LUXOBARGE (sub5k) of the week/day

rovoagho · 22-10-2013 07:27AM

Gov = our money; corp = someone else's money. Gov = our representatives that we're supposed to watch over; corp = other people that are supposed to watch over themselves, and if they don't, tough.

I can break it down a little further if you're finding it difficult.

Or, what ^they^ said while I was typing.

TBi · 22-10-2013 07:28AM

Scortho wrote: »

Difference is the company is a private company not reliant on taxpayers for funding.

That is true but indirectly it is an internal tax on all other workers, the money has to come from somewhere and if it isn't spent it might go to other workers pay checks.

Anyway this if off topic so i'll stop here.

L-M · 22-10-2013 08:54AM

Interesting topic if someone wanted to start a new thread, we'll try snd get back to Luxos from here

Sobanek · 22-10-2013 11:37AM

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/02-bmw-735i-new-nct/5714506

Each day I'm tempted more and more to buy one of these

Would make a nice cruiser with an LPG conversion.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mercedes-cl-600/5667681
Power delivery from this V12 is just incredible :O

Less and less luxobarges for sale each day. I wonder if we're going to see more in 2014.

Cleveland Hot Pocket · 22-10-2013 11:46AM

that cl600 is so so tempting
Where else could you get a v12 coupe for less than the annual motor tax ?

Seweryn · 22-10-2013 12:42PM

Cleveland Hot Pocket wrote: »

that cl600 is so so tempting
Where else could you get a v12 coupe for less than the annual motor tax ?

The rear self levelling suspension needs closer inspection on that car, which means it may cost you a small fortune to put right if you can't hold a spanner yourself (even if you do, it still will

).

Eric Cartman · 22-10-2013 12:46PM

Sobanek wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/02-bmw-735i-new-nct/5714506

Each day I'm tempted more and more to buy one of these Would make a nice cruiser with an LPG conversion.

that merc looks class.

the 02 e65 id be wary of, introduction year and plauged by problems, would want to have receipts for everything done to it.

Cleveland Hot Pocket · 22-10-2013 02:05PM

Seweryn wrote: »

The rear self levelling suspension needs closer inspection on that car, which means it may cost you a small fortune to put right if you can't hold a spanner yourself (even if you do, it still will ).

But sure that's the same with any luxobarge - any serious repair work will be expensive. That's the "risk" you take - but at a purchase price of 1-2k it isnt really a risk. Buy it and throw it away and buy another one if theres a serious issue!

Eric Cartman wrote: »

that merc looks class.

the 02 e65 id be wary of, introduction year and plauged by problems, would want to have receipts for everything done to it.

Yeah that model was the first of the "high tech" bimmers, would be very wary of it. An '03-'04 would be much preferable (and of course a facelift even more)

Sobanek · 22-10-2013 02:18PM

Wow, 788 replies, 52k views. Never thought that this topic would gain so much attention. Thanks guys!

Yeah, the E66 is much more prefferable, but they're still at the 8-10k region (which is odd, they should be down to 6-7k by now).

The F01 though is ridiculous! 39k for a 2009???

kuro2k · 22-10-2013 02:22PM

Cleveland Hot Pocket wrote: »

But sure that's the same with any luxobarge - any serious repair work will be expensive. That's the "risk" you take - but at a purchase price of 1-2k it isnt really a risk. Buy it and throw it away and buy another one if theres a serious issue!

That particular CL is not in good condition, its been for sale for a while

daRobot · 22-10-2013 02:34PM

That cl600 is a dog, don't waste your time even looking at it:

http://www.backroads.ie/forums/showthread.php?9925-Backroads-V12-Club&p=172411&viewfull=1#post172411

Cleveland Hot Pocket · 22-10-2013 02:44PM

daRobot wrote: »

That cl600 is a dog, don't waste your time even looking at it:

http://www.backroads.ie/forums/showthread.php?9925-Backroads-V12-Club&p=172411&viewfull=1#post172411

Ok, scratch that. thanks!

delthedriver · 22-10-2013 02:51PM

Sobanek wrote: »

Wow, 788 replies, 52k views. Never thought that this topic would gain so much attention. Thanks guys!

Yeah, the E66 is much more prefferable, but they're still at the 8-10k region (which is odd, they should be down to 6-7k by now).

The F01 though is ridiculous! 39k for a 2009???

Sobanek,

Well done. Great thread. Thanks to all the guys who contributed. There is fantastic knowledge out there. Really enjoy this thread.

