Best smoker barges 1-5 large [Vol 14]
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Krikkit said:
RicksAlfas said:
derin100 said:
What would happen if I were to use too big/too powerful a battery in a car than it needs, Chaps?
Nothing assuming it will fit in the battery holder.Other things to watch - are the posts the same way round as the old one, and are they the same style for your cables?
Good fortune like that is usually the prelude to some other misfortune in Bargeland though, isn't it? YIN and YANG....
stickleback123 said:
In theory I like these a lot, particularly the 550i versions, but the reality of BMW V8 ownership appears to be a regular wallet shafting in an attempt to get the oil and coolant to stay inside the engine. These V8s are rare here, but in countries where they are not they have a terrible reputation that seems well deserved.
You expect old barges to cost some money to run, but semi regular repair bills of 20 - 25% of the cars value because of really crap design issues doesn't sit well with me. Even Jaguar had worked out how to keep the fluids in the engine and not on the road by the mid 90s.
Thank you for diverting me away from what could have been a completely unnecessary dive into hours of lust-driven research into a car I have no need for or realistic prospect of actually owning.You expect old barges to cost some money to run, but semi regular repair bills of 20 - 25% of the cars value because of really crap design issues doesn't sit well with me. Even Jaguar had worked out how to keep the fluids in the engine and not on the road by the mid 90s.
sparks_190e said:
Challo said:
trooperiziz said:
Challo said:
I know this is under thread budget but picking this up on Wednesday. It has a knocking/rattling on the front left wheel over bumps and rough road. The MOT looks clean, but when you put your foot on the front wheel and push the car rocks. Does this mean control arms?
Assuming that isn't fundamentally broken, it looks like a great buy!
Had a recent clutch, radiator, oil breather pipes. Also has a huge service history with everything receipt included. It needs some TLC, and pretty grim inside. Assuming that isn't fundamentally broken, it looks like a great buy!
How much do you all pay your mechanics?
I have asked the local one to put my car up on his ramps for thirty minutes after he fits my tyres on Saturday, just to poke around and make sure there are no hidden rust nasties and the suspension looks okay. He wants £45 + VAT for 30 minutes - that's a £118 hourly rate!
I have asked the local one to put my car up on his ramps for thirty minutes after he fits my tyres on Saturday, just to poke around and make sure there are no hidden rust nasties and the suspension looks okay. He wants £45 + VAT for 30 minutes - that's a £118 hourly rate!
Integroo said:
How much do you all pay your mechanics?
I have asked the local one to put my car up on his ramps for thirty minutes after he fits my tyres on Saturday, just to poke around and make sure there are no hidden rust nasties and the suspension looks okay. He wants £45 + VAT for 30 minutes - that's a £118 hourly rate!
£50 plus VAT per hour. £60 diagnosis fee waived if the work required is carried out. Been quoted £180 for a major service on my 190e. I think that's reasonable. I have asked the local one to put my car up on his ramps for thirty minutes after he fits my tyres on Saturday, just to poke around and make sure there are no hidden rust nasties and the suspension looks okay. He wants £45 + VAT for 30 minutes - that's a £118 hourly rate!
Joeseppi said:
mccrackenj said:
harrykul said:
mccrackenj said:
Joeseppi said:
Hi All,
Reluctantly going to sell my W124
Expecting another baby in October and what with the dogs we won't all fit in my wife's Volvo V40 or the Merc so I'm going to buy an estate.
It's been flawless in the 14 months I've owned it and don't want to sell it but I don't have space and would need the money to put towards my next car.
https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/w12...
Agh! I’m going to have to remove myself from PH for a while until that’s safely in the hands of its new owner. God I miss that car badly.Reluctantly going to sell my W124
Expecting another baby in October and what with the dogs we won't all fit in my wife's Volvo V40 or the Merc so I'm going to buy an estate.
It's been flawless in the 14 months I've owned it and don't want to sell it but I don't have space and would need the money to put towards my next car.
https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/w12...
TTFN!
Must not click on the advert, must not click . . .
