Best smoker barges 1-5 large [Vol 10]
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mccrackenj said:
MG511 said:
The Don of Croy said:
Did no-one else get a 'nudge' from the view of a rare Viva estate beyond the target motor? And beyond that is what? A Z1??
Either this is an enthusiast sans pareil or it's his local branch of the EU-new-accession-social-club (aka 'hand car wash').
Can't be a Z1, they don't have pop up lights and the colour is wrong. Looks more MX5 to me, or maybe RX7? If that Viva Estate was a 2.3 Magnum, especially the rare 'droopsnout' edition, then that would be a great find, though not a barge...Either this is an enthusiast sans pareil or it's his local branch of the EU-new-accession-social-club (aka 'hand car wash').
Viva estate and a Starion. Not so much a Nudge, but it tweaked my curiosity.
It's probably the Viva HC estate. The droop snoot doesn't have that bonnet bulge.
Anyway, the Jag appears to have a good MoT history doing a steady 10,000 miles a year for the past 16 yrs.
I'm half tempted myself so I don't keep putting miles on the X350 XJR.
TooManySheds said:
CharlesdeGaulle said:
What happened to that chap that joined the tread recently who had bought a drive-full of old Mercs and Volvos? He's been poorly I think and wanted a hobby. Has he disappeared? I'd be interested in his sotry.
Hiya. Am still here. Still got a drive full of sheds, got an extra Saab since last post. Iam pretty ill most of the time (got a genetic condition that causes gout like pain in all my joints).
Done little bits to the Merc and the Saab, want to get the Jag fully sorted by end of year :-).
Still love my barges :-) just dont get as much Piston Heads tine.
Cheers
Andy
TooManySheds said:
Hiya. Am still here. Still got a drive full of sheds, got an extra Saab since last post.
Iam pretty ill most of the time (got a genetic condition that causes gout like pain in all my joints).
Done little bits to the Merc and the Saab, want to get the Jag fully sorted by end of year :-).
Still love my barges :-) just dont get as much Piston Heads tine.
Cheers
Andy
That sucks and rather puts my broken finger excuses into perspective!Iam pretty ill most of the time (got a genetic condition that causes gout like pain in all my joints).
Done little bits to the Merc and the Saab, want to get the Jag fully sorted by end of year :-).
Still love my barges :-) just dont get as much Piston Heads tine.
Cheers
Andy
Good luck and keep up the good work!
Looking for some advice from the huge bank of knowledge that is this thread. Been looking up and down the country, Sweden in this case for a nice un-molested e39 530i with the M-sport package and a manual gearbox, non to be had or they are shagged to within an inch of their life. And facelift e38 750's are thin on the ground anywhere and even more so here, sold mine, regret it massively..
So I'm looking at all kinds of relatively fun stuff, rear wheel drive, 4 seats and most likely German are my criteria and I found what looks like a very nice low owner 2002 AMG C32, reasonably priced aswell at roughly £4000. Silver with black leather. Very long legged tho at almost 175000 miles, but with a full service history and new brakes all around, but missing it's original AMG wheels. What to look out for on those? Apart from rust? There are a few to choose from at various prices too which is good. I know nothing about Benzes so any advice is appreciated.
So I'm looking at all kinds of relatively fun stuff, rear wheel drive, 4 seats and most likely German are my criteria and I found what looks like a very nice low owner 2002 AMG C32, reasonably priced aswell at roughly £4000. Silver with black leather. Very long legged tho at almost 175000 miles, but with a full service history and new brakes all around, but missing it's original AMG wheels. What to look out for on those? Apart from rust? There are a few to choose from at various prices too which is good. I know nothing about Benzes so any advice is appreciated.
W00DY said:
bob-lad said:
W00DY said:
blueb10 said:
rm163603 said:
Well spotted! I think the car at the very back is an RX7...
Mitsubishi Starion turbo?
Properly awesome collection.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
Under budget, one owner and reputedly ramped 'n stamped 25 times. Ad doesn't list mileage (isn't that annoying?) but the pretty immaculate MOT history suggests it wears it's 200k miles pretty well, as do most LS400's that haven't been run into the ground.
olly755 said:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
Under budget, one owner and reputedly ramped 'n stamped 25 times. Ad doesn't list mileage (isn't that annoying?) but the pretty immaculate MOT history suggests it wears it's 200k miles pretty well, as do most LS400's that haven't been run into the ground.
Results from Brightwells Modern Classics sale yesterday, some amazing prices (but a poor sale rate, BMWs especially). £400 non running 928 anyone? http://www.brightwells.com/ClassicCarsMotorcyclesA...
PowerslideSWE said:
Looking for some advice from the huge bank of knowledge that is this thread. Been looking up and down the country, Sweden in this case for a nice un-molested e39 530i with the M-sport package and a manual gearbox, non to be had or they are shagged to within an inch of their life. And facelift e38 750's are thin on the ground anywhere and even more so here, sold mine, regret it massively..
