Best smoker barges 1-5 large [Vol 12]

[CharlesdeGaulle]

TVR Sagaris said:

Integroo said:

Now that's what you call an advert - https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2... Anyone fancy an import 530i that used to be a Cypriot embassy car somewhere in the Mediterranean?

It even has a link to his mechanics Wikipedia page...

Edited by Integroo on Wednesday 21st March 19:32

That's tempting.

fking hell boys. Have you read the advert?

And for the acolyte that's 'foaming at the mouth', are you sure you didn't mean frothing?

Surely it isn't just me?

[Max M4X WW]

derin100 said:

However, always worthwhile doing a little check of "Seller's Other Items" and in so doing we reveal this for a Pony less than the Merc:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...





That interior and certain other things (wheels, kick plates, steering wheel etc.) don't seem standard for what appears to have been originally otherwise straight-forward 525i SE.

That interior would be unusual to say the least and looks like it may have been taken from another car at some stage. But, it hasn't been done badly as the door cards are matching. Slight scuffing on the INNER aspect bolster of the driver's seat, as opposed to the outside and gives credence to possibly having come from an LHD interior (or am I reading too much into it?).

Also, other little cheap and not necessarily to my taste touches (M-badge, the number plate surrounds, rear tints) all tell me this car was actually owned by someone who loved it thus supporting the seller's claim in the text of: "Enthusiast owned".

I actually believe it. Somebody has actually spent some time and money on that car.

Add to that the wheels. I'm not sure if they are genuine M-Parallels or not but they look well?

If that Reg number is included as well we're on to a winner!

I'd far rather have that E39 than that W126 and be £500 ahead right out the starting traps!

Edited by derin100 on Monday 19th March 21:03

That was for sale when I bought my 525i - from memory the spec checks out to be an Individual, Xenons, M-Para's from factory (didn't even know this was possible on a non-sport)

[funkyrobot]

0a said:

Emeye said:

Krikkit said:

louiebaby said:

Krikkit said:

But at the end of the day a V12 should be noted by the hoi polloi

Surely it should be conspicuous only in the way it effortlessly disappears towards the horizon with nothing but a deep, muted wuffle?

Today I feel like you should brandish it, tomorrow I might say something different.


Back to reality, I notice that lovely interior'd 211 E500 is still around, reduced as well I think?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...



Shame it looks a little bit like a woodlouse in grey:

I bet that paint looks awesome in person in the sunlight.

I love leather dashboards. Shame it is so far away.

I love that. A great looking car. It's 364 miles away from me, which is good. I find barges are better the further away they are.

Has it been stood for a while?

MOT history has a few advisories:

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
all brake discs slightly corroded possibly due to being stood
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe area (7.1.2)
Offside Rear exhaust hanger corroded off but system still supported
Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge possibly requires tracking
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Also, it missed the MOT in 2016.

[J4CKO]

dscam said:

I do like an E34 and even more so in 540i form:



https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2...

That is quite nice, and not ludicrously priced either.

[0a]

J4CKO said:

dscam said:

I do like an E34 and even more so in 540i form:



https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2...

That is quite nice, and not ludicrously priced either.

If it's any good the seller would just get that MOT done!

[CharlesdeGaulle]

BrabusMog said:

CharlesdeGaulle said:

We're in danger of getting a little up ourselves here chaps

For a thread that has 12 volumes worth of people moaning about how people specced the cars they bought new, I think that ship has long since sailed

Fair point, and well made. So maybe even more up ourselves might be more accurate.

[W00DY]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

TVR Sagaris said:

Integroo said:

Now that's what you call an advert - https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2... Anyone fancy an import 530i that used to be a Cypriot embassy car somewhere in the Mediterranean?

It even has a link to his mechanics Wikipedia page...

Edited by Integroo on Wednesday 21st March 19:32

That's tempting.

fking hell boys. Have you read the advert?

