Best smoker barges 1-5 large [vol8]

Best smoker barges 1-5 large [vol8]

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mccrackenj

2,043 posts

232 months

Friday 31st July 2015
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Thanks for all the good wishes on the 190e everyone.

Was it only 2 weeks ago that the SEC was collected and I came on here saying I was definitely (i) going to hold out until at least Christmas before getting another car and (ii) whatever I did buy would be black with black leather?

Well, I lasted barely 2 weeks. Pathetic.

Now I'm back into the old cycle of complaining that I don't do enough miles to keep 1 old car running properly, and having 2 is just daft (never mind 3) - so I sell up and get back down to 1 old car + 1 modern, then back up to 2, then 3, then down to 1, then back up again, and on and on it goes!

As Oa said above - it really is a weakness. I'd say it was a deep psychological affliction.

But, really, a 2.6, Sportline, auto, in Bornite with leather? Faced with that specification, what was I supposed to do?

The hope is that Mrs mccrackenj will take a shine to it (unlike CdG's brood) and use it to ferry the MIL around on Saturdays. That would get it a good 30-40 miles usage each Sat. Wifey got quite fond of the previous 190e (even christened it Dorothy FFS) so hopefully same will happen this time.

Just hope it doesn't clash terribly with the 260E when they're parked side-by-side. Willow Green with Bornite? Apple and blackurrant? Well, it'll make a change from the sea of silver and grey on the rest of the street.

TTFN







mccrackenj

2,043 posts

232 months

Friday 31st July 2015
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rejn said:
rejn said:
S124 arrived this afternoon - and it seems pretty lovely.

Being a 12v diesel, it's a slow old thing, but it is perfect for wafting around in - feels solid and well built, and no issues yet. Electric aerial and sunroof both surprisingly fully operational!
with pics this time:




What a great looking thing. Enjoy. I saw a facelift Bornite S124 diesel a couple of months ago outside my 'local'. Such an unusual colour, couldn't take my eyes off it.

0a

23,956 posts

200 months

Friday 31st July 2015
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CharlesdeGaulle said:
0a said:
I have just ordered a dark blue set of mats for the 500SL from http://www.specialvehicle.co.uk/ - the set I ordered from them almost 3 years ago have done great service in the W124.
That website is a bit of a shocker!
It is indeed, Tim who runs the place is a helpful bloke though

0a

23,956 posts

200 months

Friday 31st July 2015
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Nowhere near budget, but what a colour combination for a sunny day! http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C642929#




harrykul

2,778 posts

232 months

Friday 31st July 2015
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Wowzers. Subtle it ain't.

Personally, I'm not keen on the sport bumpers on r129s. I think it makes them look too bulbous. The standard ones look much cleaner to my eye.

CharlesdeGaulle

26,882 posts

186 months

Friday 31st July 2015
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harrykul said:
As an aside, are there any Ph type meets/events this sunday in the south East? Im over and keen to get the 550 out for a run!
I'm not sure if there's anything more formal, but I'm certainly up for a meet, ideally to the West or South of London. I'd really like to see your car. I'll be in the newly-washed and very shiny 190, but I doubt you'll have much trouble keeping up!

CharlesdeGaulle

26,882 posts

186 months

Friday 31st July 2015
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0a said:
Nowhere near budget, but what a colour combination for a sunny day!
That's certainly bold. Bit too 'look at me' for my tastes, but I can see the appeal.

harrykul

2,778 posts

232 months

Friday 31st July 2015
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Landing in Gatwick about 3 iirc- are you nearby?

CharlesdeGaulle

26,882 posts

186 months

Friday 31st July 2015
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I'm about 40 mins from Gatwick airport, and happy to travel.

