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[tobinen]

0a said:

Another Super 8, a little more expensive but 20k less miles. https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C950582



I do find that silver makes this series XJ look like a bit X-type though!

I do not want another silver car, that much I know. My piggy bank can't stretch to that one, just as well.

[andy43]

Pothole said:

bob-lad said:

andy43 said:

Guessing this'll end up near thread max but it's luvverley. Dark green metallic CLS with olive (??) leather, distronic, parktronic, rear blind, heated/cooled/massage seats, a proper engine... Somebody went wild with the spec when they were ordering it. Warning : advert is terrible. But it's done sensible miles and money's been spent. Never seen one this colour before - in the flesh and nicely polished I'd imagine it looks stunning.

Go green

Bizarre photos. Pile of mud, dirty carpet, dash in the dark.

This is hugely reassuring though: "all maintnance has been done by my known car mechanic ".

You wouldn’t want any old stranger working on a car like that
Diamond in the rough, I’m sure of it. Maybe.

[em177]

Morning, some bargist advice please:

Recently moved from Scotland down to Surrey, and an 80 mile daily M25 round trip from Guildford to Crawley is starting to become a bit of a pain in my Mx5, so I'm needing something bigger, automatic and dare I say it, potentially diesel

Ideally I'd like to spend around 2 grand. Where would your money go for a 20k per year muncher?

[andy43]

tobinen said:

Just called about the Super V8 - sold

Anyone from here?

It’s been up since the start of feb I’m afraid.

Weeks ago andy43 said:

I really like this - over budget at 6k but looks well cared for - current owner has had it 8 years and the history looks perfect. On auction but no reserve.
Jaguar Super V8 .
They look so much cooler than the XJRs. A 400 brake Jaag with Shaag - what's not to like?

[J4CKO]

andy43 said:

Pothole said:

bob-lad said:

andy43 said:

Guessing this'll end up near thread max but it's luvverley. Dark green metallic CLS with olive (??) leather, distronic, parktronic, rear blind, heated/cooled/massage seats, a proper engine... Somebody went wild with the spec when they were ordering it. Warning : advert is terrible. But it's done sensible miles and money's been spent. Never seen one this colour before - in the flesh and nicely polished I'd imagine it looks stunning.

Go green

Bizarre photos. Pile of mud, dirty carpet, dash in the dark.

This is hugely reassuring though: "all maintnance has been done by my known car mechanic ".

You wouldn’t want any old stranger working on a car like that
Diamond in the rough, I’m sure of it. Maybe.

I have tried to like that but it doesn't look right I that green somehow, might be as not used to green CLS, but it sort of jars, at least it is a change from silver I guess.

There is a gorgeous red one in readers rides.

[tobinen]

Ref Super V8: Snooze you lose! Vendor said he sold it last night. Damn and blast

[tobinen]

paulguitar said:

Hi, may I ask as to how one goes about getting a spec sheet?

I can assist:

