Best smoker barges 1-5 large [Vol 22]
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ferrisbueller said:
superb colour, slight shame about the black interior. very low price too. but as others mentioned the seller doesn't look entirely legitimate deadtom said:
ferrisbueller said:
superb colour, slight shame about the black interior. very low price too. but as others mentioned the seller doesn't look entirely legitimate ![hehe](/inc/images/hehe.gif)
That's not to say every driveway trader is dodgy. I bought from driveway traders twice, and was happy. Neither tried to hide the fact it was a side hustle. The price was keen, both were happy for me to give a very thorough inspection. I scanned every module for mileage when I got round the corner! But, both of those cars were kept for years and sold on in great condition.
Inspire said:
tobinen said:
Check all the electrics and and soft close. Check for damp A and C pillars (sunroof cassette rot) though the dry weather won't help that test. Springs can snap but you'd never know from driving it.
Engine and gearbox are pretty robust if regularly serviced. We look forward to the forecourt shot.
Thank you. I will let the forum know how I get on!Engine and gearbox are pretty robust if regularly serviced. We look forward to the forecourt shot.
Rob
Opposite end of Friday budget - near bottom thread.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406271...
RR L322 3.0 straight-six weasel.
Fails to proceed - very cursory Googling suggests battery on the way out causes Hill Descent Control (HDC) malfunction, and Air susp error.
Could be an easy fix, or an expensive world of pain. For somebody who knows a bit to take a punt on maybe ?
Not many photos, but interior doesn't look too bad. The silver door handles aren't great and the dented sill guard and rear protector need to come off.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406271...
RR L322 3.0 straight-six weasel.
Fails to proceed - very cursory Googling suggests battery on the way out causes Hill Descent Control (HDC) malfunction, and Air susp error.
Could be an easy fix, or an expensive world of pain. For somebody who knows a bit to take a punt on maybe ?
Not many photos, but interior doesn't look too bad. The silver door handles aren't great and the dented sill guard and rear protector need to come off.
Edited by anotherswifty on Friday 28th June 11:02
anotherswifty said:
Opposite end of Friday budget - near bottom thread.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406271...
RR L322 3.0 straight-six weasel.
Fails to proceed - very cursory Googling suggests battery on the way out causes Hill Descent Control (HDC) malfunction, and Air susp error.
Could be an easy fix, or an expensive world of pain. For somebody who knows a bit to take a punt on maybe ?
Not many photos, but interior doesn't look too bad. The silver door handles aren't great and the dented sill guard and rear protector need to come off.
It's a brave pill for sure but at that price...would be surprised if he hasn't tried swapping out the battery.https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406271...
RR L322 3.0 straight-six weasel.
Fails to proceed - very cursory Googling suggests battery on the way out causes Hill Descent Control (HDC) malfunction, and Air susp error.
Could be an easy fix, or an expensive world of pain. For somebody who knows a bit to take a punt on maybe ?
Not many photos, but interior doesn't look too bad. The silver door handles aren't great and the dented sill guard and rear protector need to come off.
Get it and report back
![biglaugh](/inc/images/biglaugh.gif)
Happy Friday. In all the flurry of barge buying I forgot to post the half-year report. It's not great, chaps.
Petrol Barge Purchases 2024
Derv Barge Purchases 2024
Barge count 2024
Petrol Barge Purchases 2024
Bargista | Forecourt/other pic | Barge |
Rumdoodle | 07/04 | S210 |
Mikedknight | 16/04 | W221 |
GeniusOfLove | 30/04 | Cayenne |
BenS84 | 08/05 | Focus Ghia |
AlexNJ89 | 14/05 | LS460 |
Derv Barge Purchases 2024
Bargista | Forecourt/other pic | Barge |
BigBen | 28/02 | W221 (ex-0a) |
tobinen | 23/03 | L322 |
LayZ | 16/04 | X164 GL |
Barge count 2024
barge | quantity |
W221 | 2 |
Cayenne | 1 |
Focus Ghia | 1 |
L322 | 1 |
LS460 | 1 |
S/W210 | 1 |
X164 GL | 1 |
total | 8 |
wadely said:
It's a brave pill for sure but at that price...would be surprised if he hasn't tried swapping out the battery.
