Best smoker barges 1-5 large [vol8]
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BigTom85 said:
S3_Graham said:
derin100 said:
BlueMR2 said:
1989 230E in red with the old fashioned style tan leather. 71k miles and 2 days off a years MOT. £1200.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...
The temp guage is perhaps reading a little high though.
Temperature is ok. The electromagnetic clutch for the cooling fan on the M102 engine won't cut in until the temp reaches 100 degrees.http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...
The temp guage is perhaps reading a little high though.
Very nice find! That particular interior looks completely impervious to even the most determined of child's efforts to destroy it.
Edited by derin100 on Friday 22 May 00:18
What mpg could one expect of one of these? I quite fancy one as a daily
The temp is certainly sitting a bit higher than mine ever did.
CampDavid said:
Why thank you.
I think we can do better though....
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...
Same colour as my daily driver s class. Mine has dirtier fuel though...I think we can do better though....
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...
The car above is poverty spec short wheel base with not a single option in sight. Boot lid badges missing, front number plate plinth gone and a weird dent in the rear bumper.
Add to the above that you can get a good 500 for similar money which will be better spec'd, better performance and will return similar MPG.
Stick some 18" Difdas on this and it could be a lovely package. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...
These are amazing barges though. I currently have a W124 200E and a 2004 S320cdi as daily drivers. I don't know what more I need in life?
V12 AMG said:
Same colour as my daily driver s class. Mine has dirtier fuel though...
The car above is poverty spec short wheel base with not a single option in sight. Boot lid badges missing, front number plate plinth gone and a weird dent in the rear bumper.
Add to the above that you can get a good 500 for similar money which will be better spec'd, better performance and will return similar MPG.
Stick some 18" Difdas on this and it could be a lovely package. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...
These are amazing barges though. I currently have a W124 200E and a 2004 S320cdi as daily drivers. I don't know what more I need in life?
Bloody hell, that link just ruined my lunch-we've had a 2003 s500 from new. With only 33k it's barely above thread limits, meaning £57k in depreciation. The car above is poverty spec short wheel base with not a single option in sight. Boot lid badges missing, front number plate plinth gone and a weird dent in the rear bumper.
Add to the above that you can get a good 500 for similar money which will be better spec'd, better performance and will return similar MPG.
Stick some 18" Difdas on this and it could be a lovely package. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...
These are amazing barges though. I currently have a W124 200E and a 2004 S320cdi as daily drivers. I don't know what more I need in life?
Glad I wasn't paying, and exactly why I'll never buy a new car. Well, outright at least.
r129sl said:
Have you seen BMW's press campaign celebrating 40 years of the three series? I am sure I am not alone in thinking that the product has only got worse as time has passed. The E21 looks like a masterpiece; the F30 a dog's dinner.
I quite like the adverts, but the thing I find annoying is that the year of registration of each of the cars is not the same as the year quoted at the top of each of the adverts.harrykul said:
Bloody hell, that link just ruined my lunch-we've had a 2003 s500 from new. With only 33k it's barely above thread limits, meaning £57k in depreciation.
Glad I wasn't paying, and exactly why I'll never buy a new car. Well, outright at least.
Sorry! Will you ever part with the car? If not, don't worry what it's value is...just drive it.Glad I wasn't paying, and exactly why I'll never buy a new car. Well, outright at least.
truck71 said:
It's funny, my SL (identical in colour/year to that one) has the 12 spoke wheels which I wasn't keen on- I really fancied a set of the 8 spoke rims. 20 months on from buying it and they've really grown on me to the point where I'm looking for a decent set to replace the current ones. I like the understated look (not at all keen on AMG/ bigger versions)-keeping them clean stops them looking too drab. We're all different though and I get why some would want to change them. Great cars all round.
Snap with regards colour here too, and agreed on great cars. I won't hijack the thread again with wheel talk, but have you thought about getting your existing wheels refurbed rather than replaced? If you were not bothered by the polished rim (to be frank I think it would look better without it) powder coating would only be circa £35 per wheel. A photo off eBay of a wheel so treated that I saved when umming and ahhing over the 12 spokes:
CharlesdeGaulle said:
kapiteinlangzaam said:
... we tend to be quite a polite group on the Volvo forum ...
