Best smoker barges 1-5 large [Vol 18]
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Mildlyinterestd said:
Out of interest, would this be considered a barge?
Would love to be part of the gang but fear I've undershot...
Bob on old fruit, pull up a chair.Would love to be part of the gang but fear I've undershot...
ETA, not only is it pointless attempting to set boundaries for this thread, it does what it does, you also don't need a barge. A fleeting interest in them will do. And it can be a lot cheaper to live out your L322 fantasies vicariously... Your S60 looks very nice. I still fancy an R at some point, but they're thin on the ground these days.
Edited by Macron on Sunday 18th April 20:02
Edited by Macron on Sunday 18th April 20:05
Terzo123 said:
Wasn't it the most powerful front wheel drive production car, back in the day?LetsTryAgain said:
Easy enough to be mistaken. One could have been in a Discovery Sport, Range Rover Sport, Velar, F Pace, i Pace etc etc and not know the difference.
But i'm with our foreign diplomat; I would definitely have a Velar.
Aren’t Velars the ‘retarded cousins’ of the family tree?But i'm with our foreign diplomat; I would definitely have a Velar.
Rubins4 said:
LetsTryAgain said:
Easy enough to be mistaken. One could have been in a Discovery Sport, Range Rover Sport, Velar, F Pace, i Pace etc etc and not know the difference.
But i'm with our foreign diplomat; I would definitely have a Velar.
Aren’t Velars the ‘retarded cousins’ of the family tree?But i'm with our foreign diplomat; I would definitely have a Velar.
My old Boss had an original Evoque and moved on to the new RRS, so knows more about this than I do.
He suggested the Velar was a cheaper alternative and lacked some of the quality of the RR breeding, and that it acted as a sort-of ‘in-house’ alternative to those that perhaps didn’t have the bunce for a RR/RRS.
From memory this POV was supported by an article I read but this was a while ago, when they were first released.
He suggested the Velar was a cheaper alternative and lacked some of the quality of the RR breeding, and that it acted as a sort-of ‘in-house’ alternative to those that perhaps didn’t have the bunce for a RR/RRS.
From memory this POV was supported by an article I read but this was a while ago, when they were first released.
Rubins4 said:
My old Boss had an original Evoque and moved on to the new RRS, so knows more about this than I do.
He suggested the Velar was a cheaper alternative and lacked some of the quality of the RR breeding, and that it acted as a sort-of ‘in-house’ alternative to those that perhaps didn’t have the bunce for a RR/RRS.
From memory this POV was supported by an article I read but this was a while ago, when they were first released.
I've not driven a Velar but I have driven a RRS. Yes, they're different but that viewpoint could be said about many things. 5 series feels more premium than a 3 series, E class feels more premium than a C class etc. He suggested the Velar was a cheaper alternative and lacked some of the quality of the RR breeding, and that it acted as a sort-of ‘in-house’ alternative to those that perhaps didn’t have the bunce for a RR/RRS.
From memory this POV was supported by an article I read but this was a while ago, when they were first released.
RonaldMcDonaldAteMyCat said:
Terzo123 said:
Wasn't it the most powerful front wheel drive production car, back in the day?300bhp through the front wheels. Its service intervals were every 100,000 miles. Fuel consumption and tax aside, it could make for some cheap barge motoring.
Terzo123 said:
RonaldMcDonaldAteMyCat said:
Terzo123 said:
Wasn't it the most powerful front wheel drive production car, back in the day?300bhp through the front wheels. Its service intervals were every 100,000 miles. Fuel consumption and tax aside, it could make for some cheap barge motoring.
ferrisbueller said:
It's like a Dulux colour chart.
Haha, annoys the s
te out of me tooI suspect the front bumper and wings are replacements of *almost* the same shade. the rest all looks fine, honest!
Only had it a month so just sorted a couple of mechanical bits so far. They will all be repainted over the summer as I'm planning on keeping this for a while, it's so, so comfortable.
Have we had this before? 7 bags but a low mile 540 in SE trim. Needs a MOT
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1998-BMW-5-Series-540i-...
