Best Smoker Barges 1-5 large [Vol 4]

[Rollcage]

Stedman said:

6 services in 15 years. No thanks.

But probably done according to the indicators.....

Wouldn't bother me particularly. What horrific damage will have been caused by going 6k between oil changes? I'll tell you - none. Even with 2.5k a year travelled - that's enough to keep everything lubricated.

[Garlick]

Feeling strong of stomach gents? Enjoy this old interview with Tom Hartley...in the sauna.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THhvw1VVe1I&fea...

I know it's not a barge, but I feel I'm amongst like minded fellows here...

[LHD]

Garlick said:

Feeling strong of stomach gents? Enjoy this old interview with Tom Hartley...in the sauna.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THhvw1VVe1I&fea...

I know it's not a barge, but I feel I'm amongst like minded fellows here...

He's a tit on a pretty massive scale.

It would appear that in the case of his two sons, the apple didn't fall far from the tree.

[SpeckledJim]

em177 said:

Hopefully going to see this tomorrow:

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/jagu...

Any advice on what to look for, common faults of this age etc. Have done a load of research already just incase I've missed anything! Seems a cracking colour combo, described history seems good. And looks ace in pictures. With long T&T if I can knock a few hundred quid off the asking price, run it until the bork kicks in. Sell valuable bits and scrap. Can't go too wrong?

Cheers, EM

Adore the grey. Not such a fan of the interior. The checks are for the latest tensioners, and something to do with the throttle I can't remember. And rust.

Great price. JFDI.

[em177]

Garlick said:

Feeling strong of stomach gents? Enjoy this old interview with Tom Hartley...in the sauna.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THhvw1VVe1I&fea...

I know it's not a barge, but I feel I'm amongst like minded fellows here...

Enjoyed that. Although who bought Range Rover's off a 12 year old!?

[deadslow]

LHD said:

Garlick said:

Feeling strong of stomach gents? Enjoy this old interview with Tom Hartley...in the sauna.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THhvw1VVe1I&fea...

I know it's not a barge, but I feel I'm amongst like minded fellows here...

He's a tit on a pretty massive scale.

It would appear that in the case of his two sons, the apple didn't fall far from the tree.

Christ, not what I was expecting.

[BigBen]

Baryonyx said:

As for the electronic gate/garage control, as you mention mine doesn't have it. It seems to be one of the rarest options (along with the ski hatch, which mine has and I'll probably never use). That is some seriously cool technology though.

A very common option on American market cars from relatively boggo ones upwards, living in a gated community is a lot more common in the US. Quite surprising to see it on a UK car.

Ben

[GBB]

BigBen said:

A very common option on American market cars from relatively boggo ones upwards, living in a gated community is a lot more common in the US. Quite surprising to see it on a UK car.

My Bro lives in Canada where garages/openers are common - saves you getting out of the car when it's -20 outside. In Toronto there is an underground network so he can walk to his office from the station without having to go up into the streets.

Zwolf said:

You need to get into Volvo, where the Winter Pack is a legal necessity, from base models up.

Yep, I always thought heated seats where frippery gayness until I had Leather with Winter Pack on my S60, now it's something I'd look for.

Zwolf said:

Still, we must remember that in this thread we are discussing cars that can be bought for the same prices as many of their first owners paid for an item or two of gadgetry...

Audi have been running some heavily optioned Press cars of late (£80K A6 anyone?) and a few mags/papers have run features on them along the lines of cost of options, usefulness and return at re-sale.

For the price of leather seats in an A6, I got heated, electric leather seats together with a free E39.

edo said:

Advert short on detail, but might be a steal?

Volkswagen Passat 4.0 W8 4MOTION 4dr Saloon 2003
55,600 miles

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...

Not a Passat lover (had a 2.0SE years ago) but that could be spectacular value, and a bit different for a barge!

[hadenough!]

mattman said:

How about a sporty conservatory for £3400? top of steering wheel looks excessively worn, but rest doesn't look too bad from what you can see in the photos. Ok, not the most exciting engine, but for all you E39 lovers....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2003-BMW-520-I-SPORT-TOU...

Walk the dog past that car occasionally and it does look pretty smart, worth every penny if you ask me...desperately trying to talk up the values of e39 sport tourings...

[BeirutTaxi]

mattman said:

This looks quite a lovely place to sit - 1 owner, 55k S320 for £4495? the leather looks in particulary good condition

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-MERCEDES-S320-AUTO-...

I love the S Class but as much as I try to like that interior, the only word that comes to mind is 'gash'.

It's the colours more than anything else.

[bmthnick1981]

LHD said:

Garlick said:

Feeling strong of stomach gents? Enjoy this old interview with Tom Hartley...in the sauna.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THhvw1VVe1I&fea...

I know it's not a barge, but I feel I'm amongst like minded fellows here...

He's a tit on a pretty massive scale.

It would appear that in the case of his two sons, the apple didn't fall far from the tree.

I think there was a thread on here some time back where Tom Hartley Jnr popped up and defended himself pretty badly when someone was complaining about a Lambo they had been to see at his place.

I'm not much of a twitterer but when i've been on for a browse TH Jnr and his brother don't come across particularly well. Sadly I'm not in the market for cars that cost a couple of hundred grand but if I was i'm not sure i'd buy from them.

[edo]

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...






BMW 7 SERIES 750i L V12 4dr Auto Saloon 5.4 2000
108,150 miles
2000/ W 750 V12 Automatic, finished in Biarritz Blue with full Black Leather interior. Brand new MOT, All the usual 750 options, Electric heated seats front and rear, Xenon headlamps, TV & Telephone, Double glazed electric windows & door mirrors, full size alloy spare and original tool kit, Three keys with grey key, In good condition throughout *** Had a couple of phone calls regarding the price, suggesting its cheap therefore has something wrong with it. Please dont feel the price is a reflection of its condition, its priced as it is due to loosing my storage space and it needing to go by the end of the month. It ISNT a CAT C or write off etc ***. œ2,495

[edo]

Come down a bit. I suspect people cant be arsed to trek to NI. Could be a bargain if you make the effort.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...

BMW 7 SERIES 745LI 4DR AUTO 4.4 2003

4 Doors, Automatic, Saloon, Petrol, 53,000 miles, Grey. Insurance Group:19, remote central locking,electric windows,electric mirrors,pas,6 disc cd,multi function steering wheel,paddle shift,sat nav,phone,electric memory seats,full leather,cruise control,19" alloys,p.d.c sensors!!, view more pics on jrscommercialsandcars.com. £5,000

[louiebaby]

edo said:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...

From the advert:

Had a couple of phone calls regarding the price, suggesting its cheap therefore has something wrong with it. Please dont feel the price is a reflection of its condition, its priced as it is due to loosing my storage space and it needing to go by the end of the month. It ISNT a CAT C or write off etc ***. £2,495

Wait until a couple of days before the end of the month and offer him £1,500 for it, I think...

[Krikkit]

louiebaby said:

edo said:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...

From the advert:

Had a couple of phone calls regarding the price, suggesting its cheap therefore has something wrong with it. Please dont feel the price is a reflection of its condition, its priced as it is due to loosing my storage space and it needing to go by the end of the month. It ISNT a CAT C or write off etc ***. £2,495

Wait until a couple of days before the end of the month and offer him £1,500 for it, I think...

Even at £2500 it seems like a good buy, lovely combo of exterior and interior colours (although I'm partial to hearing aid with a black dash) and full ginger spec.

[Rollcage]

louiebaby said:

edo said:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...

From the advert:

Had a couple of phone calls regarding the price, suggesting its cheap therefore has something wrong with it. Please dont feel the price is a reflection of its condition, its priced as it is due to loosing my storage space and it needing to go by the end of the month. It ISNT a CAT C or write off etc ***. £2,495

Wait until a couple of days before the end of the month and offer him £1,500 for it, I think...

And it'll get snapped up by a dealer and readvertised if desperation is creeping in! Looks lovely though.

[Wing Commander]

I emailed that 750 owner and he couldn't provide any history for the car. Apparently the previous owner was a garage owner and didn't log any work. Spidey senses tingled at that.

Apart from that, the seller sounded like a genuinely nice chap and very honest. I just can't afford to get something like that and for it to fall apart the next day

[stropley]

em177 said:

Hopefully going to see this tomorrow:

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/jagu...

Any advice on what to look for, common faults of this age etc. Have done a load of research already just incase I've missed anything! Seems a cracking colour combo, described history seems good. And looks ace in pictures. With long T&T if I can knock a few hundred quid off the asking price, run it until the bork kicks in. Sell valuable bits and scrap. Can't go too wrong?

Cheers, EM

Could cobbles be the new grass? This location would makes anything look classy!

[Gruber]

stropley said:

em177 said:

Hopefully going to see this tomorrow:

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/jagu...

Any advice on what to look for, common faults of this age etc. Have done a load of research already just incase I've missed anything! Seems a cracking colour combo, described history seems good. And looks ace in pictures. With long T&T if I can knock a few hundred quid off the asking price, run it until the bork kicks in. Sell valuable bits and scrap. Can't go too wrong?

Cheers, EM

Could cobbles be the new grass? This location would makes anything look classy!

Blimey!! That's looks like a complete belter for a grand!!

[Oak Green]

edo said:

Advert short on detail, but might be a steal?

Volkswagen Passat 4.0 W8 4MOTION 4dr Saloon 2003
55,600 miles

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...




4 Door Saloon, Blue, Petrol, Manual, Drivers airbag, Front electric windows, Front fog lights, Headlight washers, Electric door mirrors, Radio/CD Multichanger. Heated seats, non-smoker, climate control,. ϣ2,995

It's had 7 owners.....