Best smoker barges 1-5 large [Vol 12]
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Prinny said:
ChocolateFrog said:
It's about the same distance from me TBF. The Bradford location is not great IME.
I've got a thing for ridiculous engines in ordinary looking cars, and I'm yet to own a V12.
I’m in Rochdale. You’re welcome to pop over & have a play if you want...I've got a thing for ridiculous engines in ordinary looking cars, and I'm yet to own a V12.
(When I finally get it back from being fixed... still misfiring).
paddycam said:
Big Pants said:
paddycam said:
Finally buying a house and also getting a new job 20 miles down the M5 means that I've been able to justify a thread-worthy purchase.
3.0 SE, 2 owners (the last of which was a member of the Jag Enthusiasts Club, 120k, full history at either a main dealer or a Rolls/Bentley specialist.
If anyone knows of a decent Jag specialist (or even just a recommended garage) in the Gloucester area, I'm all ears.
Apologies for the lack of a forecourt picture, it was pretty dark when I filled up (and I forgot).
Some more love from me for paddycam's plunge into the dark side with what looks like a cracking buy in a lovely colour. Assuming, paddy, that it cost a mere handful of folding?3.0 SE, 2 owners (the last of which was a member of the Jag Enthusiasts Club, 120k, full history at either a main dealer or a Rolls/Bentley specialist.
If anyone knows of a decent Jag specialist (or even just a recommended garage) in the Gloucester area, I'm all ears.
Apologies for the lack of a forecourt picture, it was pretty dark when I filled up (and I forgot).
These are outstanding bargains.
I looked at one of these before i bought my S, I still have twinge of regret that I didnt hang on for an XJ when i see one.
Interesting your comment on the CRV, Im thinking of getting something suitable for caravan towing,bike and kayak carrying and a CRV has been the logical contender,but your comments about it being "hopelessly dull" make me think again.
Maybe i need to be looking at a Disco or a Grand cherokee, maybe a Touareg, I mean what could possibly go wrong?
Advertised prices seem way too high up here in Scotland for XJ's.
A few pages back I'd listed a couple, one of which has sat about since Spring last year, finally advertised at £6500 and has now been sold to another trader in the area and is back up for sale for £7000.
There was a similar green one too, about 130k miles up for around £5k and it sold.
A few pages back I'd listed a couple, one of which has sat about since Spring last year, finally advertised at £6500 and has now been sold to another trader in the area and is back up for sale for £7000.
There was a similar green one too, about 130k miles up for around £5k and it sold.
ChocolateFrog said:
That's a kind offer, I'm the other side, in Doncaster. I'd have to sell my mk1 Honda insight, so would be giving up 70-100 MPG for 15-25, which will take a bit of getting used to.
oooo - we should talk.... Mk1 insight is one lf those ‘wants’ I can’t justify, but do long to do! I’d happily take it on from you, (I think if I had the space, I’d have around eleventy-bazillion and 3 cars... 
). With HK’s SL & your Insight, 4 cars isn’t that excessive, is it?
Do you have an RR thread on the Ins? Linky - please, if so.
I’d probably agree on the mpg thing! The staff at Shell are friendly though...
bristolracer said:
Thats lovely
These are outstanding bargains.
I looked at one of these before i bought my S, I still have twinge of regret that I didnt hang on for an XJ when i see one.
Interesting your comment on the CRV, Im thinking of getting something suitable for caravan towing,bike and kayak carrying and a CRV has been the logical contender,but your comments about it being "hopelessly dull" make me think again.
Maybe i need to be looking at a Disco or a Grand cherokee, maybe a Touareg, I mean what could possibly go wrong?
I'm being very unkind to the Honda really, it just didn't excel at anything, and it was a bit too noisy for long trips. I don't tow, so not sure if this is a negative, but the petrol engine lacks a bit of low-down grunt. The diesel is supposed to be a good one though.These are outstanding bargains.
I looked at one of these before i bought my S, I still have twinge of regret that I didnt hang on for an XJ when i see one.
Interesting your comment on the CRV, Im thinking of getting something suitable for caravan towing,bike and kayak carrying and a CRV has been the logical contender,but your comments about it being "hopelessly dull" make me think again.
Maybe i need to be looking at a Disco or a Grand cherokee, maybe a Touareg, I mean what could possibly go wrong?
Patrick Bateman said:
Advertised prices seem way too high up here in Scotland for XJ's.
A few pages back I'd listed a couple, one of which has sat about since Spring last year, finally advertised at £6500 and has now been sold to another trader in the area and is back up for sale for £7000.
There was a similar green one too, about 130k miles up for around £5k and it sold.
Interestingly, mine has spent the last 9 years in Edinburgh before heading down here via a dealer in Derbyshire. Prices do seem to vary wildly. There are some, ostensibly similar, cars where one is twice the price of the other.A few pages back I'd listed a couple, one of which has sat about since Spring last year, finally advertised at £6500 and has now been sold to another trader in the area and is back up for sale for £7000.
There was a similar green one too, about 130k miles up for around £5k and it sold.
Prinny said:
ChocolateFrog said:
That's a kind offer, I'm the other side, in Doncaster. I'd have to sell my mk1 Honda insight, so would be giving up 70-100 MPG for 15-25, which will take a bit of getting used to.
oooo - we should talk.... Mk1 insight is one lf those ‘wants’ I can’t justify, but do long to do! I’d happily take it on from you, (I think if I had the space, I’d have around eleventy-bazillion and 3 cars... ). With HK’s SL & your Insight, 4 cars isn’t that excessive, is it?
Do you have an RR thread on the Ins? Linky - please, if so.
