Just something to see if it works. Mod on Duty!

[ATM]

Atmospheric said:

PH stats are incorrect

Cancelling my account now.

Goodbye

[Atmospheric]

[31mph]

ATM said:

Atmospheric said:

PH stats are incorrect

Cancelling my account now.

Goodbye

It's been a while since I listed anything on here, but IIRC, can't you enter whatever performance stats you like?

[ATM]

31mph said:

ATM said:

Atmospheric said:

PH stats are incorrect

Cancelling my account now.

Goodbye

It's been a while since I listed anything on here, but IIRC, can't you enter whatever performance stats you like?

Google seems to agree. 5.5 seconds for the atmosphere v8. The twin turbo v12 600 is less than 5 seconds. Allegedly nearer to 4.5 if you get a good launch. Found a 2007 cl600 in silver for 23 here...

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=1...

[k-ink]

I had a V8 CLS. Good for the motorway but pretty crap elsewhere - too damn large and fat for any fun. The bills can potentially be interesting too, although I escaped unscathed. I wouldn't sink more than £9k into one for what they are (stylish mini cabs).

[ATM]

k-ink said:

I had a V8 CLS. Good for the motorway but pretty crap elsewhere - too damn large and fat for any fun. The bills can potentially be interesting too, although I escaped unscathed. I wouldn't sink more than £9k into one for what they are (stylish mini cabs).

Agreed but the CL is a totally different ball game, Shirley?

[AlexGSi2000]

I picked up a barge bargain last week - a 2002 e39 530D m-sport for a touch over £2k.

I was after a fairly cheap example as I was not wanting to spend a lot, I was expecting a few issues at this price and know a few suffer with corrosion.
Blow me down, what a car for the money - I may well have got lucky, but I think these cars are incredible value for money at the moment - this example has minimal corrosion, full BMW service history, loads of creature comforts (cruise, xenon.etc) and doesnt hang around either.
Dont get me wrong, it needs a little tlc - but nothing I cant sort out myself (refurbished the wheels this weekend) & the propshaft needs a new damper.
Overall, very happy and glad I didnt go for a later 535d as I had originally planned.

[hornetrider]

AlexGSi2000 said:

I picked up a barge bargain last week - a 2002 e39 530D m-sport for a touch over £2k.

I was after a fairly cheap example as I was not wanting to spend a lot, I was expecting a few issues at this price and know a few suffer with corrosion.
Blow me down, what a car for the money - I may well have got lucky, but I think these cars are incredible value for money at the moment - this example has minimal corrosion, full BMW service history, loads of creature comforts (cruise, xenon.etc) and doesnt hang around either.
Dont get me wrong, it needs a little tlc - but nothing I cant sort out myself (refurbished the wheels this weekend) & the propshaft needs a new damper.
Overall, very happy and glad I didnt go for a later 535d as I had originally planned.

Sounds good!

Over to the cheap seats mate >>>>>>>>>> http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[k-ink]

ATM said:

k-ink said:

I had a V8 CLS. Good for the motorway but pretty crap elsewhere - too damn large and fat for any fun. The bills can potentially be interesting too, although I escaped unscathed. I wouldn't sink more than £9k into one for what they are (stylish mini cabs).

Agreed but the CL is a totally different ball game, Shirley?

I am sure the CL would be an improvement. However I am not convinced they will be a completely different animal altogether. They are large heavy cars which are focused towards motorway cruising.

[ATM]

k-ink said:

ATM said:

k-ink said:

I had a V8 CLS. Good for the motorway but pretty crap elsewhere - too damn large and fat for any fun. The bills can potentially be interesting too, although I escaped unscathed. I wouldn't sink more than £9k into one for what they are (stylish mini cabs).

Agreed but the CL is a totally different ball game, Shirley?

I am sure the CL would be an improvement. However I am not convinced they will be a completely different animal altogether. They are large heavy cars which are focused towards motorway cruising.

Well the entry price of an e class makes them mini cabs in the european market. The cls is based on the e class. The entry price for an S class is a different proposition and the CL is based on this.

[Lowtimer]

Well, quite. It's like comparing an SLK with a full-fat SL. Nothing wrong with either in it's own market, but different platforms and different materials standards, aimed at very different pockets and competitive landscapes when new.

[louiebaby]

Anyone feeling lucky?

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

[Blown2CV]

louiebaby said:

Anyone feeling lucky?

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

lol at the fuel consumption photo

[hornetrider]

lol at 'British Masterpiece sold for spares'

Ad said:

- NEEDS SLIGHT ATTENTION - HEAD GASKET ISSUES - STILL STARTS & DRIVES - HENCE BARGAIN PRICE - WILL SELL FOR OVER £17,000 WHEN FIXED - COLLECTORS ITEM - ENDLESS LIST OF EXTRAS - YOU WILL NOT FIND ANOTHER - VERY RARE ONE OFF BRITISH MASTERPIECE - LOOKS STUNNING - SOLD FOR SPARES -

[MJ85]

louiebaby said:

Anyone feeling lucky?

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

Looks like my four year old installed the rear screens. The whole car doesn't appear well cared for. No thanks.

[31mph]

louiebaby said:

Anyone feeling lucky?

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

HIDEOUS!

But that fuel consumption is hilarious

[jas xjr]

hornetrider said:

lol at 'British Masterpiece sold for spares'

Ad said:

- NEEDS SLIGHT ATTENTION - HEAD GASKET ISSUES - STILL STARTS & DRIVES - HENCE BARGAIN PRICE - WILL SELL FOR OVER £17,000 WHEN FIXED - COLLECTORS ITEM - ENDLESS LIST OF EXTRAS - YOU WILL NOT FIND ANOTHER - VERY RARE ONE OFF
BRITISH MASTERPIECE - LOOKS STUNNING - SOLD FOR SPARES -

It has been for sale for a while now.

[Lowtimer]

And if would sell for £17K when fixed, would be fixed by vendor and sold for £17K

[louiebaby]

Lowtimer said:

And if would sell for £17K when fixed, would be fixed by vendor and sold for £17K

Surely it's less about whether it will sell for £17k, and more about whether it can be fixed to a standard to be sold for £17k, for £7k.

I guess the answer is a resounding "NO."

[ATM]

Someone bought a 550i touring recently and found it a bit smokey. He suspected valve stem oil seals and had them changed. Then it continued to smoke and found a bore was cracked. Now its having a replacement block fitted at a cost of 5500. So a new engine is probably 5 - 6 grand.