Best smoker barges 1-5 large [Vol 13]
Discussion
Jim the Sunderer said:
paddycam said:
2 months MOT, do ya feel lucky?
It looks fabulous though, needs proper twin exhaust tips instead of the dodgy fat pipe it's got fitted.
CharlesdeGaulle said:
Any reason this isn't the coolest car on the planet? Unloved tatty version of an iconic car, for the price of a 4-pot diesel. I love it.
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1047193
Out of budget, obvs, but perhaps not by as much as you'd think.
ETA - it's even practical enough to convince the frau that it makes sense for the kids.
I love the 2+2 but it’s very much the Nicky Hilton of cars: certainly fit in its own right, but overshadowed by it’s older and better looking sibling, and further improved when the top is taken off.https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1047193
Out of budget, obvs, but perhaps not by as much as you'd think.
ETA - it's even practical enough to convince the frau that it makes sense for the kids.
This ticks all the boxes for a thrilling purchase experience for me: https://www.gumtree.com/p/jaguar/jaguar-xj6-s-auto...
1. It's an old Jag
2. It's on Gumtree
3. It's in Glasgow
4. MOT just out gov but outstanding car etc
5. Look at the background in the pictures!
Claimed 51k miles and £675 quid though...
1. It's an old Jag
2. It's on Gumtree
3. It's in Glasgow
4. MOT just out gov but outstanding car etc
5. Look at the background in the pictures!
Claimed 51k miles and £675 quid though...
0a said:
This ticks all the boxes for a thrilling purchase experience for me: https://www.gumtree.com/p/jaguar/jaguar-xj6-s-auto...
1. It's an old Jag
2. It's on Gumtree
3. It's in Glasgow
4. MOT just out gov but outstanding car etc
5. Look at the background in the pictures!
Claimed 51k miles and £675 quid though...
And all you need to do is leave your number. 1. It's an old Jag
2. It's on Gumtree
3. It's in Glasgow
4. MOT just out gov but outstanding car etc
5. Look at the background in the pictures!
Claimed 51k miles and £675 quid though...
I suspect the ownership experience would be equally exciting.
Go on, buy it - the owners thread would be epic!
0a said:
This ticks all the boxes for a thrilling purchase experience for me: https://www.gumtree.com/p/jaguar/jaguar-xj6-s-auto...
1. It's an old Jag
2. It's on Gumtree
3. It's in Glasgow
4. MOT just out gov but outstanding car etc
5. Look at the background in the pictures!
Claimed 51k miles and £675 quid though...
"TOTALLY OUTSTANDING CONDITION"1. It's an old Jag
2. It's on Gumtree
3. It's in Glasgow
4. MOT just out gov but outstanding car etc
5. Look at the background in the pictures!
Claimed 51k miles and £675 quid though...
49,760 miles /4 August 2017
Reason(s) for failure
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)
Emissions not tested HOLE IN SYSTEM (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACKBOX @ TAILPIPE (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
OIL LEAK @ ENGINE
OIL LEAK @ REAR DIFF
UNDERSIDE CORROSION
Nearside Front INNER STEERING ARM SLIGHT PLAY
Offside Front INNER STEERING ARM SLIGHT PLAY
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear SLIGHT PLAY @ HUB
Offside Rear TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING
Now it did get mended up enough to pass that year but still....
olly755 said:
CharlesdeGaulle said:
Any reason this isn't the coolest car on the planet? Unloved tatty version of an iconic car, for the price of a 4-pot diesel. I love it.
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1047193
Out of budget, obvs, but perhaps not by as much as you'd think.
ETA - it's even practical enough to convince the frau that it makes sense for the kids.
I love the 2+2 but it’s very much the Nicky Hilton of cars: certainly fit in its own right, but overshadowed by it’s older and better looking sibling, and further improved when the top is taken off.https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1047193
Out of budget, obvs, but perhaps not by as much as you'd think.
ETA - it's even practical enough to convince the frau that it makes sense for the kids.
The fact that they're generally very much cheaper has absolutely nothing to do with it at all. Honestly ...
Jim the Sunderer said:
paddycam said:
2 months MOT, do ya feel lucky?It looks fabulous though, needs proper twin exhaust tips instead of the dodgy fat pipe it's got fitted.
Scooobydont said:
LS400 at sensible money, would have gone for a look but have just bought a thoroughly unbarge like WRX (sorry, been on my bucket list for a looong time):
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1047050
Looks like it might have some paint but the ad is well written and the car looks honest enough.
Would be tempted by that were it not the other end of the country. If someone were to buy it, run it for a year then sell it to me for the same price it's up at, well... https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1047050
Looks like it might have some paint but the ad is well written and the car looks honest enough.
mholt1995 said:
Would be tempted by that were it not the other end of the country. If someone were to buy it, run it for a year then sell it to me for the same price it's up at, well...
Exactly, but I suspect that is built into the price. The advert is one big yes all the way through, and then a solid "awww crap" at the end.trooperiziz said:
EarlOfHazard said:
Krikkit said:
Glasgow is a fiddle to get to from any East or West coast train stop though. Surely thread form is to get the train and buy blind? Sounds tremendous.
A flight from LGW to Glasgow is £34 and takes 1.5hrs.
0a said:
A budget mini-barge. £750 with the v6 and 77k miles. http://www.countryclassics-cars.com/car/rover-45-2...
Under-rated motors, and a snip at that price.I was looking around that budget, and 90% of what you'll find is over-priced knackered tat.
If you're an average sized guy or gal this is comfortable safe motoring on the cheap
(I however, am a big fella & needed more space, hence the Mondy est)
Krikkit said:
Glasgow is a fiddle to get to from any East or West coast train stop though. Surely thread form is to get the train and buy blind? Sounds tremendous.
This is kind of how I bought the old E65..... Flew to Scotland from Southampton Airport and drove back later thst afternoon! 
Bubbs999 said:
0a said:
A budget mini-barge. £750 with the v6 and 77k miles. http://www.countryclassics-cars.com/car/rover-45-2...
Under-rated motors, and a snip at that price.I was looking around that budget, and 90% of what you'll find is over-priced knackered tat.
If you're an average sized guy or gal this is comfortable safe motoring on the cheap
(I however, am a big fella & needed more space, hence the Mondy est)
but the one linked looks a different proposition altogether.Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff