Best smoker barges 1-5 large [Vol 21]
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BenjiA said:
Whilst my ownership hasn't been painless, if someone's handy with the spanners this could be fun.
https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/14747887
Fantastic advert,
https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/14747887
Fantastic advert,
"if you are mad enough to come and see it, I would be intrigued to meet you"
Thanks, it's mine unfortunately. I'm a long time lurker on this thread and that ad was literally typed the second I disembarked having collected it. In the interim I have booked it in to be checked out by my new trusted indie in case it's something that I want to continue with (I doubt it) but they aren't able to see it until 27.4.23 and so if anyone wants it before that then please, be my guest, it's blocking the view from the house. Interestingly, it's the first time I have used an ad with a deprecating approach and it hasn't half sorted the timewasters out, really sensible people have been in contact.
pneumothorax said:
...Interestingly, it's the first time I have used an ad with a deprecating approach and it hasn't half sorted the timewasters out, really sensible people have been in contact.
Good ploy. I suppose the chav element simply cannot mentally process the sarcastic deprecation.BenjiA said:
Whilst my ownership hasn't been painless, if someone's handy with the spanners this could be fun.
https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/14747887
Fantastic advert,
£100 per hp seems reasonable. https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/14747887
Fantastic advert,
Also, if anyone is interested in what my £6 k got me...check this
Pre MOT Works.
To investigate problems with the ABS warning and other faults; Trace the burnt out wiring on loom under left hand front wheel arch and make repairs with new connector bocks; investigate faults to other control units caused by the burn out, make repairs to these control units and instrument cluster as necessary; re-fit all parts removed for this purpose and submit for an MOT.
I understand that has spoken with you about this work and informed you that the cost of these works to get the car to the MOT is £3,000 plus Vat.
2. Post MOT Works.
The car was then submitted for an MOT on 7 November 2011 and it failed for a number of reasons;
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements.
- Direction indicator not working nearside front
- Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Offside front upper
- Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside Front Lower
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
The car was then put up on a lift to assess these faults during which the following works were identified;
- Strip and fit new front brake discs, discs and sensors – 2 hours
- Strip and fit new rear discs , pads and sensors, strip and fit parking brake shoe set – 3 hours
- Strip and fit R/H front upper wishbone – 5 hours
- Strip and fit L/H Front lower wishbone rear bush – 2.5 hours
- Strip and Fit new washer nozzle - 0.25 hours
- Strip and fit R/H Indicator bulb – 0.25 hours
- Strip and fit new battery - 0.5 hours
I understand that these works were advised and approved by you and they have been carried out, a total of 13.5 hours at £110 plus Vat totalling £1,485 plus Vat of £297 = £1,782.00.
I also understand that you also asked for a full service with spark plugs at £595 plus Vat and change of brake fluid at 1 hour at £110 plus Vat.
The cost of the parts etc. necessary to undertake this work was as follows;
2 front discs at £156.28 each less 25% discount - £234.42
1 set of front pads at £283.94 less 25% discount - £212.95
2 sets of front pads sensors at £23.89 less 25% discount - £35.83
2 rear discs at £119.50 less 25% discount - £179.25
1 set of rear pads at £167.44 less 25% discount - £125.73
2 sets of rear pad sensors at £23.89 less 25% discount - £35.83
1 set of rear pads fitting kit at £39.39 less 25% discount - £29.54
1 set Handbrake shoes at £152.66 less 50% discount - £76.33
1 wishbone at £283.73 less 25% discount £212.79
1 Bosh - £42.93
1 nozzle (price to be advised)
Windscreen cover plenum (to be advised)
1 Varta 110V battery - £195
1 litre brake fluid - £18
The total cos of these parts is £1,398.60 plus Vat.
Pre MOT Works.
To investigate problems with the ABS warning and other faults; Trace the burnt out wiring on loom under left hand front wheel arch and make repairs with new connector bocks; investigate faults to other control units caused by the burn out, make repairs to these control units and instrument cluster as necessary; re-fit all parts removed for this purpose and submit for an MOT.
I understand that has spoken with you about this work and informed you that the cost of these works to get the car to the MOT is £3,000 plus Vat.
2. Post MOT Works.
The car was then submitted for an MOT on 7 November 2011 and it failed for a number of reasons;
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements.
