LUXOBARGE (sub5k) of the week/day

cadaliac

Senior Bill wrote: »

Sorry I do not understand this.

Back a few years ago, (2 or so), there was a guy on pistonheads website in a similar situation to yourself with multiple cars. The readers of the website called his bluff and demanded that he picture his cars with a tub of custard in each picture, with each car. Not just sitting on the bonnet either, interior pics, with a named custard widely available in the local shops, (creamed rice or something).
Anyway the pictures were simply sensational! He had high end cars, including rolls Royce and Aston Martins et Al with pictures of a tub of creamed rice on the steering wheel of an Aston and on the bonnet of a Bentley with the car cover only revealing part of the car. The way he did it was excellent and proved beyond doubt that he did indeed own the mouthwatering selection of car flagships that he said he did.
So, we want some shots of your car's with a tub of custard (or whatever) in them, and interior shots too to prove that they are yours.
You will be my hero then.

Edit: correct me if I got the cars wrong, I can't remember exactly.....

ba_barabus

Senior Bill wrote: »

Perhaps it's an age thing, custard, socks

No you're not going demented. Take a picture with a carton of custard on the car. Its solid proof the person isn't lieing as you won't find a picture like that on google.

bear1

Where I can see some of the posters points aka Ba Barabus, Cadaliac that we don't want to be lead on for pages and pages, but I just can't see why someone needs to prove that they own said cars.
If the person is lying it's seriously just sad and pathetic and I can't see the point of trolling either.
The person is obviously financially well off but asking them to take multiple pictures of cars with custard inside and out is just silly.

ba_barabus

bear1 wrote: »

Where I can see some of the posters points aka Ba Barabus, Cadaliac that we don't want to be lead on for pages and pages, but I just can't see why someone needs to prove that they own said cars.
If the person is lying it's seriously just sad and pathetic and I can't see the point of trolling either.
The person is obviously financially well off but asking them to take multiple pictures of cars with custard inside and out is just silly.

The custard is really just a joke that came from a joke on here one night. I've no issue at all, if he says he owns them then good for him. They aren't the biggest financial commitment tbh

ba_barabus

cadaliac wrote: »

Back a few years ago, (2 or so), there was a guy on pistonheads website in a similar situation to yourself with multiple cars. The readers of the website called his bluff and demanded that he picture his cars with a tub of custard in each picture, with each car. Not just sitting on the bonnet either, interior pics, with a named custard widely available in the local shops, (creamed rice or something).
Anyway the pictures were simply sensational! He had high end cars, including rolls Royce and Aston Martins et Al with pictures of a tub of creamed rice on the steering wheel of an Aston and on the bonnet of a Bentley with the car cover only revealing part of the car. The way he did it was excellent and proved beyond doubt that he did indeed own the mouthwatering selection of car flagships that he said he did.
So, we want some shots of your car's with a tub of custard (or whatever) in them, and interior shots too to prove that they are yours.
You will be my hero then.

Edit: correct me if I got the cars wrong, I can't remember exactly.....

I forgot that's where it came from. I thought it was unusual for me to have a good original idea lol

Senior Bill

No guys I will not be posting photos with custard or socks

I do invite Sobanek,he posted the first Jaguar, Ded Zebra who posted the Lexus 400 and LimerickMan who posted link to the pictures thread.
All or any of the above can have my phone number and arrange to see,
and (if I think normal people)drive the cars.

ba_barabus

And that's where I'm leaving it.

Any nice luxobarges spotted today for is to drool over?

bear1

ba_barabus wrote: »

The custard is really just a joke that came from a joke on here one night. I've no issue at all, if he says he owns them then good for him. They aren't the biggest financial commitment tbh

Ah ok my mistake then, apologies
I thought it was a serious request.

bear1

ba_barabus wrote: »

And that's where I'm leaving it.

Any nice luxobarges spotted today for is to drool over?

How's this?

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mercedes-benz-s-class-nct-05-14/6203441

Heated/AC'd seats at the front.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mercedes-s-clas-430-l/6627396

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/lexus-gs-3000-2005/6735768

pcardin

bear1 wrote: »

How's this?

