Best smoker barges 1-5 large [Vol 15]

[Scooobydont]

Never seen one of these before:







https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-NISSAN-STAGEA-2-5-...

[rider73]

Macron said:

1) It’s well over thread at £6750.
2) it’s a bad time of year to buy [/sell] a convertible.
3) it’s merely a 220.
4) it needs minor cosmetics.

But, I can’t help but feel this 1997 E220 cab with ~80k on is a bit of a deal at this price.

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

ooooo i can imagine a wafting around the south of france in that..............

[harrykul]

swiveleyedgit said:

harrykul said:

Going slightly OT, I was considering some resin coated gravel for part of my drive: had anyone here got any experience of it?

One of my neighbours had it done last year, Harry, and I've been watching with interest to see how it lasts.
After the boiling hot weather we had in August and early September, and now that the temperature is falling, I think I spy some cracks appearing...

I have concerns about durability too on these. Given the wet and windy climate here, I'd probably be better off with tarmac. Will keep an eye on it though.

[bolidemichael]

stickleback123 said:

CharlesdeGaulle said:

4941cc said:

CharlesdeGaulle said:

Phil Dicky said:

Baked_bean said:

I regret selling my W124 that I purchased in the last volume. It was a great car but wasn’t getting used as I got more enjoyment from my Mk2 golf GTI and have a company car with fuel paid for longer journeys.

Anyway, I want to see what the thread consensus is on the VW Arteon? I have recently acquired a 270hp one as a company car and am quite enjoying it, with the way they are depreciating it won’t be long until they are in budget!

A very good looking car.

I've lost track of new cars and had never even heard of an Arteon. Looks quite handsome.

It's what they renamed the CC.

Ah, is it? In that case I do know what it/it's predecessor is. A pal of mine had one and we went to Le Mans in it 3 years running. I quite liked it.

They seem to be selling well and are very stiking in person, there is a "you haven't had enough to drink piss yellow" colour that I particularly like, makes a lovely change from the usual 50 shades of grey options. They appear to be a very large car?

These are quite striking, particularly in dehydrated urine shade - the deepest shade featured on workplace health and safety posters.

However, it's less attractive for wearing a VW badge through the dmaning judgement of badge snobbery in addition for being outshone at the ball by the Cinderella that is the Peugeot 508, taking the crown as the most striking middle of the road aspirant's car of choice (concept spec photos):

[nickod]

B u d g i e said:

CharlesdeGaulle said:

I feel obliged to re-post r129sl's rather fabulous posting from the last thread, aka Speckled Jim's Thread of Shame.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Benz-320TE-W12...

I can't upload the picture but it's a green S124. Pricey vee-hickle, but there's a wonderful driveway, a thread-garage, and anyone that describes himself as Mr Muirhead has to be a decent sort; none of that presumptious familiarity for that seller and I rather like it.

Could be worth a quick Google of Mr Muirhead's phone number - looks like he's a dealer. Whilst there's nothing wrong with that in itself, the advert presents as a private seller which would make me ask some more questions.

The car looks lovely though - I do like a pre-facelift W124 with the later engine. I almost wish I hadn't recently spent a similar amount just on the rear suspension and "some welding" on my own E320.

I've driven that car previously. I'm pretty tempted but I reckon it needs ( like all higher mileage 124's) a full suspension overhaul. Anyone know what that little lot would cost me?

[nickod]

nickod said:

B u d g i e said:

CharlesdeGaulle said:

I feel obliged to re-post r129sl's rather fabulous posting from the last thread, aka Speckled Jim's Thread of Shame.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Benz-320TE-W12...

I can't upload the picture but it's a green S124. Pricey vee-hickle, but there's a wonderful driveway, a thread-garage, and anyone that describes himself as Mr Muirhead has to be a decent sort; none of that presumptious familiarity for that seller and I rather like it.

Could be worth a quick Google of Mr Muirhead's phone number - looks like he's a dealer. Whilst there's nothing wrong with that in itself, the advert presents as a private seller which would make me ask some more questions.

The car looks lovely though - I do like a pre-facelift W124 with the later engine. I almost wish I hadn't recently spent a similar amount just on the rear suspension and "some welding" on my own E320.

I've driven that car previously. I'm pretty tempted but I reckon it needs ( like all higher mileage 124's) a full suspension overhaul. Anyone know what that little lot would cost me?

He is a dealer by the way - Cosford Hall - but I think this is his personal car.

[TommoAE86]

Scooobydont said:

Never seen one of these before:



https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-NISSAN-STAGEA-2-5-...

Fun car, had a ride in one when I got my Skyline, some versions have GTR running gear which is a laugh.

[728 days later]

That Peugeot is a stunner, shame it will never get a V6 soundtrack to match the looks (or will it?)

[cornershop]

Etypephil said:

Krikkit said:

Sterillium said:

Rather nice XJR in very very dark green... I think it suits it well, as do the dark carpets / light leather and wood combo. Tensioners done, history good. I think I'd prefer it on lighter coloured alloys, but apparently the ones it has were factory.


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

Those wheels could be factory fit, but I would've expected the bigger brakes which were available as an option from the technical update which was I think for late-1999. Also the wrong colour as noted, they should just be gold iirc.

It does look reasonable, although the MOT history would suggest it's fizzing away a bit underneath. Lovely colours though.

I like the look of this one at £3500, although the wheel and seats will need professional attention by the looks. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/153685622821



I'm a sucker for blue though.

