Best smoker barges 1-5 large [Vol 19]

[king arthur]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

On reflection, I might have stretched that point a bit!

That's what the barmaid said!

[bolidemichael]

Stegel said:

swiveleyedgit said:

bolidemichael said:

nobrakes said:

Phil Dicky said:

Had this in my old CLS (219) worked treat and looks quite original.

Anyone know if these work in a W211?

I don't, but there is a dedicated part a2116800014

Looked at that without me reading glasses and thought it was a pair of binoculars

The binoculars/CLS cup holder won’t work in a 211. BM links to the correct version, which pops up from a stowage box, but it’s really designed for LHD cars and proffers your drink right where it obstructs the steering wheel.

My quandary is that is obscures the airmatic buttons and I'm always fiddling with them, along with the gear changes. The benefit of the 7G-Tronic, is that one can forever use gear braking in the E500. However, when there's a passenger, it's quite convenient as it cleverly holds two cups!

[plasticpig]

alec.e said:

The answer is X350, not as pretty as the X308 mind.

Or a V12 X300.

[CharlesdeGaulle]

plasticpig said:

alec.e said:

The answer is X350, not as pretty as the X308 mind.

Or a V12 X300.

The correct answer, albeit slightly out of thread, is a Lexus LC500.

[0a]

What estate would you look at for £5-8k? A non driving enthusiast friend fancies a comfy “Premium” upgrade to his ancient mondeo.

[alec.e]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

plasticpig said:

alec.e said:

The answer is X350, not as pretty as the X308 mind.

Or a V12 X300.

The correct answer, albeit slightly out of thread, is a Lexus LC500.

4 Doors?

Do love the look of the LC500 though, that and the LFA are the two genuinely attractive cars they have made.

[XMified]

0a said:

What estate would you look at for £5-8k? A non driving enthusiast friend fancies a comfy “Premium” upgrade to his ancient mondeo.

You'd think that if driving (and therefore presumably handling) isn't important, the world is your (fridge-carrying) oyster.

[bolidemichael]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

plasticpig said:

alec.e said:

The answer is X350, not as pretty as the X308 mind.

Or a V12 X300.

The correct answer, albeit slightly out of thread, is a Lexus LC500.

A red one with the seventies caramel coloured suede interior

[0a]

XMified said:

0a said:

What estate would you look at for £5-8k? A non driving enthusiast friend fancies a comfy “Premium” upgrade to his ancient mondeo.

You'd think that if driving (and therefore presumably handling) isn't important, the world is your (fridge-carrying) oyster.

Comfy, auto, and reliable are the criteria.

[bolidemichael]

0a said:

XMified said:

0a said:

What estate would you look at for £5-8k? A non driving enthusiast friend fancies a comfy “Premium” upgrade to his ancient mondeo.

You'd think that if driving (and therefore presumably handling) isn't important, the world is your (fridge-carrying) oyster.

Comfy, auto, and reliable are the criteria.

Comfy, auto, reliably unreliable.

[d_a_n1979]

E39 528i SE with a good spec:

https://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/219107/1999-5...

If I was after a waft bus for daily duties and for every day comfy riding; I'd be all over that

Heated seats & split fold rear seats sit it well above the normal crowd IMO

[0a]

d_a_n1979 said:

E39 528i SE with a good spec:

https://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/219107/1999-5...

If I was after a waft bus for daily duties and for every day comfy riding; I'd be all over that

Heated seats & split fold rear seats sit it well above the normal crowd IMO

Phooor I love that.

[anonymous-user]

EarlOfHazzard said:

Audi A8 D2 6.0 w12

Very rare - I don't call seeing one for sale before.
This example isn't the best...horrible front end conversion AND engine knock; but it comes with most of the parts to convert the front to normal D2 spec. The engine..I'm not sure.
Would need to swallow and crush up and snort some brave pills..but what a machine..

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-A8-D2-W12-6-0-/26524928845...

Sad to see such a rare car ruined, and the D2 is peak Audi, but all that complexity and stty VAG grade engineering for 420hp and 550NM from a “not as good as a real V12” 12 cylinder engine? Bloody good reason nobody bought them.

I love that all the misguided, under developed, inadequately tested and ultimately disappointing Piech era follies exist but I’m quite happy for someone else to try and keep them going. Or not, in the case of this ruined A8.

[Dapster]

Afternoon all - been on hols in Menorca for a 2 weeks so spent an afternoon catching up on the 300 pages that I've missed. Sadly no barges spotted but the beach eye candy could have filled Volume 20 in a few minutes.....

Anyhoo, spotted this top totty in very familiar surroundings. Shilly's had a couple of CLs up recently but I don't think this is a re-list. Needless to say, looks like it's just left the factory.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES-BENZ-CL420-C14...

[Sterillium]

0a said:

What estate would you look at for £5-8k? A non driving enthusiast friend fancies a comfy “Premium” upgrade to his ancient mondeo.

Maybe something like this - I think these colours are great on this generation of BMW; I don't normally like the lighter leather, but this seems to work. I think I'd prefer an E39, but I'm guessing that if your friend wants the premium experience, being a little newer-shaped might be useful.



https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107074...

[tobinen]

Dapster said:

Afternoon all - been on hols in Menorca for a 2 weeks so spent an afternoon catching up on the 300 pages that I've missed. Sadly no barges spotted but the beach eye candy could have filled Volume 20 in a few minutes.....

Anyhoo, spotted this top totty in very familiar surroundings. Shilly's had a couple of CLs up recently but I don't think this is a re-list. Needless to say, looks like it's just left the factory.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES-BENZ-CL420-C14...

It definitely looks familiar though I may be confusing it with a same-colour 500 which ended on double-thread max

Edited by tobinen on Sunday 1st August 18:00

[r129sl]

0a said:

XMified said:

0a said:

What estate would you look at for £5-8k? A non driving enthusiast friend fancies a comfy “Premium” upgrade to his ancient mondeo.

You'd think that if driving (and therefore presumably handling) isn't important, the world is your (fridge-carrying) oyster.

Comfy, auto, and reliable are the criteria.

Skoda Superb.

[r129sl]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

Good analogy biggbn.

In female terms, Lexus is the studious girl next door, compared to the blousy skank working behind the bar. Both have their time and place, but one offers a less stressful life.

Yes, the barmaid.

[0a]

r129sl said:

0a said:

XMified said:

0a said:

What estate would you look at for £5-8k? A non driving enthusiast friend fancies a comfy “Premium” upgrade to his ancient mondeo.

You'd think that if driving (and therefore presumably handling) isn't important, the world is your (fridge-carrying) oyster.

Comfy, auto, and reliable are the criteria.

Skoda Superb.

Oh yes, I like that suggestion. He will probably like it as well!

[bolidemichael]

stickleback123 said:

EarlOfHazzard said:

Audi A8 D2 6.0 w12

Very rare - I don't call seeing one for sale before.
This example isn't the best...horrible front end conversion AND engine knock; but it comes with most of the parts to convert the front to normal D2 spec. The engine..I'm not sure.
Would need to swallow and crush up and snort some brave pills..but what a machine..

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-A8-D2-W12-6-0-/26524928845...

Sad to see such a rare car ruined, and the D2 is peak Audi, but all that complexity and stty VAG grade engineering for 420hp and 550NM from a “not as good as a real V12” 12 cylinder engine? Bloody good reason nobody bought them.

I love that all the misguided, under developed, inadequately tested and ultimately disappointing Piech era follies exist but I’m quite happy for someone else to try and keep them going. Or not, in the case of this ruined A8.

There is a bargeiste that runs one of these iirc. Possibly a lurker.