LUXOBARGE (sub5k) of the week/day

jimgoose · 31-03-2014 12:16PM

Jesus. wrote: »

I see. A decent auto box on a diesel can be quite nice to drive. I heard the Phaetons are just bloated Passats but I'd say they'd have to be a bit more luxurious?

No, they're built on the VAG D1 platform, same as the "new" Bentleys.

jimgoose · 31-03-2014 12:17PM

Senior Bill wrote: »

...some photos of the sovereign I bought am collecting it on Tuesday...

Oh dear. I seem to have made a little naughty wee-wee... :eek:

CianRyan · 31-03-2014 12:25PM

Jesus. wrote: »

I see. A decent auto box on a diesel can be quite nice to drive. I heard the Phaetons are just bloated Passats but I'd say they'd have to be a bit more luxurious?

Just look at how they were made and you'll realise who ever told you that is full of ****.

Stallingrad · 31-03-2014 12:37PM

CianRyan wrote: »

Just look at how they were made and you'll realise who ever told you that is full of ****.

Are you saying my 1.4Tsi Passat is not really a Bentley? Gutted.

rovoagho · 31-03-2014 02:16PM

Sobanek wrote: »

7 Series must be a V12

Depends on the 7 series, and requirements. The fastest E38 is actually the 740i Sport, which is a V8. The V12 had more power and torque but performance on the road was almost identical to the standard V8. The Sport had a different gearbox though.

If I buy another E38 it'll be a 750iL, but that's only because I'm a masochist and I've already had a 740i. Most people should be aiming for the 740i Sport.

Jesus. · 31-03-2014 02:29PM

CianRyan wrote: »

Just look at how they were made and you'll realise who ever told you that is full of ****.

Ah, this is where I heard it:

"The Volkswagen Phaeton is an uber-saloon that looks too much like a swollen Passat to convince most people, and its heavy steel body gives it cumbersome dynamics. The only place to enjoy it is from the back seat."

http://www.topgear.com/uk/volkswagen/phaeton

So it only looks like a swollen Passat. That's a bit different!

I knew I'd heard something along those lines somewhere though!

Kaiser D · 31-03-2014 09:32PM

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/cadillac-sts-seville/6688238

I don't like American cars, but oh wow..

Big Nasty · 31-03-2014 09:39PM

If that was registered here I'd take it!

Kaiser D · 31-03-2014 09:43PM

Yeah, thats a real shame..

MadYaker · 31-03-2014 10:58PM

How did he manage to take such awful photos???

L-M · 01-04-2014 08:13AM

At first glance I thought it said 2011... Bit of shock. Very ugly car to be fair.

bear1 · 01-04-2014 08:31AM

Limerick man wrote: »

At first glance I thought it said 2011... Bit of shock. Very ugly car to be fair.

The front I don't mind, but the back isn't easy to like.
I've seen one once and the noise of the V8 more than makes up for the looks.
They are absolutely huge as well.

Sobanek · 01-04-2014 10:43AM

Now, that is some deal (UK)

2007 Audi A8 3.0 TDI Quattro for Ł5,995 :eek:
There is a catch though...
172k miles on it
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http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/95482777738/Audi-A8-QUAT...

bear1 · 01-04-2014 10:45AM

^^^ ya bastard!

unkel · 01-04-2014 10:56AM

Jesus. wrote: »

So it only looks like a swollen Passat. That's a bit different!

Exactly. And that is precisely why I would love to own one. A 4.2l V8 petrol with just two badges: "Passat" and "1.9TDI"

Sobanek · 01-04-2014 11:01AM

unkel wrote: »

Exactly. And that is precisely why I would love to own one. A 4.2l V8 petrol with just two badges: "Passat" and "1.9TDI"

Why not a W8 Passat then?

unkel · 01-04-2014 11:21AM

Cause I want a Bentley that looks like a Skoda

Jesus. · 01-04-2014 12:25PM

unkel wrote: »

Exactly. And that is precisely why I would love to own one. A 4.2l V8 petrol with just two badges: "Passat" and "1.9TDI"

Now that's what I'd call a Sleeper!!

