Best smoker barges 1-5 large [vol11]

Best smoker barges 1-5 large [vol11]

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0a

23,879 posts

193 months

Saturday 3rd June 2017
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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

Edited by Krikkit on Saturday 3rd June 12:28
Cor that's just lovely. Yes please.

Jimmy Recard

17,540 posts

178 months

Saturday 3rd June 2017
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cornershop said:
With those horrible wheels, it looks like the one Tony Soprano's nephew drove



And 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!

Shamrock_

874 posts

87 months

Saturday 3rd June 2017
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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...

SimonConnell

349 posts

195 months

Saturday 3rd June 2017
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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....

Serialbuyer

32 posts

85 months

Saturday 3rd June 2017
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The Daimler is my favourite so far

Bonefish Blues

26,451 posts

222 months

Saturday 3rd June 2017
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sleepera6 said:
Sterillium said:
It does, however, look a lot like a cobbler's thumb.
It is an ugly thing but I have warmed to it recently.
The interior is very nice with light leather.
...and drives very well indeed. One on the longlist for next family barge.

Speed addicted

5,561 posts

226 months

Saturday 3rd June 2017
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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.
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

3,424 posts

143 months

Saturday 3rd June 2017
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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.
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.
Don't these suffer the curse of £500 VED?


0a

23,879 posts

193 months

Saturday 3rd June 2017
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Serialbuyer said:
The Daimler is my favourite so far
Let's get some more v12 entrants in..

Serialbuyer

32 posts

85 months

Saturday 3rd June 2017
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That Phaeton is a huge amount of car for the money and is an itch that needs to be scratched at some point

Serialbuyer

32 posts

85 months

Sunday 4th June 2017
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CL600 with apparently OEM AMG bodykit
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162540696580

sawman

4,915 posts

229 months

Sunday 4th June 2017
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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 mpg
I 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

26,500 posts

180 months

Sunday 4th June 2017
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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.

ewings999

55 posts

186 months

Sunday 4th June 2017
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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.

hornetrider

63,161 posts

204 months

Sunday 4th June 2017
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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 mpg
I 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
Just need to buy one 55 plate or earlier to get cheaper tax. 500 tax kicks in March 06 on 06 plates.

Bonefish Blues

26,451 posts

222 months

Sunday 4th June 2017
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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.

defblade

7,396 posts

212 months

Sunday 4th June 2017
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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 mpg
I 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
Just need to buy one 55 plate or earlier to get cheaper tax. 500 tax kicks in March 06 on 06 plates.
Or, buy an import wink I bought a JDM 2.0 GT spec-b twinscroll turbo, on an 06, it's rated at £240/year tax (or whatever that's gone up to now).
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 biggrin 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 smile

CharlesdeGaulle

26,098 posts

179 months

Sunday 4th June 2017
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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.

BorniteIdentity

1,055 posts

129 months

Sunday 4th June 2017
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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?

I enjoyed a little time away (NOT at HM pleasure) and haven't seen you post about it since.

hornetrider

63,161 posts

204 months

Sunday 4th June 2017
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defblade said:
Or, buy an import wink
Well indeed smile

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