Best smoker barges 1-5 large [Vol 9]

[wjb]

texasjohn said:

Mid-high twenties

Thirties on a run

The 50i a little better on fuel but not much in it. When you consider 335i MPG is about the same (a bit less but not much)!the V8 does look ok on fuel.

Quite economical compared to the MB E500 which was low twenties.

Thanks for that, only seen 645's in budget so that probably rules out the 650.

0a said:

They do look nice for the money though

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-BMW-4-4-645CI-COUPE...

I agree, they have so much presence too. Not sure about the colour of that one though

[0a]

harrykul said:

The Man is actually in Newcastle, I was struggling to find someone to work on the car over here, and he came highly recommended by r129sl...

I will hopefully be doing the same come the new year with my w124. It's gone the wrong side of a little scruffy.

[V12 AMG]

SuperHangOn said:

Wowsers!

Im guessing 'the man' is in NI?

I can't find anyone to do my spring perches. I've been recommended a couple of bodyshops but neither seem interested in the job, I even took it in for one of them to look at. I guess they figure its a lot of hard work and faff but they can't quote much on a 15 year old car.

Where are you?

[idiotgap]

Today I am liking this one, anything to be scared of?

108k miles £4990 S211 320cdi, heated front and rear seats, boot cubby storage, electric tailgate, looks like all bells and whistles entertainment system with TV screen in rear and satnav. Crucially it isn't plain silver (think it's a grey?) or black, has a light coloured interior with 7 seats which makes it acceptable to my wife. I'm tempted to roll up a primed debit card in the morning but interested in threadist's views. It is a pre-facelift which is the only thing putting me off a bit, but not that much. I think I can see two stalks - does it have cruise?


http://www.motorsworldcars.co.uk/used-cars/mercede...

Edited by idiotgap on Saturday 3rd October 16:02

[harrykul]

0a said:

harrykul said:

The Man is actually in Newcastle, I was struggling to find someone to work on the car over here, and he came highly recommended by r129sl...

I will hopefully be doing the same come the new year with my w124. It's gone the wrong side of a little scruffy.

He's a good guy and we've seen the quality of his work, which Derin can arrest this week. Great communication and lots of pics from him too, I've got nothing but praise thus far.

[V12 AMG]

idiotgap said:

Today I am liking this one, anything to be scared of?

108k miles £4990 S211 320cdi, heated front and rear seats, boot cubby storage, electric tailgate, looks like all bells and whistles entertainment system with TV screen in rear and satnav. Crucially it isn't plain silver (think it's a grey?) or black, has a light coloured interior with 7 seats which makes it acceptable to my wife. I'm tempted to roll up a primed debit card in the morning but interested in threadist's views. It is a pre-facelift which is the only thing putting me off a bit, but not that much. I think I can see two stalks - does it have cruise?


http://www.motorsworldcars.co.uk/used-cars/mercede...

Edited by idiotgap on Saturday 3rd October 16:02

Looks like cubanite silver on my iPad screen. Heated rear seats and rear entertainment is very rare on any 211.
They all have cruise control. Memory seats are also fairly rare. HK sound system upgrade also. Plenty of option boxes ticked.
54 reg is great. Superior rust protection. Solid engine and box. Looks like a good buy.
Panel gap around bonnet and front headlamps is questionable though.

Edited by V12 AMG on Saturday 3rd October 16:15

[Usget]

JF87 said:

Very slightly over-budget, but it's purple and has 12 cylinders.



http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/v...

Serious wantage. Absolutely love it.

[Jimmy Recard]

V12 AMG said:

Looks like cubanite silver on my iPad screen. Heated rear seats and rear entertainment is very rare on any 211.
They all have cruise control. Memory seats are also fairly rare. HK sound system upgrade also. Plenty of option boxes ticked.
54 reg is great. Superior rust protection. Solid engine and box. Looks like a good buy.
Panel gap around bonnet and front headlamps is questionable though.

Edited by V12 AMG on Saturday 3rd October 16:15

The gap looks fine to me. Exactly the same as the 55 plate one I see every day which hasn't ever been involved in an accident.

[Jimmyarm]

wjb said:

I agree, they have so much presence too. Not sure about the colour of that one though

My dad had a new 645ci (convertible) and put 70k on it in three years, when he handed it back the average on the trip was 23 and a bit over that mileage.

It was a manual, and he drives quite briskly.

Nice cars, I fancy one when they drop into poor mechanic weeked motor territory !

The suspension on his was noticeably tired when he handed it back. The only other issue it had was needING a replacement clutch at 1500 miles !

[V12 AMG]

Jimmy Recard said:

V12 AMG said:

Looks like cubanite silver on my iPad screen. Heated rear seats and rear entertainment is very rare on any 211.
They all have cruise control. Memory seats are also fairly rare. HK sound system upgrade also. Plenty of option boxes ticked.
54 reg is great. Superior rust protection. Solid engine and box. Looks like a good buy.
Panel gap around bonnet and front headlamps is questionable though.

Edited by V12 AMG on Saturday 3rd October 16:15

The gap looks fine to me. Exactly the same as the 55 plate one I see every day which hasn't ever been involved in an accident.

I'd expect it to appear more like this.

[Jimmy Recard]

That's how it looks to me.

Are you sure it's not a problem of perspective in the photo?

[texasjohn]

Jimmy Recard said:

That's how it looks to me.

Are you sure it's not a problem of perspective in the photo?

Me too

[W00DY]

Agreed.


The leading edge gap is always big compared to the bumper/wing one, I suppose to fit in more with the headlights.

Seems like a good value car although the colour doesn't do much for me.

[golfer19]

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C649277

[idiotgap]

Thanks for the thoughts and comments on the 54 plate 211, I hope it looks as good when I see it for real!

[CharlesdeGaulle]

idiotgap said:

Today I am liking this one, anything to be scared of?

...I'm tempted to roll up a primed debit card in the morning but interested in threadist's views.

Looks good to me too. Sensible price and mileage, good spec, and the gaps look fine to my eyes.

I'd be there at 1100 tomorrow as they open with a poised wallet if I were you! Good luck.

[golfer19]

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C666282#



Is a cloth interior unusual in one of these.
The ad reads well.
£4995

[golfer19]

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C666291



£2200 and 45k
Same seller as the Mercedes above

[Jimmy Recard]

idiotgap said:

Thanks for the thoughts and comments on the 54 plate 211, I hope it looks as good when I see it for real!

I really like it. It's a great spec. I can't guarantee it's a good one, but it looks good to me.

If that's the sort of thing you're looking for, I think you should go for it.

[SilverStar]

idiotgap said:

Today I am liking this one, anything to be scared of?

108k miles £4990 S211 320cdi, heated front and rear seats, boot cubby storage, electric tailgate, looks like all bells and whistles entertainment system with TV screen in rear and satnav. Crucially it isn't plain silver (think it's a grey?) or black, has a light coloured interior with 7 seats which makes it acceptable to my wife. I'm tempted to roll up a primed debit card in the morning but interested in threadist's views. It is a pre-facelift which is the only thing putting me off a bit, but not that much. I think I can see two stalks - does it have cruise?


http://www.motorsworldcars.co.uk/used-cars/mercede...

Edited by idiotgap on Saturday 3rd October 16:02

Proper rare spec on that S211, can't remember the last time I saw one with heated rear seats, and that entertainment system in the back looks pretty cool, if slightly out of date now!

Get it bought!