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[cornershop]

Slightly offtopic, but has anyone else bought the first edition of Modern Classics magazine.

Not a bad little read for £2.99, although a fair chunk taken up by classifieds (no bad thing some may say)

Nice pics from the E24 v 560 v 928 article, albeit on recycled paper so not glossy!

http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/modern-classic...

[MJK 24]

jke11y said:

This diagram looks about right... http://www.w124performance.com/service/w124CD2/Pro...

Brilliant!!!!

Many thanks

[r129sl]

cornershop said:

Slightly offtopic, but has anyone else bought the first edition of Modern Classics magazine.

Not a bad little read for £2.99, although a fair chunk taken up by classifieds (no bad thing some may say)

Nice pics from the E24 v 560 v 928 article, albeit on recycled paper so not glossy!

http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/modern-classic...

I bought it! It's OK. A bit thin, really. I like the absurd article about how much various modern classics will be worth in 2020. Lots pf stuff about safer than money in the bank, guaranteed to increase in value etc. All point to a collapse in classic car prices.

[Birdster]

I picked up a copy from Sainsbury's. Good read, but I did wonder about the valuations on that guide.

I loved looking through the classifieds on the back pages.

[SpeckledJim]

r129sl said:

I like the absurd article about how much various modern classics will be worth in 2020.

What does it say about XJS?

This could be extremely useful spousal-kryptonite if I can use it to demonstrate beyond all reasonable shrug that my leaky Jag is actually yet another manifestation of my entrepreneurial gift.

"What can't speak can't lie, love. I didn't write it, did I? These lads know the market!"

[jke11y]

It is guaranteed to say that the last few cars I have sold will be worth meeeeelions.

[cornershop]

Agreed it's a bit thin and yes, browsing the classifieds reminded me of scanning the paper Autotrader!

I ignore most valuation chit chat but take your point

[Max M4X WW]

golfer19 said:

SuperHangOn said:

Wasn't someone after a 140 the other day?

I reckon this could be a good bet. Gravel drive and all.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/Mercedes-Benz-S-Cla...

I have this on my watch list.
Seems like an honest car.

Not many around on a 'T'? The boot is almost shut properly too!

[idiotgap]

jke11y said:

It is guaranteed to say that the last few cars I have sold will be worth meeeeelions.

I could have told you that!
Pagoda, 107, G-Wagen... none of them were going to go down.

[golfer19]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221580342119



Spoke to the seller today who seemed like a nice chap.
One or two rust bubbles on the front wings but not too bad.
I was concerned about the photo showing the bonnet not sitting properly but he assured me that the bonnet just wasn't closed fully.
He will email more photos tomorrow along with service history details.

[derin100]

SpeckledJim said:

r129sl said:

I like the absurd article about how much various modern classics will be worth in 2020.

What does it say about XJS?

This could be extremely useful spousal-kryptonite if I can use it to demonstrate beyond all reasonable shrug that my leaky Jag is actually yet another manifestation of my entrepreneurial gift.

"What can't speak can't lie, love. I didn't write it, did I? These lads know the market!"

Ah! Good thinking!

So there [i]is[/is] actually some value to those sorts of articles after all!

[Croutons]

That E500 estate has gone, anyone on here? Was going to go see tomorrow!

[0a]

I have 800 miles to do this weekend - w124 or r129? I'm looking forward to it!

The w124 will click over the 180k mark, but I can use the hardtop on the 500sl on the way and take it off (visiting family) and run about with the soft top over the weekend... Hmm

[BlueMR2]

Apparently, this has had a kompressor engine upgrade from AMG. The only problem is that it appears to be missing the compressor.

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

[wjb]

Another modern barge here.

'02 BMW 745i for 3 grand.


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

[No Bend]

wjb said:

Another modern barge here.

'02 BMW 745i for 3 grand.


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

Do you think the seller included the well padded seat in that pic on purpose?

[Lowtimer]

0a said:

I have 800 miles to do this weekend - w124 or r129? I'm looking forward to it!

The w124 will click over the 180k mark, but I can use the hardtop on the 500sl on the way and take it off (visiting family) and run about with the soft top over the weekend... Hmm

I'm using my 500SL this weekend for long runs, not taking the hard top, probably the last weekend of decent top down weather for a while

[tobinen]

Lowtimer said:

0a said:

I have 800 miles to do this weekend - w124 or r129? I'm looking forward to it!

The w124 will click over the 180k mark, but I can use the hardtop on the 500sl on the way and take it off (visiting family) and run about with the soft top over the weekend... Hmm

I'm using my 500SL this weekend for long runs, not taking the hard top, probably the last weekend of decent top down weather for a while

Not in 0a's league but I'll be taking the CL to a little MB gathering tomorrow night which will be around 2 hours each way

[V12 AMG]

BlueMR2 said:

Apparently, this has had a kompressor engine upgrade from AMG. The only problem is that it appears to be missing the compressor.

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

Apart from all the obvious issues with this car, it even has the wrong profile rear tyres on it.

[BlueMR2]

V12 AMG said:

BlueMR2 said:

Apparently, this has had a kompressor engine upgrade from AMG. The only problem is that it appears to be missing the compressor.

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

Apart from all the obvious issues with this car, it even has the wrong profile rear tyres on it.

I don't know how they plan on selling that.