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DSLiverpool said:
Guys can I ask of the more techy of you, I am after a Honda Legend at £5 / £8k bracket - a rare beast but a few about, once they drop out of the Honda dealers the rear diff oil change doesnt get done every 18k and the car I like most has no history apart from oil changes from 2010 to 2016 when it had a huge service.
Its only £5k but its still £5k !! the diff it if goes will write the car off - would you take a chance ? ones in the Honda dealers are £8k to £10k and for a car thats as popular as an STD I dont want to pay that much.
I looked at these a couple of years ago. A real stealth barge with 4wd and, as I recall, some sort of rear wheel steering, or did I dream that?Its only £5k but its still £5k !! the diff it if goes will write the car off - would you take a chance ? ones in the Honda dealers are £8k to £10k and for a car thats as popular as an STD I dont want to pay that much.
ATM said:
Olf said:
I noticed this one a week or two ago. This got me interested Advert said:
Been a great car, been under BMW warranty for my ownership so not wanted for anything!
Looks Tempting
£11,999.99
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232088383425
This is calling me.... I've been to see it and cosmetically it isn't perfect but isn't terrible either.
It was on ebay 6 months or so ago in Yeovil or Taunton with a terrible listing and photos taken in the rain, I dithered and it sold for £17,xxx.
The current outfit have had it up for £23,995 then £21,995 now £19,995.
At £18k ish I could be very interested;
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122044285456?_trksid=p20...
Only problem is I have since bought a low mileage w211 e63 AMG which would either have to go or be part of the deal on the s65.
No doubt the s65 would be ruinous, I had a very quick glance through the service history and there was a service bill from MB a year or so ago for full suspension replacement, full ABC system etc, cost something like £9k....... Still it was a £180k car new I think.....
It was on ebay 6 months or so ago in Yeovil or Taunton with a terrible listing and photos taken in the rain, I dithered and it sold for £17,xxx.
The current outfit have had it up for £23,995 then £21,995 now £19,995.
At £18k ish I could be very interested;
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122044285456?_trksid=p20...
Only problem is I have since bought a low mileage w211 e63 AMG which would either have to go or be part of the deal on the s65.
No doubt the s65 would be ruinous, I had a very quick glance through the service history and there was a service bill from MB a year or so ago for full suspension replacement, full ABC system etc, cost something like £9k....... Still it was a £180k car new I think.....
JZZ30 said:
To rich for the other thread, but I had to post this!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-780-BERTONE-1987-2...
Never knew these existed til now! Wiki says 8,518 cars built.. Wonder how many are still on the road? I'd take the previous 262C over one of these, very "Lincoln" looking to me?http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-780-BERTONE-1987-2...
(Volvo's official production total for the 780 is 8,518 cars built between 1986 and 1991. From 1986 to 1995, Volvo offered a small, sporty coupé, the front-wheel drive Volvo 480, but a successor to the 780 would only be introduced in 1997 when the C70 became available)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volvo_700_Series#Vol...
Pacman1978 said:
Never knew these existed til now! Wiki says 8,518 cars built.. Wonder how many are still on the road? I'd take the previous 262C over one of these, very "Lincoln" looking to me?
(Volvo's official production total for the 780 is 8,518 cars built between 1986 and 1991. From 1986 to 1995, Volvo offered a small, sporty coupé, the front-wheel drive Volvo 480, but a successor to the 780 would only be introduced in 1997 when the C70 became available)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volvo_700_Series#Vol...
10 grand for an old 1987 Vulva, you must be kiddin'(Volvo's official production total for the 780 is 8,518 cars built between 1986 and 1991. From 1986 to 1995, Volvo offered a small, sporty coupé, the front-wheel drive Volvo 480, but a successor to the 780 would only be introduced in 1997 when the C70 became available)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volvo_700_Series#Vol...
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bmthnick1981 said:
This is calling me.... I've been to see it and cosmetically it isn't perfect but isn't terrible either.
It was on ebay 6 months or so ago in Yeovil or Taunton with a terrible listing and photos taken in the rain, I dithered and it sold for £17,xxx.
The current outfit have had it up for £23,995 then £21,995 now £19,995.
At £18k ish I could be very interested;
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122044285456?_trksid=p20...
Only problem is I have since bought a low mileage w211 e63 AMG which would either have to go or be part of the deal on the s65.