Edited by Krikkit on Wednesday 23 October 10:51

The blue one looks decent value, has the best X308 wheels, and it's parked on gravel.

i like the Green one but the front inner wings don’t look great. - not an easy fix IIRC

[Baked_bean]

4941cc said:

CharlesdeGaulle said:

Phil Dicky said:

Baked_bean said:

I regret selling my W124 that I purchased in the last volume. It was a great car but wasn’t getting used as I got more enjoyment from my Mk2 golf GTI and have a company car with fuel paid for longer journeys.

Anyway, I want to see what the thread consensus is on the VW Arteon? I have recently acquired a 270hp one as a company car and am quite enjoying it, with the way they are depreciating it won’t be long until they are in budget!

A very good looking car.

I've lost track of new cars and had never even heard of an Arteon. Looks quite handsome.

It's what they renamed the CC.

Thanks for your kind words, it is a great looking car I think!
In answer to some of your questions, it is a great car with loads of nice equipment and a well finished interior for the price point. Not the most involving drive however, also suffers from an 4 cylinder engine that feels rather coarse. The engine is a relative thing though and is a great unit used in alot VAG car. but it doesn’t have the smooth feel of a 6 cylinder or greater cars.

[Krikkit]

bolidemichael said:

These are quite striking, particularly in dehydrated urine shade - the deepest shade featured on workplace health and safety posters.

However, it's less attractive for wearing a VW badge through the dmaning judgement of badge snobbery in addition for being outshone at the ball by the Cinderella that is the Peugeot 508, taking the crown as the most striking middle of the road aspirant's car of choice (concept spec photos):

Saw one of these not too long ago, on the motorway on a grey day it looked sensational against the usual backdrop of frumpy hatchbacks. Shame they won't sell any.

[Emeye]

Scooobydont said:

Never seen one of these before:

That looks like someone cut and shut a Subaru front end with a Volvo estate rear!

[ShampooEfficient]

Emeye said:

Scooobydont said:

Never seen one of these before:

That looks like someone cut and shut a Subaru front end with a Volvo estate rear!

Looks like it was designed by a committee of people and none of them liked each other very much.

Shame, the old one was a sort of GTT estate and I loved them.

[bolidemichael]

Krikkit said:

bolidemichael said:

These are quite striking, particularly in dehydrated urine shade - the deepest shade featured on workplace health and safety posters.

However, it's less attractive for wearing a VW badge through the dmaning judgement of badge snobbery in addition for being outshone at the ball by the Cinderella that is the Peugeot 508, taking the crown as the most striking middle of the road aspirant's car of choice (concept spec photos):

Saw one of these not too long ago, on the motorway on a grey day it looked sensational against the usual backdrop of frumpy hatchbacks. Shame they won't sell any.

Not for this thread...

[EarlofDrift]

bolidemichael said:

stickleback123 said:

CharlesdeGaulle said:

4941cc said:

CharlesdeGaulle said:

Phil Dicky said:

Baked_bean said:

I regret selling my W124 that I purchased in the last volume. It was a great car but wasn’t getting used as I got more enjoyment from my Mk2 golf GTI and have a company car with fuel paid for longer journeys.

Anyway, I want to see what the thread consensus is on the VW Arteon? I have recently acquired a 270hp one as a company car and am quite enjoying it, with the way they are depreciating it won’t be long until they are in budget!

A very good looking car.

I've lost track of new cars and had never even heard of an Arteon. Looks quite handsome.

It's what they renamed the CC.

Ah, is it? In that case I do know what it/it's predecessor is. A pal of mine had one and we went to Le Mans in it 3 years running. I quite liked it.

They seem to be selling well and are very stiking in person, there is a "you haven't had enough to drink piss yellow" colour that I particularly like, makes a lovely change from the usual 50 shades of grey options. They appear to be a very large car?

These are quite striking, particularly in dehydrated urine shade - the deepest shade featured on workplace health and safety posters.

However, it's less attractive for wearing a VW badge through the dmaning judgement of badge snobbery in addition for being outshone at the ball by the Cinderella that is the Peugeot 508, taking the crown as the most striking middle of the road aspirant's car of choice (concept spec photos):

That looks great, just a shame the mechanicals and electrics are a bag of ste. Coming to a hard shoulder near you.

[BertieWooster]

Emeye said:

Scooobydont said:

Never seen one of these before:

That looks like someone cut and shut a Subaru front end with a Volvo estate rear!

I'm glad it's not just me thinking that!

[TommoAE86]

Just swap it for a Skyline front, despite my affliction affection for Japanese metal I agree it's a dreary piece of design.

[rider73]

BertieWooster said:

Emeye said:

Scooobydont said:

Never seen one of these before:

That looks like someone cut and shut a Subaru front end with a Volvo estate rear!

I'm glad it's not just me thinking that!

yeah but if you get the right model, man its got some acceleration!

[Krikkit]

EarlofDrift said:

That looks great, just a shame the mechanicals and electrics are a bag of ste. Coming to a hard shoulder near you.

Really? A few friends have modern Peugeots and they've been flawless. Better than the Audi that I've of them bought as a replacement!

[Krikkit]

TommoAE86 said:

Just swap it for a Skyline front, despite my affliction affection for Japanese metal I agree it's a dreary piece of design.

That's a good looking car. R34 drivetrain with San estate body? Yum. Not bargey though.