Best smoker barges 1-5 large [Vol 10]

[Croutons]

RenesisEvo said:

Stumbled across this BMW E60 545i - SE, full pipe & slippers spec and strangely I like it even more for that. Does the E60 have any major bork concerns - has anyone experience of how it compares to an E39? I'd love another E39 but dread rust, bushes/shimmy and cooling systems. And rust. E60s running on petrol with proper cylinder counts (i.e 6 or more) prices are falling well into thread territory now, and may be more palatable for the tool-shy bargista (i.e moi).



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

I like this. Others will moan it's pre LCI, although it means cheap tax. Can't compare to an E39 but sporadic electric faults, AC too, suspension wear and oil leaks all a concern, some or none of which may be apparent on viewing. Not ideal to have variable servicing either as owners can be slack. My FiL's 530 just threw a £2.5k bill for dash out AC repairs, and tyre sensors go for a pastime.

[E65Ross]

Croutons said:

RenesisEvo said:

Stumbled across this BMW E60 545i - SE, full pipe & slippers spec and strangely I like it even more for that. Does the E60 have any major bork concerns - has anyone experience of how it compares to an E39? I'd love another E39 but dread rust, bushes/shimmy and cooling systems. And rust. E60s running on petrol with proper cylinder counts (i.e 6 or more) prices are falling well into thread territory now, and may be more palatable for the tool-shy bargista (i.e moi).



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

I like this. Others will moan it's pre LCI, although it means cheap tax. Can't compare to an E39 but sporadic electric faults, AC too, suspension wear and oil leaks all a concern, some or none of which may be apparent on viewing. Not ideal to have variable servicing either as owners can be slack. My FiL's 530 just threw a £2.5k bill for dash out AC repairs, and tyre sensors go for a pastime.

I don't think variable servicing is a problem, it's the owners. BMWs have had variable servicing for donkeys years, although to a lesser extent. Even the E28 5 series had service intervals based on how you drive it.

Oil leaks will be the main concern with the 545i. Whilst I'm not exceptionally familiar with the E60, I ran a 745i with the same engine for almost 30k miles. Engine was a lovely thing to use, but oil leaks are very common, but rarely drastic. The dreaded coolant leak is no longer very dreaded, as there is a pretty cheap fix these days, meaning a 4 figure bill is now sortable for just a few hundred quid. Other than that...just the usual suspension items. I'm not sure if it applies to the saloons but I think E61 tourings had problems with water ingress into the boot/battery area.

[ChocolateFrog]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262693292427

What are people's thoughts on this? I know there's a whole load of reasons why you shouldn't, miles, VED, potentially dodgy dealer etc but I'm intrigued it would make a good replacement for my trusty volvo.

Is that engine and gearbox combination a good one? Do they do high miles?

Edited by ChocolateFrog on Friday 28th October 14:27

[Bonefish Blues]

My interest in those as next family bus was aroused by an earlier poster on this thread.

[S3_Graham]

namealreadytaken said:

Two I am planning on viewing this weekend.




http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C803523

Are you actually after a 300se? I know a friend is trying to sell his and is having all kinds of trouble with people messing him about.

This one: http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/192910/1990...

Edited by S3_Graham on Friday 28th October 14:55

[kiethton]

Mod's this is not an advert, just seeking some advice

After 3.5 years (and with a house refurbishment sitting on my CC's) I'm starting to look at moving on my E39 540i but prices seem all over the place.

Anybody know a ball-park figure for a late sport? - 131k miles, full SH, new PS3's and has had all of the common issues sorted over the past 4 years (cooling, gearbox, suspension etc.) - It's as standard but has a few factory options, silver trim, widescreen NAV, M-Parallels, privicy glass & sunroof amongst other bits.

All good condition barring age related marks, a small key line on the rear quarter (courtesy of a mentally unstable neighbour) and alloys needing a refurb.

Where should I look at pitching it?

[S3_Graham]

I'd probably not use that shot for an advert. I agree that prices are all over the place. Early low mileage cars seem to be up around £6-7k. A friend just sold a shabby but essentially sound one for £2400.

[kiethton]

Indeed I have some proper shots somewhere which should be much better - wasn't trying to break the posting rules so didn't want to look like an advert!