CHASSIS WDD2193752A034351
ENGINENO 11396730689816
POWER_PS 306
POWER_KW 225
BRAND 095 = Mercedes-Benz
TRANSMISSIONTYPE A = automatic transmission
MODEL CLS 500 Coupé
BODY 3 = Coupe
MODELNAME CLS-Class
PAINT 816 = Andradite green metallic
UPHOLSTERY 201 = Leather black
ENGINETYPE 2 = Petrol
NUMBEROFDOORS 4
CYLINDERCAPACITY 4966
CLASS CLS
MAXTOTALWEIGHT 2275
AXIS1 1095
AXIS2 1225
Fuel consumption - EU norm 11.30
Fuel consumption urban cycle 16.40
Fuel consumption extra urban cycle 8.30
EMISSION 268.0
DIRECTIVE 70/220*2003/76B
Emission urban cycle 391.00
Emission extra urban cycle 198.00
BRANCH 0 = Passenger car
FINALDATE 09/06/2005
OPTION 110 = Body-coloured bumper trim
OPTION 200A
OPTION 201A
OPTION 219 = Autonomous intelligent cruise control
OPTION 220 = PARKTRONIC system (PTS)
OPTION 241 = Front seat,electr.adjust.left w/memory switch
OPTION 260 = Omission of model designation on boot lid
OPTION 275 = Memory package el.adjust.driver's seat
OPTION 293 = Sidebag in rear left and right
OPTION 36N
OPTION 386 = Convenience telephony
OPTION 401 = Climatised front seats (heated and ventilated)
OPTION 404 = Multi-contour seat, front left
OPTION 405 = Multi-contour seat, front right
OPTION 427 = 7-speed automatic transmission
OPTION 461 = Instrument with mileage reading
OPTION 475 = Tyre pressure control
OPTION 489 = AIRMATIC DC
OPTION 500 = Electrically folding exterior mirrors
OPTION 527 = COMAND APS multimedia system
OPTION 537L
OPTION 540 = Electric roller blind for rear window
OPTION 551 = Anti-theft warning system
OPTION 581 = Automatic air conditioning (THERMOTRONIC)
OPTION 5XXL
OPTION 600 = Headlight cleaning system
OPTION 616 = Bi-xenon headlamps w. headlamp cornering fct.
OPTION 619 = Cornering light function
OPTION 690 = Emergency wheel (mini spare)
OPTION 806 = Technical modifications
OPTION 810 = Harman Kardon® Logic 7® Surround-soundsystem
OPTION 816U
OPTION 819 = CD changer, MP3-capable, for 6 CDs
OPTION 875 = Heated windscreen washer system
OPTION 881 = Remote boot-lid closing
OPTION 882 = Interior motion sensor
OPTION 885 = Enhanced anti-theft protection
OPTION 889 = KEYLESS-GO
OPTION 983 = CoC document EU4 without Reg. Cert. Part II
OPTION 989 = Identification label under windshield
OPTION A29
OPTION H07 = Laurel wood, matt finish
OPTION M50 = Cylinder capacity 5,0 liter
OPTION R31 = 18 5-spoke alloy wheels
OPTION U18 = Automatic child seat recognition
OPTION X00 = designo single-tone nappa leather upholstery
OPTION X14 = Leather designo graphite green uni
OPTION 011 = Headlight assistant
OPTION 069 = Exterior mirror heated and electr. adjustable
OPTION 291 = Airbag for driver and front passenger
OPTION 010 = Power windows

[Patrick Bateman]

em177 said:

Morning, some bargist advice please:

Recently moved from Scotland down to Surrey, and an 80 mile daily M25 round trip from Guildford to Crawley is starting to become a bit of a pain in my Mx5, so I'm needing something bigger, automatic and dare I say it, potentially diesel

Ideally I'd like to spend around 2 grand. Where would your money go for a 20k per year muncher?

S60 D5?

[em177]

Patrick Bateman said:

em177 said:

Morning, some bargist advice please:

Recently moved from Scotland down to Surrey, and an 80 mile daily M25 round trip from Guildford to Crawley is starting to become a bit of a pain in my Mx5, so I'm needing something bigger, automatic and dare I say it, potentially diesel

Ideally I'd like to spend around 2 grand. Where would your money go for a 20k per year muncher?

S60 D5?

Interesting idea. I'm basically torn between getting another LS400 in the knowledge I'll spend more on fuel than a similar diesel equivalent but will hopefully be able to offset that with their bullet proofness and lack of borkage.

[r129sl]

Zonergem said:

r129sl said:

I don't know. I doubt it. Put it this way, the central locking doesn't work...

I've been in touch with this guy in Kent who repairs R230 pumps but who is having a gander at SL2's R129 pump.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-R230-SL-PSE-Ce...

I don't think he does too much with the electronic side of things, so if it has suffered water damage than you're SOL but impeller failure or a replacement motor for burnt-out brushes is up his street. Diagnosis is free, just pay for the return postage...

