LUXOBARGE (sub5k) of the week/day

Eric Cartman · 04-03-2019 07:42PM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

I was only having a similar discussion on another forum about the economics of running barges like that S Class on a modest budget. I no longer buy the argument that these cars still have €100k running costs ten years on. Theres a DIY guide for pretty much anything and everything relating to E65s/S Classes/A8s online, and motor factors can get you nearly anything you might need.

By the time the dealer no longer warranties those cars, specialists have all of the tools and software to look after them for the price just above an average family saloon.

Miike · 04-03-2019 07:58PM

Stop telling me these things when I'm actively looking for a different car!!!

Voodoomelon · 04-03-2019 08:01PM

I've only come round to the benefits of local motor factors recently, Car L Parts in Dundalk is the absolute business. Wander in at 10am, order some suspension/brake parts for the 740 from the brand I need ATE, TRW, Lemforder, Febi, Meyle whatever I want. And they'll be in stock after lunch for maybe 10-15% more than online. Worth it all day long.

I was getting a few bits from BMW last week and thought i'd throw in an air filter. £29+ VAT, having a laugh. Car L got the same Mann one for me in a few hours for €18.

wonski · 04-03-2019 08:07PM

Agreed re motor factors. Main selling point is also a chance to replace the part when you find it doesn't fit. And it happened to me few times.

I found certain Irish online store to be very expensive, or not worth it when locally same parts are just about the same price.

Eric Cartman · 04-03-2019 08:08PM

wonski wrote: »

Agreed re motor factors. Main selling point is also a chance to replace the part when you find it doesn't fit. And it happened to me few times.

I found certain Irish online store to be very expensive, or not worth it when locally same parts are just about the same price.

anything not really special ill always go to the motor factors for, a lot of the time they have special deals on oil or some consumable you need and it works out way cheaper than halfords or one of the online places too.

slipperyox · 04-03-2019 08:56PM

Motor factors are also an excellent place to ask about reliability issues if you are about to buy a new to you motor.

beertons · 07-03-2019 12:31PM

Needs work. Too expensive for Bangeromics, might suit here.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/98-audi-a8-4-2-v8-only-2750/21240072

bear1 · 07-03-2019 07:00PM

Few small bits.... suurrreeee

Duke O Smiley · 07-03-2019 07:01PM

I would absolutely love that

Eric Cartman · 08-03-2019 01:06PM

bear1 wrote: »

Few small bits.... suurrreeee

a gearbox and a set of fog lights for sure anyway.

Duke O Smiley · 08-03-2019 01:16PM

Did you ring about it? Whats wrong with the gearbox?

Eric Cartman · 08-03-2019 01:24PM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

Did you ring about it? Whats wrong with the gearbox?

I didn't , the gearboxes in those were never known for reliability , its something to budget into changing / refurbing.

Old diesel · 09-03-2019 09:43PM

Ive read that before about A8 gearboxes not being great - think it was on a thread similar to this one on Pistonheads actually.

JJJJNR · 10-03-2019 12:28AM

Old diesel wrote: »

Ive read that before about A8 gearboxes not being great - think it was on a thread similar to this one on Pistonheads actually.

Read the opposite about them, especially the trip.

KevRossi · 16-03-2019 10:47AM

Interesting car, but also has an odd whiff about it. Very rare car either way.
Badly presented, dire photos, but could be worth a look.
2006 Audi A8 Biturbo with 410 bhp. Must be tuned as it had 325bhp from the factory.
New NCT to 03/2020 for €5,500. (It's valid, I checked)
€10K Bang & Olufsen stereo, but no pics of it. Has headlight switch as we have a photo of that.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/audi-a8-2006-4-2-tdi-biturbo-410-bhp/21177904

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Over budget at €7,750 but worth a mention. Has an NCT for 18 months and the savings in tax can be put towards keeping it on the road. Needs to have the seats pampered and probably a few other small bits, but you can run this car for less money than a new Golf for 1-2 years.

