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rich12 said:
em177 said:
It’s a 2006 XJ8 Sovereign LWB
- 231k miles
- Fresh MOT as of yesterday
- Very comprehensive history
Mega spec;
- 2+2 Configuration
- Rear Entertainment Pack (DVD player, TV etc)
- Heated Seats & Wheel
- Comfort/wafty spec 18” wheels
- Double Glazing
- etc etc
I do a lot of miles so it could see 250k (hopefully) relatively soon.
It’s taken it’s miles extremely well. Seat bolsters are great, the bodywork has a few ally corrosion areas but nothing to worry about.
Interested to see how it compares to my previous v8’s
What does that sort of car go for with that mileage? - 231k miles
- Fresh MOT as of yesterday
- Very comprehensive history
Mega spec;
- 2+2 Configuration
- Rear Entertainment Pack (DVD player, TV etc)
- Heated Seats & Wheel
- Comfort/wafty spec 18” wheels
- Double Glazing
- etc etc
I do a lot of miles so it could see 250k (hopefully) relatively soon.
It’s taken it’s miles extremely well. Seat bolsters are great, the bodywork has a few ally corrosion areas but nothing to worry about.
Interested to see how it compares to my previous v8’s
Love high mileage cars.
I’d sold the Lexus for an L322 but quickly realised winter is not the time to find a ‘cheap’ one.
Super work on the XJ8!
I did over 400 miles in the W124 E320 today, just under 750 since yesterday morning, with the last 100 odd being on nice deserted A roads allowing a slightly more exercising drive.
I love these old things! There must be something wrong with me. Many other cars are 'better' than the old merc, but I relish adding healthy miles to them more than the other barges I have owned.
I did over 400 miles in the W124 E320 today, just under 750 since yesterday morning, with the last 100 odd being on nice deserted A roads allowing a slightly more exercising drive.
I love these old things! There must be something wrong with me. Many other cars are 'better' than the old merc, but I relish adding healthy miles to them more than the other barges I have owned.
TyrannosauRoss Lex said:
Jimmy Recard said:
Sterillium said:
I've been watching these for a bit... won't be long before they are in thread territory.
https://www.deanevalemotors-somerset.co.uk/used-bm...
I'm a bit wary of the SMG... are they troublesome and stupid?
SMG? I thought they would have a normal ZF torque converter automatic. Wasn’t SMG for E36 and E46 M3 and E60 M5?https://www.deanevalemotors-somerset.co.uk/used-bm...
I'm a bit wary of the SMG... are they troublesome and stupid?
Two behemoths for sub 5 each
760Li. 2004 on 125k
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
760Li 2004 on 124k miles (parking sensors are on the blink, but who needs them?!)
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
760Li. 2004 on 125k
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
760Li 2004 on 124k miles (parking sensors are on the blink, but who needs them?!)
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
nobrakes said:
Two behemoths for sub 5 each
760Li. 2004 on 125k
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
760Li 2004 on 124k miles (parking sensors are on the blink, but who needs them?!)
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Without having driven either (or looked at the history, etc), I’d probably pick the 1st. It’ll ride better on the 19” wheels and it’s got the cooled seats (and looks to have the rear A/C too - which means it should have a fridge in the back as well). That’s the “only” options missing from mine. They’re also - amusingly - ULEZ compliant!760Li. 2004 on 125k
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
760Li 2004 on 124k miles (parking sensors are on the blink, but who needs them?!)
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
W124 beards: how visible should the ATF line on the dipstick be? I've picked up my car - with its ongoing noise - from the mechanic this morning, and checking the ATF dipstick it looks to be at about the bulb on the end of the dipstick (ie too low), but I haven't checked it before.
The stick is damp, but I can't see a clear line on it. Is that an indication the fluid is too low?
Next question: what fluid should I use?
Thanks!
The stick is damp, but I can't see a clear line on it. Is that an indication the fluid is too low?
Next question: what fluid should I use?
Thanks!
Northbrook said:
W124 beards: how visible should the ATF line on the dipstick be? I've picked up my car - with its ongoing noise - from the mechanic this morning, and checking the ATF dipstick it looks to be at about the bulb on the end of the dipstick (ie too low), but I haven't checked it before.
The stick is damp, but I can't see a clear line on it. Is that an indication the fluid is too low?
Next question: what fluid should I use?
Thanks!
It needs to be checked with the car up to temperature and the engine running. The markings on my car’s dipstick are pretty clear. I use Fuchs 4000 ATF but any Dexron III fluid will do.The stick is damp, but I can't see a clear line on it. Is that an indication the fluid is too low?
Next question: what fluid should I use?
Thanks!
Edited by Stegel on Monday 9th December 12:38
rider73 said:
ok ok so at 6995 its a little over thread budget - but this 5.5 CLK500 Elegance has a sweet engine and i dont think this model had the air suspension? more pics would have been nice --
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
I think the 5.5 probably wins by default...unless I magic up £100k for a Black edition.
The Don of Croy said:
rider73 said:
ok ok so at 6995 its a little over thread budget - but this 5.5 CLK500 Elegance has a sweet engine and i dont think this model had the air suspension? more pics would have been nice --
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
I think the 5.5 probably wins by default...unless I magic up £100k for a Black edition.
The only thing would be more interior pics and to know if it has the drop rear seats to the boot which i think was optional.
rider73 said:
I'm really interested in this one myself, its not got any fangled air suspension, and not supercharged unless i'm mistaken.
The only thing would be more interior pics and to know if it has the drop rear seats to the boot which i think was optional.
Doesn't look like it I'm afraid:The only thing would be more interior pics and to know if it has the drop rear seats to the boot which i think was optional.
https://www.vindecoderz.com/EN/check-lookup/WDB209...
RicksAlfas said:
rider73 said:
I'm really interested in this one myself, its not got any fangled air suspension, and not supercharged unless i'm mistaken.
The only thing would be more interior pics and to know if it has the drop rear seats to the boot which i think was optional.
Doesn't look like it I'm afraid:The only thing would be more interior pics and to know if it has the drop rear seats to the boot which i think was optional.
https://www.vindecoderz.com/EN/check-lookup/WDB209...
EDIT: - and thanks for the VIN info much appreciated!!!!!!!!!!!!
Proper:
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2... brown, two tanks, magnificent. £5k, 45k miles.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2... brown, two tanks, magnificent. £5k, 45k miles.
Northbrook said:
Same thing happened to me. Apparently my 2000 LS400 is a 2005 Corolla.
gobuddygo said:
I thought that site would be useful so popped my XJ6 X350's VIN into it comes back with a totally different car.
Model: X-TYPE / XJ 6 Series 3 / X400
Engine: 4.0L R6 California
Model: X-TYPE / XJ 6 Series 3 / X400
Engine: 4.0L R6 California
No idea what's going on! I only found it at the weekend and it was fine for two Jeeps and the Merc above.
But my wife's car doesn't work - gets the marque correct, but nothing else - so apologies if it's a red herring. I thought it might be really useful!
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