k. The plate is a personal one that's coming off - the original ends NCF. Yours?

The very same!

It's like a Thread car! I'll be sure to offer it here first when I've finished with it!

[V8forweekends]

SpeckledJim said:

There was a time when everyone all agreed that white was a crap colour for a car.

At the moment the world has gone a bit mad, and lots of people have forgotten that.

But not the tasteful discerning petrol barge-shopper. He still understands that white is a crap colour for a car.

I am very pleased that white is now "allowed" again. Don't go too far though - I always have loved white cars and this daftness ensures a decent cheapish supply :-)

[phil_cardiff]

E65Ross said:

W124 said:

I'm having an LS. The mad urge is upon me...

Each to their own. I just find them really boring.

Really? You've never mentioned it...

[olly755]

Zwolf said:

Generally yes. But this looks bloody great and I'd gladly have a white one:

Yum.

I've always coveted the lesser spotted white B10 personally. Sadly, (understandably?) very few punters were brave enough at the time.

[0a]

Rocksteadyeddie said:

Gruber said:

CharlesdeGaulle said:

Gruber said:

Ermmmm.... I'd swear that's my old car that Kiwifraser bought off me, but on a different plate. What's the mileage?

It's on 195k. The plate is a personal one that's coming off - the original ends NCF. Yours?

The very same!

Who says there's a small market in such things!

That's brilliant! It drove very nicely indeed and had a big pile of history. What work was done one the suspension in your time?

[Gruber]

0a said:

Rocksteadyeddie said:

Gruber said:

CharlesdeGaulle said:

Gruber said:

Ermmmm.... I'd swear that's my old car that Kiwifraser bought off me, but on a different plate. What's the mileage?

It's on 195k. The plate is a personal one that's coming off - the original ends NCF. Yours?

The very same!

Who says there's a small market in such things!

That's brilliant! It drove very nicely indeed and had a big pile of history. What work was done one the suspension in your time?

None at all during my 6-month tenure (I sold it early last year) but it was probably due a refresh.

[slippery]

harry kular said:

A 500 SE with Royal provenance:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271460782941?ssPageName=...

Nice colour combination.