There are a few threadists in the Surrey-ish area, and quite a few near me around Farnborough, so we might be able to rustle up a crowd. I suspect you'll find the M3 roadworks extraordinarily frustrating in a 550.

harrykul

2,778 posts

232 months

Friday 31st July 2015
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That would be nice- as you know the area, if you can think of a suitable spot to meet (and know of any other guys about) that would be pretty cool....

jke11y

3,186 posts

243 months

Friday 31st July 2015
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OpulentBob said:
cat220 said:
jke11y said:
black box that creates a wifi zone in the car that you can share streaming music and YouTube / iTunes to. £30 all in and solves the problem of more modern media in an older car.
The new gadget sounds good, can you send me a link please?

Cheers,
C
Or post for all of us lurkers too pretty please smile
It is all hidden in the glovebox and is fit and forget, as my iPhone connects to it automatically. I had a bit of fiddling to set it up via my phone so that it had a static IP but I called the uK based seller and he sent instructions. Basically it creates an Airmusic zone that iPads / iPhones / android phones can connect to and whatever would normally come out the speaker comes out the box via a 3.5mm cable, that you can then plug into your Aux IN.

Ideal for older barges that don't have USB / bluetooth etc.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AirMusic-AirPlay-WIFI-DL...

harrykul

2,778 posts

232 months

Friday 31st July 2015
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That sounds very interesting... Good find.

Parisien

626 posts

168 months

Friday 31st July 2015
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mccrackenj said:
Cheers Frank.

Already a member on there, but I'm banned now. Every time I log in I buy something!
I realise why now, still I can intervene on your behalf?!

P

mccrackenj

2,043 posts

232 months

Friday 31st July 2015
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Parisien said:
mccrackenj said:
Cheers Frank.

Already a member on there, but I'm banned now. Every time I log in I buy something!
I realise why now, still I can intervene on your behalf?!

P
That's good of you - but best leave it as it is!

I have search pages for 'Mercedes, automatic, petrol, over 10 years' on Usedcarsni & Gumtree, 'Mercedes W124' on CarandClassic, 'cars for sale' on Mercedes-190.co.uk & Retrorides, 'vintage & classic cars - mercedes' on Donedeal.ie all permanently open on separate tabs on my desktop and ipad - and I check them all every single day, even when I'm actively trying to sell cars.

What sort of obsession is that?

I'm going to try to turn them all of now though - except for the occasional peek, just for old times sake.

4941cc

25,867 posts

212 months

Friday 31st July 2015
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V12 AMG said:
CL600 bi turbo M275.
More reliable and much much more performance than those earlier cars.

I know both are sold but just wanted to show that they are out there within thread budget.

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=1...
Under £4,400

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=1...
Under £4,200

Edited by V12 AMG on Thursday 30th July 21:40
Kin'ell!

QuantumTokoloshi

4,259 posts

223 months

Friday 31st July 2015
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rejn said:
rejn said:
S124 arrived this afternoon - and it seems pretty lovely.

Being a 12v diesel, it's a slow old thing, but it is perfect for wafting around in - feels solid and well built, and no issues yet. Electric aerial and sunroof both surprisingly fully operational!
with pics this time:




Congrats, a great colour too.

lostkiwi

4,585 posts

130 months

Friday 31st July 2015
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You guys are making me itch to sell the Defender I've had for the past 8 years (that's been my baby and long term project and something I'd never sell) and get an r129 SL500 to replace it...
Gits.

CharlesdeGaulle

26,882 posts

186 months

Friday 31st July 2015
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lostkiwi said:
You guys are making me itch to sell the Defender I've had for the past 8 years (that's been my baby and long term project and something I'd never sell) and get an r129 SL500 to replace it...
Gits.
Crikey chum, that's quite a step - one extreme to the other!

0a

23,956 posts

200 months

Friday 31st July 2015
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lostkiwi said:
You guys are making me itch to sell the Defender I've had for the past 8 years (that's been my baby and long term project and something I'd never sell) and get an r129 SL500 to replace it...
Gits.
Keep the defender and get a cheaper 500SL.

They are great machines, I can't wait to get mine back and get the roof down!

RobinBanks

17,546 posts

185 months

Friday 31st July 2015
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A friend of mine recently bought a current shape BMW 730d. I'm going to have to check it for ceramic buttons. I didn't know of such an option!
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