Best smoker barges 1-5 large [Vol 15]
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JF87 said:
Taxi spec! Brilliant. Tragic lack of interior shots so we can't play blanking-plate bingo.
An overlooked observation. This game must be a thread obsession!JF87 said:
mondayo said:
My S211 isn't a thread car as such....in that it cost me more than double the top of thread budget, 3 years ago.
It's a E55 on a 54 plate and is currently costing me a f
king fortune, with a service and MOT still to come this month.
This thread did inspire it though, as I went from a succession of new cars, to going out looking for something thread worthy in a E500 flavour. Then I had a go in a E55 and bought that instead, obviously!
We lead parallel motoring lives. My 54-plate E55 estate just had a service and MOT. Throw in some brake bits and a couple of parking sensors and it ended up setting me back a grand. In three years and just over 20K miles I've spent over £4K on it. Does 20mpg at best. Now over 160K miles so I'd struggle to get much for it. However, its continued willingness to accelerate almost instantly to any speed of my choosing means I have exactly zero regrets. It's a E55 on a 54 plate and is currently costing me a f
king fortune, with a service and MOT still to come this month.This thread did inspire it though, as I went from a succession of new cars, to going out looking for something thread worthy in a E500 flavour. Then I had a go in a E55 and bought that instead, obviously!
TobyLerone said:
How about a brace of V12s?
Mercedes S600 V12 BiTurbo
A strong haggle at £6,000 ONO, mind.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2...
But it is silver...
Or, a forum favourite;
E38 750iL
£3,695
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2...
Bit tatty, needs a new windscreen - but it does have double glazing...
The 750 looks like a great way to lose 4 grand by MOT lapse day in Sept.Mercedes S600 V12 BiTurbo
A strong haggle at £6,000 ONO, mind.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2...
But it is silver...
Or, a forum favourite;
E38 750iL
£3,695
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2...
Bit tatty, needs a new windscreen - but it does have double glazing...
The S600 looks like a great way to lose 4 grand on in the service it’ll be due.
I would love either.
TobyLerone said:
LetsTryAgain said:
What harm could a viewing do?
About £3k of harm to your bank balance... "Thanks for your message. The service history is complete, mercedes main dealer for half her life, then specialist independent merc workshops. I have a file full of invoices and receipts which you are welcome to look through which amount to many thousands! I think the car cost 54k new.
The alloys currently on the car have winter tyres. I have driven through heavy snow with them no problem while many other cars were abandoned! The main set came with the car and are 17" with Continental or Pirelli I think.
The vin number for checking spec is:-
WDB2112702A4609131"
bolidemichael said:
If it tempts you further, this is the response to my enquiry (asking for a friend):
"Thanks for your message. The service history is complete, mercedes main dealer for half her life, then specialist independent merc workshops. I have a file full of invoices and receipts which you are welcome to look through which amount to many thousands! I think the car cost 54k new.
The alloys currently on the car have winter tyres. I have driven through heavy snow with them no problem while many other cars were abandoned! The main set came with the car and are 17" with Continental or Pirelli I think.
The vin number for checking spec is:-
WDB2112702A4609131"
Is he a member of the Bargista fold? That man is exactly our kind with a reply like that..."Thanks for your message. The service history is complete, mercedes main dealer for half her life, then specialist independent merc workshops. I have a file full of invoices and receipts which you are welcome to look through which amount to many thousands! I think the car cost 54k new.
The alloys currently on the car have winter tyres. I have driven through heavy snow with them no problem while many other cars were abandoned! The main set came with the car and are 17" with Continental or Pirelli I think.
The vin number for checking spec is:-
WDB2112702A4609131"
TobyLerone said:
bolidemichael said:
If it tempts you further, this is the response to my enquiry (asking for a friend):
"Thanks for your message. The service history is complete, mercedes main dealer for half her life, then specialist independent merc workshops. I have a file full of invoices and receipts which you are welcome to look through which amount to many thousands! I think the car cost 54k new.
The alloys currently on the car have winter tyres. I have driven through heavy snow with them no problem while many other cars were abandoned! The main set came with the car and are 17" with Continental or Pirelli I think.
The vin number for checking spec is:-
WDB2112702A4609131"
Is he a member of the Bargista fold? That man is exactly our kind with a reply like that..."Thanks for your message. The service history is complete, mercedes main dealer for half her life, then specialist independent merc workshops. I have a file full of invoices and receipts which you are welcome to look through which amount to many thousands! I think the car cost 54k new.
The alloys currently on the car have winter tyres. I have driven through heavy snow with them no problem while many other cars were abandoned! The main set came with the car and are 17" with Continental or Pirelli I think.
The vin number for checking spec is:-
WDB2112702A4609131"
Macron said:
ALawson said:
Just realised that E500 is 7 miles away from a forecourt shot.
EFA.
cornershop said:
Wow, that looks immaculate. Still hiding some rust somewhere though, I'm sure.W00DY said:
I've always thought the early cars lo0ok a bit dopey compared to the facelifted ones, but the red one looks a lot sleeker
I'll stick my head above the parapet and admit I agree completely - the DHP wheels and just a slightly less on-stilts look saves the LS400 for me. I'd still have one rolling on stilts, but I would never think it looked good.bolidemichael said:
TobyLerone said:
bolidemichael said:
If it tempts you further, this is the response to my enquiry (asking for a friend):
"Thanks for your message. The service history is complete, mercedes main dealer for half her life, then specialist independent merc workshops. I have a file full of invoices and receipts which you are welcome to look through which amount to many thousands! I think the car cost 54k new.
The alloys currently on the car have winter tyres. I have driven through heavy snow with them no problem while many other cars were abandoned! The main set came with the car and are 17" with Continental or Pirelli I think.
The vin number for checking spec is:-
WDB2112702A4609131"
Is he a member of the Bargista fold? That man is exactly our kind with a reply like that..."Thanks for your message. The service history is complete, mercedes main dealer for half her life, then specialist independent merc workshops. I have a file full of invoices and receipts which you are welcome to look through which amount to many thousands! I think the car cost 54k new.
The alloys currently on the car have winter tyres. I have driven through heavy snow with them no problem while many other cars were abandoned! The main set came with the car and are 17" with Continental or Pirelli I think.
The vin number for checking spec is:-
WDB2112702A4609131"
TobyLerone said:
bolidemichael said:
If it tempts you further, this is the response to my enquiry (asking for a friend):
"Thanks for your message. The service history is complete, mercedes main dealer for half her life, then specialist independent merc workshops. I have a file full of invoices and receipts which you are welcome to look through which amount to many thousands! I think the car cost 54k new.
The alloys currently on the car have winter tyres. I have driven through heavy snow with them no problem while many other cars were abandoned! The main set came with the car and are 17" with Continental or Pirelli I think.
The vin number for checking spec is:-
WDB2112702A4609131"
Is he a member of the Bargista fold? That man is exactly our kind with a reply like that..."Thanks for your message. The service history is complete, mercedes main dealer for half her life, then specialist independent merc workshops. I have a file full of invoices and receipts which you are welcome to look through which amount to many thousands! I think the car cost 54k new.
The alloys currently on the car have winter tyres. I have driven through heavy snow with them no problem while many other cars were abandoned! The main set came with the car and are 17" with Continental or Pirelli I think.
The vin number for checking spec is:-
WDB2112702A4609131"
Chassis number WDB2112702A460913
Engine number 11396730550364
Engine capacity in HP 306
Engine capacity in KW 225
Brand 095 = Mercedes-Benz
Transmission type A = automatic transmission
Model description E 500 Estate
Brief description E 500 T-Modell
Vehicle body type 5 = Estate
Model name E-Class
Vehicle line 955 = Elegance
Paint code 353 = Teallite blue metallic
Vehicle trim details 835 = Leather pebble
Vehicle wheelbase 2854
All wheel drive N
Engine type 2 = Petrol
Number of doors 5
Cylinder capacity 4966
Total vehicle weight 2440
Maximum axis 1 last 1060
Maximum axis 2 last 1380
Fuel consumption - EU norm 11.60
Fuel consumption urban cycle 17.30
Fuel consumption extra urban cycle 8.40
Combined emission 276.0
Directive emission 70/220*2001/100A
Emission urban cycle 412.00
Emission extra urban cycle 200.00
Vehicle branch 0 = Passenger car
Final inspection date 20/11/2003
Option 044 = Light switch elements equipment colour
Option 213 = Speed-sensitive power steering
Option 220 = PARKTRONIC system (PTS)
Option 249 = Automatically dimming int.and ext.mirrors
Option 280 = Leather-covered steering wheel/shift lever
Option 287 = Through-loading feature
Option 353U
Option 354 = Telephone antenna
Option 380 = Compl.pre-installation for mobile phone
Option 390 = LINGUATRONIC English
Option 414 = Electric sunroof, glass version
Option 427 = 7-speed automatic transmission
Option 461 = Instrument with mileage reading
Option 475 = Tyre pressure control
Option 489 = AIRMATIC DC
Option 500 = Exclusive nappa leather upholstery
Option 527 = COMAND APS multimedia system
Option 537L
Option 543 = Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Option 550 = Two-tone Exclusive nappa leather upholstery
Option 551 = Anti-theft warning system
Option 581 = Automatic air conditioning (THERMOTRONIC)
Option 5XXL
Option 600 = Upholstery in Exclusive nappa leather / DINAMICA microfibre
Option 616 = Bi-xenon headlamps w. headlamp cornering fct.
Option 668 = Prod. prot. f. freight pkging with tie-down hooks
Option 673 = High-capacity battery
Option 674 = 5-twin-spoke 17 alloy wheels w. wide tyres
Option 690 = Emergency wheel (mini spare)
Option 804 = Technical modifications
Option 819 = CD changer, MP3-capable, for 6 CDs
Option 830A
Option 835A
Option 844 = Folding bench seat, cloth
Option 873 = Heated front seats
Option 875 = Heated windscreen washer system
Option 882 = Interior motion sensor
Option 910 = Alternator, with higher capacity
Option 915 = Fuel tank with increased capacity (80 l)
Option 926 = Emission control EU4 technology
Option 955 = ELEGANCE
Option 984 = COC paper - no registration certification
Option 989 = Identification label under windshield
Option M50 = Cylinder capacity 5,0 liter
Option U16 = EASY-PACK-stowage box
Option 011 = Headlight assistant
Option 069 = Exterior mirror heated and electr. adjustable
Option 291 = Airbag for driver and front passenger
Option 580 = Automatic air conditioning (THERMATIC)
Option 010 = Power windows
ALL OPTIONS 044/213/220/249/280/287/353U/354/380/390/414/427/461/475/489/500
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