The Reverend Bluejeans Posted June 10, 2018 Posted June 10, 2018 W210 E240 Merc auto. Much better than the overrated hewn from granite heap that came before it and it drives like something for this millennium. A grand will buy a really decent one as they are unwanted and virtually worthless. E39 528i manual. Get one before the driftmongs ruin them all. R-S reg (single Vanos) best as they have the E34 ABS and cooling systems that never go wrong. They are thinning out now but a good one is still a superior thing to drive, amazingly refined with an excellent ride. Autos are probably risky at this age. Japanese? Apart from the LS400, cause of death on the sheet will be written in blue ink as 'boredom'. French/Italian/Ford/Austin Roewe/VAG. Not me guv. garethj, Schaefft and Conrad D. Conelrad 3
Junkman Posted June 10, 2018 Author Posted June 10, 2018 Anticipating some grimness unavoidability I did eBay and Autotrader searches.Not having been in this game for over a decade, little did I know to what extent cars became hopelessly deprived of any charm, panache and flair.I'm seriously depressed now.Did people become like they are because of these cars, or is it the other way around?Be it as it may, I lost my will to live.
The Reverend Bluejeans Posted June 10, 2018 Posted June 10, 2018 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Benz-E240-Elegance/112991013819?hash=item1a4eca0bbb:g:mi0AAOSwyupa-DyG
The Reverend Bluejeans Posted June 10, 2018 Posted June 10, 2018 A bit salty perhaps - and velour! But it looks reet. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-528i-SE-Auto-Genuine-1-Owner-Low-Mileage-Full-BMW-Service-History/283001833258?hash=item41e439472a:g:2p4AAOSwMM9bFEAC Junkman 1
eddyramrod Posted June 10, 2018 Posted June 10, 2018 Tolja......http://autoshite.com/topic/28899-yet-another-rover/New ticket in March, two new tyres this week, within budget, correct gears and seating, what are you waiting for?
Junkman Posted June 10, 2018 Author Posted June 10, 2018 manual. You either gotta be fuckin joking, or high on something I'd like to avoid like the clap. ABS Only if it can be permanently switched off. I agree re. those Japanesish dung heaps there. There will not be another Chink Junk in the Junkstable. Ever.
Junkman Posted June 10, 2018 Author Posted June 10, 2018 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Benz-E240-Elegance/112991013819?hash=item1a4eca0bbb:g:mi0AAOSwyupa-DyG Why should I pay the high rate tax for a 240 when the 420 costs the exact same amount to tax?
Jim Bergerac Posted June 10, 2018 Posted June 10, 2018 https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jaguar-xj6-3-2-Auto-4dr-saloon-1999/202337530112? Magnificent Rustbucket and Junkman 2
loserone Posted June 10, 2018 Posted June 10, 2018 For some reason I get the feeling that Herr Junkman and LJKS had similar priorities in a car; a good auto, comfortable ride, large enough engine etc. Although Setright may not have been reviewing cars for some time, his favourites are often still available, and at good value. That prelude looks excellent - i'd be off for a look had I not emptied the Lwallet on a silly Subaru - and they were rated highly by him. Merc S class probably not appropriate these days, and der fuhrerwagen has just moved on anyway, so perhaps something else.
Junkman Posted June 10, 2018 Author Posted June 10, 2018 A bit salty perhaps - and velour! But it looks reet. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-528i-SE-Auto-Genuine-1-Owner-Low-Mileage-Full-BMW-Service-History/283001833258?hash=item41e439472a:g:2p4AAOSwMM9bFEAC I CAN HAZ TEH SCARES! somewhatfoolish 1
artdjones Posted June 10, 2018 Posted June 10, 2018 Why should I pay the high rate tax for a 240 when the 420 costs the exact same amount to tax?The problem is that the higher up the range you go the more likely it is that some wonderful sophisticated more complicated ancillary or other mechanical device(s) will explode and ruin the budget.The 240s are a bit of a sweet spot in that regard.Pretty good performance without too much complicated stuff. Junkman 1
MorrisItalSLX Posted June 10, 2018 Posted June 10, 2018 Caution: Boring and sensible thought here. Spend the newly aquired funds on the existing fleet, making it as good as it can be? Alternatively, have you considered indulging your inner OLLI? Junkman 1
Junkman Posted June 10, 2018 Author Posted June 10, 2018 Caution: Boring and sensible thought here. Spend the newly aquired funds on the existing fleet, making it as good as it can be? Alternatively, have you considered indulging your inner OLLI? The 405 is good, but commandeered by the Junkwoman who regularly puts up a fight when I try to wrestle the keys from her fist.No matter how much of its delightful shabby chicness I remove from the R16, it will not be suitable for rocking up at clients.OLLI would be a nice toy if I were the man who already has everything, but it's not fit for the purpose I currently need a self propelled appliance for. MorrisItalSLX 1
The Reverend Bluejeans Posted June 10, 2018 Posted June 10, 2018 I CAN HAZ TEH SCARES! Nothing wrong with that. As long as there is oil and coolant plus a working wasserpumpe, there's nowt to go wrong here. That rad can be changed in about 45 minutes. Anything after 9/98 and you're into double vanos, push fit clip on hoses, an ABS module designed to go tits up and that general E46 style rubbishness. garethj and Junkman 2
The Reverend Bluejeans Posted June 10, 2018 Posted June 10, 2018 The problem is that the higher up the range you go the more likely it is that some wonderful sophisticated more complicated ancillary or other mechanical device(s) will explode and ruin the budget.The 240s are a bit of a sweet spot in that regard.Pretty good performance without too much complicated stuff. Wot ee sed. 240's go pretty well and they're not bad on fuel at all. The same goes for the E39 - the 540i isn't much more $$$$ to buy but you just fuel and fix the fucking thing. 18 mpg average = not fun.