No doubt the s65 would be ruinous, I had a very quick glance through the service history and there was a service bill from MB a year or so ago for full suspension replacement, full ABC system etc, cost something like £9k....... Still it was a £180k car new I think.....
Lovely car! I too have pondered over purchasing a Merc with the standard 5.5 V12. But if you can get the 6.0 version then why not!?! They're so rare that they're in investment territory? What do the later S65s go for?It was on ebay 6 months or so ago in Yeovil or Taunton with a terrible listing and photos taken in the rain, I dithered and it sold for £17,xxx.
The current outfit have had it up for £23,995 then £21,995 now £19,995.
At £18k ish I could be very interested;
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122044285456?_trksid=p20...
Only problem is I have since bought a low mileage w211 e63 AMG which would either have to go or be part of the deal on the s65.
No doubt the s65 would be ruinous, I had a very quick glance through the service history and there was a service bill from MB a year or so ago for full suspension replacement, full ABC system etc, cost something like £9k....... Still it was a £180k car new I think.....
loafer123 said:
DSLiverpool said:
Guys can I ask of the more techy of you, I am after a Honda Legend at £5 / £8k bracket - a rare beast but a few about, once they drop out of the Honda dealers the rear diff oil change doesnt get done every 18k and the car I like most has no history apart from oil changes from 2010 to 2016 when it had a huge service.
Its only £5k but its still £5k !! the diff it if goes will write the car off - would you take a chance ? ones in the Honda dealers are £8k to £10k and for a car thats as popular as an STD I dont want to pay that much.
I looked at these a couple of years ago. A real stealth barge with 4wd and, as I recall, some sort of rear wheel steering, or did I dream that?Its only £5k but its still £5k !! the diff it if goes will write the car off - would you take a chance ? ones in the Honda dealers are £8k to £10k and for a car thats as popular as an STD I dont want to pay that much.
ATM said:
Finally it seems F10s/11s seem to be coming down to sensible-ish prices.EarlOfHazard said:
bmthnick1981 said:
This is calling me.... I've been to see it and cosmetically it isn't perfect but isn't terrible either.
It was on ebay 6 months or so ago in Yeovil or Taunton with a terrible listing and photos taken in the rain, I dithered and it sold for £17,xxx.
The current outfit have had it up for £23,995 then £21,995 now £19,995.
At £18k ish I could be very interested;
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122044285456?_trksid=p20...
Only problem is I have since bought a low mileage w211 e63 AMG which would either have to go or be part of the deal on the s65.
No doubt the s65 would be ruinous, I had a very quick glance through the service history and there was a service bill from MB a year or so ago for full suspension replacement, full ABC system etc, cost something like £9k....... Still it was a £180k car new I think.....
Lovely car! I too have pondered over purchasing a Merc with the standard 5.5 V12. But if you can get the 6.0 version then why not!?! They're so rare that they're in investment territory? What do the later S65s go for?It was on ebay 6 months or so ago in Yeovil or Taunton with a terrible listing and photos taken in the rain, I dithered and it sold for £17,xxx.
The current outfit have had it up for £23,995 then £21,995 now £19,995.
At £18k ish I could be very interested;
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122044285456?_trksid=p20...
Only problem is I have since bought a low mileage w211 e63 AMG which would either have to go or be part of the deal on the s65.
No doubt the s65 would be ruinous, I had a very quick glance through the service history and there was a service bill from MB a year or so ago for full suspension replacement, full ABC system etc, cost something like £9k....... Still it was a £180k car new I think.....
The later W221 S65 are generally £25k and up and more like £30k ish for a nice one with sensible miles. There was a 2006 car in black with caramel interior with 200,000 miles for sale for some time at sub £20k but it was not very desirable.
I think the price W221's can be had for does count against this W220.
bmthnick1981 said:
EarlOfHazard said:
bmthnick1981 said:
This is calling me.... I've been to see it and cosmetically it isn't perfect but isn't terrible either.
It was on ebay 6 months or so ago in Yeovil or Taunton with a terrible listing and photos taken in the rain, I dithered and it sold for £17,xxx.
The current outfit have had it up for £23,995 then £21,995 now £19,995.
At £18k ish I could be very interested;
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122044285456?_trksid=p20...
Only problem is I have since bought a low mileage w211 e63 AMG which would either have to go or be part of the deal on the s65.