Alanstrainor · 01-04-2014 12:28PM

unkel wrote: »

Exactly. And that is precisely why I would love to own one. A 4.2l V8 petrol with just two badges: "Passat" and "1.9TDI"

Such a cool car. Definitely on my want list!

Sobanek · 01-04-2014 12:59PM

Jesus. wrote: »

Now that's what I'd call a Sleeper!!

A Passat W8 with a 1.6 badge would be a good sleeper too :pac:

Odyssey 2005 · 01-04-2014 07:04PM

Sobanek wrote: »

Now, that is some deal (UK)

2007 Audi A8 3.0 TDI Quattro for Ł5,995 :eek:
There is a catch though...
172k miles on it

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/95482777738/Audi-A8-QUAT...

Ya Plick.......:p. :cool:

Senior Bill · 02-04-2014 08:23PM

Update on this, was meet at Gatwick, Guy is genuine. some marks that did not show on photos, wheels were kerbed, tyres, while recent, and uniform were budget. He allowed 250 to have the wheels done, he also gave me a new set of premiem mats he had gotten for his birthday, all in all a nice guy he has had the car since 2008, now has Mercedes E250 Coupe a nice car, but not as good as what it replaces in my opinion.
Had booked to return on 17.15 sailing from Hollyhead and after he had entered post code i was on my way. I wont bore you, but due to my stupidity. I missed not only the 5 o clock, but the 8 o clock sailing as well.
I drove more than 4 hundred miles for most of it I wished I was driving my Lexus 430 or my Phaeton
thats not to say this is a bad drive not at all just not as good as the other 2 mentioned, I was disappointed, if you have followed the thread you will know, I only got interested in having a Jaguar when Sobanek posted one for sale in the north which looked good and I bought. The new one is a long wheel base, and this I think is the reason it fells a little less engaging than the blue one. Also this one has 19" wheels as against 17" on the Blue one. so a harsher ride.
As someone who has been lurking on this site for years I know that people complain about the standard of drivers here, let me tell you its no different over there, I had one incident where I so lost my temper I invited the other guy to pull off the motor way and speak to me, at first he was willing and did up to the point when I got out of my car and approached, he seen my face and headed away as quick as his ford focus would go. I have been busy but I will post more photos later

L-M · 02-04-2014 08:28PM

I'm shocked that you're actually in Ireland, lol! I thought you were UK based which explain a lot with regards the car.

Senior Bill · 03-04-2014 08:27AM

Limerick man wrote: »

I'm shocked that you're actually in Ireland, lol! I thought you were UK based which explain a lot with regards the car.

Now is a great time to buy bigger engine, tax has brought the price down, even if you buy in UK, the VRT omsp is way down. anyone want to see photos of the Phaeton or Lexus?

bear1 · 03-04-2014 08:32AM

^^^ ehhh... both!

Truckermal · 03-04-2014 08:45AM

Luxobarges are gone really scarce of late especially the Lexus LS or the older GS.

bear1 · 03-04-2014 08:52AM

Truckermal wrote: »

Luxobarges are gone really scarce of late especially the Lexus LS or the older GS.

I think people have finally woken up to the bargains out there.

Truckermal · 03-04-2014 09:01AM

bear1 wrote: »

I think people have finally woken up to the bargains out there.

Oh wait!!!
http://cars.donedeal.ie/view/6711339

h3000 · 03-04-2014 09:04AM

Truckermal wrote: »

Oh wait!!!
http://cars.donedeal.ie/view/6711339

Holy shheeeet that's some amount of car for that money.

bear1 · 03-04-2014 09:07AM

Truckermal wrote: »

Oh wait!!!
http://cars.donedeal.ie/view/6711339

No NCT though..
Still it's a nice rival for the S class of the same year.

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