Best Smoker Barges 1-5 large [Vol 7]
Discussion
0a said:
129 many thanks for that post, what an amazingly comprehensive reply. Thankyou for taking the time to research and write it up. That is exactly what I need and I will be making some orders today.
It may seem strange to spend money on something worth little, but the car fits into my life very well and I like it. I see it as an alternative to spending £10k on a focus diesel.
Oa, I have added a couple of links at the end of my post that might save money. There is a guy on Ebay selling Febi stuff at massive discounts. I have bought from him and he seemed reliable. I'm going to stop now but if there is anything in particular, let me know.It may seem strange to spend money on something worth little, but the car fits into my life very well and I like it. I see it as an alternative to spending £10k on a focus diesel.
Caruso said:
derin100 said:
Caruso said:
Temptingly close to me.
£3k but only 45k miles with Jag service history.
Blimey! What we can see of it looks damn nice!!!£3k but only 45k miles with Jag service history.
No linky? Keeping your cards close to your chest to prevent Bargista gazumpage?
Good points: Colour combo, looks fantastic from 20 paces, low mileage, mechanically faultless.
Bad points: Dent on front nearside wing, small dent on rear nearside wing, bumper scuffs, sagging headlining, drivers door seal needs replacing. Rear nearside window frame badly rusted on the inside???
In general the driving experience suffered from comparison to my E39 540T. The (3.2 V8) Jag had a lack of oomph below 3.5k rpm, ride not significantly better than a 168k mile E39 and, unforgivably, an overly loud indicator tick tock noise.
Caruso said:
Caruso said:
derin100 said:
Caruso said:
Temptingly close to me.
£3k but only 45k miles with Jag service history.
Blimey! What we can see of it looks damn nice!!!£3k but only 45k miles with Jag service history.
No linky? Keeping your cards close to your chest to prevent Bargista gazumpage?
Good points: Colour combo, looks fantastic from 20 paces, low mileage, mechanically faultless.
Bad points: Dent on front nearside wing, small dent on rear nearside wing, bumper scuffs, sagging headlining, drivers door seal needs replacing. Rear nearside window frame badly rusted on the inside???
In general the driving experience suffered from comparison to my E39 540T. The (3.2 V8) Jag had a lack of oomph below 3.5k rpm, ride not significantly better than a 168k mile E39 and, unforgivably, an overly loud indicator tick tock noise.
Non chav mint condition saxo
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...
Rangie with a Turner V8 and mint
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1999-Range-Rover-P38-4-0...
MyNameIsNotBob said:
a saxo can't be ever considered a barge 
Another 
to r129sl from me!
Also, I saw prop bearings mentioned, the rubber donut on the centre prop mount on the C124 is shot and the vibration above 50mph is horrendous. Has anyone here changed one and if so, how much of a ball ache is it?
Speaking of the C124, I was in need of a quick dirty food fix so I swung by the local Golden Arches last night. On the food hatch was a typical spotty 18 year old, who asked me to park in the waiting bays for my food. I have to admit to instantly stereotyping him as the usual halfwitted, semi-unwashed illiterate Saxo-adoring chav that his looks and voice portrayed. This illusion was totally destroyed when he brought the food to me and told me how much he liked 124-shape Mercs, especially the coupes . He wanted one but was waiting till he hit 21 for reasonable insurance.
Lesson learnt, don't judge a book by its cover.
to r129sl from me! Also, I saw prop bearings mentioned, the rubber donut on the centre prop mount on the C124 is shot and the vibration above 50mph is horrendous. Has anyone here changed one and if so, how much of a ball ache is it?
Speaking of the C124, I was in need of a quick dirty food fix so I swung by the local Golden Arches last night. On the food hatch was a typical spotty 18 year old, who asked me to park in the waiting bays for my food. I have to admit to instantly stereotyping him as the usual halfwitted, semi-unwashed illiterate Saxo-adoring chav that his looks and voice portrayed. This illusion was totally destroyed when he brought the food to me and told me how much he liked 124-shape Mercs, especially the coupes
. He wanted one but was waiting till he hit 21 for reasonable insurance.Lesson learnt, don't judge a book by its cover.
GTO Scott said:
Another to r129sl from me!
Also, I saw prop bearings mentioned, the rubber donut on the centre prop mount on the C124 is shot and the vibration above 50mph is horrendous. Has anyone here changed one and if so, how much of a ball ache is it?
Speaking of the C124, I was in need of a quick dirty food fix so I swung by the local Golden Arches last night. On the food hatch was a typical spotty 18 year old, who asked me to park in the waiting bays for my food. I have to admit to instantly stereotyping him as the usual halfwitted, semi-unwashed illiterate Saxo-adoring chav that his looks and voice portrayed. This illusion was totally destroyed when he brought the food to me and told me how much he liked 124-shape Mercs, especially the coupes . He wanted one but was waiting till he hit 21 for reasonable insurance.
Lesson learnt, don't judge a book by its cover.
to r129sl from me! Also, I saw prop bearings mentioned, the rubber donut on the centre prop mount on the C124 is shot and the vibration above 50mph is horrendous. Has anyone here changed one and if so, how much of a ball ache is it?
