LUXOBARGE (sub5k) of the week/day

Sobanek · 12-04-2014 09:23PM

bear1 wrote: »

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

Are you Polish, bear1? Just curious.

To stay on topic, here's a gem.
2002, low mileage, one owner A8 3.7 with NCT and TAX for under 2k!

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/02-audi-a8-3-7-quattro-tax-test/6585695

kev1.3s · 12-04-2014 09:31PM

bear1 wrote: »

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

They would be absolutely buzzing to see it I can tell you, not much modern lancia's about. The last one was a lovely kappa coupe that belonged to a Lithuanian man that unfortunately ended up in Leon recycling due to unpaid VRT.
Had a good old snoop around it and tried in vain to buy it before they turned it into an oversized dice:(

kev1.3s · 12-04-2014 09:33PM

ba_barabus wrote: »

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.

Some info here
http://lanciaireland.freeforums.org/92-dedra-turbo-t323.html

quadrifoglio verde · 12-04-2014 09:44PM

kev1.3s wrote: »

They would be absolutely buzzing to see it I can tell you, not much modern lancia's about. The last one was a lovely kappa coupe that belonged to a Lithuanian man that unfortunately ended up in Leon recycling due to unpaid VRT.
Had a good old snoop around it and tried in vain to buy it before they turned it into an oversized dice:(

Sacriledge.
Why they don't auction confiscated cars off to the highest buyer is beyond me.
Someone would have easily paid a couple of hundred for the kappa, while not a lot, its more than what they'd get crushing it into a cube:mad:

Test until next year. Nice bangernomic piece of luxury for someone. Pity its only a 3L
http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/lexus-gs300/6594847

fl4pj4ck · 12-04-2014 10:05PM

Sobanek wrote: »

To stay on topic, here's a gem.
2002, low mileage, one owner A8 3.7 with NCT and TAX for under 2k!

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/02-audi-a8-3-7-quattro-tax-test/6585695

not really, it's been here a while

Senior Bill · 13-04-2014 08:44AM

Sobanek wrote: »

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 in-between

Sent you my Phone number, I am quite flexible on time and day.

bear1 · 13-04-2014 09:05AM

Sobanek wrote: »

Are you Polish, bear1? Just curious.

To stay on topic, here's a gem.
2002, low mileage, one owner A8 3.7 with NCT and TAX for under 2k!

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/02-audi-a8-3-7-quattro-tax-test/6585695

No I'm not, but the wife is

I'm in Warsaw on job assignments so I spend quite a lot of time here and the wife is from the east (Bialystok).
I do understand some Polish though

kev1.3s wrote: »

They would be absolutely buzzing to see it I can tell you, not much modern lancia's about. The last one was a lovely kappa coupe that belonged to a Lithuanian man that unfortunately ended up in Leon recycling due to unpaid VRT.
Had a good old snoop around it and tried in vain to buy it before they turned it into an oversized dice:(

And why in the name of fook did they have to scrap it? I know the answer already but it's such a rare car to see both here and in the UK.. actually near on impossible to find.
I always liked the Kappa, something about it. There is also the Lybra which I like, the basic spec on them is beyond impressive.
As I said, being in Warsaw I get to see quite a few cars that in Ireland we wouldn't see, also vice-versa. Certain Jap cars you'd never see here whereas in Ireland they are extremely common.

kev1.3s · 13-04-2014 09:05PM

bear1 wrote: »

No I'm not, but the wife is I'm in Warsaw on job assignments so I spend quite a lot of time here and the wife is from the east (Bialystok).
I do understand some Polish though

And why in the name of fook did they have to scrap it? I know the answer already but it's such a rare car to see both here and in the UK.. actually near on impossible to find.
I always liked the Kappa, something about it. There is also the Lybra which I like, the basic spec on them is beyond impressive.
As I said, being in Warsaw I get to see quite a few cars that in Ireland we wouldn't see, also vice-versa. Certain Jap cars you'd never see here whereas in Ireland they are extremely common.

It's truly a shame and the funny thing is I was selling a BMW some months back and one of the guys who came to look at it was the original owner of that kappa and said that he regretted selling it and tried to buy it back but the new owner wanted a fortune for it. Very disappointed to hear how it ended up.

bear1 · 14-04-2014 09:45AM

I had a look at a car site from Italy and Kappas are going for next to nothing there.
And the choice of engines are impressive. I remember being in once and the spec was quite nice and it's bigger inside than you'd think.
Hard to believe they came out in 1995.

discodavie · 14-04-2014 10:06PM

Came across this in the north of the uk.

Going over for it on Sunday.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261440159555?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

That's the stable full now with a v8 v10 and v12.

Alanstrainor · 14-04-2014 10:37PM

discodavie wrote: »

Came across this in the north of the uk.

