Best smoker barges 1-5 large [Vol 9]

[V12 AMG]

Emeye said:

Well.....

I finally gave in and have returned to the thread.

After a few barges, some even sourced through this thread, I went cold turkey and have managed to stick with my E92 325i SE for 18 months.

After changing the standard leather for M-sport seat, I pretty much have my ideal mini bargain barge, and I wouldn't even be thinking about getting rid if I didn't need more doors and luggage space thanks to having 3 kids and a project house.

So I'm back, and I'm sure as hell you didn't miss me, but I can't stop thinking I need to scratch that Merc CLS itch - I just wish it had 3 seat in the back and I've not seen many (any?!) in the <£5k bracket so it seems an E-class saloon, or maybe and estate is the way forward.

W211 e class rear seat can be retrofitted to CLS to create a 5 seater. Plenty do pop up at £5 grand or lower.

[r129sl]

Max M4X WW said:

dme123 said:

kapiteinlangzaam said:

SimonConnell said:

Today's object of curiosity / desire is this:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...



Upside is a fairly recent twin-turbo 3 litre load lugger, with sneaky cheap road tax. MOT history looks clean and the refurbished alloys wearing decent tyres are a positive sign.

Downside is a prodigious thirst without performance to match, the dull / soothing handling and the really atrocious turning circle.

Decisions decisions....

Ex-plod, terrible spec, powerful but v. thirsty engine and a likely knacked g'box.

No thanks.

Much nicer petrol V70s out there for the money, if you are patient.

Totally agree. A lower mileage P2 T5 would be a much better proposition.

I can't help but do a quick Google when I see an ex-plod car for sale.

Looks quite smart there, doesn't it?

[E65Ross]

Loving the C140 CL's being posted, the black one looks nice.

I've always wanted to go in a 140 or 215 CL, only ever been in a C216 in the form of a '63 AMG bi-turbo which was rather nice.

[W00DY]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-W116-350-SEL-re...

[cat220]

Nice looking mini barge in t4 form for £1,400...



http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?p=201...

[SpeckledJim]

W00DY said:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-W116-350-SEL-re...

We should start a new volume. This one has peaked.

That is totally beyond reproach. Utterly, utterly bob-utterly-on.

[Ghost91]

cat220 said:

Nice looking mini barge in t4 form for £1,400...



http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?p=201...

I don't suppose you're a member of the forum? Or just a browser...

I tried to join so that I could message the chap about the car but got this

Edited by Ghost91 on Monday 23 November 22:16

[r129sl]

SpeckledJim said:

W00DY said:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-W116-350-SEL-re...

We should start a new volume. This one has peaked.

That is totally beyond reproach. Utterly, utterly bob-utterly-on.

Chrome arches? Really?

[W00DY]

r129sl said:

SpeckledJim said:

W00DY said:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-W116-350-SEL-re...

We should start a new volume. This one has peaked.

That is totally beyond reproach. Utterly, utterly bob-utterly-on.

Chrome arches? Really?

Would you like ice with your moon on a stick Sir?

I reckon there's half a chance they might come off without spoiling your shoes though and they're considerably less offensive than in more modern applications.

[cat220]

Ghost91 said:

cat220 said:

Nice looking mini barge in t4 form for £1,400...



http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?p=201...

I don't suppose you're a member of the forum? Or just a browser...

I tried to join so that I could message the chap about the car but got this

Edited by Ghost91 on Monday 23 November 22:16

I'm a member, there is a minimum post count required before you can use the PM function. If you want me to PM your details here I'm happy to drop the owner a message with your details.

[Ghost91]

cat220 said:

I'm a member, there is a minimum post count required before you can use the PM function. If you want me to PM your details here I'm happy to drop the owner a message with your details.

Great, thanks! I'll send you a PM.

[0a]

Low miles (65k), nice colours and velour, not cheap though at within a haggle of upper budget. And those wheels would have to be swapped for period items. http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C684169





With broken cruise it's probably more of mid budget car in reality.

[phil_cardiff]

Emeye said:

Well.....

I finally gave in and have returned to the thread.

After a few barges, some even sourced through this thread, I went cold turkey and have managed to stick with my E92 325i SE for 18 months.

After changing the standard leather for M-sport seat, I pretty much have my ideal mini bargain barge, and I wouldn't even be thinking about getting rid if I didn't need more doors and luggage space thanks to having 3 kids and a project house.