Get it and report back![biglaugh](/inc/images/biglaugh.gif)
Hah cahoonas not big enough ! Just as much the missus reaction to bringing home (on a trailer) a broken tank to block the driveway.Get it and report back
![biglaugh](/inc/images/biglaugh.gif)
You’d love to think there was a simple fix but somehow owners don’t just not bother to have tried already. Definitely one to gamble on. Would be a case of what’s it worth scrap and how much would you be tossing away versus not even bothering with it.
There are easier ways to spend, albeit bigger sums of, barge money.
Shed territory, caveat emptor …
tobinen said:
Happy Friday. In all the flurry of barge buying I forgot to post the half-year report. It's not great, chaps.
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I'm guessing that the purchased list is rather sparse due to the fact that a lot of the old regulars no longer frequent this thread.<Snipped for brevity>
Which is a shame, because the tales of one way tickets on early morning trains and Ginsters pasties, followed by a write up of the journey home, were rather fun.
Rayny said:
tobinen said:
Happy Friday. In all the flurry of barge buying I forgot to post the half-year report. It's not great, chaps.
<Snipped for brevity>
I'm guessing that the purchased list is rather sparse due to the fact that a lot of the old regulars no longer frequent this thread.<Snipped for brevity>
Which is a shame, because the tales of one way tickets on early morning trains and Ginsters pasties, followed by a write up of the journey home, were rather fun.
Friday (well it’s early weekend
) budget E220 cab, lovely interior.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024031977...
@bolide they have a 2014 QP ….
Just saying.
![wink](/inc/images/wink.gif)
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024031977...
@bolide they have a 2014 QP ….
Just saying.
anotherswifty said:
Friday (well it’s early weekend
) budget E220 cab, lovely interior.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024031977...
@bolide they have a 2014 QP ….
Just saying.
And they have these Friday cars: ![wink](/inc/images/wink.gif)
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024031977...
@bolide they have a 2014 QP ….
Just saying.
And a V10 A6 Avant 43k for £17k
And the 2014 E550 for £20k
Classy and expensive.
nobrakes said:
anotherswifty said:
Friday (well it’s early weekend
) budget E220 cab, lovely interior.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024031977...
@bolide they have a 2014 QP ….
Just saying.
And they have these Friday cars: ![wink](/inc/images/wink.gif)
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024031977...
@bolide they have a 2014 QP ….
Just saying.
And a V10 A6 Avant 43k for £17k
And the 2014 E550 for £20k
Classy and expensive.
bolidemichael said:
I’d forgotten about some of the earlier iterations which are vanishingly rare nowadays through bork and very low volume in the first place.
I watched the linked video he did about the original 928 which is another car I’d love to own in the future-fantasy-garage.
Rayny said:
I'm guessing that the purchased list is rather sparse due to the fact that a lot of the old regulars no longer frequent this thread.
Which is a shame, because the tales of one way tickets on early morning trains and Ginsters pasties, followed by a write up of the journey home, were rather fun.
To spice up the thread - I have a new car incoming tomorrow. Not a barge but will be the tender to my barge.Which is a shame, because the tales of one way tickets on early morning trains and Ginsters pasties, followed by a write up of the journey home, were rather fun.
1. Never driven one - check
2. First one I went to look at - check
3. High potential for bork - check
Picking up tomorrow morning.
Biglips said:
To spice up the thread - I have a new car incoming tomorrow. Not a barge but will be the tender to my barge.
1. Never driven one - check
2. First one I went to look at - check
3. High potential for bork - check
Picking up tomorrow morning.
Nice work. That's the way to do it!1. Never driven one - check
2. First one I went to look at - check
3. High potential for bork - check
Picking up tomorrow morning.
Biglips said:
To spice up the thread - I have a new car incoming tomorrow. Not a barge but will be the tender to my barge.
1. Never driven one - check
2. First one I went to look at - check
3. High potential for bork - check
Picking up tomorrow morning.
That was one of the other fun things about this thread - An announcement similar to the above would have people guessing as to what the car was - 1. Never driven one - check
2. First one I went to look at - check
3. High potential for bork - check
Picking up tomorrow morning.
Or at least asking for a clue...
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