LUXOBARGE (sub5k) of the week/day

E36Ross · 04-12-2020 02:42PM

Does anyone here actually run a luxobarge or just lads posting links and then others try discredit someone only having it a few months or comment on tyres without ever actually seeing the car in person.

Truckermal · 04-12-2020 02:53PM

Yes they do or have in the past, it's a discussion forum so things get discussed you know!

04-12-2020 02:55PM

E36Ross wrote: »

Does anyone here actually run a luxobarge or just lads posting links and then others try discredit someone only having it a few months or comment on tyres without ever actually seeing the car in person.

KevRossi · 04-12-2020 02:59PM

I've an RX 400h, not sure if it's in the Luxobarge category, but it's near enough. I've no kids, I used it for a couple of years driving over and back to the continent on work for a few times a year.

In the past I've had a W116, several W126's and a Range Rover. Also a few sports cars like a 300ZX, 911's and Espirit. And a few mid range exec's like a couple of W124's and a few 5-series. Most of the cars I buy are 10+ years old (RR and S124 Merc the exception) so the worst of the depreciation is over. I'm not worried about what it says on the reg plate.

I'm looking at changing the RX in early 2021, so might go for an XJ6, or an AMG Merc E-Class. Or another SUV like a Cayenne. I was going for a CLS but they are too unreliable. I'll get a Panamera when good ones go below €16-18K.

There's no real reason to own one, I don't do the mileage anymore, but it's nice to have a car that I like to look at and that I like to drive. There's a few others on here with them.

frozenfrozen · 04-12-2020 03:01PM

E36Ross wrote: »

Does anyone here actually run a luxobarge or just lads posting links and then others try discredit someone only having it a few months or comment on tyres without ever actually seeing the car in person.

Tyre clickers

E36Ross · 04-12-2020 04:25PM

Just a genuine question as I haven't actually seen anyone say they've bought one that's been posted.

Padre_Pio · 04-12-2020 04:49PM

E36Ross wrote: »

Just a genuine question as I haven't actually seen anyone say they've bought one that's been posted.

I check Donedeal about once a week for cars. The last time I bought a car is 2018

:D

I Was VB · 04-12-2020 05:06PM

E36Ross wrote: »

Does anyone here actually run a luxobarge or just lads posting links and then others try discredit someone only having it a few months or comment on tyres without ever actually seeing the car in person.

I’m currently Luxobargeless, unless you count a Volvo 740 as a luxobarge, I certainly don’t. Although it is a barge.

My most recent barge is a GS300, over the last two years there’s been a W210, W220 and W124 in my ownership.

Gorteen · 04-12-2020 06:46PM

If you were to be asked was to list the best luxobarge (reliability, comfort, running costs) what would people put in their top three contenders?

Cyrus · 04-12-2020 06:52PM

E36Ross wrote: »

Does anyone here actually run a luxobarge or just lads posting links and then others try discredit someone only having it a few months or comment on tyres without ever actually seeing the car in person.

You’d hardly need to see it in person to identify that someone has put garbage tyres on .

CharlieCroker · 04-12-2020 06:55PM

Cyrus wrote: »

You’d hardly need to see it in person to identify that someone has put garbage tyres on .

There's literally a picture of the bargain basement ditchfinders in the ad. My concern would be if the in previous owner has put the cheapest tyres possible on it, what else has been done on the cheap.

KevRossi · 04-12-2020 06:55PM

Gorteen wrote: »

If you were to be asked was to list the best luxobarge (reliability, comfort, running costs) what would people put in their top three contenders?

Never thought I'd say it but the RX 400 I have now is the winner (or joint winner) on all three accounts. I'm not totally gone on the interior and as the car was purchased in a rush, I thought I'd sell it after 6 months, but I have it 3 years. Incredibly comfortable, the upright seating helps me, but may not be everyones thing.

Apart from consumables, I've purchased a part for €30 and had it installed for €30. That's €60 in repairs over 3 years and 45,000 km. It has around 290,000 on it now.

Range Rover hard to beat for comfort, but it was a 4.2 and I used it towing a trailer in the Alps for a few months it was terrible on petrol. Had a fair few niggles as well but no major issues.

I've had a company loan of Phaetons and A8's for driving 400 km each time and they would tie the RX on comfort, but I doubt they'd beat it on reliability.

selectamatic · 04-12-2020 07:03PM

CharlieCroker wrote: »

"Sailfish" tyres inspire confidence. The black one is a beaut though

I recently ran a set of nereus sailfish 185/70r14 tyres that came on a set of wheels I bought couldn't tell ya the actual specific model but they were very good as far as budget tyres go. Pretty good grip, good strong sidewalls and lasted well.

Way better than the likes of zeetex and austone tyres which I had also had recent experience of on the same car.

traco · 04-12-2020 07:21PM

E36Ross wrote: »

Does anyone here actually run a luxobarge or just lads posting links and then others try discredit someone only having it a few months or comment on tyres without ever actually seeing the car in person.

I've both ends of the barge spectrum. A 2002 S280 poverty spec and a 2007 S600L with most options ticked.

I'm 90% sure that 500 was for sale a few months back - but maybe I'm wrong. Facelift, wheels and location all look familiar for some reason.

Tommyboy40 · 05-12-2020 09:08AM

E36Ross wrote: »

Does anyone here actually run a luxobarge or just lads posting links and then others try discredit someone only having it a few months or comment on tyres without ever actually seeing the car in person.