V12 in thread - world of pain?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-BMW-7-Series-5-0-7...
Mini S Class spec C350 with Caramac interior. Barely run in and well specced
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1329549
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1998-BMW-5-Series-540i-...
V12 in thread - world of pain?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-BMW-7-Series-5-0-7...
Mini S Class spec C350 with Caramac interior. Barely run in and well specced
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1329549
Edited by Dapster on Sunday 18th April 22:06
TyrannosauRoss Lex said:
Rubins4 said:
My old Boss had an original Evoque and moved on to the new RRS, so knows more about this than I do.
He suggested the Velar was a cheaper alternative and lacked some of the quality of the RR breeding, and that it acted as a sort-of ‘in-house’ alternative to those that perhaps didn’t have the bunce for a RR/RRS.
From memory this POV was supported by an article I read but this was a while ago, when they were first released.
I've not driven a Velar but I have driven a RRS. Yes, they're different but that viewpoint could be said about many things. 5 series feels more premium than a 3 series, E class feels more premium than a C class etc. He suggested the Velar was a cheaper alternative and lacked some of the quality of the RR breeding, and that it acted as a sort-of ‘in-house’ alternative to those that perhaps didn’t have the bunce for a RR/RRS.
From memory this POV was supported by an article I read but this was a while ago, when they were first released.
Dapster said:
E65 50i will be a V8. The V12 is the 60i.
LetsTryAgain said:
E65 50i will be a V8.
The V12 is the 60i.
Schoolboy error. What was I thinking!The V12 is the 60i.
Here's a proper V12 although out of thread sadly
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-BMW-7-Series-6-0-7...
Edited by Dapster on Sunday 18th April 22:25
g3org3y said:
A12 and M25 are miserable. Trying to 'make progress' is frustrating. Sticking to Lane 1 with the cruise is a lot easier.
As I said, far more disciplined! 
I have to say, the bicycles kept me below 130mph today for the first journey in a long time. Less conspicuous, however...
J_Wood3 said:
It’s an exclusive club.... I shall keep my shenanigans updated, should probably be a readers rides post though.
This was was advertised as £4250 with a service and MOT. I paid £4K with MOT and I’ll diy the service.
Prices are all over the place, but I don’t think they are getting much cheaper, especially as I count <100,000 miles as basically new!
That's a decent price, in my view, well done. I look forward to the RR thread. This was was advertised as £4250 with a service and MOT. I paid £4K with MOT and I’ll diy the service.
Prices are all over the place, but I don’t think they are getting much cheaper, especially as I count <100,000 miles as basically new!
We drove back from Herefordshire to London today. Around the country roads with overtaking ability and the air suspension to reduce the wallowing around bends and on the motorway, it's a remarkable vehicle and I'm certain that if you look after it, it'll look after you and it'll prove an enduring love affair. In my case, it's slightly abusive on my wallet.
RonaldMcDonaldAteMyCat said:
Did he refuse to go sarf of the river?
Emeye said:
TyrannosauRoss Lex said:
CharlesdeGaulle said:
I was out to dinner with the new Ambassador last night and en route to the Residence stopped at my local supermarket for Ferrero Rocher*.
This mega-barge turned up as I was leaving. Unlikely to ever feature in our meagre budget but quite an impressive thing in a footballer-ish sort of way.
* sort of.
I bet that is a wonderful thing to waft about in. This mega-barge turned up as I was leaving. Unlikely to ever feature in our meagre budget but quite an impressive thing in a footballer-ish sort of way.
* sort of.
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Dapster said:
Mini S Class spec C350 with Caramac interior. Barely run in and well specced
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1329549
Its nice to see one of these where with an interior other than coal black and silver trim. The 350 is a decently quick thing, too. Post balancer shaft issues but high tax, though. I quite like that.https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1329549
Edited by Dapster on Sunday 18th April 22:06
Derventio said:
Its nice to see one of these where with an interior other than coal black and silver trim. The 350 is a decently quick thing, too. Post balancer shaft issues but high tax, though. I quite like that.
Agreed, one of the first times I haven’t felt disappointed looking at interior of one of those. Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff