Best Smoker Barges 1-5 large [Vol 4]

[Luke.]

Oak Green said:

It's had 7 owners.....

And..?

[Krikkit]

Gruber said:

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!!

Looks smashing, I've always liked that colour+wheel combo for the exterior. Interior could do with a black steering wheel, but at a bag you can't be so picky!

[jke11y]

My mate lived in the block of flats that is pictured outside. Smart part of town /Gambon in layercake

[louiebaby]

Luke. said:

Oak Green said:

It's had 7 owners.....

And..?

And whilst a 9 year old car having 7 owners MIGHT be fine, you've got to ask why. I'd only consider going to look at it if it was very near. Even then I'd probably find something else to leverage my bork-chest on...

[Stedman]

Rollcage said:

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.

We'll have to disagree then. It's not the mileage between the services that worries me, more the time period.

You think one thing, I think the other. Ho-hum.

[E38Ross]

louiebaby said:

Luke. said:

Oak Green said:

It's had 7 owners.....

And..?

And whilst a 9 year old car having 7 owners MIGHT be fine, you've got to ask why. I'd only consider going to look at it if it was very near. Even then I'd probably find something else to leverage my bork-chest on...

My 12 year old 7 Series has 7 owners I think and it's not had a penny spared and was sold as an approved used in 2009! It's absolutely fine.

In much better condition than other examples with far fewer owners.

[louiebaby]

E38Ross said:

My 12 year old 7 Series has 7 owners I think and it's not had a penny spared and was sold as an approved used in 2009! It's absolutely fine.

In much better condition than other examples with far fewer owners.

I think my point is that, all other things being equal, I'd be more nervous of a 7 owner car than a 2 owner car.

When that car is something a little niche and different, with a slight reputation for being a bit borky, and expensive to fix, I'd be more nervous.

The combination would mean that I would only travel a short distance to view something like the W8 mentioned, as the chances are higher that it is a pup.

I might not be, but you'd have to really like them to travel a long way to view it. That's all...

[confused_buyer]

louiebaby said:

And whilst a 9 year old car having 7 owners MIGHT be fine, you've got to ask why. I'd only consider going to look at it if it was very near. Even then I'd probably find something else to leverage my bork-chest on...

Almost certainly because they buy it thinking they can live with the fuel consumption, then a week later find they can't.......

It is amazing how many large engined cars you see being chopped in after 3 months - even at a loss which would pay for a LOT of fuel!

[confused_buyer]

Stedman said:

We'll have to disagree then. It's not the mileage between the services that worries me, more the time period.

You think one thing, I think the other. Ho-hum.

On an old barge it is what works (or doesn't work) at point of sale which counts. You can't buy them in internet fantasy land like this thread and judge them on paper - they need to be purchased in the old fashioned tyre kicking way.

[Rollcage]

I love this thread, I really do - but some of the posters must be an absolute nightmare to sell a car to!

(That's not to say there is anything wrong with high standards and expectations of course!)

[E38Ross]

Rollcage said:

I love this thread, I really do - but some of the posters must be an absolute nightmare to sell a car to!

(That's not to say there is anything wrong with high standards and expectations of course!)

You mean it's acceptable to have some seat bolster wear on a £1k 10+ year old barge with over 100k on the clock?

[detomaso]

[Chrisw666]

Rollcage said:

I love this thread, I really do - but some of the posters must be an absolute nightmare to sell a car to!

(That's not to say there is anything wrong with high standards and expectations of course!)

I'm probably a nightmare, but only if a car is misdescribed and if I discover odd and cheap tyres I then look for another reason to walk. Not sure why I always feel awkward walking over tyres but its something I've assume shows the car has been scrimped on in other areas.

[SpeckledJim]

detomaso said:

Love. Lovelovelove.

[edo]

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

BMW 5 SERIES 530i SE 4dr Saloon 3.0 2001
45,600 miles

One careful owner, low mileage, full service record, garaged. Extras - Aegean Metallic Blue Exterior, grey leather interior, parallel spoke alloy wheels, "M" steering wheel, rear side airbags. MOT to Mar 2013. Road Tax to Feb 2013. Manual gearbox. £œ2,750

[Parabola]

detomaso said:

Magnificent beast!

[JamesK]

SpeckledJim said:

detomaso said:

Love. Lovelovelove.

Fabulous but having read the ad there is rather a lot wrong with it. Too much, for a lazy ass like me.

[volks al]

This is for sale on my work site, seems a good buy maybe?

2005 Subaru Legacy 2.0

Very reliable, great family car.
'All Wheel Drive' gives good all weather performance.
66,000 miles, Full Service History.
Tax Nov 12 / MOT May 13.
Sold with Subaru Roofbox and Roof bars.
Metallic Blue.
One previous owner.
Generally good condition, some bodywork attention may be required.
£2850 or near offer.

[Quietlybonkers]

volks al said:

This is for sale on my work site, seems a good buy maybe?

2005 Subaru ..............

With that reg can't you just ring up and take it away?

[louiebaby]

volks al said:

This is for sale on my work site, seems a good buy maybe?

2005 Subaru Legacy 2.0

Very reliable, great family car.
'All Wheel Drive' gives good all weather performance.
66,000 miles, Full Service History.
Tax Nov 12 / MOT May 13.
Sold with Subaru Roofbox and Roof bars.
Metallic Blue.
One previous owner.
Generally good condition, some bodywork attention may be required.
£2850 or near offer.

You'd ave to have a look to see what bodywork was needed, but for under £3k, with average miles, it should make a great family wagon. If all it needs is a weekend with the cleaning products to make it ship shape, you ould be on to a winner.