Best smoker barges 1-5 large [Vol 18]

[marine boy]

bolidemichael said:

FTFY

Thanks, started doing my homework so I can fit in at the next barge meet...

https://mag.lexus.co.uk/innovations-of-the-second-...

[j4ck100]

Thanks for the link, a great read!

[Macron]

If you’ve not seen a recent RR thread, this one says he’s spent £12k on the 24k he’s done in a 745...

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

[stickleback123]

Macron said:

If you’ve not seen a recent RR thread, this one says he’s spent £12k on the 24k he’s done in a 745...

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

Ooof. I suppose it could be an element of confirmation bias but I cannot see why you'd buy an E65 over any, any other barge. I've read so many tales of horror and woe trying to keep them going, and my friends 730d is always broken too. I don't think I've ever read or heard about a single W221 ownership experience that has come close to the pain of an E65, let alone an LS or XJ.

Edited by stickleback123 on Wednesday 5th May 00:45

[Geekman]

When he first mentioned 12k of work I assumed he must have been taking it to BMW for everything, then I saw that he did 99% of the work himself

[deadtom]

plasticpig said:

Scanning through FB marketplace and few caught my eye:

X300 for £1500. Doesn't look too bad for the money: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/13521590...

Hmm, advert says 3.2 but the shape of the badge on the back suggests this is a sovereign, which means it should have the proper 4 litre (though non supercharged) engine and the better gearbox (with sports mode!) as well as cruise control, full leather etc, which not all X300s had.

If it really is only the 3.2 then either my Jaguar beard is not as luxuriant as I thought, or it's been up-badged

Edited by deadtom on Wednesday 5th May 07:35

[BlackStang5point0]

Macron said:

If you’ve not seen a recent RR thread, this one says he’s spent £12k on the 24k he’s done in a 745...

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

Makes for a good read and kudos in a way but that's utter madness..!!

[B'stard Child]

Geekman said:

When he first mentioned 12k of work I assumed he must have been taking it to BMW for everything, then I saw that he did 99% of the work himself

You weren’t alone in that expectation/error

[bolidemichael]

B'stard Child said:

Geekman said:

When he first mentioned 12k of work I assumed he must have been taking it to BMW for everything, then I saw that he did 99% of the work himself

You weren’t alone in that expectation/error

It's much more hirsute than my approach, though I have covered far more miles!

[plasticpig]

deadtom said:

Hmm, advert says 3.2 but the shape of the badge on the back suggests this is a sovereign, which means it should have the proper 4 litre (though non supercharged) engine and the better gearbox (with sports mode!) as well as cruise control, full leather etc, which not all X300s had.

If it really is only the 3.2 then either my Jaguar beard is not as luxuriant as I thought, or it's been up-badged

Edited by deadtom on Wednesday 5th May 07:35

I reckon it's an Executive rather than a Sovereign. That would account for the 3.2 engine.

[Macron]

1999 Disco V8 in Epsom (?) green with sub 100k. £4k. Lovely.

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1330073

[olly755]

Macron said:

1999 Disco V8 in Epsom (?) green with sub 100k. £4k. Lovely.

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1330073

That's really nice.

Want.

[olly755]

plasticpig said:

deadtom said:

Hmm, advert says 3.2 but the shape of the badge on the back suggests this is a sovereign, which means it should have the proper 4 litre (though non supercharged) engine and the better gearbox (with sports mode!) as well as cruise control, full leather etc, which not all X300s had.

If it really is only the 3.2 then either my Jaguar beard is not as luxuriant as I thought, or it's been up-badged

Edited by deadtom on Wednesday 5th May 07:35

I reckon it's an Executive rather than a Sovereign. That would account for the 3.2 engine.

Yes it's an Executive, basically a run out model with a mixed bag of Sovereign and Sport spec.

Sovereign chrome grille and trims. leather and colour palette, but Sport seats, (narrower) Dimple alloys and lowered/uprated suspension. And a surprisingly stingy spec.

[Mr Micawber]

I have stumbled across this today for a little over mid-thread.

I seem to remember there was some love for these here, although maybe the auto is not the best option?

Still seems a bit expensive, but I have not adjusted well to the recent price hike in all things classic.



https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1335989

[RicksAlfas]

Macron said:

1999 Disco V8 in Epsom (?) green with sub 100k. £4k. Lovely.

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1330073

Handsome beast.
Check boot floor and other important chassis components are present.

[W00DY]

olly755 said:

Macron said:

1999 Disco V8 in Epsom (?) green with sub 100k. £4k. Lovely.

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1330073

That's really nice.

Want.

That looks great, but I can't love the Disco 2 like I do the original or 3 for some reason.

[W00DY]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274785135925

Fantastically uninspiring.

[Phil Dicky]

W00DY said:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274785135925

Fantastically uninspiring.

It's a snooze fest on every level

[Krikkit]

As a cheap cockroach to tend something like a W220-600TT or an E65 that would be a great buy.

[21st Century Man]

Take the badges off that American thing and nobody would know what it was, despite being America's best selling car for a number of years.