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Sterillium said:
I have a heated garage, and a large dehumidifier... I really wouldn't care about fuel, but I would definitely care about it breaking down often, or simply requiring a four figure bill every few weeks. 
I have always thought (ever since having a toy one as a kid) that these Daimlers are the perfect automotive shape.
There's really nothing to be scared of with running one of these....I have always thought (ever since having a toy one as a kid) that these Daimlers are the perfect automotive shape.
....as long as you own your own oil company and national chain of service centres, just go for it.
W00DY said:
Have not looked at the MOT history but for the cash looks a great bus!W00DY said:
I've one of these that has been through 18 salty winters in the north and not a speck of rust anywhere underneath. These have to be the most well-galvanised cars ever made. Dadoc2001 said:
W00DY said:
Have not looked at the MOT history but for the cash looks a great bus!BugLebowski said:
W00DY said:
I've one of these that has been through 18 salty winters in the north and not a speck of rust anywhere underneath. These have to be the most well-galvanised cars ever made. 
That's a nice V70, even more so if it's still awd.
Sterillium said:
£2500 over top thread... but I had to share this, and at this price, I am honestly considering it as a daily driver. I can't think of anything cooler for the money, would I be right in thinking it would be a monumental disaster from beginning to end?
https://www.cmcautomotive.co.uk/used-cars/daimler-...
If it’s never been rusty, and always been maintained properly, it could last forever. Buy it, plus a grease gun and a large pot of lithium based molybdenum disulphide grease; 24 points for regular attention, as far as I recall.https://www.cmcautomotive.co.uk/used-cars/daimler-...
ajguk said:
You see this is the kind of advice I was afraid of 
Does no one want to tell me to run for the hills due to steering rack horror stories or £570 road tax??
£570 tax is an irritation I agree and I think this will make some >Mar2006 cars very hard to sell on, but the flip side of this is bargains!! And helps feed this thread! Does no one want to tell me to run for the hills due to steering rack horror stories or £570 road tax??
You are pegged to facelift LS430s if you wish to keep to £325 VED, which is no bad thing as 430s are my favourite. I have read about the £5k steering rack issue on 460s but have not heard anyone on here or LexusOwnersClub who has actually suffered it.
I guess if you go and see it and decide you want it enough, you will be happy to pay the high VED.
If I am very lucky I can still collect tomorrow but I suspect that is very unlikely. Not to worry, the shed/Corolla still has basically a full tank of fuel!Sterillium said:
£2500 over top thread... but I had to share this, and at this price, I am honestly considering it as a daily driver. I can't think of anything cooler for the money, would I be right in thinking it would be a monumental disaster from beginning to end?
https://www.cmcautomotive.co.uk/used-cars/daimler-...
I assume it will have the Jaguar standard sagging headliner ? https://www.cmcautomotive.co.uk/used-cars/daimler-...
Hoorah!: My x356R perma-firm suspension appears to be fixed. A cracked NSR RH sensor was restricting movement in the downward plane only (no DTC generated)
Recommend SSG Automotive in Ottershaw, Surrey if anyone needs JLR servicing.
Boo!: just paid £570 road tax..I’m tempted to drive it into central London just because.
Next steps: MOT, then replace some of the front bushes (including steering rack) with a mix of poly and OEM rubber.
Recommend SSG Automotive in Ottershaw, Surrey if anyone needs JLR servicing.
Boo!: just paid £570 road tax..I’m tempted to drive it into central London just because.
Next steps: MOT, then replace some of the front bushes (including steering rack) with a mix of poly and OEM rubber.
cornershop said:
Hoorah!: My x356R perma-firm suspension appears to be fixed. A cracked NSR RH sensor was restricting movement in the downward plane only (no DTC generated)
Recommend SSG Automotive in Ottershaw, Surrey if anyone needs JLR servicing.
Boo!: just paid £570 road tax..I’m tempted to drive it into central London just because.
Next steps: MOT, then replace some of the front bushes (including steering rack) with a mix of poly and OEM rubber.
Apropos of nothing, that's a superb collection of cars you've got!Recommend SSG Automotive in Ottershaw, Surrey if anyone needs JLR servicing.
Boo!: just paid £570 road tax..I’m tempted to drive it into central London just because.
Next steps: MOT, then replace some of the front bushes (including steering rack) with a mix of poly and OEM rubber.
728 days later said:
Sterillium said:
£2500 over top thread... but I had to share this, and at this price, I am honestly considering it as a daily driver. I can't think of anything cooler for the money, would I be right in thinking it would be a monumental disaster from beginning to end?
https://www.cmcautomotive.co.uk/used-cars/daimler-...
I assume it will have the Jaguar standard sagging headliner ? https://www.cmcautomotive.co.uk/used-cars/daimler-...
SlowV6 said:
ajguk said:
E65Ross said:
Thanks fellas.
But can someone please explain this whole green digital clock thing to me?!
I very much hope the car gets fixed tomorrow..... Then forecourt shots on Wednesday (along with THAT rear armrest, of course )
Can't wait to see these. I'm currently going down this route, chopping in the Saab 9-3 for something more wafty. Any opinions on this anyone?But can someone please explain this whole green digital clock thing to me?!
I very much hope the car gets fixed tomorrow..... Then forecourt shots on Wednesday (along with THAT rear armrest, of course
) https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Aside from the naff wheels looks half decent. It's currently between a 460, GS300s or possibly CLS350s? Petrol, auto, preferably not ruinous..........anyone any better ideas?
Then fight with E65Ross like KITT and KARR
SlowV6 said:
0a said:
I recall only the 
For those wanted to rent a ride in this model and marque, visit the V8 hotel in Stuttgart, along with a fruity friend
Bussolini said:
So, immediate:
New backbox: £228
Handbrake cables: £132
Crankshaft pulley: £339
Clutch slave cylinder: £168
Brake fluid and clean and attach CV boot clip to NSF inner driveshaft gaiter: £93.60
New radiator and replace corroded bumper brackets: £420
Total: £1,380.60
Not immediate, worth doing in the future:
Front suspension refurb and subframe renovation: £1090
Welding to osf body lower sill and floor: £600
Sundry items - clips, welding materials, fluids bla: £100
Total: £1790
Plus bodywork issues to resolve at some point.
Hmm ... that's quite a few months of PCP payments that would be gone in one fell swoop to drive a 20 year old Alfa ...
That's a common occurrence on my now 150,000 miles S211 E500 - however, I purchased it at 116,000 miles, twenty four months ago. I know that I'll drive the reliability and investment from it myself.New backbox: £228
Handbrake cables: £132
Crankshaft pulley: £339
Clutch slave cylinder: £168
Brake fluid and clean and attach CV boot clip to NSF inner driveshaft gaiter: £93.60
New radiator and replace corroded bumper brackets: £420
Total: £1,380.60
Not immediate, worth doing in the future:
Front suspension refurb and subframe renovation: £1090
Welding to osf body lower sill and floor: £600
Sundry items - clips, welding materials, fluids bla: £100
Total: £1790
Plus bodywork issues to resolve at some point.
Hmm ... that's quite a few months of PCP payments that would be gone in one fell swoop to drive a 20 year old Alfa ...
Edited by Bussolini on Tuesday 12th November 14:54
CharlesdeGaulle said:
Also take a look at the 430. More of them around, cheaper, lower tax, no steering rack issues (if that's really a thing).
I don't think it is. When I was looking at common issues it wasn't one that crept up on the Lexus forums. Maybe 1 or 2 suffered with them and created a bit of a scaremongering effect, but it doesn't seem to be a common problem. So, give me about 6 months?
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