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The later T6 S80 has great rarity value too, and claims far better efficiency for similar power:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2011-Volvo-S80-T6-SE-LU...
That one is missing some of the nice options like radar cruise. I drove a late one with the updated and not so nice interior about 4 years ago, with a Polestar map taking it up to 320bhp or so, and it was quick in a straight line but dynamically very wooly and the big wheels ruined the ride. A good sleeper maybe, but very hard to see any sensible reason to buy one over a 535i, V8 XF or similar.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2011-Volvo-S80-T6-SE-LU...
That one is missing some of the nice options like radar cruise. I drove a late one with the updated and not so nice interior about 4 years ago, with a Polestar map taking it up to 320bhp or so, and it was quick in a straight line but dynamically very wooly and the big wheels ruined the ride. A good sleeper maybe, but very hard to see any sensible reason to buy one over a 535i, V8 XF or similar.
BrabusMog said:
Just catching up on the last pages of the previous volume... Mercedes really do make the best looking wheels.
I really fancy that CLS, it's out of budget at the moment, £4.3k but i'm keeping a watch on it.Previously it didn't give the chassis number on the free check site, however it did this time, so this is the paint code and wheel code when it was new. I like the wheels although alot of surface to clean, lol.
DESIGNO-MYSTIC CLUE PAINTWORK (032U)
796 AMG MULTI-SPOKE WHEELS 18" WITH MIXED TIRES
BlueMR2 said:
I really fancy that CLS, it's out of budget at the moment, £4.3k but i'm keeping a watch on it.
Previously it didn't give the chassis number on the free check site, however it did this time, so this is the paint code and wheel code when it was new. I like the wheels although alot of surface to clean, lol.
DESIGNO-MYSTIC CLUE PAINTWORK (032U)
796 AMG MULTI-SPOKE WHEELS 18" WITH MIXED TIRES
Wonder Wheels and a brush and you're fine Previously it didn't give the chassis number on the free check site, however it did this time, so this is the paint code and wheel code when it was new. I like the wheels although alot of surface to clean, lol.
DESIGNO-MYSTIC CLUE PAINTWORK (032U)
796 AMG MULTI-SPOKE WHEELS 18" WITH MIXED TIRES
Mercedes do have some nice wheels, but I think Jaguar might be in the running too - they seem to have a massive range of wheel options on every model and most look great.
Those multi spokes on the CLS are very nice, there was a 19" (I think) option like that available for the W221 and I'd love to pick up a set - the overpriced "Andrew Lloyd Webber" S600 on Autotrader is wearing a set.
Those multi spokes on the CLS are very nice, there was a 19" (I think) option like that available for the W221 and I'd love to pick up a set - the overpriced "Andrew Lloyd Webber" S600 on Autotrader is wearing a set.
W00DY said:
What an epic buy that would be. All you grizzly moaners grumbling about the new S Class at the end of the old thread need to put your money where your mouth is and buy this.
SpeckledJim said:
W00DY said:
https://www.gumtree.com/p/bmw/2003-bmw-745i-4.4-v8...
This literally can't not go wrong, but at less than a bag you can't lose.
Or you could run and fix it for several weeks, until you're living in it, and your best friend is a cat called Bert, who the friendly policeman pretends that he can also see.
Or, wildcard option, don't buy it at all.
21st Century Man said:
TyrannosauRoss Lex said:
21st Century Man said:
Mornin' all, checking in.
Is it new years day? https://youtu.be/-m0r_GZHgFQ
I also reserve the same hate for any web-connected device, but that's a different ballgame.
Krikkit said:
21st Century Man said:
TyrannosauRoss Lex said:
21st Century Man said:
Mornin' all, checking in.
Is it new years day? https://youtu.be/-m0r_GZHgFQ
It only works in Japan. Putting in a Euro disc or swopping the whole unit for a UK Toyota satnav doesn't work either.
My car has loads of features, that don't work outside of Japan. The satnav, Gbook, vics, voice recognition, phone pairing, etc.
Krikkit said:
This is going to sound ridiculous, but it irrationally annoys me when any GPS-equipped device doesn't auto-synch its time with the GPS sats. There should be a simply accessible menu to set your regional zone, and that's it.
I also reserve the same hate for any web-connected device, but that's a different ballgame.
With GPS it knows your regional zone so even that would be superfluous.I also reserve the same hate for any web-connected device, but that's a different ballgame.
TurboHatchback said:
SpeckledJim said:
W00DY said:
https://www.gumtree.com/p/bmw/2003-bmw-745i-4.4-v8...
This literally can't not go wrong, but at less than a bag you can't lose.
Or you could run and fix it for several weeks, until you're living in it, and your best friend is a cat called Bert, who the friendly policeman pretends that he can also see.
Or, wildcard option, don't buy it at all.
TyrannosauRoss Lex said:
I like your optimism that you could drive it around for a year without it needing some sort of repair bill. Often the problem with "drive it for a year and scrap it" is that it won't drive for a year without something breaking. If it breaks after 6 weeks and needs £750 spent.... What do you do?
eBay spares/repairs and buy something else.Having looked around, I’ve stumbled on this.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154058680651
It’s a one owner car. Having looked into the issues, what should be the main points to check? Regarding the wiring loom(engine bay), can you do anything about it or see if it’s affected? Also 5 speed, so 30mpg motorway?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154058680651
It’s a one owner car. Having looked into the issues, what should be the main points to check? Regarding the wiring loom(engine bay), can you do anything about it or see if it’s affected? Also 5 speed, so 30mpg motorway?
BigBen said:
Krikkit said:
This is going to sound ridiculous, but it irrationally annoys me when any GPS-equipped device doesn't auto-synch its time with the GPS sats. There should be a simply accessible menu to set your regional zone, and that's it.
I also reserve the same hate for any web-connected device, but that's a different ballgame.
With GPS it knows your regional zone so even that would be superfluous.I also reserve the same hate for any web-connected device, but that's a different ballgame.
BrabusMog said:
Just catching up on the last pages of the previous volume... Mercedes really do make the best looking wheels.
I agree on the wheels being good looking, but that car makes the point they’re designed for a LHD market - I presume they’re not “handed” so when the driver approaches the drivers door the wheel won’t look they’re spinning the wrong way.Re the S124, it’s from the prime loom failure era; there should be a label just behind the firewall partition which will have the date of production. A quick check is the condition on the temperature sensor wiring, but if you can get into the coil pack gallery it will be a better indication - my same year 320 was a jumble of cables and connectors in there where poor quality running repairs had been made as the loom deteriorated.
CharlesdeGaulle said:
W00DY said:
What an epic buy that would be. All you grizzly moaners grumbling about the new S Class at the end of the old thread need to put your money where your mouth is and buy this.
trooperiziz said:
A year is very optimistic
Advert seems to have gone though.
Original listing has gone but the next one listed underneath is the same car, no?Advert seems to have gone though.
https://www.gumtree.com/p/bmw/2003-bmw-745i-4.4-v8...
Stegel said:
I agree on the wheels being good looking, but that car makes the point they’re designed for a LHD market - I presume they’re not “handed” so when the driver approaches the drivers door the wheel won’t look they’re spinning the wrong way.
Re the S124, it’s from the prime loom failure era; there should be a label just behind the firewall partition which will have the date of production. A quick check is the condition on the temperature sensor wiring, but if you can get into the coil pack gallery it will be a better indication - my same year 320 was a jumble of cables and connectors in there where poor quality running repairs had been made as the loom deteriorated.
Can you do preventive work on it?Re the S124, it’s from the prime loom failure era; there should be a label just behind the firewall partition which will have the date of production. A quick check is the condition on the temperature sensor wiring, but if you can get into the coil pack gallery it will be a better indication - my same year 320 was a jumble of cables and connectors in there where poor quality running repairs had been made as the loom deteriorated.
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