Im feeling the need for a uber barge.

[tuscan_al]

Tell me I'm wrong, should I not look at either S4 Bi Turbo's, S8's, E55 AMG's, or 750's...

The disco is great but feels odd not having a choice of car to take! Would like a cruiser again for the trips to the coast and seeing people at home.

Not too fussed with MPG, but gadgets and toys are a must. Love Blues 750 and really tempted. Also like this S8, but I hear they can be elec nightmares? Same goes for E55's I think.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2010...


ooh budget, 4k ish.

Edited by tuscan_al on Wednesday 16th June 16:52

Edited by tuscan_al on Wednesday 16th June 16:59

[Lakelord]

Not sure what your budget is but this has more toys than Hamleys

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2010...

[Ranger 6]

This seems like good value or are you after more grunt Alex?

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/MERC...

[tuscan_al]

Grunt would be good, but even our work Focus tdci seems quick after the Discovery!

[John D.]

Slightly O/T Alex but I want to swaps notes with about the Merc you used to have at some point. Could be in the market for a big cruiser at the end of the summer I'll watch this thread with interest.

Would be good to catch up anyway. You seem to have been a bit scarce of late!

[Ranger 6]

E55 - one word, rust....
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/MERC...

I know it's more than the £4k, but these are good
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/MERC...

...and looking round, I'd say that the Blues motor is probably a good choice as most of the rest appear a bit dog eared at that budget....?

[VerySideways]

For that sort of money i'd be trying to find a C43 AMG - just like the E55 it uses a twin-spark 3-valve per cylinder V8 which is bulletproof.

There are two things to look out for (C43 or E55). The first is rust. The second is the gearbox; Merc reckon it's a sealed-for-life unit but they then tend to fail not long after 100k miles have been reached (typically). If you change the gearbox oil every 50k miles (not an expensive job!) they tend to last forever...

[tuscan_al]

Really liking the S8 the more I read into them. Had the merc and loved the W124 but the newer shapes leave me a little cold, and not rare enough.

This S8 looks tidy and if the history is good, with all the belts changed etc. 2002 Final edition model, all the toys, fairly quick. Terrible mpg granted, but I have always love Ronin

[Sods Law]

add a moustache and your sorted



Dictator Al, "you will obey me Odiham!!!!!!"

[Sods Law]

on a more serious note, I think the S8 is soo cool, but will you be adding Nitrous and Larger injectors......


However what about...
6.8l

Shaguar?

optimistic advert rental

???

Edited by Sods Law on Wednesday 16th June 23:12

[Waugh-terfall]

I'd be looking at the S430/S500s or the S8, maybe an E38 740i/750i And Ronin & TheTransporter

[funwithrevs]

Big barge with the legendary Busso V6, coupled to a stainless exhaust for extra lovelyness:

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1786981.htm

Love mine, and I only have the 2.5l.

[Waugh-terfall]

Sods Law said:

If not JUST for the horn!

Edited by Waugh-terfall on Thursday 17th June 10:11

[touching cloth]

You have a barge in Landy form, buy something more sporty and bring it Spa... you know it's the right choice.

[tuscan_al]

touching cloth said:

You have a barge in Landy form, buy something more sporty and bring it Spa... you know it's the right choice.

True, and I was looking at scoobs or skylines again this morning...

[Waugh-terfall]

A Soarer!

[john_r]

http://uk.cars.yahoo.com/15062010/36/top-10-q-cars...

[Waugh-terfall]

Damnit, I was just reading that and thinking that I should post it in here!

[Robatr0n]

john_r said:

http://uk.cars.yahoo.com/15062010/36/top-10-q-cars...

Great list they have there! I reckon the XJR, C43, S8 or 540i (manual) would fit the bill nicely.

[john_r]

I had one of these as a company car in 1999 - quiet, quick and reliable motorway cruiser with loads of toys!

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2010...

Edited by john_r on Thursday 17th June 13:10