No doubt the s65 would be ruinous, I had a very quick glance through the service history and there was a service bill from MB a year or so ago for full suspension replacement, full ABC system etc, cost something like £9k....... Still it was a £180k car new I think.....
Lovely car! I too have pondered over purchasing a Merc with the standard 5.5 V12. But if you can get the 6.0 version then why not!?! They're so rare that they're in investment territory? What do the later S65s go for?It was on ebay 6 months or so ago in Yeovil or Taunton with a terrible listing and photos taken in the rain, I dithered and it sold for £17,xxx.
The current outfit have had it up for £23,995 then £21,995 now £19,995.
At £18k ish I could be very interested;
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122044285456?_trksid=p20...
Only problem is I have since bought a low mileage w211 e63 AMG which would either have to go or be part of the deal on the s65.
No doubt the s65 would be ruinous, I had a very quick glance through the service history and there was a service bill from MB a year or so ago for full suspension replacement, full ABC system etc, cost something like £9k....... Still it was a £180k car new I think.....
The later W221 S65 are generally £25k and up and more like £30k ish for a nice one with sensible miles. There was a 2006 car in black with caramel interior with 200,000 miles for sale for some time at sub £20k but it was not very desirable.
I think the price W221's can be had for does count against this W220.
And a remap of the 5.5 takes the power pretty near as well. Plus you enjoy more of a Q car status - especially if you de-badge it!
Hello all, I just posted this in the BMW section but on reflection it's probably better here.
Is a cheap E60 535d jus asking for a kick in the wallet?
Is a cheap E60 535d jus asking for a kick in the wallet?
XM5ER said:
I just thought I'd throw this out to the massive.
I'm looking around for a cheap winter runabout at the moment and I've always fancied a 535d, I'm wondering if they are now well past their sell by date. Is the twin turbo an unnecessary over complication and I would be better off with a 530d or a newer 525d (LCI thingy)? What about electrical faults, same for all the models I guess, is there anything else I should look out for apart from obviously chavved up neglected dung heaps?
Thoughts welcome.
I'm looking around for a cheap winter runabout at the moment and I've always fancied a 535d, I'm wondering if they are now well past their sell by date. Is the twin turbo an unnecessary over complication and I would be better off with a 530d or a newer 525d (LCI thingy)? What about electrical faults, same for all the models I guess, is there anything else I should look out for apart from obviously chavved up neglected dung heaps?
Thoughts welcome.
By reputation the pre-LCI 535D is a fair bit thirstier than the facelift model, and much thirstier than any single trrbo model: that may or may not bother you. The single turbo models also have significantly less plumbing to go wrong and underbonnet heat. Personally, for a given budget I would trade performance for recency and condition, and would probably look for an fresher LCI 530D or a 3.0 litre 525D instead of an older, probably doggier pre-LCI 535D.
ATM said:
Marty Funkhouser said:
ATM said:
550i Touring
Reg Date 17/03/2009
130,850 Miles
£12,995.00
Carbon Black Metallic Paint,
Black Dakota Leather,
Sports Auto Transmission,
Detachable Towbar,
Rear Side Airbags,
USB Audio,
Media Pack with Professional Navigation and Bluetooth Telephone,
Logic 7 Hi-Fi System,
Visibility Pack with Adaptive Xenon Headlamps,
Sports Seats with Electric Adjustment and Memory Function,
Heated Seats,
Electric Folding Mirrors,
Lane departure Warning System,
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262587990706
Momentous car. Cant help but think £12.5k is big money for a 7 year old car with £130k on the clock.Reg Date 17/03/2009
130,850 Miles
£12,995.00
Carbon Black Metallic Paint,
Black Dakota Leather,
Sports Auto Transmission,
Detachable Towbar,
Rear Side Airbags,
USB Audio,
Media Pack with Professional Navigation and Bluetooth Telephone,
Logic 7 Hi-Fi System,
Visibility Pack with Adaptive Xenon Headlamps,
Sports Seats with Electric Adjustment and Memory Function,
Heated Seats,
Electric Folding Mirrors,
Lane departure Warning System,