I was hoping you wouldn't notice I'm selling it. I love it so much but need to get an estate car and can't afford to have both
Joeseppi said:
nobrakes said:
You can pick up a new looking E350 estate for under 10 bags these days. I can’t help but think they are a helluva lot of car for the money.
That's what I'm looking at buying if I sell the Green Goddesshttps://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Budget started at 9k and has steadily come down.
The bloke can't make a decision; I have some sympathy!
CharlesdeGaulle said:
Joeseppi said:
nobrakes said:
You can pick up a new looking E350 estate for under 10 bags these days. I can’t help but think they are a helluva lot of car for the money.
That's what I'm looking at buying if I sell the Green Goddesshttps://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Budget started at 9k and has steadily come down.
The bloke can't make a decision; I have some sympathy!
Integroo said:
How much do you all pay your mechanics?
I have asked the local one to put my car up on his ramps for thirty minutes after he fits my tyres on Saturday, just to poke around and make sure there are no hidden rust nasties and the suspension looks okay. He wants £45 + VAT for 30 minutes - that's a £118 hourly rate!
Whereabouts is this? The question of location is of vital relevance to this question. Garage businesses take up quite a bit of space. The business rates and rent vary tremendousy according to where the garage is, and are likely to be the largest costs for his business before he takes a penny in wages.I have asked the local one to put my car up on his ramps for thirty minutes after he fits my tyres on Saturday, just to poke around and make sure there are no hidden rust nasties and the suspension looks okay. He wants £45 + VAT for 30 minutes - that's a £118 hourly rate!
Lowtimer said:
Whereabouts is this? The question of location is of vital relevance to this question. Garage businesses take up quite a bit of space. The business rates and rent vary tremendousy according to where the garage is, and are likely to be the largest costs for his business before he takes a penny in wages.
London Zone 2 so would expect it to be expensive, wasn't sure if that was the sort of rate to expect or not. As suggested by some in my separate thread, perhaps it is just because sticking it on the ramps is a pita. Integroo said:
Lowtimer said:
Whereabouts is this? The question of location is of vital relevance to this question. Garage businesses take up quite a bit of space. The business rates and rent vary tremendousy according to where the garage is, and are likely to be the largest costs for his business before he takes a penny in wages.
London Zone 2 so would expect it to be expensive, wasn't sure if that was the sort of rate to expect or not. As suggested by some in my separate thread, perhaps it is just because sticking it on the ramps is a pita. Krikkit said:
Integroo said:
Lowtimer said:
Whereabouts is this? The question of location is of vital relevance to this question. Garage businesses take up quite a bit of space. The business rates and rent vary tremendousy according to where the garage is, and are likely to be the largest costs for his business before he takes a penny in wages.
London Zone 2 so would expect it to be expensive, wasn't sure if that was the sort of rate to expect or not. As suggested by some in my separate thread, perhaps it is just because sticking it on the ramps is a pita. 
Integroo said:
How much do you all pay your mechanics?
I have asked the local one to put my car up on his ramps for thirty minutes after he fits my tyres on Saturday, just to poke around and make sure there are no hidden rust nasties and the suspension looks okay. He wants £45 + VAT for 30 minutes - that's a £118 hourly rate!
Family friend who is a mobile mechanic and he charges me £30 per hour, or might quote me for a job depending what it is. I have asked the local one to put my car up on his ramps for thirty minutes after he fits my tyres on Saturday, just to poke around and make sure there are no hidden rust nasties and the suspension looks okay. He wants £45 + VAT for 30 minutes - that's a £118 hourly rate!
I normally always order and provide the parts I want him to fit.
Sterillium said:
That's a cracking colour combo. Looks very classy. The Lord's fuel too. CharlesdeGaulle said:
Sterillium said:
That's a cracking colour combo. Looks very classy. The Lord's fuel too. Croutons said:
sparks_190e said:
£50 plus VAT per hour. £60 diagnosis fee waived if the work required is carried out. Been quoted £180 for a major service on my 190e. I think that's reasonable.
Do you live in the 1980's?!That's bargaineous.
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