Already onto him!

Good day for collection. However, it's on winter tyres! With a spare set of 18" Avoir wheels running summer rubber...

School run this morning:


Awaiting collection:


Spare rims:

[Mr Ponkerson]

nice! - where in the North East are you chap (there's pretty much nothing up in Edinburgh)

[Blown2CV]

Pothole said:

bob-lad said:

andy43 said:

Guessing this'll end up near thread max but it's luvverley. Dark green metallic CLS with olive (??) leather, distronic, parktronic, rear blind, heated/cooled/massage seats, a proper engine... Somebody went wild with the spec when they were ordering it. Warning : advert is terrible. But it's done sensible miles and money's been spent. Never seen one this colour before - in the flesh and nicely polished I'd imagine it looks stunning.

Go green

Bizarre photos. Pile of mud, dirty carpet, dash in the dark.

This is hugely reassuring though: "all maintnance has been done by my known car mechanic ".

as so he didn't get a complete stranger to do it? Or does he mean that he definitely knows this person is a mechanic?

[Blown2CV]

tobinen said:

0a said:

Another Super 8, a little more expensive but 20k less miles. https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C950582



I do find that silver makes this series XJ look like a bit X-type though!

I do not want another silver car, that much I know. My piggy bank can't stretch to that one, just as well.

nnnnngggghh. Has anyone driven one of these back to back with a XJR that can summarise the differences? I can't imagine it is just cosmetic?

[Krikkit]

em177 said:

Patrick Bateman said:

em177 said:

Morning, some bargist advice please:

Recently moved from Scotland down to Surrey, and an 80 mile daily M25 round trip from Guildford to Crawley is starting to become a bit of a pain in my Mx5, so I'm needing something bigger, automatic and dare I say it, potentially diesel

Ideally I'd like to spend around 2 grand. Where would your money go for a 20k per year muncher?

S60 D5?

Interesting idea. I'm basically torn between getting another LS400 in the knowledge I'll spend more on fuel than a similar diesel equivalent but will hopefully be able to offset that with their bullet proofness and lack of borkage.

Having used one I'd only consider a straight-6 or V12 diesel now, the smoothness is incredible compared to a rattly 4/5/V6.

You might pick up a W210 320CDI for that, maybe even a scruffier 211.

[paulguitar]

tobinen said:

paulguitar said:

Hi, may I ask as to how one goes about getting a spec sheet?

I can assist:

CHASSIS WDD2193752A034351
ENGINENO 11396730689816
POWER_PS 306
POWER_KW 225
BRAND 095 = Mercedes-Benz
TRANSMISSIONTYPE A = automatic transmission
MODEL CLS 500 Coupé
BODY 3 = Coupe
MODELNAME CLS-Class
PAINT 816 = Andradite green metallic
UPHOLSTERY 201 = Leather black
ENGINETYPE 2 = Petrol
NUMBEROFDOORS 4
CYLINDERCAPACITY 4966
CLASS CLS
MAXTOTALWEIGHT 2275
AXIS1 1095
AXIS2 1225
Fuel consumption - EU norm 11.30
Fuel consumption urban cycle 16.40
Fuel consumption extra urban cycle 8.30
EMISSION 268.0
DIRECTIVE 70/220*2003/76B
Emission urban cycle 391.00
Emission extra urban cycle 198.00
BRANCH 0 = Passenger car
FINALDATE 09/06/2005
OPTION 110 = Body-coloured bumper trim
OPTION 200A
OPTION 201A
OPTION 219 = Autonomous intelligent cruise control
OPTION 220 = PARKTRONIC system (PTS)
OPTION 241 = Front seat,electr.adjust.left w/memory switch
OPTION 260 = Omission of model designation on boot lid
OPTION 275 = Memory package el.adjust.driver's seat
OPTION 293 = Sidebag in rear left and right
OPTION 36N
OPTION 386 = Convenience telephony
OPTION 401 = Climatised front seats (heated and ventilated)
OPTION 404 = Multi-contour seat, front left
OPTION 405 = Multi-contour seat, front right
OPTION 427 = 7-speed automatic transmission
OPTION 461 = Instrument with mileage reading
OPTION 475 = Tyre pressure control
OPTION 489 = AIRMATIC DC
OPTION 500 = Electrically folding exterior mirrors
OPTION 527 = COMAND APS multimedia system
OPTION 537L
OPTION 540 = Electric roller blind for rear window
OPTION 551 = Anti-theft warning system
OPTION 581 = Automatic air conditioning (THERMOTRONIC)
OPTION 5XXL
OPTION 600 = Headlight cleaning system
OPTION 616 = Bi-xenon headlamps w. headlamp cornering fct.
OPTION 619 = Cornering light function
OPTION 690 = Emergency wheel (mini spare)
OPTION 806 = Technical modifications
OPTION 810 = Harman Kardon® Logic 7® Surround-soundsystem
OPTION 816U
OPTION 819 = CD changer, MP3-capable, for 6 CDs
OPTION 875 = Heated windscreen washer system
OPTION 881 = Remote boot-lid closing
OPTION 882 = Interior motion sensor
OPTION 885 = Enhanced anti-theft protection
OPTION 889 = KEYLESS-GO
OPTION 983 = CoC document EU4 without Reg. Cert. Part II
OPTION 989 = Identification label under windshield
OPTION A29
OPTION H07 = Laurel wood, matt finish
OPTION M50 = Cylinder capacity 5,0 liter
OPTION R31 = 18 5-spoke alloy wheels
OPTION U18 = Automatic child seat recognition
OPTION X00 = designo single-tone nappa leather upholstery
OPTION X14 = Leather designo graphite green uni
OPTION 011 = Headlight assistant
OPTION 069 = Exterior mirror heated and electr. adjustable
OPTION 291 = Airbag for driver and front passenger
OPTION 010 = Power windows

Thanks, that makes for very interesting reading. Good to know it comes with a 'headlight assistant' although he might be retired by now!

[olly755]

Blown2CV said:

tobinen said:

0a said:

Another Super 8, a little more expensive but 20k less miles. https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C950582



I do find that silver makes this series XJ look like a bit X-type though!

I do not want another silver car, that much I know. My piggy bank can't stretch to that one, just as well.

nnnnngggghh. Has anyone driven one of these back to back with a XJR that can summarise the differences? I can't imagine it is just cosmetic?

I think these are superb, but really couldn't cope with the black leather.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9m-UmF0nLxE

[Geekman]

Blown2CV said:

nnnnngggghh. Has anyone driven one of these back to back with a XJR that can summarise the differences? I can't imagine it is just cosmetic?

I’ve owned both. Basically, it depends on the wheelbase and what suspension was spec’d on the Super V8. On the XJR, you can only have sports suspension, on the Super V8 you can have sports or comfort. You can put the VIN into Ford ETIS to check.

I had a SWB SV8 with sports suspension, drove exactly the same as my XJR. A LWB SV8 with comfort suspension would be rather more boat like than an XJR.

[BigBen]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

r129sl said:

On which note, the r230 SL500 arrives tomorrow. I’m already £444 down for a year’s insurance.

Bloody hell, that's steep. Just about the only thing worth getting old for is cheaper insurance; I don't think I pay more than that for 3 cars in total.

Indeed, my similar R230 SL cost me just under £200 and that was the 55 AMG version. The shed Boxster I have recently acquired also costs just under £200.

The S600TT on the other hand costs loads which suggests more people crash S-classes.

r129sl, I did quite a lot of DIY work on my R230, shout if you want to mull anything over

Ben

[CharlesdeGaulle]

A 124 at peak VFM! What do you think of his chances of achieving 15 grand? Looks good though.

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C855974

[Krikkit]

Not just crack-pipe pricing, but a woeful ad as well.

And who thinks tinted windows works on a 124? Dreadful.