Best smoker barges 1-5 large [Vol 13]
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4941cc said:
E65Ross said:
Am I the only one that doesn't like those wheels? Otherwise....lovely!
Correct period 17" ALPINAs would be perfect. As would a set of 17" Style 5/BBS RC090s (the 2pc cross-spokes). Fake ones from two generations later look utterly pants. E32's look great on the correct 17" staggered Alpina Classic wheels, and also 18" M-Paras and 16" or 17" Style 5 X-spokes. Hartge's, Schnitzers and others can all look good but do set a tone and image for the car which can be a little marmite to some eyes.
LHD wouldn't bother me at all in this case as it is, with that rear interior specification, a very rare car on these shores. It has full rear AC, a rear fridge and rear heated and reclining seats.
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This is a pretty unusual one within thread budget. Granted, it isn't going to set your trousers on fire with its pace or dynamics, but it does feel very 'thread'. To my eye these are pretty handsome old buses especially when complete with Mexican hat wheels and velour. The colour combination here doesn't put me off either - although given that it is being sold by a dealer, there may be some cause for concern at this price?
Krikkit said:
bern said:
Krikkit said:
Green or black pump?
Make sure everything works if fitted, and the front suspension should be nice and quiet. They're robust cars though, and not difficult to fix it obtain parts for.
Black. Petrols seem very thin on the ground.Make sure everything works if fitted, and the front suspension should be nice and quiet. They're robust cars though, and not difficult to fix it obtain parts for.
Make sure you have a listen/poke under the engine covers to check for leaky injector seals (the "black death") - any stench of diesel in the engine bay, walk away or barter hard. The seals themselves aren't hard to do, but extracting the injectors after 15 years can be very tricky. I killed one of the two I had to do.
longblackcoat said:
Krikkit said:
bern said:
Krikkit said:
Green or black pump?
Make sure everything works if fitted, and the front suspension should be nice and quiet. They're robust cars though, and not difficult to fix it obtain parts for.
Black. Petrols seem very thin on the ground.Make sure everything works if fitted, and the front suspension should be nice and quiet. They're robust cars though, and not difficult to fix it obtain parts for.
Make sure you have a listen/poke under the engine covers to check for leaky injector seals (the "black death") - any stench of diesel in the engine bay, walk away or barter hard. The seals themselves aren't hard to do, but extracting the injectors after 15 years can be very tricky. I killed one of the two I had to do.
4941cc said:
E65Ross said:
Am I the only one that doesn't like those wheels? Otherwise....lovely!
Correct period 17" ALPINAs would be perfect. As would a set of 17" Style 5/BBS RC090s (the 2pc cross-spokes). Fake ones from two generations later look utterly pants. 
Dr Interceptor said:
Mr Micawber said:
Ignore the 230.
I have just seen the MOT history and the rust under the rear window.
I think its the gaffer tape on the glovebox lid that really does it for me I have just seen the MOT history and the rust under the rear window.
I don't know if it's the cracked dash or the gaping hole in the rear deck that puts me off more. I imagine buying a replacement dash for a w123 is impossible, as the rear deck is a faff but it's only metal.
4941cc said:
olly755 said:
Yep, look dreadful. Can't believe they would forsake one of the nicest wheels fitted to any BMW (style 3's) and bolt on those carbuncles.
Sarcasm?Style 3s are
|https://thumbsnap.com/TsgxvRaw[/url]4941cc said:
Krikkit said:
Nope, magnificent.
Horrid, but fashionable at the time. Reminds me of the best looking wheels ever made - the original DB7's ten spokes - with wheel covers fitted. Or the slotted efforts of the XJ220. 
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