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mercedes-benz-s-class-nct-05-14/6203441

Heated/AC'd seats at the front.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mercedes-s-clas-430-l/6627396

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/lexus-gs-3000-2005/6735768

I'm thinking about for a week now to go and see that S430 and there's one S500 too for a similar price on Donedeal. Haven't rang seller yet, just can't make me head around wheter W220 is a decent car or money drainer. Heard they have lots of sensors that cause lots of problems and that air suspension...I had W140 before and it was very good.

listermint

cadaliac wrote: »

Back a few years ago, (2 or so), there was a guy on pistonheads website in a similar situation to yourself with multiple cars. The readers of the website called his bluff and demanded that he picture his cars with a tub of custard in each picture, with each car. Not just sitting on the bonnet either, interior pics, with a named custard widely available in the local shops, (creamed rice or something).
Anyway the pictures were simply sensational! He had high end cars, including rolls Royce and Aston Martins et Al with pictures of a tub of creamed rice on the steering wheel of an Aston and on the bonnet of a Bentley with the car cover only revealing part of the car. The way he did it was excellent and proved beyond doubt that he did indeed own the mouthwatering selection of car flagships that he said he did.
So, we want some shots of your car's with a tub of custard (or whatever) in them, and interior shots too to prove that they are yours.
You will be my hero then.

Edit: correct me if I got the cars wrong, I can't remember exactly.....

That is not the exact story. The poster was in fact Jason Plato, and he told them this. But they called his bluff and asked for a picture of himself with some Ambrosia. Plato (of Fifth Gear presenter) posted a picture of himself with said custard and presto the thread became legend.

The tread is from 4 years ago.

Here is the link for anyones perusal.


http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&t=933047&d=11290.72576&nmt=

bear1

pcardin wrote: »

I'm thinking about for a week now to go and see that S430 and there's one S500 too for a similar price on Donedeal. Haven't rang seller yet, just can't make me head around wheter W220 is a decent car or money drainer. Heard they have lots of sensors that cause lots of problems and that air suspension...I had W140 before and it was very good.

Well ecomomy wise I'd say there isn't much of a diference between the 5.0 and the 4.3.
I think I read on HonestJohns website that the 320 diesel was the best to go for.. But the S500 wouldn't be half bad
View them both and go for a test in them, only way to make up your mind for sure.

Eric Cartman

bear1 wrote: »

Well ecomomy wise I'd say there isn't much of a diference between the 5.0 and the 4.3.
I think I read on HonestJohns website that the 320 diesel was the best to go for.. But the S500 wouldn't be half bad
View them both and go for a test in them, only way to make up your mind for sure.

people with s500's are to busy having fun to post reviews on honestjohns

CianRyan

In what world is a 3.2l diesel better than a 5l petrol?
Certainly not in this one, get out!

bear1

CianRyan wrote: »

In what world is a 3.2l diesel better than a 5l petrol?
Certainly not in this one, get out!

I didn't suggest it I promise!!!

kev1.3s

Bear1 did you ever get that thesis?

sogood

Senior Bill wrote: »

Yes tax is high, as to parking space is only a premium in the city. LucklyI have a son who lives in the country with lots of room and two large barns
Drive them as I fell at the moment, plan is to have the 5 at the same time then alternate. Have 2 Jaguar because when I got first I was so impressed I wanted the top of the range and the Lexus forums 400 is the one preferred and this came up I am glad I bought it it's probably a better car than the later one

Given that Jaguar is my own personal weakness, what do you own? Just nice to know another fan! Thanks.

Senior Bill

sogood wrote: »

Given that Jaguar is my own personal weakness, what do you own? Just nice to know another fan! Thanks.

2004 Xj 350 V6 Zircon Blue 114,000 miles one owner with 10 main dealer and 1 independent (Steven Groves of Lisburn) stamps in book. Sorry no photos at the moment but will put some up soon.

2005 Xj 350 V8 Sovereign British Racing Green 75,000 miles again full history this time two main dealer, rest same specialist.Photos page 140 this thread

Soarer

What's the story with that custard thing? Why not just use today's paper?

cadaliac

Soarer wrote: »

What's the story with that custard thing? Why not just use today's paper?