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262587990706
ATM said:
ATM said:
Marty Funkhouser said:
ATM said:
550i Touring
Reg Date 17/03/2009
130,850 Miles
£12,995.00
Carbon Black Metallic Paint,
Black Dakota Leather,
Sports Auto Transmission,
Detachable Towbar,
Rear Side Airbags,
USB Audio,
Media Pack with Professional Navigation and Bluetooth Telephone,
Logic 7 Hi-Fi System,
Visibility Pack with Adaptive Xenon Headlamps,
Sports Seats with Electric Adjustment and Memory Function,
Heated Seats,
Electric Folding Mirrors,
Lane departure Warning System,
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262587990706
Momentous car. Cant help but think £12.5k is big money for a 7 year old car with £130k on the clock.Reg Date 17/03/2009
130,850 Miles
£12,995.00
Carbon Black Metallic Paint,
Black Dakota Leather,
Sports Auto Transmission,
Detachable Towbar,
Rear Side Airbags,
USB Audio,
Media Pack with Professional Navigation and Bluetooth Telephone,
Logic 7 Hi-Fi System,
Visibility Pack with Adaptive Xenon Headlamps,
Sports Seats with Electric Adjustment and Memory Function,
Heated Seats,
Electric Folding Mirrors,
Lane departure Warning System,
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262587990706
Marty Funkhouser said:
ATM said:
ATM said:
Marty Funkhouser said:
ATM said:
550i Touring
Reg Date 17/03/2009
130,850 Miles
£12,995.00
Carbon Black Metallic Paint,
Black Dakota Leather,
Sports Auto Transmission,
Detachable Towbar,
Rear Side Airbags,
USB Audio,
Media Pack with Professional Navigation and Bluetooth Telephone,
Logic 7 Hi-Fi System,
Visibility Pack with Adaptive Xenon Headlamps,
Sports Seats with Electric Adjustment and Memory Function,
Heated Seats,
Electric Folding Mirrors,
Lane departure Warning System,
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262587990706
Momentous car. Cant help but think £12.5k is big money for a 7 year old car with £130k on the clock.Reg Date 17/03/2009
130,850 Miles
£12,995.00
Carbon Black Metallic Paint,
Black Dakota Leather,
Sports Auto Transmission,
Detachable Towbar,
Rear Side Airbags,
USB Audio,
Media Pack with Professional Navigation and Bluetooth Telephone,
Logic 7 Hi-Fi System,
Visibility Pack with Adaptive Xenon Headlamps,
Sports Seats with Electric Adjustment and Memory Function,
Heated Seats,
Electric Folding Mirrors,
Lane departure Warning System,
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262587990706
Yes, I think once they're down into this low price range the pool of potential buyers for a big petrol estate is strongly limited by the fuel and the £515 VED. A few years ago of course a big petrol barge of this age was protected by the Bank K category for anything registered before 23 March 2006 but as that date slips further into history the more modern stuff gets hammered for the full amount.
If it's your only car and you drive it all the time the fuel looks hefty, whereas if you have it as one of several cars the VED looks excessive for the use you get out of a year's charge.
If it's your only car and you drive it all the time the fuel looks hefty, whereas if you have it as one of several cars the VED looks excessive for the use you get out of a year's charge.
ATM said:
Marty Funkhouser said:
ATM said:
ATM said:
Marty Funkhouser said:
ATM said:
550i Touring
Reg Date 17/03/2009
130,850 Miles
£12,995.00
Carbon Black Metallic Paint,
Black Dakota Leather,
Sports Auto Transmission,
Detachable Towbar,
Rear Side Airbags,
USB Audio,
Media Pack with Professional Navigation and Bluetooth Telephone,
Logic 7 Hi-Fi System,
Visibility Pack with Adaptive Xenon Headlamps,
Sports Seats with Electric Adjustment and Memory Function,
Heated Seats,
Electric Folding Mirrors,
Lane departure Warning System,
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262587990706
Momentous car. Cant help but think £12.5k is big money for a 7 year old car with £130k on the clock.Reg Date 17/03/2009
130,850 Miles
£12,995.00
Carbon Black Metallic Paint,
Black Dakota Leather,
Sports Auto Transmission,
Detachable Towbar,
Rear Side Airbags,
USB Audio,
Media Pack with Professional Navigation and Bluetooth Telephone,
Logic 7 Hi-Fi System,
Visibility Pack with Adaptive Xenon Headlamps,
Sports Seats with Electric Adjustment and Memory Function,
Heated Seats,
Electric Folding Mirrors,
Lane departure Warning System,
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262587990706
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