Best smoker barges 1-5 large [vol8]

[0a]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES-BENZ-W124-260e-...

Another 260e, a rather nice looking thing.

[Baryonyx]

That seems very cheap for such a nice car.

[E24man]

Richie C said:

I think I may have a barge itch to scratch in approximately 14 months, so checking in early in the name of "research".

I did this about 4 volumes back and to give you fair warning it will end up with a V12 on your drive, a smile on your face...... and evil eyes from your wife/girlfriend/partner/significant other.

[Ace-T]

edo said:

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

Mercedes-Benz C Class 3.2 C32 AMG 5dr
56,790 miles
Mercedes C32 amg 56790 miles warranted 2003, mot may 2015, tax feb 2015, this car is in immaculate cond very low miles, very powerful car, tip tronic, winter & summer mode, sat nav, tv, phone, cruise, speed limiter, memory elec seats mirrors, sunroof, phone for more tel, 07539476430,, BLUE, £4,950

Thanks, just thanks. I now have to post that in the 'What car are you obsessing about now?' thread...

[0a]

Probably far too expensive, but a rather nice looking car:

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

[harry kular]

barchetta_boy said:

Ross, good to see you posting. Hope my card arrived ok! Kudos to 0a for organising.

+2 I was touched by the gesture. A good egg.

[Baryonyx]

0a said:

Probably far too expensive, but a rather nice looking car:

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

I had always thought that this generation of A6/S6 was the best looking. It's that curved top over the bootlid, and the fact it's not all creases and acute angles like a newer A6. The interior looks in good shape apart from that dodgy aftermarket media device in the centre console. The Recaro seats are wonderful, the engine is beautifully refined. About the only weak link will be the electronics and the gearbox. Looking back at the glossy wood trim and the thick carpets takes me back to my old A8.

[Rincewind209]

0a said:

Probably far too expensive, but a rather nice looking car:

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

How much power does that kick out, it doesn't say in the ad, I'm guessing a lot.

[A - W]

0a said:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES-BENZ-W124-260e-...

Another 260e, a rather nice looking thing.

One of the advert photos seems to show a little colour difference to the rest of the body, age? Accident?

[0a]

Rincewind209 said:

0a said:

Probably far too expensive, but a rather nice looking car:

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

How much power does that kick out, it doesn't say in the ad, I'm guessing a lot.

335 bhp - so about 10% more than the 4.2 v8 a8. What's going on with the bottom of the doors?!

[A - W]

0a said:

Probably far too expensive, but a rather nice looking car:

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

Offside passenger door colour appears to be different to the photo angle?

Very nice mind.

[Max M4X WW]

A - W said:

0a said:

Probably far too expensive, but a rather nice looking car:

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

Offside passenger door colour appears to be different to the photo angle?

Very nice mind.

Its 50 shades of silver and I think that shape A6 in Saloon form is particularly ugly!

[PlayersNo6]

0a said:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES-BENZ-W124-260e-...

Another 260e, a rather nice looking thing.

Seller doesn't specify mileages in any of his ads...I'm out

[PlayersNo6]

Baryonyx said:

I had always thought that this generation of A6/S6 was the best looking. It's that curved top over the bootlid, and the fact it's not all creases and acute angles like a newer A6. The interior looks in good shape apart from that dodgy aftermarket media device in the centre console. The Recaro seats are wonderful, the engine is beautifully refined. About the only weak link will be the electronics and the gearbox. Looking back at the glossy wood trim and the thick carpets takes me back to my old A8.

Agree with you about this shape of A6. However, as well as the fruit machine this example has also got tints and has been de-badged. Never a good sign.

(Apols to 0a - I'm just very picky!)

Edited by PlayersNo6 on Friday 12th December 23:31

[mccrackenj]

0a said:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES-BENZ-W124-260e-...

Another 260e, a rather nice looking thing.

discussed at length a few pages ago. Come on chap keep up! (and by the way, it's mine so sod off!)

[mccrackenj]

ETA: it's not mine at all,but fervently wish it was.

[0a]

Oh dear a couple of dud barges from me then!

Not the right engine or gearbox, but an 'interesting' colour. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-Citroen-C6-2-2HDi-L...

[0a]

mccrackenj said:

0a said:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES-BENZ-W124-260e-...

Another 260e, a rather nice looking thing.

discussed at length a few pages ago. Come on chap keep up! (and by the way, it's mine so sod off!)

Early style leather seats as well.

[Baryonyx]

0a said:

Oh dear a couple of dud barges from me then!

Not the right engine or gearbox, but an 'interesting' colour. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-Citroen-C6-2-2HDi-L...

Now, this is a dud! That S6 looked quite nice on my phone but on closer inspection, yes, it's got a few issues. Like the bottom half of the tail end being a different colour to the rest of the car!

Anyway, I digress, on to the C6. The colour is just dreadful. Or rather, the effect of the colour is. It stops the C6 looking like the graceful product of a smart designer and more like a leaden turd. Black, silver and dark blue all suit the C6 but this shade does not. On top of that, the dreadful engine and manual gearbox. No thanks!

I typically hate diesels though I gather the 2.7HDi in the C6 is particularly 'nice' for a diesel though it's thirsty...which would seem to scupper it's appeal. It's the same engine as appeared in the Jaguar S-Type and the XJ 2.7 TDVi, where it was generally well received to drive but less so to fettle and fix. Still, it's very much something I should have liked to have seen more of - if you're going to do a dreadful diesel, at least give it a couple of extra cylinders to mask the rough drone, a couple of turbos to try and eliminate the flatness in rev range and an autobox to do the chopping and changing required.



In terms of car for your cash, this is particularly impressive. The AMG badge needs prised off but other than that, there are worse ways to drop £2500. Remember, that back when these were new and being churned out with six figure price tags, that would have bought you a couple of nice suburban semi-detached houses.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Benz-S500-2-Doo...

[nobrakes]

Or you could hand your 3 bags over for ye olde Monza..
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...

Same screen price as that S500. 2 door coupes, but that's about the only similarity. What would you choose? Quite a mix of Bork potential v simplicity? Running costs? Or stretch a bit for that S6?

Decisions, decisions...

Edited by nobrakes on Saturday 13th December 11:12