Edited by kiethton on Friday 28th October 15:28

[hornetrider]

I'd try around 4 I think. You should achieve within 500 or so.

[SpeckledJim]

ChocolateFrog said:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262693292427

What are people's thoughts on this? I know there's a whole load of reasons why you shouldn't, miles, VED, potentially dodgy dealer etc but I'm intrigued it would make a good replacement for my trusty volvo.

Is that engine and gearbox combination a good one? Do they do high miles?

Edited by ChocolateFrog on Friday 28th October 14:27

That has been listed / sold / rejected / relisted at least half a dozen times over the last 8 months.

Something must be wrong with either the car or the seller.

[Mikedknight]

kiethton said:

Mod's this is not an advert, just seeking some advice

After 3.5 years (and with a house refurbishment sitting on my CC's) I'm starting to look at moving on my E39 540i but prices seem all over the place.

Anybody know a ball-park figure for a late sport? - 131k miles, full SH, new PS3's and has had all of the common issues sorted over the past 4 years (cooling, gearbox, suspension etc.) - It's as standard but has a few factory options, silver trim, widescreen NAV, M-Parallels, privicy glass & sunroof amongst other bits.

All good condition barring age related marks, a small key line on the rear quarter (courtesy of a mentally unstable neighbour) and alloys needing a refurb.

Where should I look at pitching it?

Mine is on eBay right now as we speak on a no reserve auction. Watch it and see how it goes. It's the light green lpg tourer 540

[kiethton]

Mikedknight said:

Mine is on eBay right now as we speak on a no reserve auction. Watch it and see how it goes. It's the light green lpg tourer 540

Thanks, watching

[derin100]

Finally, after 9 months of stop/start mechanical refurbishment and repairs, I got the E34 540i back this morning!

After a bit of a wash off I've taken it straight to my body and paint man for the full repaint. It doesn't look pretty yet but it drives fantastically. Still a quick car, in my opinion.

[bob-lad]

Or search for one and they click on "Sold Listings" to get an idea of they've gone for recently.

[bob-lad]

derin100 said:

Finally, after 9 months of stop/start mechanical refurbishment and repairs, I got the E34 540i back this morning!

After a bit of a wash off I've taken it straight to my body and paint man for the full repaint. It doesn't look pretty yet but it drives fantastically. Still a quick car, in my opinion.

Ah.

Clean, paint, store, move, unstore.

Good man.

[ChocolateFrog]

SpeckledJim said:

ChocolateFrog said:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262693292427

What are people's thoughts on this? I know there's a whole load of reasons why you shouldn't, miles, VED, potentially dodgy dealer etc but I'm intrigued it would make a good replacement for my trusty volvo.

Is that engine and gearbox combination a good one? Do they do high miles?

Edited by ChocolateFrog on Friday 28th October 14:27

That has been listed / sold / rejected / relisted at least half a dozen times over the last 8 months.

Something must be wrong with either the car or the seller.

Yes, I've watched the price come slowly down. The seller also seems to be a car breaker. He's local though so I may go and look this weekend.

It's also the cheapest R class I could see.

[irish boy]

0a said:

34k mile 260E http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C804634

That is only 2 miles from me. The mot history is probably the best I've ever seen.

[sparks_E39]

kiethton said:

Mod's this is not an advert, just seeking some advice

After 3.5 years (and with a house refurbishment sitting on my CC's) I'm starting to look at moving on my E39 540i but prices seem all over the place.

Anybody know a ball-park figure for a late sport? - 131k miles, full SH, new PS3's and has had all of the common issues sorted over the past 4 years (cooling, gearbox, suspension etc.) - It's as standard but has a few factory options, silver trim, widescreen NAV, M-Parallels, privicy glass & sunroof amongst other bits.

All good condition barring age related marks, a small key line on the rear quarter (courtesy of a mentally unstable neighbour) and alloys needing a refurb.

Where should I look at pitching it?

£2000 ish is about right.

[Mikedknight]

£2000 seems low for yours it looks much nicer than mine and yours has lower mileage

[anonymous-user]

BMW E23 728i SE

89,600 miles

£5,495

Getting very rare. Will only increase.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1986-BMW-728i-E23-SE-AUT...