Best smoker barges 1-5 large [Vol 22]
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nobrakes said:
BenS94 said:
deadtom said:
Yes.Next!
I had an auto 200.
They do get there eventually, but it will be fine. Bogo bogo spec.l - excellent.
Have faith.
Wulf Sternhammer said:
Just the thing for the summer months. Price seems.....reasonable. This dealership always has something interesting in stock.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202304236...
Yes they do have interesting stuff alongside everyday stock. The Z3 BMW 507 lookalikes are interesting, albeit expensive for a sheep in wolf’s clothing but well executed. A while back they had a DB4 Zagato lookalike Z3 based thing. It was for sale for a while, I wonder if it ever sold or got punted on in the trade, or maybe SOR, as the potential buyers you could probably count on one finger.https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202304236...
Edited by Wulf Sternhammer on Friday 24th May 16:46
OT, slightly, but if anyone remembers my z4 that I bought nearly three years back and posted on here.
![](https://forums-images.pistonheads.com/515566/202405254345895?resize=720)
Well I’ve just sold the b
d. An amazingly capable car that looked awesome, and drove well, but cost me £5k in less than 3 years of maintenance and frankly I’d rather run a Vantage for that.
It also made me realise how much I love my old Volvo of the same age, and doesn’t have ‘common problems’ and just rattles on regardless. Bit of oil and it’s happy.
Well I’ve just sold the b
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It also made me realise how much I love my old Volvo of the same age, and doesn’t have ‘common problems’ and just rattles on regardless. Bit of oil and it’s happy.
nobrakes said:
nobrakes said:
BenS94 said:
deadtom said:
Yes.Next!
I had an auto 200.
They do get there eventually, but it will be fine. Bogo bogo spec.l - excellent.
Have faith.
![hehe](/inc/images/hehe.gif)
Bear-n said:
Well I’ve just sold the b
d. An amazingly capable car that looked awesome, and drove well, but cost me £5k in less than 3 years of maintenance and frankly I’d rather run a Vantage for that.
What sort of stuff needed attention? ![](/inc/images/censored.gif)
With my old W211 I used to find that it rarely needed attention beyond standard servicing and consumables, but when it DID need attention to Mercedesey bits they were generally a bit pricey. Especially as most of those parts couldn't be DIYd without the Mercedes Star diagnostic rig.
Surprisingly I've found spicier Vauxhalls and Fords expensive for bits I assumed would be cheap. You sort of expect it with a BMW or Mercedes, but it's galling when you need some rare tyre size or expensive brake componentry on a Tesco Value equivalent car.
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Wulf Sternhammer said:
Remember what I said about this dealership always having something interesting in stock?
![](https://forums-images.pistonheads.com/467723/202405246026754?resize=720)
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202311194...
Thoroughly recommend a visit. Excellent banter, lots of interesting cars, no hard sell. Proprietor is a genuine enthusiast.https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202311194...
ferrisbueller said:
Wulf Sternhammer said:
Remember what I said about this dealership always having something interesting in stock?
![](https://forums-images.pistonheads.com/467723/202405246026754?resize=720)
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202311194...
Thoroughly recommend a visit. Excellent banter, lots of interesting cars, no hard sell. Proprietor is a genuine enthusiast.https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202311194...
donkmeister said:
What sort of stuff needed attention?
Not much.Engine gaskets. Everywhere.
Brake lines.
Steering column. New one.
More gaskets.
Calipers.
Another gasket.
Cooling system refresh (preventative because I looked at the internet)
Vanos rebuild and new disa valve (as above)
Other stuff.
I also felt like a right t
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martynr said:
nobrakes said:
nobrakes said:
BenS94 said:
deadtom said:
Yes.Next!
I had an auto 200.
They do get there eventually, but it will be fine. Bogo bogo spec.l - excellent.
Have faith.
![hehe](/inc/images/hehe.gif)
nobrakes said:
nobrakes said:
BenS94 said:
deadtom said:
Yes.Next!
I had an auto 200.
They do get there eventually, but it will be fine. Bogo bogo spec.l - excellent.
Tis a no from me. Ad is a bit bold " Excellent bodywork no rust!" look at the rear arches, that car looks like a proper 20 footer with Mr Magoo doing the viewing to me. The maritime locale is also of concern even if the arches didn't look so shonky. I reckon you'll find that car has had paint applied with a brush in places.
Still, on a positive note "Wear on drivers seat bolster" means someone has sewn on a patch over a hole and that kind of wear would make me doubt the "low miles" (which it isn't particularly)
I'm oot
Have faith.
Stegel said:
I bought my 97 SL from them 9 years ago, when he was still trading from home. I think Sarah Cox is his wife, a hairdresser, and I have forgotten why they were trading in her name; their eBay title is haircut based IIRC. Nice folk, no pressure and genuine.
I've just noticed that they have a yellow one in the background of that picture tooUnder four bags for a well kept, privately owned and well specced S500.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024052500...
Clean MOTs under the current owner’s stewardship, so beyond the caps lock is an honest seller.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024052500...
Clean MOTs under the current owner’s stewardship, so beyond the caps lock is an honest seller.
bolidemichael said:
Under four bags for a well kept, privately owned and well specced S500.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024052500...
Clean MOTs under the current owner’s stewardship, so beyond the caps lock is an honest seller.
Helluva car for under 4bags. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024052500...
Clean MOTs under the current owner’s stewardship, so beyond the caps lock is an honest seller.
As E39s go this is a lovely one. V8, manual box, xenons, heated comfort seats and a folding rear bench.
![](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/bzcAAOSw9D1mUzLx/s-l1600.jpg)
![](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/B4oAAOSw07hmUzLx/s-l1600.jpg)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186460173783
![](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/bzcAAOSw9D1mUzLx/s-l1600.jpg)
![](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/B4oAAOSw07hmUzLx/s-l1600.jpg)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186460173783
Stegel said:
ferrisbueller said:
Wulf Sternhammer said:
Remember what I said about this dealership always having something interesting in stock?
![](https://forums-images.pistonheads.com/467723/202405246026754?resize=720)
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202311194...
Thoroughly recommend a visit. Excellent banter, lots of interesting cars, no hard sell. Proprietor is a genuine enthusiast.https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202311194...
ferrisbueller said:
Stegel said:
ferrisbueller said:
Wulf Sternhammer said:
Remember what I said about this dealership always having something interesting in stock?
![](https://forums-images.pistonheads.com/467723/202405246026754?resize=720)
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202311194...
Thoroughly recommend a visit. Excellent banter, lots of interesting cars, no hard sell. Proprietor is a genuine enthusiast.https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202311194...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024052400...
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