Best smoker barges 1-5 large [vol11]
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Krikkit said:
Looks absolutely corking, but sadly not a V12!
This would be my choice I think, assuming I wasn't tempted by a Merc biturbo. In fact it'd probably be a coin-toss.
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C757602
Cor that's just lovely. Yes please. This would be my choice I think, assuming I wasn't tempted by a Merc biturbo. In fact it'd probably be a coin-toss.
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C757602
Edited by Krikkit on Saturday 3rd June 12:28
cornershop said:
With those horrible wheels, it looks like the one Tony Soprano's nephew droveAnd the 750i in this link is a nice car:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/192198444534
But is it me or the wheels are also very ugly?
Still, the Mercedes CL600 and the Daimler Double Six there are both pretty much perfect!
This would be my choice as it comes in well under the budget, only has 83k miles and comes with a 12 month warranty although it may have a body control issue and a 5.8 litres / 6.0 litre identity crisis:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...
This also sounds like a lot of car for the money although I'm not certain if it's a v10 or a v12:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...
Shamrock_ said:
This would be my choice as it comes in well under the budget, only has 83k miles and comes with a 12 month warranty although it may have a body control issue and a 5.8 litres / 6.0 litre identity crisis:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...
I think it's 12 months breakdown cover? And buying it with a fault which may cost the purchase price again to correct? Not with someone else's barge pole....http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...
Sterillium said:
This is stretching the "barge" theme, but I am becoming increasingly tempted by these as a towing / dog lugging / filthy mud lane workhorse...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...
I bought a 2005 legacy for £2500 this year, it's a bit leggy at 130k and is only the 2.5 rather than the 3.0.http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...
For utility car duties it's great, robust enough and good if the roads are slippery or covered in crap. Handles well enough and the interior looks good for the milage.
The boot isn't huge, it's quite a low roof and the boot's a bit shallow.
They apparently eat bushes and mine seems to be using a bit of oil. It's a very practical car though and still decent to drive.
Speed addicted said:
Sterillium said:
This is stretching the "barge" theme, but I am becoming increasingly tempted by these as a towing / dog lugging / filthy mud lane workhorse...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...
I bought a 2005 legacy for £2500 this year, it's a bit leggy at 130k and is only the 2.5 rather than the 3.0.http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...
For utility car duties it's great, robust enough and good if the roads are slippery or covered in crap. Handles well enough and the interior looks good for the milage.
The boot isn't huge, it's quite a low roof and the boot's a bit shallow.
They apparently eat bushes and mine seems to be using a bit of oil. It's a very practical car though and still decent to drive.
Easternlight said:
Don't these suffer the curse of £500 VED?
Depends on the year, i think the later models with the SI drive carry the 500 ved. Mine does and has the SI. When I bought it, the 3.0 versions were typically cheaper, possibly because folks were put off by the tax bill. In fact I looked at a 4 cyl model at the time, it was the same spec apart from the motor and 2k more expensive, man maths dictated that this would pay for several years tax. There is little difference in the mpgI have had it for 3.5 years and 65k miles, its a great car, I cant think of a better allrounder, except maybe a polestar v60
sawman said:
Easternlight said:
Don't these suffer the curse of £500 VED?
Depends on the year, i think the later models with the SI drive carry the 500 ved. Mine does and has the SI. When I bought it, the 3.0 versions were typically cheaper, possibly because folks were put off by the tax bill. In fact I looked at a 4 cyl model at the time, it was the same spec apart from the motor and 2k more expensive, man maths dictated that this would pay for several years tax. There is little difference in the mpgI have had it for 3.5 years and 65k miles, its a great car, I cant think of a better allrounder, except maybe a polestar v60
Krikkit said:
Not sure about the mpg, our 2.5 managed an average of 35 over 30k miles of mixed use, and was capable of 40 on a motorway slog. Fabulous cars though, I think the XC70 is possibly the only alternative, but you'd have to go for the second-gen model with a petrol engine.
We ummed and aahed about it and went for an XC70 with the E3 diesel last time, rather then the Subaru.hornetrider said:
sawman said:
Easternlight said:
Don't these suffer the curse of £500 VED?
Depends on the year, i think the later models with the SI drive carry the 500 ved. Mine does and has the SI. When I bought it, the 3.0 versions were typically cheaper, possibly because folks were put off by the tax bill. In fact I looked at a 4 cyl model at the time, it was the same spec apart from the motor and 2k more expensive, man maths dictated that this would pay for several years tax. There is little difference in the mpgI have had it for 3.5 years and 65k miles, its a great car, I cant think of a better allrounder, except maybe a polestar v60
It does all the dog/tip/mud/etc as well as any other Legacy wagon, with the turbo and Bilsteins, it also does stupid quick for a large-ish estate May be a bit worse on milage if you indulge the turbo too much, and is probably slightly above thread budget...
I think the 3.0 will manage a similar turn of speed if thrashed but probably won't handle as well.
uklegacy.com/forums/ for all the info you could want
ewings999 said:
Hey barge beards, I'm looking at a 2006 V70 SE tomorrow. Are there any things to focus on or double check? Is the 2.4 euro 4 diesel 6 speed manual for the mid point of the thread budget.
I think the ususal cautionary note is to do with the auto gearbox, which won't be a concern here. Bar one a long time ago, I've only ever had petrol V70s, but I'd imagine it's the usual due diligence on service history, preventive maint, and checking for worn tyres, funny noises, damage and so on. It shouldn't be showing any rust anywhere so if you see some, walk away. Interiors are hard wearing and high quality, so if it's been abused in there it could be a sign of a hard life - use as a load lugger or family wagon with young children could see some collateral damage, but if it's scuffed or torn I'd avoid.
General stuff aside, they are really competent cars, and excellent at staying below the radar; they have the 'class-less' quality of a Merc 124 I (like to) think, and have that knack of fitting-in anywhere. Let us know how you get on.
CharlesdeGaulle said:
I think the ususal cautionary note is to do with the auto gearbox, which won't be a concern here. Bar one a long time ago, I've only ever had petrol V70s, but I'd imagine it's the usual due diligence on service history, preventive maint, and checking for worn tyres, funny noises, damage and so on.
It shouldn't be showing any rust anywhere so if you see some, walk away. Interiors are hard wearing and high quality, so if it's been abused in there it could be a sign of a hard life - use as a load lugger or family wagon with young children could see some collateral damage, but if it's scuffed or torn I'd avoid.
General stuff aside, they are really competent cars, and excellent at staying below the radar; they have the 'class-less' quality of a Merc 124 I (like to) think, and have that knack of fitting-in anywhere. Let us know how you get on.
Do you still have that lovely blue Volvo? It shouldn't be showing any rust anywhere so if you see some, walk away. Interiors are hard wearing and high quality, so if it's been abused in there it could be a sign of a hard life - use as a load lugger or family wagon with young children could see some collateral damage, but if it's scuffed or torn I'd avoid.
General stuff aside, they are really competent cars, and excellent at staying below the radar; they have the 'class-less' quality of a Merc 124 I (like to) think, and have that knack of fitting-in anywhere. Let us know how you get on.
I enjoyed a little time away (NOT at HM pleasure) and haven't seen you post about it since.
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