So I'm back, and I'm sure as hell you didn't miss me, but I can't stop thinking I need to scratch that Merc CLS itch - I just wish it had 3 seat in the back and I've not seen many (any?!) in the <£5k bracket so it seems an E-class saloon, or maybe and estate is the way forward.

Off topic but how did you find the upgrade from SE to Sport seats? I'm considering the same move as I am suffering from a lack of thigh support (which is weird considering my diddy legs).

[JZZ30]

Just in time for the... errr... winter sun?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Daimler-sovereign-4-2-li...




It's been a while since we've had a Soarer - This V8 looks good in a rare colour (and local to me if it's actually of interest to anyone). Just needs the Lexus badges replacing with Toyota ones

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-Lexus-Soarer-4-0-...

Edited by JZZ30 on Tuesday 24th November 08:40

[hornetrider]

JZZ30 said:

Just in time for the... errr... winter sun?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Daimler-sovereign-4-2-li...

Never seen one of those before - amazing.

[tobinen]

E65Ross said:

Loving the C140 CL's being posted, the black one looks nice.

I've always wanted to go in a 140 or 215 CL, only ever been in a C216 in the form of a '63 AMG bi-turbo which was rather nice.

Assuming the MB World meet goes ahead you're more than welcome to have ago in mine; 'only' a 420 though.

[V12 AMG]

W00DY said:

r129sl said:

SpeckledJim said:

W00DY said:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-W116-350-SEL-re...

We should start a new volume. This one has peaked.

That is totally beyond reproach. Utterly, utterly bob-utterly-on.

Chrome arches? Really?

Would you like ice with your moon on a stick Sir?

I reckon there's half a chance they might come off without spoiling your shoes though and they're considerably less offensive than in more modern applications.

Looks lovely. You'd get a lot of Shell reward points with that car.

[r129sl]

V12 AMG said:

W00DY said:

r129sl said:

SpeckledJim said:

W00DY said:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-W116-350-SEL-re...

We should start a new volume. This one has peaked.

That is totally beyond reproach. Utterly, utterly bob-utterly-on.

Chrome arches? Really?

Would you like ice with your moon on a stick Sir?

I reckon there's half a chance they might come off without spoiling your shoes though and they're considerably less offensive than in more modern applications.

Looks lovely. You'd get a lot of Shell reward points with that car.

My mechanic thinks these are simply wonderful. He's obsessed with them.

I think I'll sell my 190: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYaIFvRqv2k&fe... and more here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SppxyRIO3qo&fe...

Edited by r129sl on Tuesday 24th November 09:23

[Emeye]

phil_cardiff said:

Emeye said:

Well.....

I finally gave in and have returned to the thread.

After a few barges, some even sourced through this thread, I went cold turkey and have managed to stick with my E92 325i SE for 18 months.

After changing the standard leather for M-sport seat, I pretty much have my ideal mini bargain barge, and I wouldn't even be thinking about getting rid if I didn't need more doors and luggage space thanks to having 3 kids and a project house.

So I'm back, and I'm sure as hell you didn't miss me, but I can't stop thinking I need to scratch that Merc CLS itch - I just wish it had 3 seat in the back and I've not seen many (any?!) in the <£5k bracket so it seems an E-class saloon, or maybe and estate is the way forward.

Off topic but how did you find the upgrade from SE to Sport seats? I'm considering the same move as I am suffering from a lack of thigh support (which is weird considering my diddy legs).

A major improvement - I love being able to pin myself in with the side bolsters on the odd occasion I'm on a fun road.

Pretty straight forward to self install, but you have to be careful depending which options you currently have compared to the seats you buy and whether they are pre-LCI into LCI or visa-versa - e.g. I pre-LCI electric seats without heat and the ones I bought were LCI without heat, so I just had to bridge a couple of wires under the seat to get the electrics working- It's difficult, but not impossible to fit heated seats if you don't already have them.

There is a whole thread on E90post with useful help - http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=480...

[Emeye]

V12 AMG said:

W211 e class rear seat can be retrofitted to CLS to create a 5 seater. Plenty do pop up at £5 grand or lower.

Oooer, that's interesting - how easy is it, can you fit a centre seat belt too? As you can see from the post above I'm not against swapping seats out, but I did have a google to see if it was possible to swap seats a few months ago and I came to the conclusion it wasn't possible......