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I feel I need to scratch the 'barge' itch. This has nothing to do with me turning 30 contrary to popular belief, but I've never owned something big and comfy before. It has to have a big engine, at least a 6 cylinder, (preferably an 8) and must cost no more than £2000.
This may never materialise it's just a thought at the moment but I've had a look at a few options and would like some opinion / other suggestions:
BMW E39 535i / 540i
Honda Accord Coupe V6
Lexus GS300
Jaguar X type
This may never materialise it's just a thought at the moment but I've had a look at a few options and would like some opinion / other suggestions:
BMW E39 535i / 540i
Honda Accord Coupe V6
Lexus GS300
Jaguar X type
Plenty of V8 and straight 6 BMW 5 and 7 series around at that sort of price, along with a few Alfa 166s with a V6 in it.
If you were after something pretty bombproof and really nice to drive / be in and you're not mega tall or obese, I'd be looking at an XJ Jag. Can you stretch to a nice V6 S Type Jag? Also very very reliable.
If you were after something pretty bombproof and really nice to drive / be in and you're not mega tall or obese, I'd be looking at an XJ Jag. Can you stretch to a nice V6 S Type Jag? Also very very reliable.
I have a Honda Accord 3.0 V6 coupe with 217k miles on the clock which is still going strong.
Don't often see them mentioned on these barge threads but they can be had for well under £1k with half the miles mine has.
Whilst they won't set the world on fire they have a decent turn of speed and perhaps more importantly everything on mine still works, except 2 lights on the dash illumination - aircon still ice cold heated seats still fine etc. etc.
They are also one of the only 'coupes' with 3 intertia belts in the rear.
Something a bit different as well - no one seems to know what they are.
Not had to buy any parts for mine really but if you do need them it can be best to look to the States (Rock Auto for example) as they were actually built over there rather than Japan as you might expect.
As for £1k bills - just throw the one you have away if it breaks and buy another one!!
Don't often see them mentioned on these barge threads but they can be had for well under £1k with half the miles mine has.
Whilst they won't set the world on fire they have a decent turn of speed and perhaps more importantly everything on mine still works, except 2 lights on the dash illumination - aircon still ice cold heated seats still fine etc. etc.
They are also one of the only 'coupes' with 3 intertia belts in the rear.
Something a bit different as well - no one seems to know what they are.
Not had to buy any parts for mine really but if you do need them it can be best to look to the States (Rock Auto for example) as they were actually built over there rather than Japan as you might expect.
As for £1k bills - just throw the one you have away if it breaks and buy another one!!
X type is not a barge... But S-type is.
I brought one about 4 months ago now V6 version, V8 not much dearer to buy but less about, Very happy with it, Look around and you'll find some great bargains, Mine is 2 owner FJaguarSH, 70k on the clock when i brought it, £2k.. on my commute it's averaging 19mpg and on a recent run to north Devon, onto Plymouth and then A330 home, averaged 35mpg.
I brought one about 4 months ago now V6 version, V8 not much dearer to buy but less about, Very happy with it, Look around and you'll find some great bargains, Mine is 2 owner FJaguarSH, 70k on the clock when i brought it, £2k.. on my commute it's averaging 19mpg and on a recent run to north Devon, onto Plymouth and then A330 home, averaged 35mpg.
A8 2.8 or even 4.2 Quattro under the £2K is definitely possible, and they do make great barges.
An option of many.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3388237.htm
An option of many.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3388237.htm
Edited by Traveller on Monday 14th November 16:47
Simond S said:
Excellent suggestion.Traveller said:
A8 2.8 or even 4.2 Quattro under the £2K is definitely possible, and they do make great barges.
I had the itch of barge too!! I bought an A8 3.7 Quattro and it was fantastic. Had it for roughly 6 months and sold for a few quid more.....they are stocked up with goodies and unlike most other marques (by 10 years old) they all worked (I looked at 5 and all equipment in every car worked).6potdave said:
Good suggestions there guys! I think driving some would be a good idea. I'm swayed towards the BMW side but could be persuaded otherwise after a drive!
Unless you get a facelifted 740 then they're looking very old. The Audi was facelifted in 2001 and, although is just as old as the BMW, looks so much better.
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