To be honest, it was more of a story that was flying around these boards a while back. I recall how I thought it transpired and suggested that bill do the same, for nostalgic reasons of course. That's all really.
@ bill, I think you have nothing to prove btw. It wasn't meant to sound like we didn't believe you and my apologies if it came across like that.

ArnieSilvia

BTT

Still looking out for a Jag for myself but got hold up financially with house purchase. Will be more likely an s-type though later this year. My car will have to be able to to tow my holiday gear and XJ was never homologated to do it (it's not legal to fit a towbar to it). And seriously, Jag XJ with a caravan:pac:, gimme a break:pac:

Agree with Bill, XJ's are great cars, very narrow market if selling though and lots of German barges to compete with. Can't figure out why XJ or even S-type seem to cost more than same year s-class.

Now what's going on with these CLS's, suspect timing chain sprocket on balancer shaft going, typical for MB 3.5 V6 of that era

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mercedes-benz-cls-350/6564509
http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2006-mersedes-benz-cls350/6755534

Have a soft spot for these but upkeep costs are beyond my league still. Tax+insurance 3k plus budget 1-2k a year for maintenance I reckon.

ArnieSilvia

Just checked what I wrote only 2 months ago:

ArnieSilvia wrote: »

CLS is great, love that hooligan character of it. Saying that, just looked at them now and this kinda stands out:

2007 10-14k
2005 7k

In 2 years it'll be worth half of 7k again. It's still depreciating fast.

Now we're talking about 5k for a 2006 car :eek:

At this rate they'll be in 4k range by end of this year

bear1

kev1.3s wrote: »

Bear1 did you ever get that thesis?

I did yeah, parked up at my wife's parents' house at the moment.
Needs a few jobs doing and I need to wait a while before it can be VRT'd in Ireland for free.

kev1.3s

bear1 wrote: »

I did yeah, parked up at my wife's parents' house at the moment.
Needs a few jobs doing and I need to wait a while before it can be VRT'd in Ireland for free.

Pics would be great, do you have any interest in bringing it over to the guys at the lancia club? They meet the first Tuesday of every month at the goat pub.
Not that I get there very often myself tho.

ba_barabus

kev1.3s wrote: »

Pics would be great, do you have any interest in bringing it over to the guys at the lancia club? They meet the first Tuesday of every month at the goat pub.
Not that I get there very often myself tho.

Kev is that red Dedra on donedeal known to the club? If so can you PM me

kev1.3s

ba_barabus wrote: »

Kev is that red Dedra on donedeal known to the club? If so can you PM me

Seen that but not sure if it's known or not, I'd say it is. I'll find out and get back to you.

Sobanek

Senior Bill wrote: »

No guys I will not be posting photos with custard or socks

I do invite Sobanek,he posted the first Jaguar, Ded Zebra who posted the Lexus 400 and LimerickMan who posted link to the pictures thread.
All or any of the above can have my phone number and arrange to see,
and (if I think normal people)drive the cars.

I'm busy this week since I'm getting my BMW fixed, but would be happy to take a look at your lovely cars anywhere between the 22nd and 24th of April. I'm a busy man in the coming weeks
Trip to Poland, then trip to Morocco, work inbetween

quadrifoglio verde

ba_barabus wrote: »

Kev is that red Dedra on donedeal known to the club? If so can you PM me

This one?
http://cars.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/lancia-dedra/6746272

A chap on the ICCI owned it back in 2012 owned it....:cool:

ba_barabus

kev1.3s wrote: »

Seen that but not sure if it's known or not, I'd say it is. I'll find out and get back to you.

I'd appreciate some info on it. I'm busy as hell recently and didn't want to ring as I knew I'd never get to view it until later in the month.

bear1

kev1.3s wrote: »

Pics would be great, do you have any interest in bringing it over to the guys at the lancia club? They meet the first Tuesday of every month at the goat pub.
Not that I get there very often myself tho.

I can try and get some pics, problem is it is parked at a bit of a distance from me. But whenever I get a chance or a reason to go there I'll take some snaps
I didn't even know there was a Lancia club in Ireland :eek:
I'd be very curious how they'd react to a Thesis, not the best of lookers