Not sure if you or anyone else on the Volvo forum would be interested in a set of Volvo snow chains? I'll need to check the exact size (although I can't do it before Fri night) because I don't recall if I bought them from Volvo for a V70 or an XC90.
Free to anyone that can collect. Cost of delivery for anyone that can't. Located near Farnborough. Otherwise destined for the tip prior to a house move.
195/65 - 15
205/65- 15
205/65 - 16
215/55 - 16
225/50 - 16
225/45 - 17
235/45 - 17
235/40 - 18
Available for nothing if anyone wants them.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...
A cheap 750... a little negotiation would get it down to £2k...
A cheap 750... a little negotiation would get it down to £2k...
W00DY said:
BigTom85 said:
S3_Graham said:
derin100 said:
BlueMR2 said:
1989 230E in red with the old fashioned style tan leather. 71k miles and 2 days off a years MOT. £1200.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...
The temp guage is perhaps reading a little high though.
Temperature is ok. The electromagnetic clutch for the cooling fan on the M102 engine won't cut in until the temp reaches 100 degrees.http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...
The temp guage is perhaps reading a little high though.
Very nice find! That particular interior looks completely impervious to even the most determined of child's efforts to destroy it.
Edited by derin100 on Friday 22 May 00:18
What mpg could one expect of one of these? I quite fancy one as a daily
The temp is certainly sitting a bit higher than mine ever did.
Either way this is a good area to buy from, right on the borders of a very well-moneyed and retirement area. My parents are about 5 miles away, I could pop up and take a look next weekend as I'm heading over if anyone fancies it and needs a preliminary.
I quite like the look of this 300CE coming up at Anglia next month:
It would need re-ambering, but could be a good buy for a couple of bags if it looks nice.
http://www.angliacarauctions.co.uk/en/classic-auct...
Edited by Krikkit on Friday 22 May 23:23
That 190 looks lovely.
Would it be remotely possible to run one of these as a daily driver, or is that a ridiculous idea? I only 'need' to drive 12 miles a day and have other cars.
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C617942#
Or this: http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C586835
Look at the interior!
Would it be remotely possible to run one of these as a daily driver, or is that a ridiculous idea? I only 'need' to drive 12 miles a day and have other cars.
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C617942#
Or this: http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C586835
Look at the interior!
Edited by 0a on Saturday 23 May 12:46
Krikkit said:
I believe rust is quite a big issue with them, although I think it's because Jag saloons have never been cool as classics. Top that with being thirsty and very retro-looking now, and I can see why they're cheap.
Things I require of my old cars:- 1. Them to be 'retro-looking'!
Probably too expensive - a lovely looking thing though. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-Audi-S8-4-2-AUTOMAT...
Stegel said:
Snap with regards colour here too, and agreed on great cars.
I won't hijack the thread again with wheel talk, but have you thought about getting your existing wheels refurbed rather than replaced? If you were not bothered by the polished rim (to be frank I think it would look better without it) powder coating would only be circa £35 per wheel. A photo off eBay of a wheel so treated that I saved when umming and ahhing over the 12 spokes:
Yeah, they've had a refurb by the previous owner who then managed to kerb them again. I'd like to start with a fresh set really, since they don't seem universally popular maybe I'll find a bargain! Agree, thread needs to go back on track.I won't hijack the thread again with wheel talk, but have you thought about getting your existing wheels refurbed rather than replaced? If you were not bothered by the polished rim (to be frank I think it would look better without it) powder coating would only be circa £35 per wheel. A photo off eBay of a wheel so treated that I saved when umming and ahhing over the 12 spokes:
derin100 said:
BlueMR2 said:
1989 230E in red with the old fashioned style tan leather. 71k miles and 2 days off a years MOT. £1200.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...
The temp guage is perhaps reading a little high though.
Temperature is ok. The electromagnetic clutch for the cooling fan on the M102 engine won't cut in until the temp reaches 100 degrees.http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...
The temp guage is perhaps reading a little high though.
Very nice find! That particular interior looks completely impervious to even the most determined of child's efforts to destroy it.
Edited by derin100 on Friday 22 May 00:18
I'll get approximately tuppence h'penny in trade in for the Rover and that's if they actually accept it in trade in. You can guarantee that when I'm looking for a car when the Rover dies Autotrader et al will be a barren wasteland!
As someone mentioned, this area of Lancashire would be a great place to buy such a car, plenty of old money knocking about.
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