I’d probably agree on the mpg thing! The staff at Shell are friendly though...
harrykul said:
Prinny said:
ChocolateFrog said:
That's a kind offer, I'm the other side, in Doncaster. I'd have to sell my mk1 Honda insight, so would be giving up 70-100 MPG for 15-25, which will take a bit of getting used to.
oooo - we should talk.... Mk1 insight is one lf those ‘wants’ I can’t justify, but do long to do! I’d happily take it on from you, (I think if I had the space, I’d have around eleventy-bazillion and 3 cars... ). With HK’s SL & your Insight, 4 cars isn’t that excessive, is it?
Do you have an RR thread on the Ins? Linky - please, if so.
I’d probably agree on the mpg thing! The staff at Shell are friendly though...
Bit out of date now but she's still going strong.
cat220 said:
I know this won’t find much love here but purchased a car today, of all things a Freelander 2. Should be ideal for dog duties and pulling my boat. 07 plate, gs, despite it being powered by the devils fuel I enjoyed the 100miles home.
NiceSee my earlier post re crv utility type thing.
How much folding does one need to pay to get into the freelander 2 club?
paddycam said:
Finally buying a house and also getting a new job 20 miles down the M5 means that I've been able to justify a thread-worthy purchase.
3.0 SE, 2 owners (the last of which was a member of the Jag Enthusiasts Club, 120k, full history at either a main dealer or a Rolls/Bentley specialist.
If anyone knows of a decent Jag specialist (or even just a recommended garage) in the Gloucester area, I'm all ears.
Apologies for the lack of a forecourt picture, it was pretty dark when I filled up (and I forgot).
Had an 05 Sovereign diesel from it having 17k on the clock until I sold it. Really nice car apart from the engine. Hindsight I should have got a petrol as I am not a diesel man. Enjoy the ride 3.0 SE, 2 owners (the last of which was a member of the Jag Enthusiasts Club, 120k, full history at either a main dealer or a Rolls/Bentley specialist.
If anyone knows of a decent Jag specialist (or even just a recommended garage) in the Gloucester area, I'm all ears.
Apologies for the lack of a forecourt picture, it was pretty dark when I filled up (and I forgot).
paddycam said:
If anyone knows of a decent Jag specialist (or even just a recommended garage) in the Gloucester area, I'm all ears.
I have heard (from my mechanic) that these guys are goodhttp://sovereignmotors.co.uk/
ChocolateFrog said:
Prinny said:
ChocolateFrog said:
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2...
A 2 owner BMW E65 760Li with reasonable miles within thread budget.
Looks OK, but I’d want to see a few more pics & get the plate > mot history. Not a great spec in terms of toys, but it should ride very nicely on the 18” wheels.A 2 owner BMW E65 760Li with reasonable miles within thread budget.
There’s no way in a million years it’ll do 30mpg on the motorway mind!
Bradford’s 30 miles from me - I could go have a look if you’re interested? (you do keep looking at them)
I've got a thing for ridiculous engines in ordinary looking cars, and I'm yet to own a V12.
bristolracer said:
paddycam said:
If anyone knows of a decent Jag specialist (or even just a recommended garage) in the Gloucester area, I'm all ears.
I have heard (from my mechanic) that these guys are goodhttp://sovereignmotors.co.uk/
phil_cardiff said:
Pothole said:
phil_cardiff said:
irish boy said:
I have a couple of the outdoor carcoons for the old Volvos. Great job. Just reverse the car over the base, run the zip around and hit the fans on. Seems to take wind/snow/frost etc very well so far. Intelligent battery charger built in too.
Wow. I didn't know these existed. I've just had a significant (to me) pay rise and was thinking of a barge/toy but live 300m from the sea. I often find my car covered in sea salt. Does it need a power supply?
Edited by phil_cardiff on Friday 12th January 22:58
It had been a long week...
olly755 said:
phil_cardiff said:
Pothole said:
phil_cardiff said:
irish boy said:
I have a couple of the outdoor carcoons for the old Volvos. Great job. Just reverse the car over the base, run the zip around and hit the fans on. Seems to take wind/snow/frost etc very well so far. Intelligent battery charger built in too.
Wow. I didn't know these existed. I've just had a significant (to me) pay rise and was thinking of a barge/toy but live 300m from the sea. I often find my car covered in sea salt. Does it need a power supply?
Edited by phil_cardiff on Friday 12th January 22:58
It had been a long week...
SpeckledJim said:
SpottedJimelia smacked a 19" AMG alloy wheel into what could only have been an unmarked, disused opencast mine at daft o-clock this morning.
A 3 month old tyre is cut and a gonner. The inordinately expensive wheel is buckled and going for a repair tomorrow.
{snip}
What's the thread opinion on pestering the poor council for some of my (your) council tax back to fix it?
Unfortunately if it's not been already reported on either https://www.fixmystreet.com/ or https://www.potholes.co.uk/ you're out of luck.A 3 month old tyre is cut and a gonner. The inordinately expensive wheel is buckled and going for a repair tomorrow.
{snip}
What's the thread opinion on pestering the poor council for some of my (your) council tax back to fix it?
So check there and hope someone else got there first so that you can claim.
bob-lad said:
Unfortunately if it's not been already reported on either https://www.fixmystreet.com/ or https://www.potholes.co.uk/ you're out of luck.
So check there and hope someone else got there first so that you can claim.
So what you're saying is... ring up as 'Mr Smith', report the pothole. So check there and hope someone else got there first so that you can claim.
2 days later, ring up as yourself, and report the pothole....
I definitely don't condone, advocate or advise you to do this, however. That would be illegal? Unlawful? I dunno. Doesn't seem 'right' though... and you open yourself up for
then 
But you'd need to get caught first.. and knowing how government agencies work, that's pretty unlikely...
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