Thanks

)

delthedriver · 22-10-2013 02:54PM

Sobanek,

Is it possible to nominate the best 3 luxobarges, based on the info, feedback so far?:)

Cleveland Hot Pocket · 22-10-2013 02:59PM

delthedriver wrote: »

Sobanek,

Is it possible to nominate the best 3 luxobarges, based on the info, feedback so far?:)

That jag xk8 has to be the best surely!

delthedriver · 22-10-2013 03:13PM

Cleveland Hot Pocket wrote: »

That jag xk8 has to be the best surely!

Yes I like Jaguar cars.

Would the XK8 qualify as a luxobarge, bearing in mind it is a 2 door grand tourer ? Yes I have driven one and agree it is one of the best cars around.

Are there any rules on number of doors, passenger seats on this thread?

Certainly the XJ8 and XJR would qualify as luxobarges. Before I run out and buy the XK8 I just want to make sure it qualifies. I guess it is over to Sobanek for a ruling please?;)

Cleveland Hot Pocket · 22-10-2013 03:16PM

delthedriver wrote: »

Yes I like Jaguar cars.

Would the XK8 qualify as a luxobarge, bearing in mind it is a 2 door grand tourer ? Yes I have driven one and agree it is one of the best cars around.

Are there any rules on number of doors, passenger seats on this thread?

Certainly the XJ8 and XJR would qualify as luxobarges. Before I run out and buy the XK8 I just want to make sure it qualifies. I guess it is over to Sobanek for a ruling please?;)

Well I certainly would class it as a luxobarge yes... but I guess technically a 2 door cant be a barge perhaps?

delthedriver · 22-10-2013 03:29PM

Cleveland Hot Pocket wrote: »

Well I certainly would class it as a luxobarge yes... but I guess technically a 2 door cant be a barge perhaps?

CHP,

Thanks, I guess I have nominated my 3 favourites!

Having said that it would be hard to pass a Lexus LS, Merc S Class, BMW 7 series, Range Rover

If The Mrs. allows me get a new garage built, perhaps I could have one of each?;)

What about you?

PrettyBoy · 22-10-2013 03:31PM

Cleveland Hot Pocket wrote: »

I guess technically a 2 door cant be a barge perhaps?

I'd consider some 2 doors as barges, Merc CL's and the likes - big engines, luxurious interior, relatively large car

Cleveland Hot Pocket · 22-10-2013 03:58PM

PrettyBoy wrote: »

I'd consider some 2 doors as barges, Merc CL's and the likes - big engines, luxurious interior, relatively large car

So the question is, is the xk in the same class as the CL - IMO yes it is ..

Sobanek · 22-10-2013 04:03PM

My top 3 luxobarges are:
- BMW E65
- Range Rover Vogue
- Mercedes CL500/600

As you can see, three completely different cars

The XK8 sure as hell deserves to be called a luxobarge.

Cleveland Hot Pocket · 22-10-2013 04:04PM

My top three were/are(in no order)

The merc s500/600
The jag xk8
The bmw 850

(assuming we could only name examples from on thread)

MadYaker · 22-10-2013 04:08PM

There was a very tasty xjr many pages ago...

Might have been this

nomnomnom

Cleveland Hot Pocket · 22-10-2013 04:21PM

MadYaker wrote: »

There was a very tasty xjr many pages ago...

Might have been this

nomnomnom

Drool
Ok replace the merc in my list with that!

Sobanek · 22-10-2013 04:21PM

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/range-rover-02/5770114
Speaking of Range Rover... A small bit over budget, but sure as hell worth it!

Marlow · 22-10-2013 04:26PM

Sobanek wrote: »

Speaking of Range Rover... A small bit over budget, but sure as hell worth it!

Put about half of the purchasing price on top and put it aside for fixing issues. If the air suspension is giving hassle, you'll need it.

/M

delthedriver · 22-10-2013 04:27PM

Sobanek wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/range-rover-02/5770114
Speaking of Range Rover... A small bit over budget, but sure as hell worth it!

NNNNNNNNNNNNIIIIIIIIIIICCCCCCCEEEEE!

Think seller is a little optimistic at €5500 , 02 , 160k miles.

Still it would be nice in my stable lineup

delthedriver · 22-10-2013 04:30PM

MadYaker wrote: »

There was a very tasty xjr many pages ago...

Might have been this

nomnomnom

Nice except LH reg would be a turnoff. D or C would be just perfect:D

enviro · 22-10-2013 07:52PM

Sobanek wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/range-rover-02/5770114
Speaking of Range Rover... A small bit over budget, but sure as hell worth it!

Asking price may be justified if there has been work carried out to get the fresh NCT on her. Either way any interested party would want to be going through the history and have her checked over before committing.

rovoagho · 22-10-2013 08:56PM

Is an XJR a barge though? I'd call it a supersaloon, alongside the M5, Lotus Carlton, etc. Can we have a supersaloons thread, can we, can we?

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