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/bentley-8-swap-px-/19665677

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bear1 · 16-03-2019 12:30PM

I remember about a year ago I was looking at that kind of audi and what put me off were the sheer costs of it if something went wrong.
Eyes wide open I'd say.

beertons · 16-03-2019 01:06PM

You'd swear by the poor quality of pics, he doesn't want to sell it.

commited · 16-03-2019 05:41PM

That A8 was up for sale around 9 months ago for a fair bit less and a handbrake issue!

Duke O Smiley · 19-03-2019 04:47PM

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-7-series-2005/21303187

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730i with a small bit of test for €1900

08mor · 20-03-2019 09:30PM

Seems a bit cheap no?

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/lexus-ls460-president-2007/20921841

bazz26 · 20-03-2019 09:33PM

That car was already discussed a number of pages back in this thread. I think it was on PSV motor tax.

08mor · 20-03-2019 09:44PM

bazz26 wrote: »

That car was already discussed a number of pages back in this thread. I think it was on PSV motor tax.

Ah right didn't spot it, big lump of car for the money.

mullingar · 20-03-2019 10:14PM

I'm sure €4k will buy it, but if it comes with a bulk of a years (psv) tax, it's a €2-2.5k car!

shannonman81 · 21-03-2019 09:06PM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-7-series-2005/21303187

730i with a small bit of test for €1900

Pass this most days.
But past it today and the bonnet was up, looked like someone might be buying it.

daRobot · 22-03-2019 12:32AM

mullingar wrote: »

I'm sure €4k will buy it, but if it comes with a bulk of a years (psv) tax, it's a €2-2.5k car!

Tax is invalid the second the car is transferred to new owner. You may as well have a disc from another car.

That car has no service history either. None whatsoever.

Still might be alright, who knows. But I'd be going into it with my eyes open as they can still throw a big bill with air stuts and vgrs issues.

ELM327 · 22-03-2019 10:50AM

daRobot wrote: »

Tax is invalid the second the car is transferred to new owner. You may as well have a disc from another car.

That car has no service history either. None whatsoever.

Still might be alright, who knows. But I'd be going into it with my eyes open as they can still throw a big bill with air stuts and vgrs issues.

The tax might not strictly be valid but given the chance between driving around for a year with a valid tax disc or paying 1500 extra, I know which I'd be doing. The car is "taxed".

daRobot · 22-03-2019 01:30PM

ELM327 wrote: »

The tax might not strictly be valid but given the chance between driving around for a year with a valid tax disc or paying 1500 extra, I know which I'd be doing. The car is "taxed".

I understand the logic for sure. But what I'm saying is, it's really no different to printing up a tax disc on your printer or taking it off a smaller engined car that you own. The disc becomes invalid the second you buy it.

If you get caught, you'll have a much bigger problem than if you just had an out of date tax disc. Same as the 1.8 on logbook thing, people were taken to court and got convictions for that.

The 1800 tax per year is a disgrace, would never argue against that. But know what you're getting into.

mickdw · 22-03-2019 03:25PM

I don't think you would have anything like a similar problem to if you had printed a tax disc or used a disc off another car.
My thinking is that you have the defence of honest mistake. You bought the car taxed and didn't look any further into it.
This is a much different situation to where someone knowingly creates a false disc.
Unless they write to new owners and specifically tell them that any tax on the car is invalid, I think you would have reasonable defence.
If they do write out to new owners, well yes, there is no defence for running with taxi tax.

jayo26 · 22-03-2019 03:41PM

Drive away on it sure what's worst that happens a fine and points on the off chance you do get caught?

Squidgy Black · 22-03-2019 04:28PM

jayo26 wrote: »

Drive away on it sure what's worst that happens a fine and points on the off chance you do get caught?

Worst case is they seize the car if they deem the car to be out of tax for more than two months, which would be applicable from when the car transferred to private ownership. No tax isn't a penalty point offence, or at least it isn't listed on the RSA website.

I know a fair few people who've driven on PSV tax from the previous owner, for a couple of months anyways. Dunno if I'd chance a year though.

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