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[Phil Dicky]

W00DY said:

If that CL doesn't seem like a risky enough proposition...


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2007-Maserati-Quattropo...

It'd at least make a lovely driveway ornament.

[StonedRollin]

Russian roulette indeed.

I'd be taking a chance on the CL if i had the choice.

[Dapster]

W00DY said:

If that CL doesn't seem like a risky enough proposition...


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2007-Maserati-Quattropo...

It'd at least make a lovely driveway ornament.

Love the advert

Ebay Ad said:

Firstly, the transmission is behaving a little erratically after the battery went completely flat during the original lockdown. Changes are a little jerky, particularly in lower gears. In addition, an error code comes up on starting that reads "Electrical System Failure - Please go to dealer). This is very common after dead battery (do a search), and can be corrected by the dealer, apparently.

Translation: So a probable catastrophic fault can be fixed with a quick trip to the dealer but I've tried that and it didn't fix it. So if that isn't scary enough for you it's also a Cat C.... Will the aircon work after a regas as well?

[carinaman]

Phil Dicky said:

W00DY said:

If that CL doesn't seem like a risky enough proposition...


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2007-Maserati-Quattropo...

It'd at least make a lovely driveway ornament.

We need to get the A Team if we can find them, or Zombie and his father, fettlers of the 'Wedding Dress' Maserati 4200GT and various Alfas including a Cosmos blue 147GTA.

I was thinking the price started with a 4, but now thinking price starting with a 3.

[Krikkit]

I clearly need sectioning, I'd much rather have the QP and risk it.

[harrykul]

That cl500 resided in my village originally, was lovely in the flesh

[Bonefish Blues]

Krikkit said:

tobinen said:

Over thread but it's a 4.7TT in brown with an engine management light on

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2011-Mercedes-CL500-4-7...

Strong pricing considering the engine could be scrap within a hundred miles... Lovely colours of course.

Listing has been ended:

This listing was ended by the seller because the item was lost or broken.

[alec.e]

tobinen said:

Over thread but it's a 4.7TT in brown with an engine management light on

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2011-Mercedes-CL500-4-7...

If I could have that interior colour combination with Exclusive Passion leather in mine, I would be very happy. I even don't mind the brown.

Still, mine was 3k more, with higher spec, 30k less miles and fully working

[tobinen]

The seller declared: "The fault code is P001885 ("The position of the intake camshaft (cylinder bank 2) is implausible relative to the position of the crankshaft. There is a signal fault or the message is faulty.")

It could be just a cam sensor but as said, he's ended the listing.

[Krikkit]

tobinen said:

The seller declared: "The fault code is P001885 ("The position of the intake camshaft (cylinder bank 2) is implausible relative to the position of the crankshaft. There is a signal fault or the message is faulty.")

It could be just a cam sensor but as said, he's ended the listing.

Oh it could absolutely be a doddle job to sort, if you can get to that sensor, but it could be catastrophic like a cracked camshaft.

[Macron]

When a faulty code starts with a capitalised “POO”...

[anonymous-user]

Krikkit said:

Oh it could absolutely be a doddle job to sort, if you can get to that sensor, but it could be catastrophic like a cracked camshaft.

If you were selling a £10k car with the EML on you'd spend £100 changing the cam sensor wouldn't you.

Could be the chain stretching or jumping a tooth?

[tobinen]

That crossed my mind but I haven't heard of any major issues with this motor

[leglessAlex]

W00DY said:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Range-Rover-Classic-3-9...

Oh boy. I'm not even a RR kinda guy and that tickles my fancy.

[Krikkit]

tobinen said:

That crossed my mind but I haven't heard of any major issues with this motor

No, I haven't either. I suppose the thread answer would be to buy it anyway, but the sensible one would probably be to agree that the seller should fix it on a viewing.

[Max M4X WW]

0a said:

Had a lovely winter drive this afternoon after being stuck at the desk all day. Windows down, sunroof open, heater blasting and heated seats on. Lovely!

Looks great, needs 'old font' plates.

[BigBen]

stickleback123 said:

Krikkit said:

Oh it could absolutely be a doddle job to sort, if you can get to that sensor, but it could be catastrophic like a cracked camshaft.

If you were selling a £10k car with the EML on you'd spend £100 changing the cam sensor wouldn't you.

Could be the chain stretching or jumping a tooth?

The "lost or broken" line in the ebay listing tickled me. As did the seller's BS about I am not going to commit to fixing the car as I am selling it line, like the Merc specialist who did the code read wouldn't have said "that's only a £100 sensor".....

[alec.e]

stickleback123 said:

Krikkit said:

Oh it could absolutely be a doddle job to sort, if you can get to that sensor, but it could be catastrophic like a cracked camshaft.

If you were selling a £10k car with the EML on you'd spend £100 changing the cam sensor wouldn't you.

Could be the chain stretching or jumping a tooth?

tobinen said:

That crossed my mind but I haven't heard of any major issues with this motor

A quick google suggested could be timing is out, usually, longer to crank is one of the symptoms.

Timing chains are the main flaw in the M157/M278 engines, aswell as oil leaks. Other than that, pretty reliable.

[Macron]

Where I can’t remember where the ad is, Ph I think, the well photographed C216 which has a RR thread and seemingly some good work done to it is still available seems.

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

ETA yes, £8k now

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/10963109?c...

Edited by Macron on Wednesday 18th November 20:28

[tobinen]

Yes, I remember his thread. It's been well-cared for but the silver/black combo is not for me. A good buy for someone though