Speaking of the C124, I was in need of a quick dirty food fix so I swung by the local Golden Arches last night. On the food hatch was a typical spotty 18 year old, who asked me to park in the waiting bays for my food. I have to admit to instantly stereotyping him as the usual halfwitted, semi-unwashed illiterate Saxo-adoring chav that his looks and voice portrayed. This illusion was totally destroyed when he brought the food to me and told me how much he liked 124-shape Mercs, especially the coupes
. He wanted one but was waiting till he hit 21 for reasonable insurance.Lesson learnt, don't judge a book by its cover.
dscam said:
Can't believe I'm going to post a Rover here but this looks great for the price and if memory serves, these Sterling models were the same as the contemporary Honda Legend (or was it Accord?):
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...
Now that is a piece of history!http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...
As I recall they have a Rover engine, it was the 827i that was a Honda unit.
I have owned both the 825i and 827i Sterling (in my distant past before I finally realised these were cheap for a reason) but I also have to admit to feeling a yearning for it
I note they removed the straw hat and blanket before taking the pics
ward35 said:
First time poster. £1k in northern Ireland... not me might I add just went to see it, guy is moving to OZ, likes to drink a little too much for my liking....the car, not the chap selling it. Thought you may like it
![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/npABYjLa.jpg[/img]</a> <a href="http://thumbsnap.com/8qH0twY7" Target="_blank">[img]http://thumbsnap.com/sc/8qH0twY7.jpg[/img]</a> <a href="http://thumbsnap.com/7vgjhXc1" Target="_blank">[img]http://thumbsnap.com/sc/7vgjhXc1.jpg)
Looks nice, and for £1k I almost wonder what is wrong with it?Where is it in NI?
I am over again this week (work for a very large NI based company so over there very regularly) and may take a quick peek myself.
Edited by Laidback66 on Saturday 12th April 16:07
It's in ballybofey just over the border in donegal. Still northern region though so no registering to be done. 180k miles very very tidy. I'm no mechanic but last year's mot it only needed a headlight bulb. Let me know if you want the chaps number.where in the north do you normally go.
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
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
and another
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...
[img]BMW 5 SERIES 540i Sport
78000 miles
Metallic DIAMOND BLACK, HERE WE HAVE A VERY RARE BMW 4.4 M SPORT AUTO WITH A FULL SERVICE HISTORY, 1 OWNER FROM NEW WITH FULL BLACK LEATHER M SPORT ELECTRIC SEATS MEMORY ELECTRIC GLASS ROOF , ALL FOUR M SPORT ALLOYS HAVE BEEN REFURBISHED DIAMOND CUT WITH NEW TYRES, ALL SPARE KEYS FOR THE CAR, FRONT AND REAR PARK DISTANCE, CRUISE, CD CHANGER, HPI CLEAR, FANTASTIC PERFORMANCE SUPERB GENUINE CLEAN EXAMPLE , FOR FULL DETAILS AND TO ARRANGE YOUR VIEWING PLEASE CALL EDWARD 01142364659, FINANCE, WARRANTY, ALL CARS HPI CLEAR, PLEASE CALL NOW FOR DETAILS 01142364659, £5,990 p/x considered
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...
[img]BMW 5 SERIES 540i Sport
78000 miles
Metallic DIAMOND BLACK, HERE WE HAVE A VERY RARE BMW 4.4 M SPORT AUTO WITH A FULL SERVICE HISTORY, 1 OWNER FROM NEW WITH FULL BLACK LEATHER M SPORT ELECTRIC SEATS MEMORY ELECTRIC GLASS ROOF , ALL FOUR M SPORT ALLOYS HAVE BEEN REFURBISHED DIAMOND CUT WITH NEW TYRES, ALL SPARE KEYS FOR THE CAR, FRONT AND REAR PARK DISTANCE, CRUISE, CD CHANGER, HPI CLEAR, FANTASTIC PERFORMANCE SUPERB GENUINE CLEAN EXAMPLE , FOR FULL DETAILS AND TO ARRANGE YOUR VIEWING PLEASE CALL EDWARD 01142364659, FINANCE, WARRANTY, ALL CARS HPI CLEAR, PLEASE CALL NOW FOR DETAILS 01142364659, £5,990 p/x considered
Some LS430 bork to report- a piddle of fuel from underneath the car reared it's head exactly 24 hours after I sold the car to a newly converted and rather unlikely Bargista- my mother!
I couldn't really play the 'sold as seen' card and tell her to 'jog on', so my mechanic poked around with a tiny camera and pin pointed a pin hole on the top of the tank around the fuel filler neck. A replacement used tank from a breaker arrived with exactly the same problem in exactly the same position. Looks to be an age related problem, and one that isn't widely documented on the net: both my car and the donor car are early examples, so looks like this could be a fairly new issue to add to the watch list.
Green '400 a couple of pages back looked great- deeply impressed with my recently acquired identical one so far.
I couldn't really play the 'sold as seen' card and tell her to 'jog on', so my mechanic poked around with a tiny camera and pin pointed a pin hole on the top of the tank around the fuel filler neck. A replacement used tank from a breaker arrived with exactly the same problem in exactly the same position. Looks to be an age related problem, and one that isn't widely documented on the net: both my car and the donor car are early examples, so looks like this could be a fairly new issue to add to the watch list.
Green '400 a couple of pages back looked great- deeply impressed with my recently acquired identical one so far.
Thought th his May qualify.http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201403232747173/sort/default/usedcars/price-to/5000/make/bmw/radius/100/model/7_series/postcode/bt345fr/page/1/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew?logcode=p
Sorry still trying to get my head around the photo posting.
Sorry still trying to get my head around the photo posting.
And an 83 Mercedes-Benz to keep a balance. One owner retro to say the least. http://www.usedcarsni.com/1983-Mercedes-200-Series...
Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff