Best smoker barges 1-5 large [Vol 18]

[W00DY]

Macron said:

Well Over thread but nice work if you can get it.

https://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/216809/199...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2021021289...

Stunning. I love these.

As a business model I suspect it'll tie up those funds for a while before any return is gained.

[bolidemichael]

cat220 said:

MorganP104 said:

21st Century Man said:

stickleback123 said:

I think the only LR product that isn't widely considered "a bit risky" is the Freelander 2,

One of those cars that just vanished overnight.

I'm not sure they've vanished overnight, it's just that no-one is selling their FL2, as they are so reliable, and there's no heir apparent.

If you had a much-loved but long in the tooth FL2, would you replace it with an Evoque? Nope, you'd just give it to The Man for some love, and keep it.

Mine has done just over 186,000 miles and still going strong. Very capable car. Think I’ll run it till it dies. No way would I swap it for an Evoque.

What is the towing capacity of the FL2? These were never on my radar either, but would like to consider an option for future vehicle towing requirements.

[cat220]

bolidemichael said:

What is the towing capacity of the FL2? These were never on my radar either, but would like to consider an option for future vehicle towing requirements.

I’ve towed more with no issue but 2000kg is the braked towing capacity.

[bolidemichael]

cat220 said:

bolidemichael said:

What is the towing capacity of the FL2? These were never on my radar either, but would like to consider an option for future vehicle towing requirements.

I’ve towed more with no issue but 2000kg is the braked towing capacity.

Thanks, is that including the trailer?

[mondayo]

W00DY said:

Macron said:

Well Over thread but nice work if you can get it.

https://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/216809/199...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2021021289...

Stunning. I love these.

As a business model I suspect it'll tie up those funds for a while before any return is gained.

It's the Covid business model, buy on eBay increase the price by several thousand pounds, resell.

As you say though, in this instance, that's a lot of cash in a car....a very rare one.

[biggbn]

Not a barge but looking for opinions on Mercedes R171 slk likely in baby 1.8 form? Anything disastrous to look out for on these cars? (I am aware of the considerable three pointed star beardage on this thread so made it my first point of enquiry..)

[RicksAlfas]

biggbn said:

Not a barge but looking for opinions on Mercedes R171 slk likely in baby 1.8 form? Anything disastrous to look out for on these cars? (I am aware of the considerable three pointed star beardage on this thread so made it my first point of enquiry..)

Might be worth a read:
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

[biggbn]

RicksAlfas said:

biggbn said:

Not a barge but looking for opinions on Mercedes R171 slk likely in baby 1.8 form? Anything disastrous to look out for on these cars? (I am aware of the considerable three pointed star beardage on this thread so made it my first point of enquiry..)

Might be worth a read:
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

Thanks and...crikey!! Better options for the money I guess!!

[SpeckledJim]

bolidemichael said:

cat220 said:

bolidemichael said:

What is the towing capacity of the FL2? These were never on my radar either, but would like to consider an option for future vehicle towing requirements.

I’ve towed more with no issue but 2000kg is the braked towing capacity.

Thanks, is that including the trailer?

Up to 30 ton trailer, but only 2000kg of payload. Otherwise dangerous.

[BlackStang5point0]

Krikkit said:

RicksAlfas said:

Sadly they didn’t put the 5.0 V8 in any of them...

Did they do one with the supercharged V6 though, which would do?

I know it went into the F pace 4x4

Edited by Krikkit on Wednesday 24th February 22:28

They only put the 3.0 S/C in the saloon X250 model. As said above if you want the 5.0 S/C in a Sportbrake model then the only option is the XFR-S variant and that is a very rare thing.

[B'stard Child]

biggbn said:

RicksAlfas said:

biggbn said:

Not a barge but looking for opinions on Mercedes R171 slk likely in baby 1.8 form? Anything disastrous to look out for on these cars? (I am aware of the considerable three pointed star beardage on this thread so made it my first point of enquiry..)

Might be worth a read:
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

Thanks and...crikey!! Better options for the money I guess!!

I bought one to replace a R170 230K - but it was cheap and had a few issues

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

[LetsTryAgain]

WorldBoss said:

Makes that £5K purple one I posted that thread dismissed (and then sold within a week...) look like the bargain of the century...

Consider yourself henceforth thoroughly vindicated.

[Krikkit]

B'stard Child said:

biggbn said:

RicksAlfas said:

biggbn said:

Not a barge but looking for opinions on Mercedes R171 slk likely in baby 1.8 form? Anything disastrous to look out for on these cars? (I am aware of the considerable three pointed star beardage on this thread so made it my first point of enquiry..)

Might be worth a read:
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

Thanks and...crikey!! Better options for the money I guess!!

I bought one to replace a R170 230K - but it was cheap and had a few issues

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

Crumbs that's bad for such a young model:

[Gruber]

cat220 said:

MorganP104 said:

21st Century Man said:

stickleback123 said:

I think the only LR product that isn't widely considered "a bit risky" is the Freelander 2,

One of those cars that just vanished overnight.

I'm not sure they've vanished overnight, it's just that no-one is selling their FL2, as they are so reliable, and there's no heir apparent.

If you had a much-loved but long in the tooth FL2, would you replace it with an Evoque? Nope, you'd just give it to The Man for some love, and keep it.

Mine has done just over 186,000 miles and still going strong. Very capable car. Think I’ll run it till it dies. No way would I swap it for an Evoque.

I've long admired the FL2 but never quite made the leap into buying one. LR did a grand job with the design and packaging - to my eyes, they've not really dated. There were some scare stories of steering rack failure, rear diff failure, camshaft failure, auto transmission failure, etc etc... but no doubt disproportionate.

Cat220: is yours SD or TD?

[Gruber]

Krikkit said:

Crumbs that's bad for such a young model:

These keep coming up for temptingly cheap money at the Anglican Cat Unction. There are a couple in this weekend's sale:

https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/classic/sat-27th-s...

Based on that photo alone, I'm persuaded to keep resisting the temptation.

[louiebaby]

Interesting FL2 chat guys, thanks for the knowledge.

This is missing gravel, but looks to have the right form of propulsion...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202102229...

Edited by louiebaby on Thursday 25th February 10:25

[Macron]

louiebaby said:

Interesting FL2 chat guys, thanks for the knowledge.

Have we discussed that they come with the 3.2? A mate had one, loved it, big tax yes, but smooth and punchy, and no diesel stench. What's not to like? Rare, so hold their £ too.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2021012483...

Eta posted this then you edited yours! Gumtree often turns up in thread sub 100k examples

[mondayo]

B'stard Child said:

biggbn said:

RicksAlfas said:

biggbn said:

Not a barge but looking for opinions on Mercedes R171 slk likely in baby 1.8 form? Anything disastrous to look out for on these cars? (I am aware of the considerable three pointed star beardage on this thread so made it my first point of enquiry..)

Might be worth a read:
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

Thanks and...crikey!! Better options for the money I guess!!

I bought one to replace a R170 230K - but it was cheap and had a few issues

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

I think I couple of threadists have them....ian316 might have one I think.

[louiebaby]

Macron said:

Gumtree often turns up in thread sub 100k examples

It's a bit over budget, but red is rare...

https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/200...

[MorganP104]

louiebaby said:

Macron said:

Gumtree often turns up in thread sub 100k examples

It's a bit over budget, but red is rare...

https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/200...

Blimey, I had no idea the FL2 was so well thought of in the market. Some of these cars are FFRR money (and will likely cost a lot less to run and maintain!)