LUXOBARGE (sub5k) of the week/day

Eric Cartman

Hunky Monster wrote: »

I'm aware of the love the C6 gets but anyone else think it's an awful looking thing? It's Ssangyong ugly.

interior is nice but the outside is woeful.

mullingar

Truckermal wrote: »

My wife hates my Lexus but if I landed home with that my breakfast roll would probably contain my man bits!

Polar opposite here,

My wife begged me to get that C6 at auction for her. She loves my Lexus too.

Big Nasty

Hunky Monster wrote: »

I'm aware of the love the C6 gets but anyone else think it's an awful looking thing? It's Ssangyong ugly.

Does less than nothing for me either but they obviously have a following. Horses for courses.

Panjandrums

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bazz26

A C6 is at a different level of refinement and luxury to a C5 though.

Panjandrums

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cadaliac

Hunky Monster wrote: »

I'm aware of the love the C6 gets but anyone else think it's an awful looking thing? It's Ssangyong ugly.

I love the outside, especially the hind quarter. The dash leaves a bit to be desired but it' typically Citroen, which is cool for that car.
But yeah, each to their own.

Arthur Daley

Panjandrums wrote: »

The typical Irish C5 and the C6 are a different level but high spec C5s arent far off C6.
The V6 C5 engine is the same as the C6 , also the C5s hydraulic suspension is of a similar level of comfort to the C6.

Putting a v6 in a car like the first gen c5 leads to one seriously overlooked car alright. I'd say you'd have a hard time finding too many of them about. They used to have it in gran turismo lol.

I see they stopped sellling the 2nd gen c5 sometime in the recent enough past. Thought it was a huge improvement over the first gen in styling, finish and overall desirability but sales must have totally tapered off.

bmwguy

Yes that Citroen is an absolute Marmite car. Some will love it. Most will think it's pig ugly. I think its rotten.

TigerTim

Really like the C6 as well. Gotta come down a lot in value until one would be worth a punt. Have had a few Citroens now & can be got reasonably cheap as they're not everyones cup of tea & you need to be a bit mechanically sympathetic to own one.

T.

jharr100

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mercedes-benz-s350-only-75-k-kilometers/16010244

Nice Merc ...

Idbatterim

I couldnt justify paying that tax on that older shape S class. Would be great for a taxi!

grogi

Idbatterim wrote: »

I couldnt justify paying that tax on that older shape S class. Would be great for a taxi!

It's too old for a taxi...

Idbatterim

It's too old for a taxi...

ah ok, suppose it would be a pig on the juice too. I just cant see virtually any market for this older s class

grogi

Idbatterim wrote: »

ah ok, suppose it would be a pig on the juice too.

LPG it, would make the fuel bill much more palatable.

I just cant see virtually any market for this older s class

And that's exactly why they sell for almost nothing.

Voodoomelon

That's actually a very nice looking car, I like the understated wheels and that colour is quite rare on a Merc, looks great.

jharr100

jharr100 wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mercedes-benz-s350-only-75-k-kilometers/16010244

Nice Merc ...

You'd qualify to get the NCT done now- it's expiry NCT Sept 2017- so why?

theoneeyedman

grogi wrote: »

LPG it, would make the fuel bill much more palatable.



And that's exactly why they sell for almost nothing.

Something I've wondered about....
There are a fair few people who are tax exempt for various reasons, 'motobility' for disabled people, some carers etc. Do many of these cars get used in these circles. I'd imagine it would make for economic, reliable, and comfortable enough motoring.

Duke O Smiley

theoneeyedman wrote: »

Something I've wondered about....
There are a fair few people who are tax exempt for various reasons, 'motobility' for disabled people, some carers etc. Do many of these cars get used in these circles. I'd imagine it would make for economic, reliable, and comfortable enough motoring.

My dad used to be tax exempt but as far as I remember (this was a few years ago) only on a brand new car on which he also didn't pay VAT/VRT.

i.e he couldn't buy a ten y/o S class and pay no road tax.

Sexual Chocolate

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

My dad used to be tax exempt but as far as I remember (this was a few years ago) only on a brand new car on which he also didn't pay VAT/VRT.

i.e he couldn't buy a ten y/o S class and pay no road tax.

Doesn't have to be brand new to be exempt from tax and vrt. If you are entitled to these exemptions you can also apply to for free tolls as well.

Duke O Smiley

Sexual Chocolate wrote: »

Doesn't have to be brand new to be exempt from tax and vrt. If you are entitled to these exemptions you can also apply to for free tolls as well.

Yes it also applies to a never before registered import too

Sexual Chocolate

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

Yes it also applies to a never before registered import too

Yep my mother did it on a jap import last year. Nice few bob back

jcon1913

jharr100 wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mercedes-benz-s350-only-75-k-kilometers/16010244

Nice Merc ...

What a fantastic colour - the silver and black ones are ten a penny, but the navy oozes class IMHO. It probably says ''I'm not worried about the trade in value of the car when I'm finished with it''.

Anyway, Jeeves fetch my navy handbag and shoes, I'm off for a spot of lunch.

MuffinsDa

Arthur Daley wrote: »

Putting a v6 in a car like the first gen c5 leads to one seriously overlooked car alright. I'd say you'd have a hard time finding too many of them about. They used to have it in gran turismo lol.

I see they stopped sellling the 2nd gen c5 sometime in the recent enough past. Thought it was a huge improvement over the first gen in styling, finish and overall desirability but sales must have totally tapered off.

Here's one. Drool, majorly. I'd take it over an A4 any day.
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2008-citroen-c5-2-7-v6-hdi-exclusive/15688393

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000

^^Now that's a good looking Citroen.

MuffinsDa

Hunky Monster wrote: »

^^Now that's a good looking Citroen.

and 210 bhp V6 on top of the looks. And hydropneumatic suspension that actually works...

wonski

That's an amazing car.

Two front windows regulators gone. Could be expensive, could be cheap... probably not cheap, though.

Good find regardless.

jharr100

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mercedes-cls350-v6-auto-nct-01-181-owner/16052867

Nice CLS

Duke O Smiley

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2008-lexus-gs300/16055040



Crazy to think that at less than ten years old this is worth under five grand. NCT to Jan 18, few weeks tax, €4750

Furzy

wonski wrote: »

That's an amazing car.

Two front windows regulators gone. Could be expensive, could be cheap... probably not cheap, though.

Good find regardless.

.... it's been on DD for quite a while. I've been tempted but the window regulators remind me of the flakiness of French cars and from what I remember it's close to needing a timing belt change. For the same money you can get an 07 GS300 - not as comfortable but a lot more reliable.