Going over for it on Sunday.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261440159555?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

That's the stable full now with a v8 v10 and v12.

Just be aware of the dash tamper dot showing...possible mileage correction.

Moneymaker · 14-04-2014 10:37PM

Wow. That just exudes menace.

How much was it if you don't mind my asking?

Voodoomelon · 14-04-2014 10:53PM

Alanstrainor wrote: »

Just be aware of the dash tamper dot showing...possible mileage correction.

Also be aware of other potential lies too; there's nothing Alpina about that car other than the badges as you probably know. It's also double glazed, not bulletproof and the wheels are E65 Style 92s. Make sure the offset is right and there are no ABS/DSC lights on.

EDIT: Oh, I take it you already viewed it?

mickdw · 14-04-2014 10:53PM

Is it really armoured? Wouldnt have thought so. Surely destroy the car

Voodoomelon · 14-04-2014 10:54PM

Not a chance.

discodavie · 14-04-2014 11:04PM

No not armoured at all ha ha. But went over for a look. A well specced one with genuine sub 100miles is hard enough got and is a genuine example (mot's to proove all the way back to 2002 (all checked too))

Had a tip but repaired last owner is career mod and long spells out of the country.

Buying from this lad who seems ok. Met last week , going to collect this week. Didn't have the extra few hours last and is only a ton to fly return.

As for the alpina it's only wheels and badges but looks good I'll enjoy for a bit. Expect to see it up on dd in about 12 weeks.

Voodoomelon · 14-04-2014 11:11PM

Best of luck with her, interior looks immaculate.

kev1.3s · 15-04-2014 07:12AM

It looks superb best of luck with it.

jimgoose · 15-04-2014 07:43AM

discodavie wrote: »

...looks good I'll enjoy for a bit. Expect to see it up on dd in about 12 weeks.

In the words of Aristotle, she's some yoke bah. Enjoy it muchly. :cool:

livingthedream · 15-04-2014 07:47AM

That looks like a lovely motor, my favorite shape of all the 7's

~LTD

Idbatterim · 15-04-2014 12:14PM

couldnt really be classed as a barge, but an E60 520 asking less than 3k is ridiculous!

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-520-new-model-full-leather/6762036

Stallingrad · 17-04-2014 08:26AM

That E38 looks like an interesting car. The wheels are grim though, M-Parallel 18's are the only wheel for that 7. Fresh shock top bolts on one side, old ones on the other, I'm sure you'll have fun unearthing that cars story! Best of luck.

Eric Cartman · 17-04-2014 02:49PM

discodavie wrote: »

Came across this in the north of the uk.

Going over for it on Sunday.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261440159555?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

That's the stable full now with a v8 v10 and v12.

am I the only one thinking the steering wheel looks like its been put back together after an airbag went off ?

not to put a downer on your lovely e38 mate but worth checking.

Voodoomelon · 17-04-2014 03:39PM

I had to double check, mine was the same:

Still a bit of a crease in the eBay one.

Senior Bill · 17-04-2014 11:23PM

That's nice, fuels my desire to have one. However may need help as I cannot see anything amiss from this photo. Bill

Senior Bill · 18-04-2014 10:30AM

Sorry I don't know how to link to Autotrader ad.
Seller of Irish LS 430 for 4500 claims has current UK mot how can that be done?
and anyone explain how to link from other sites. thanks Bill

Ded_Zebra · 18-04-2014 10:34AM

Senior Bill wrote: »

Sorry I don't know how to link to Autotrader ad.
Seller of Irish LS 430 for 4500 claims has current UK mot how can that be done?
and anyone explain how to link from other sites. thanks Bill

I don't think it can be.

To link a site, just copy the URL the address bar at the top of your browser and then paste it in

Top Dog · 18-04-2014 10:47AM

Senior Bill wrote: »

Sorry I don't know how to link to Autotrader ad.
Seller of Irish LS 430 for 4500 claims has current UK mot how can that be done?
and anyone explain how to link from other sites. thanks Bill

Funny you should ask - I spotted a Transit on eBay last night currently in the UK, on Irish plates, and claiming to have a valid UK MOT too.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-TRANSIT-140-SPORT-LOW-MILES-MOT-AND-TAXED-MINT-ORIGINAL-CONDITION-/281311523478?pt=UK_Commercial_Trucks&hash=item417f793296

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bear1 · 18-04-2014 11:11AM

It's not possible to put a foreign NCT/MOT on a car not registered in that country.
Don't know how they got to have one and even still I can't see any NCT on the windshield.

Big Nasty · 18-04-2014 11:26AM

If its being sold in the UK maybe they're just putting down MOT as people wouldn't know what NCT / DOE is.

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