Some of us run multiples!

Trojan · 05-12-2020 11:35AM

I'm a wannabe. E39 525i to 9-5 to A6 Quattro. Hovering on the edge of barge territory but not quite there. I do like my auto + leather.

crazyjim · 05-12-2020 07:46PM

IMO original complaint arises because someone doesnt like that their 200,000 mile, old, V6 diesel S-Class with "suspension ok" was called out as recently transferred, which was not disclosed. A completely standard thing to comment on. And no one went to view it because it was overpriced - let alone in a pandemic. And no one values prepaid tax on a car even remotely fully, which everyone also knows.

**** tyres are **** tyres. Perfect reasonable to comment on a barge or performance car.

Ireland has a bit of a streak - sadly people don't value old cars highly. You rarely get what you deserve, I think. And the same streak often causes them to skimp on tyres

ofcork · 05-12-2020 07:46PM

bazz26 wrote: »

Chrysler were not just using Mercedes bits in some of their models. Daimler acquired Chrysler back in the late 1990s to form the company Daimler Chrysler. Daimler then flogged Chrysler to Fiat hence the 300c being later rebadged as a Lancia Thema.

Chrysler crossfire and merc slk were basically same car underneath.

E36Ross · 05-12-2020 09:04PM

crazyjim wrote: »

IMO original complaint arises because someone doesnt like that their 200,000 mile, old, V6 diesel S-Class with "suspension ok" was called out as recently transferred, which was not disclosed. A completely standard thing to comment on. And no one went to view it because it was overpriced - let alone in a pandemic. And no one values prepaid tax on a car even remotely fully, which everyone also knows.

Obviously a dig at myself, You mean the overpriced car that is now sold?

Why would I randomly disclose that info in an ad? Anyone that was interested could have rang and asked.

I enjoyed an S Class for nearly 4 months trouble free driving and it didn't cost me a cent..... Is that not the epitome of this 'Luxobarge' thread?

Was just interested in other people's experiences.

As regards tyres, Its Ireland... Iv seen 2 year old Audis come in with Michelin and leave with Chinas finest.... Doesn't mean the car wasn't looked after, To some people a tyre is a tyre.

the_syco · 06-12-2020 02:44AM

LIGHTNING wrote: »

Last warning. Move on folks

Random manual 520 to break up the chat for just under the 5k limit at €4,950
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-5-series-se-excellent-cond/26602624
On the cheap tax too!

Atlantic Dawn · 06-12-2020 02:47AM

the_syco wrote: »

Random manual 520 to break up the chat for just under the 5k limit at €4,950
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-5-series-se-excellent-cond/26602624
On the cheap tax too!

Lol, a manual :pac:

Truckermal · 06-12-2020 08:50AM

A 5 series is not a Luxobarge FFS...

pah · 06-12-2020 09:54AM

Yikes! BMW for the dreamers thread. That's a 2k advert all day long.

CharlieCroker · 06-12-2020 10:41AM

the_syco wrote: »

Random manual 520 to break up the chat for just under the 5k limit at €4,950
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-5-series-se-excellent-cond/26602624
On the cheap tax too!

I've a 2008 Msport with similar miles and if I got anywhere near that I'd be overjoyed

Duke O Smiley · 06-12-2020 01:20PM

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-harrier-4x4-3-0-jeep-lexus/26707129

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This looks really nice (the interior anyway)

Toyota badges. NCT'd, 1 owner etc

at9qu5vp0wcix7 · 06-12-2020 02:20PM

Truckermal wrote: »

A 5 series is not a Luxobarge FFS...

I would argue that a fully loaded one with at least 6 cylinders would fall in to consideration. A 4 pot on the other hand...

Truckermal · 06-12-2020 03:13PM

Coen Enough Cow wrote: »

I would argue that a fully loaded one with at least 6 cylinders would fall in to consideration. A 4 pot on the other hand...

Argue all you want because it's not or never will be.

Marlow · 06-12-2020 06:38PM

Coen Enough Cow wrote: »

I would argue that a fully loaded one with at least 6 cylinders would fall in to consideration. A 4 pot on the other hand...

A M5 would qualify as luxury, but not as barge ... but in general ... 7-series is considered a luxobarge.

A 5-series, the same as an Audi A6, Mercedes E-class or VW Passat are just family sedans and estates. They are not barges and generally also not luxury.

/M

CoBo55 · 06-12-2020 10:16PM

Marlow wrote: »

A M5 would qualify as luxury, but not as barge ... but in general ... 7-series is considered a luxobarge.

A 5-series, the same as an Audi A6, Mercedes E-class or VW Passat are just family sedans and wagons. They are not barges and generally also not luxury.

If you think, that it would be suitable as a chauffeur driven vehicle for the wealthy .. then you're on track for what this thread was started with in mind.

A 5-series is a taxi at best. Not your typical chauffeur car.

/M

Sedan? Seriously?
Right lads we get it, the lowly 5 series doesn't qualify the boards guru's have spoken.
A lexus the size of a matchbox does... You have been warned.

Marlow · 06-12-2020 10:21PM

CoBo55 wrote: »

A lexus the size of a matchbox does... You have been warned.

Nah .. would have to be a GS or LS in reality at the very minimum. I know, that it happens often enough, that stuff like an IS gets posted ... but it isn't a luxobarge.

And the price bracket on this thread used to be like a lot less than it is now. Should be much easier to find something big in the current price bracket than toys out of Captain Crunch

/M

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