Are there any £500 luxury cars out there?
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This might seem a bit ambitious, but as I don't have a terribly long commute - and tend to love a good luxury barge, I'm thinking it's time for a challenge.
I know the shed budget is typically a grand - but wondering what my chances are that I will find something luxurious for £500 with at least 6 months MOT on it. Needs to have oodles of leather, a decent gas guzzler under the bonnet and the more bells and whistles the better - and bonus points if they work!
Not too worried about paintwork and interior or mileage - but do want to see that it's been maintained to some degree and should look as if it's got some life left in it.
I'd like to document the whole thing - keep updates going and potentially even do a euro trip in it.
Any suggestions or anyone with experience of the same please chip in - I'm struggling to find anything in Surrey but willing to travel a bit to get it.
I typically drive BM's, which is another reason I want to find something different, like a S-Class, XJ8, Maxima .. anything else really. Lots of waft per pound.
I know the shed budget is typically a grand - but wondering what my chances are that I will find something luxurious for £500 with at least 6 months MOT on it. Needs to have oodles of leather, a decent gas guzzler under the bonnet and the more bells and whistles the better - and bonus points if they work!
Not too worried about paintwork and interior or mileage - but do want to see that it's been maintained to some degree and should look as if it's got some life left in it.
I'd like to document the whole thing - keep updates going and potentially even do a euro trip in it.
Any suggestions or anyone with experience of the same please chip in - I'm struggling to find anything in Surrey but willing to travel a bit to get it.
I typically drive BM's, which is another reason I want to find something different, like a S-Class, XJ8, Maxima .. anything else really. Lots of waft per pound.
ElectricSoup said:
I Like your style, OP.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
You've nailed the brief! Any of those would do assuming there's some play in the price. On another note, am amazed that most of the stuff I find too is with a dealer. I'd really rather hope to find something private. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Mammasaid said:
2.0 though.. no leather, no guts? Don't they do these with a V8 ? torx_whisperer said:
ElectricSoup said:
You've nailed the brief! Any of those would do assuming there's some play in the price. On another note, am amazed that most of the stuff I find too is with a dealer. I'd really rather hope to find something private. torx_whisperer said:
aaron_2000 said:
I've got a V8 S Class Merc that owes me £160 as my current shed
Please tell me how this is possible? aaron_2000 said:
torx_whisperer said:
aaron_2000 said:
I've got a V8 S Class Merc that owes me £160 as my current shed
Please tell me how this is possible? torx_whisperer said:
aaron_2000 said:
torx_whisperer said:
aaron_2000 said:
I've got a V8 S Class Merc that owes me £160 as my current shed
Please tell me how this is possible? aaron_2000 said:
dai1983 said:
Pre facelift Rover 75 2.5 V6 auto in connoisseur trim
That'd be about as good as you could get, in a very good way. If you want as good as you could get you need the 2.5 auto Connoisseur SE (the parking sensors make a heck of a difference to the Rover 75's usability). And every chance you'll get your money back when it's time to sell on too as these cars are appreciating.
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Chromegrill said:
Only about as good.
If you want as good as you could get you need the 2.5 auto Connoisseur SE (the parking sensors make a heck of a difference to the Rover 75's usability). And every chance you'll get your money back when it's time to sell on too as these cars are appreciating.
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Mines an SE and has the rear blind, sensors that I wouldn’t do without, cruise control and has the Holy Grail drivers cup holder. Has 16s but wish it had the proper Connie spec 15sIf you want as good as you could get you need the 2.5 auto Connoisseur SE (the parking sensors make a heck of a difference to the Rover 75's usability). And every chance you'll get your money back when it's time to sell on too as these cars are appreciating.
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Zetec-S said:
IIRC Car Throttle did a similar challenge, think they picked up a fully loaded S Class in reasonable condition for just under a grand.
Yeah! They got a properly rotten one at that but would be perfect for me for this. Having had a chance to 'season' myself a touch more than the young lads of Car Throttle - I am willing to be a bit braver ... I think! Also on the basis I only want to extrac a minimum of 6 months out of it on the road. torx_whisperer said:
Zetec-S said:
IIRC Car Throttle did a similar challenge, think they picked up a fully loaded S Class in reasonable condition for just under a grand.
Yeah! They got a properly rotten one at that but would be perfect for me for this. Having had a chance to 'season' myself a touch more than the young lads of Car Throttle - I am willing to be a bit braver ... I think! Also on the basis I only want to extrac a minimum of 6 months out of it on the road. 
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