- Direction indicator not working nearside front
- Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Offside front upper
- Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside Front Lower
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
The car was then put up on a lift to assess these faults during which the following works were identified;
- Strip and fit new front brake discs, discs and sensors – 2 hours
- Strip and fit new rear discs , pads and sensors, strip and fit parking brake shoe set – 3 hours
- Strip and fit R/H front upper wishbone – 5 hours
- Strip and fit L/H Front lower wishbone rear bush – 2.5 hours
- Strip and Fit new washer nozzle - 0.25 hours
- Strip and fit R/H Indicator bulb – 0.25 hours
- Strip and fit new battery - 0.5 hours
I understand that these works were advised and approved by you and they have been carried out, a total of 13.5 hours at £110 plus Vat totalling £1,485 plus Vat of £297 = £1,782.00.
I also understand that you also asked for a full service with spark plugs at £595 plus Vat and change of brake fluid at 1 hour at £110 plus Vat.
The cost of the parts etc. necessary to undertake this work was as follows;
2 front discs at £156.28 each less 25% discount - £234.42
1 set of front pads at £283.94 less 25% discount - £212.95
2 sets of front pads sensors at £23.89 less 25% discount - £35.83
2 rear discs at £119.50 less 25% discount - £179.25
1 set of rear pads at £167.44 less 25% discount - £125.73
2 sets of rear pad sensors at £23.89 less 25% discount - £35.83
1 set of rear pads fitting kit at £39.39 less 25% discount - £29.54
1 set Handbrake shoes at £152.66 less 50% discount - £76.33
1 wishbone at £283.73 less 25% discount £212.79
1 Bosh - £42.93
1 nozzle (price to be advised)
Windscreen cover plenum (to be advised)
1 Varta 110V battery - £195
1 litre brake fluid - £18
The total cos of these parts is £1,398.60 plus Vat.
pneumothorax said:
Also, if anyone is interested in what my £6 k got me...check this
Pre MOT Works.
To investigate problems with the ABS warning and other faults; Trace the burnt out wiring on loom under left hand front wheel arch and make repairs with new connector bocks; investigate faults to other control units caused by the burn out, make repairs to these control units and instrument cluster as necessary; re-fit all parts removed for this purpose and submit for an MOT.
I understand that has spoken with you about this work and informed you that the cost of these works to get the car to the MOT is £3,000 plus Vat.
2. Post MOT Works.
The car was then submitted for an MOT on 7 November 2011 and it failed for a number of reasons;
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements.
- Direction indicator not working nearside front
- Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Offside front upper
- Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside Front Lower
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
The car was then put up on a lift to assess these faults during which the following works were identified;
- Strip and fit new front brake discs, discs and sensors – 2 hours
- Strip and fit new rear discs , pads and sensors, strip and fit parking brake shoe set – 3 hours
- Strip and fit R/H front upper wishbone – 5 hours
- Strip and fit L/H Front lower wishbone rear bush – 2.5 hours
- Strip and Fit new washer nozzle - 0.25 hours
- Strip and fit R/H Indicator bulb – 0.25 hours
- Strip and fit new battery - 0.5 hours
I understand that these works were advised and approved by you and they have been carried out, a total of 13.5 hours at £110 plus Vat totalling £1,485 plus Vat of £297 = £1,782.00.
I also understand that you also asked for a full service with spark plugs at £595 plus Vat and change of brake fluid at 1 hour at £110 plus Vat.
The cost of the parts etc. necessary to undertake this work was as follows;
2 front discs at £156.28 each less 25% discount - £234.42
1 set of front pads at £283.94 less 25% discount - £212.95
2 sets of front pads sensors at £23.89 less 25% discount - £35.83
2 rear discs at £119.50 less 25% discount - £179.25
1 set of rear pads at £167.44 less 25% discount - £125.73
2 sets of rear pad sensors at £23.89 less 25% discount - £35.83
1 set of rear pads fitting kit at £39.39 less 25% discount - £29.54
1 set Handbrake shoes at £152.66 less 50% discount - £76.33
1 wishbone at £283.73 less 25% discount £212.79
1 Bosh - £42.93
1 nozzle (price to be advised)
Windscreen cover plenum (to be advised)
1 Varta 110V battery - £195
1 litre brake fluid - £18
The total cos of these parts is £1,398.60 plus Vat.
