Just something to see if it works. Mod on Duty!

[Blown2CV]

i think i will be adding a similar S-class or 7-series to my wish list... they are pretty awesome.

[Jimmy Recard]

jke11y said:

I went into mycarcheck just there to see, and it's 537bhp - but I'm also talking rubbish about it being an SWB as it came back as an Li - although being a barge geek I could have sworn it wasn't LWB as that was what I noticed first.

It wouldn't be the first time a small registration detail has been recorded incorrectly

[Atmospheric]

Not quite a barge in the CL sense. But this late CLK deserves to be here. It's a 500 Sport, under 13k.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

[ATM]

Atmospheric said:

Not quite a barge in the CL sense. But this late CLK deserves to be here. It's a 500 Sport, under 13k.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

Well spotted. This has the later 5.5 from the early na amg cars. Should be a bit of a weapon that.

[louiebaby]

jke11y said:

Atmospheric said:

560 bhp aren't they? That tune the N74 is in would appear conservative if the Merc twin turbo V12s are anything to go by.

I went into mycarcheck just there to see, and it's 537bhp - but I'm also talking rubbish about it being an SWB as it came back as an Li - although being a barge geek I could have sworn it wasn't LWB as that was what I noticed first.

I was under the impression that the 760 from that model type, (F01?) was only available in LWB.

Which is a disappointment. I could be wrong though.

I want to win the lottery and put that V12 into a 5 series touring.

[ALawson]

Has this been posted? Unusual history for a low mileage XJ40 V12.

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C677185

[Lowtimer]

Highly interesting and unusual tale, I agree.

Pity they didn;t take the opportunity when it was a bare and bent shell to paint it a proper colour. It looks like some sort of fire engine. Not V12 Jag-like at all.

[hornetrider]

One owner, Ex Qatari embassy F01 740Li laden with spec in thread budget. Laden with spec too.

Can't copy pics from the mobile app I'm afraid.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

[jke11y]

hornetrider said:

One owner, Ex Qatari embassy F01 740Li laden with spec in thread budget. Laden with spec too.

Can't copy pics from the mobile app I'm afraid.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

Nice car. 7ers take some beating in the depreciation game. Although the write up in the advert is cringe.

[hornetrider]

It's so laden with spec I wrote it twice

[JackP1]

Forgive me as i know i may have stumbled in here on my way to the "Badly Modified cars" Thread, but heres a £49k Maybach with 162,913 miles on it and wheels by kahn

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/m...

[Atmospheric]

Question is will it ever reach £20k?

[thelawnet1]

hornetrider said:

One owner, Ex Qatari embassy F01 740Li laden with spec in thread budget. Laden with spec too.

Can't copy pics from the mobile app I'm afraid.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

Spec is far from laden.


Just to go through it:

• Special order Imperial Blue Brilliant Effect Metallic - standard spec
• full Black Dakota leather interior! - standard spec
• this sumptuous limousine would have ferried diplomats and perhaps the Qatar Royal family (who now own Harrods) around London - haha
• with options including High Beam Assistant - standard spec
• soft-closing doors - executive plus pack £3245
• ambient lighting - standard spec
• quad-zone climate - standard spec
• sun blinds throughout - executive plus pack
• Rear Comfort Seating Package - comfort rear seats £2205
• electric rear seats - same thing
• heated seats - standard
• parking sensors - standard
• BMW Teleservices - standard, and meaningless
• USB audio - standard
• Pro navigation - standard
• Advanced BMW Online Information - standard
• DAB Digital Radio - standard
• Daytime Running Lights - standard

£5.5k of options on a BMW is restrained.

More spec, less BS on this one:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

[ATM]

thelawnet1 said:

hornetrider said:

One owner, Ex Qatari embassy F01 740Li laden with spec in thread budget. Laden with spec too.

Can't copy pics from the mobile app I'm afraid.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

Spec is far from laden.


Just to go through it:

• Special order Imperial Blue Brilliant Effect Metallic - standard spec
• full Black Dakota leather interior! - standard spec
• this sumptuous limousine would have ferried diplomats and perhaps the Qatar Royal family (who now own Harrods) around London - haha
• with options including High Beam Assistant - standard spec
• soft-closing doors - executive plus pack £3245
• ambient lighting - standard spec
• quad-zone climate - standard spec
• sun blinds throughout - executive plus pack
• Rear Comfort Seating Package - comfort rear seats £2205
• electric rear seats - same thing
• heated seats - standard
• parking sensors - standard
• BMW Teleservices - standard, and meaningless
• USB audio - standard
• Pro navigation - standard
• Advanced BMW Online Information - standard
• DAB Digital Radio - standard
• Daytime Running Lights - standard

£5.5k of options on a BMW is restrained.

More spec, less BS on this one:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

The petrol version is only a 6 cylinder. Obviously the same engine as a 135i.

They both have a massive looking rear armrest. Are they definitely 5 seat or is that fixed and therefore a 4 seat?

[4737 Carlin]

ATM said:

They both have a massive looking rear armrest. Are they definitely 5 seat or is that fixed and therefore a 4 seat?

Looks like there's three seatbelts in the back

[anonymous-user]

I had no idea these were so cheap.

I do miss the UK and the daft prices of cars, shame its not the same here ...

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/m...

Edited by Trexthedinosaur on Thursday 5th November 17:17

[hornetrider]

Trexthedinosaur said:

I had no idea these were so cheap.

I do miss the UK and the daft prices of cars, shame its not the same here ...

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/m...

Edited by Trexthedinosaur on Thursday 5th November 17:17

What a gorgeous house.

[Ghost91]

Trexthedinosaur said:

I had no idea these were so cheap.

I do miss the UK and the daft prices of cars, shame its not the same here ...

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/m...

Edited by Trexthedinosaur on Thursday 5th November 17:17

That's outrageously cheap!

[edo]

A little more gets a couple of years newer and less miles...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

[ATM]

edo said:

A little more gets a couple of years newer and less miles...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

And this one has the beefier 5.5 litre engine too.