And for the acolyte that's 'foaming at the mouth', are you sure you didn't mean frothing?

Surely it isn't just me?

Yep, it's annoying and absolutely not the kind of person I would want to meet, let alone buy a car from.

[W00DY]

0a said:

J4CKO said:

dscam said:

I do like an E34 and even more so in 540i form:



https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2...

That is quite nice, and not ludicrously priced either.

If it's any good the seller would just get that MOT done!

He seems willing to do it at a price, so you could always negotiate. Lovely looking car, if it hangs around I'd be tempted.

[0a]

Some random vehicles that I am slightly attracted to.

Not really a barge, and a bit tarmac-business owner like. Rugged and so cheap. Good in snow. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...



You know you want to! https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...



Pretty rare to see a 500 in budget now... but it could be a bit tatty! https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

[Fatlad1973]

Krikkit said:

Totally agree that they are a bit brash, and louche. I'd certainly do things like try and remove tinted windows, refurb the alloys in a form that isn't the stupidity of "diamond-cut" etc to try and tone it down a bit.

But at the end of the day a V12 should be noted by the hoi polloi

Edited by Krikkit on Wednesday 21st March 10:31

I'm being pedantic, but in Classical Greek 'hoi' is the plural definitive article, so 'the hoi polloi' is 'the the masses'. I shall retreat back under my stone now...

[Caruso]

dscam said:

I do like an E34 and even more so in 540i form:



https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2...

LSD is a nice option - far preferable to traction control IMHO.

[W00DY]

0a said:

You know you want to! https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

]

Oh yes.

It looks a little rough round the edges, but that's part of the charm.

[0a]

W00DY said:

0a said:

You know you want to! https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

]

Oh yes.

It looks a little rough round the edges, but that's part of the charm.

Indeed. Haggle and it's a Turbo R for thread budget. What a thing!

[bob-lad]

Emeye said:

What is the thread opinion on the Merc M-class
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

well unless you guys know something that shouts no.....

You mean something other than living on grass in a council estate?

[Caruso]

0a said:

W00DY said:

0a said:

You know you want to! https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

]

Oh yes.

It looks a little rough round the edges, but that's part of the charm.

Indeed. Haggle and it's a Turbo R for thread budget. What a thing!

If ever there was a car that required in flight refueling this is it.

[bob-lad]

W00DY said:

CharlesdeGaulle said:

TVR Sagaris said:

Integroo said:

Now that's what you call an advert - https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2... Anyone fancy an import 530i that used to be a Cypriot embassy car somewhere in the Mediterranean?

It even has a link to his mechanics Wikipedia page...

Edited by Integroo on Wednesday 21st March 19:32

That's tempting.

fking hell boys. Have you read the advert?

And for the acolyte that's 'foaming at the mouth', are you sure you didn't mean frothing?

Surely it isn't just me?

Yep, it's annoying and absolutely not the kind of person I would want to meet, let alone buy a car from.

It OK, it's a below budget nail. Nothing to see here.
Next.

[carinaman]

Caruso said:

dscam said:

I do like an E34 and even more so in 540i form:



https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2...

LSD is a nice option - far preferable to traction control IMHO.

It's unlikely it was the 'water testing' that led to the corroded sill?

[bob-lad]

Caruso said:

0a said:

W00DY said:

0a said:

You know you want to! https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Oh yes.

It looks a little rough round the edges, but that's part of the charm.

Indeed. Haggle and it's a Turbo R for thread budget. What a thing!

If ever there was a car that required in flight refueling this is it.

I really want one of these.

Just not this one.

[0a]

bob-lad said:

Emeye said:

What is the thread opinion on the Merc M-class
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

well unless you guys know something that shouts no.....

You mean something other than living on grass in a council estate?

Bob-lad, very judgemental of you.

And precisely my initial reaction.

[bob-lad]

0a said:

Bob-lad, very judgmental of you.

And precisely my initial reaction.

I pat my head three times and repeat "bad toad"