Yikes Pre MOT Works.
To investigate problems with the ABS warning and other faults; Trace the burnt out wiring on loom under left hand front wheel arch and make repairs with new connector bocks; investigate faults to other control units caused by the burn out, make repairs to these control units and instrument cluster as necessary; re-fit all parts removed for this purpose and submit for an MOT.
I understand that has spoken with you about this work and informed you that the cost of these works to get the car to the MOT is £3,000 plus Vat.
2. Post MOT Works.
The car was then submitted for an MOT on 7 November 2011 and it failed for a number of reasons;
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements.
- Direction indicator not working nearside front
- Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Offside front upper
- Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside Front Lower
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
The car was then put up on a lift to assess these faults during which the following works were identified;
- Strip and fit new front brake discs, discs and sensors – 2 hours
- Strip and fit new rear discs , pads and sensors, strip and fit parking brake shoe set – 3 hours
- Strip and fit R/H front upper wishbone – 5 hours
- Strip and fit L/H Front lower wishbone rear bush – 2.5 hours
- Strip and Fit new washer nozzle - 0.25 hours
- Strip and fit R/H Indicator bulb – 0.25 hours
- Strip and fit new battery - 0.5 hours
I understand that these works were advised and approved by you and they have been carried out, a total of 13.5 hours at £110 plus Vat totalling £1,485 plus Vat of £297 = £1,782.00.
I also understand that you also asked for a full service with spark plugs at £595 plus Vat and change of brake fluid at 1 hour at £110 plus Vat.
The cost of the parts etc. necessary to undertake this work was as follows;
2 front discs at £156.28 each less 25% discount - £234.42
1 set of front pads at £283.94 less 25% discount - £212.95
2 sets of front pads sensors at £23.89 less 25% discount - £35.83
2 rear discs at £119.50 less 25% discount - £179.25
1 set of rear pads at £167.44 less 25% discount - £125.73
2 sets of rear pad sensors at £23.89 less 25% discount - £35.83
1 set of rear pads fitting kit at £39.39 less 25% discount - £29.54
1 set Handbrake shoes at £152.66 less 50% discount - £76.33
1 wishbone at £283.73 less 25% discount £212.79
1 Bosh - £42.93
1 nozzle (price to be advised)
Windscreen cover plenum (to be advised)
1 Varta 110V battery - £195
1 litre brake fluid - £18
The total cos of these parts is £1,398.60 plus Vat.
Yikes indeed.
I have been shafted royally and I know it. The specialist in question has previously been someone I have trusted.
The situation ended with me saying "It's worth £6k if it works" and he said that it did and it doesn't.
Please, can I ask that no threadist makes an offer for this car, I could not live with the guilt.
I have been shafted royally and I know it. The specialist in question has previously been someone I have trusted.
The situation ended with me saying "It's worth £6k if it works" and he said that it did and it doesn't.
Please, can I ask that no threadist makes an offer for this car, I could not live with the guilt.
I have wanted a Cayenne Turbo for sometime.
Was the issue with the specialist that the works were not authorized but completed anyway? The parts prices, to me, don't look too bad - the brakes are certainly a lot cheaper than on my S600. The hourly rate is possibly a bit "punchy" at £110 but that may be where we are with "specialists" now.
Anyway, great advert very well written - the condition of the car looks great, if only the electrics could be sorted with the work you have already done it could make a very good car for someone for not a lot of money.
Was the issue with the specialist that the works were not authorized but completed anyway? The parts prices, to me, don't look too bad - the brakes are certainly a lot cheaper than on my S600. The hourly rate is possibly a bit "punchy" at £110 but that may be where we are with "specialists" now.
Anyway, great advert very well written - the condition of the car looks great, if only the electrics could be sorted with the work you have already done it could make a very good car for someone for not a lot of money.
Don't know if this can be classed as a barge, however, it is the 3.2V6 and it is VERY well priced, so may be of interest.
Decent MOT history as well and the owner, who has owned since new, appears a petrol head.
It's in Leamington.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202303225...
Don't hang around!
Decent MOT history as well and the owner, who has owned since new, appears a petrol head.
It's in Leamington.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202303225...
Don't hang around!
Edited by MattsCar on Wednesday 22 March 17:43
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