Best smoker barges 1-5 large [Vol 16]
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Kinky said:
I mean, I know it comes with extensive free tin-worm, but hell! if it's otherwise hanging together and it'll crawl through an MOT that's like a disposable BBQ - you'll get a cracking good wafts blast out of it in the short term then give it away to charity! I've still got my 2016 purchase over 4 years later, and I only hoped it would hang together for two years!
(I literally gave my last car away to giveacar.co.uk)
I went out for a Chinese last night, my first meal that I haven't cooked for myself in over 3 months. That was good but the real treat was the walk home.
I saw a neighbour washing an immaculate Rolls Royce Silver Shadow. We started chatting and he invited me into his garage. There were 3 Ferraris, all either old or new special editions, an E-type and a Porsche 356. All were immaculate and clean enough to perform surgery on. He then showed me his Tomb Raider Land Rover which is his daily and is similarly perfect.
Lovely chap. I'm going back to drop off my contact details in hope that he becomes my new best friend.
I saw a neighbour washing an immaculate Rolls Royce Silver Shadow. We started chatting and he invited me into his garage. There were 3 Ferraris, all either old or new special editions, an E-type and a Porsche 356. All were immaculate and clean enough to perform surgery on. He then showed me his Tomb Raider Land Rover which is his daily and is similarly perfect.
Lovely chap. I'm going back to drop off my contact details in hope that he becomes my new best friend.
Edited by CharlesdeGaulle on Saturday 4th July 09:52
I have almost convinced them for a Ford. Lol
The challenge given was 100000 miles/2010/£5000/petrol/automatic/sedan
The newest I could see on AT,
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...
Anyone knows the timing kit service for this model? Any potential things to look for? Seems motorway miles from 2013.
The challenge given was 100000 miles/2010/£5000/petrol/automatic/sedan
The newest I could see on AT,
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...
Anyone knows the timing kit service for this model? Any potential things to look for? Seems motorway miles from 2013.
swampy442 said:
STIfree said:
swampy442 said:
STIfree said:
Have we had this yet?
S600
5.5 V12 twin turbo
500bhp
4.8 sec to 60
143k
Doesn't sound like it has any current issues and doesn't look rusty!
£4k must be a steal!
https://www.gumtree.com/p/mercedes-benz/mercedes-s...
I'm sure this was up for sale before, and I was off to view it the next day and it was soldS600
5.5 V12 twin turbo
500bhp
4.8 sec to 60
143k
Doesn't sound like it has any current issues and doesn't look rusty!
£4k must be a steal!
https://www.gumtree.com/p/mercedes-benz/mercedes-s...
Mikedknight said:
No response from the S600TT seller, probably for the best.
This.
Wonder if something fishy is going on.
legendracer said:
I have almost convinced them for a Ford. Lol
The challenge given was 100000 miles/2010/£5000/petrol/automatic/sedan
The newest I could see on AT,
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...
Anyone knows the timing kit service for this model? Any potential things to look for? Seems motorway miles from 2013.
Excellent cars and a good choice. Not really premium though. The challenge given was 100000 miles/2010/£5000/petrol/automatic/sedan
The newest I could see on AT,
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...
Anyone knows the timing kit service for this model? Any potential things to look for? Seems motorway miles from 2013.
marine boy said:
This is such a good thread, thanks to everyone for posting as it's a mine of useful information
So what is the consensus on the Mercedes W220 as a barge option, I'm quite liking the S500 and would like to go shopping armed with some knowledge?
Engines are indestructible, gearboxes usually good. Air suspension can go wrong but not expensive to sort. Pre facelift 99-02 electrics can be iffy also the sills/cills can be the consistency of a Cadbury flake. The rest of the body enjoys rusting too.So what is the consensus on the Mercedes W220 as a barge option, I'm quite liking the S500 and would like to go shopping armed with some knowledge?
03 on far better.
CharlesdeGaulle said:
SpeckledJim said:
356? 959?
356 I think. Painted with Chopard decals. He said it was rare. He'd had it restored and colour changed from red to grey. Showed me the book of restoration pics. Interestingly, done by the garage that is now my 'man'.Not our sort at all.
SpeckledJim said:
CharlesdeGaulle said:
SpeckledJim said:
356? 959?
356 I think. Painted with Chopard decals. He said it was rare. He'd had it restored and colour changed from red to grey. Showed me the book of restoration pics. Interestingly, done by the garage that is now my 'man'.Not our sort at all.
CharlesdeGaulle said:
SpeckledJim said:
CharlesdeGaulle said:
SpeckledJim said:
356? 959?
356 I think. Painted with Chopard decals. He said it was rare. He'd had it restored and colour changed from red to grey. Showed me the book of restoration pics. Interestingly, done by the garage that is now my 'man'.Not our sort at all.
Grab a coffee and take a trip down memory lane with Jonny Smith 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5H4IW3SS9I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5H4IW3SS9I
Pondering a second car this morning. I still have a hankering for a v8 and figure with a driveway that can easily fit two cars, why not? It need not be reliable as there is always another option!
Caveat would be that it would have to be sufficiently old to attract classic insurance, to keep costs sensible, and sufficiently easy for an amateur home mechanic to work on himself. And the purchase price should be below thread max.
I am very tempted by a non-barge, a TVR 350i. There seems to be very few for sale though. When I considered these a year or so ago there were plenty at or below thread max...
Caveat would be that it would have to be sufficiently old to attract classic insurance, to keep costs sensible, and sufficiently easy for an amateur home mechanic to work on himself. And the purchase price should be below thread max.
I am very tempted by a non-barge, a TVR 350i. There seems to be very few for sale though. When I considered these a year or so ago there were plenty at or below thread max...
Edited by PrinceRupert on Saturday 4th July 10:34
Edited by PrinceRupert on Saturday 4th July 10:35
E320 petrol (posted earlier) closing in on auction end and only just hit £2,000.
Japanese import too, which should make it reassuringly unsalty underneath.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303607517200?ul_noapp=t...
PrinceRupert said:
Pondering a second car this morning. I still have a hankering for a v8 and figure with a driveway that can easily fit two cars, why not? It need not be reliable as there is always another option!
Caveat would be that it would have to be sufficiently old to attract classic insurance, to keep costs sensible, and sufficiently easy for an amateur home mechanic to work on himself. And the purchase price should be below thread max.
I am very tempted by a non-barge, a TVR 350i. There seems to be very few for sale though. When I considered these a year or so ago there were plenty at or below thread max...
A Jaguar XJ or XK would fit the bill. Rust is the killer on the steel-bodied ones.Caveat would be that it would have to be sufficiently old to attract classic insurance, to keep costs sensible, and sufficiently easy for an amateur home mechanic to work on himself. And the purchase price should be below thread max.
I am very tempted by a non-barge, a TVR 350i. There seems to be very few for sale though. When I considered these a year or so ago there were plenty at or below thread max...
Edited by PrinceRupert on Saturday 4th July 10:34
Edited by PrinceRupert on Saturday 4th July 10:35
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