So I'm looking at all kinds of relatively fun stuff, rear wheel drive, 4 seats and most likely German are my criteria and I found what looks like a very nice low owner 2002 AMG C32, reasonably priced aswell at roughly £4000. Silver with black leather. Very long legged tho at almost 175000 miles, but with a full service history and new brakes all around, but missing it's original AMG wheels. What to look out for on those? Apart from rust? There are a few to choose from at various prices too which is good. I know nothing about Benzes so any advice is appreciated.
Google is your friend on this one. There are plenty of things that can cost a lot to fix but fundamentally they are good cars. Intercooler pumps, charge coolers and things like that are expensive. Rust is a major concern, check and check again. Not sure if I'd be brave enough to spend £4k on a car with 175k.... You can get much lower miles for the same money.So I'm looking at all kinds of relatively fun stuff, rear wheel drive, 4 seats and most likely German are my criteria and I found what looks like a very nice low owner 2002 AMG C32, reasonably priced aswell at roughly £4000. Silver with black leather. Very long legged tho at almost 175000 miles, but with a full service history and new brakes all around, but missing it's original AMG wheels. What to look out for on those? Apart from rust? There are a few to choose from at various prices too which is good. I know nothing about Benzes so any advice is appreciated.
I'm confused about Brexit, does this mean my 126 is now worth more or will my eBay auction flounder due to market uncertainty?
S3_Graham said:
Google is your friend on this one. There are plenty of things that can cost a lot to fix but fundamentally they are good cars. Intercooler pumps, charge coolers and things like that are expensive. Rust is a major concern, check and check again. Not sure if I'd be brave enough to spend £4k on a car with 175k.... You can get much lower miles for the same money.
I'm confused about Brexit, does this mean my 126 is now worth more or will my eBay auction flounder due to market uncertainty?
'I'm confused about Brexit, does this mean my 126 is now worth more or will my eBay auction flounder due to market uncertainty?
Thanks Graham. And no, thats the cheapest one in country atm. For used car prices Britain is heaven, Sweden, not so much.
MG511 said:
Results from Brightwells Modern Classics sale yesterday, some amazing prices (but a poor sale rate, BMWs especially). £400 non running 928 anyone? http://www.brightwells.com/ClassicCarsMotorcyclesA...
Or a one owner LS400 for £350http://classiccars.brightwells.com/viewdetails.php...
bob-lad said:
MG511 said:
Results from Brightwells Modern Classics sale yesterday, some amazing prices (but a poor sale rate, BMWs especially). £400 non running 928 anyone? http://www.brightwells.com/ClassicCarsMotorcyclesA...
Or a one owner LS400 for £350http://classiccars.brightwells.com/viewdetails.php...
Dont know if any of you Merc fans will be interested in this - Mercedes E250 auction
Heaven knows what you might find in the boot
Heaven knows what you might find in the boot
W00DY said:
Fair bit of corrosion for a low miles car. Definitely worth a check over before purchase.Test date 23 June 2016 Pass Odometer reading 58,438 miles
Test date 20 July 2015 Pass Odometer reading 55,564 miles
Advisory notice item(s)
rear brake discs slight wear
rear brake pads wearing low
front brake pads wearing low
Test date 4 August 2014 Pass Odometer reading 52,302 miles
Advisory notice item(s)
rear suspension componants have heavy corrosion
offside and nearside rear suspension prescribed areas have corrosion
rear subframe has corrosion
front antiroll bar corroded
rear antiroll bar corroded
Test date 30 July 2014 Fail Odometer reading 52,302 miles
Reason(s) for failure
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
offside rear shocker lower coil seat distorted
rear suspension componants have heavy corrosion
offside and nearside rear suspension prescribed areas have corrosion
rear subframe has corrosion
front antiroll bar corroded
rear antiroll bar corroded
rear brake pads wearing low approx 2,000 miles
Test date 30 July 2013 Pass Odometer reading 49,608 miles
Test date 30 July 2013 Fail Odometer reading 49,608 miles
Reason(s) for failure
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Test date 17 August 2012 Pass Odometer reading 48,099 miles
Advisory notice item(s)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Test date 15 August 2011 Pass Odometer reading 46,683 miles
Advisory notice item(s)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Test date 16 August 2010 Pass Odometer reading 44,946 miles
Advisory notice item(s)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Test date 17 August 2009 Pass Odometer reading 43,407 miles
Advisory notice item(s)
both number plates are deteriorated but readable.
Test date 14 August 2008 Pass Odometer reading 40,379 miles
Advisory notice item(s)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Test date 14 August 2007 Pass Odometer reading 38,994 miles
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