Asimo Posted June 10, 2018 Posted June 10, 2018 Trouble is, no cars that tick all of my boxes have ever been made, and none which tick most of my boxes have been made for about 30 years. Thus, whatever I drive is much less than what I want. When it is transport that you are after, you just have to ignore your own prejudices and pick from what is there, finding an aspect of whatever tool you that you drive to really enjoy. Junkman and eddyramrod 2
pshome Posted June 10, 2018 Posted June 10, 2018 You need proper acceleration, style, class and french electrics! Due to further fleet reduction needs, this is 4sale:PM me in interested. P.S.sorry, just seen your budget limit... won't fit your budget...The Merc didn't yield more than that? richardmorris, Junkman, Essex V6 and 1 other 4
Schaefft Posted June 10, 2018 Posted June 10, 2018 I'm all for a single vanos manual 528i (bit biased here), not sure if it would be the right car for Mr. Schrottmann tho? I'd go with another cloth seat Merc, or maybe a C6 with base model C5 seats...
rantingYoof Posted June 10, 2018 Posted June 10, 2018 I have read literally nothing in this thread other than noticing the invitation to suggest possible replacement vehicles. I recall spotting this and realising that it could possibly only offend Junkman a modest amount rather than to a degree which would put my name on a list of some kind. Hence the following link:https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201804065302595 mercrocker and Brodders 2
Eddie Honda Posted June 10, 2018 Posted June 10, 2018 No matter how much of its delightful shabby chicness I remove from the R16, it will not be suitable for rocking up at clients. I'd put in normal coloured light bulbs and to fuck what the client thinks. Or just get a Jazz CVT (and fuck what the client thinks) Junkman 1
Sigmund Fraud Posted June 10, 2018 Posted June 10, 2018 What Sir clearly* needs is a DAF 66... Spacious, comfortable, stylish and automatic. The Moog, Junkman, Fabergé Greggs and 1 other 4
The Reverend Bluejeans Posted June 10, 2018 Posted June 10, 2018 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-BMW-740i-1997-model-for-spares-or-restoration/302762957280?hash=item467e1419e0:g:bskAAOSwT4ZbGP2I DO NOT PAYNTE ETC Junkman 1
The Reverend Bluejeans Posted June 10, 2018 Posted June 10, 2018 OOOF! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Metallic-Blue-BMW-728i-Automatic-1997/183267468585?hash=item2aab97a529:g:10cAAOSwwTlbHRkg
vulgalour Posted June 10, 2018 Posted June 10, 2018 Just buy Huggy. You know it makes sense. eddyramrod, The Moog, danthecapriman and 2 others 5
stormee Posted June 10, 2018 Posted June 10, 2018 E28 in Rentnerbronzit-metallic as 520i or 525e are just on the edge of getting rare and expensive. The eta drive superbly!
angle Posted June 10, 2018 Posted June 10, 2018 This looks rather pleasant for £800. One owner, V6, correct gearbox, velour. Aren't black sills meant to be good too? http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201806097346971? Brodders, Magnificent Rustbucket, BorniteIdentity and 4 others 7
The Reverend Bluejeans Posted June 10, 2018 Posted June 10, 2018 Just need some matching corduroys. Magnificent Rustbucket, BorniteIdentity and Junkman 3
Ghosty Posted June 11, 2018 Posted June 11, 2018 Nothing wrong with that. As long as there is oil and coolant plus a working wasserpumpe, there's nowt to go wrong here. That rad can be changed in about 45 minutes. Anything after 9/98 and you're into double vanos, push fit clip on hoses, an ABS module designed to go tits up and that general E46 style rubbishness. Tayne was explaining the complexity of P38s to me at SF.You'd be fine with one of these. Is a 190E not suitable? 2.6s can be had for fuck all and show up fairly regularly.
Junkman Posted June 11, 2018 Author Posted June 11, 2018 Votz Viss sis sen? Any good, ja? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1998-BMW-7-SERIES-3-5-735i-4dr-Auto/153028576727 I mean, I like that kind of pretentious heap about as much as a toothache while shitting Napalm, but sadly it makes sense in a world gone insane. The only thing so far that does remotely appeal to me is that giffer spec 205 GTI. Conrad D. Conelrad, Ghosty and stormee 3
Ghosty Posted June 11, 2018 Posted June 11, 2018 If you're bothered about image, a tidy giffer spec 7 would be a good choice. Some sort of Jag XJ would also work and fir your budget. Older the better of course.Conrad was saying he regretted selling his, you know... I completely understand the appeal of a 205 Gentry, I'd quite like one actually.
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