windy Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 OK I feel a bit like the team on top gear! I am trying to find a big luxo barge for £200 or less, preferably with a stonking big engine V6, V8 or V12 to transport 4 people in comfort reliably to Nice in July. It's for the Crumball rally. Must have valid MOT & preferably tax. On my list at the moment: 164 V6 Alfa Romeo 7 series BMW 5 series BMW Volvo 24v Senator Carlton I anyone knows someone that has a good car they want rid of please let me know? I don't fancy taking a gamble off ebay just yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reaper Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 There's a nice senator and 735i on autotrader at the min, dunno where in the country you are but they might be worth a look. you could also look at the scorpio, ugly car but who cares Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Loudon - Sponsorship Liaison Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 What about a Saab turbo? Plenty in your price range on Autotrader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windy Posted February 26, 2007 Author Share Posted February 26, 2007 What about a Saab turbo? Plenty in your price range on Autotrader No John they have gearboxes made of plasicine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Loudon - Sponsorship Liaison Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Well what do you expect for £200 you tight git! I have also just been looking at Rover 827's on autotrader. Cheap as chips! Also worth visiting some main dealers and asking what cheap trade ins they want shot of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samcooke Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 QUOTE No John they have gearboxes made of plasicine Naah. Not having that. My manual turbo 900 had done 240,000 miles on its box when I sold it, 50,000 of those were mine with a bigger turbo, remap and about 270bhp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VX2L16V Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 I recently bought a pristine(ish) 535i with leather, aircon, leccy sunroof, heated mirrors, working trip computer etc. for £300. It's a dream love it to bits (bit thirsty though at 20mpg if I'm gentle) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkspeed Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 What no Jags on the list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Loudon - Sponsorship Liaison Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Thought of a Toyota Supra? - they can be bought for your budget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Bloke Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Windy, guy at my work is selling a 730 beemer, just been MOT'd last week or so. New brakes etc £200 it looks ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windy Posted March 7, 2007 Author Share Posted March 7, 2007 Oooh, got any piccies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Bloke Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Piccies sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Blimey Windy you are going to be travelling in luxury,........ our Crumball vehicle is a Vauxhall Calibra, all flames and air horns.. if we get too cramped can I scrounge a lift When are you travelling out? Perhaps we should swop some details and have a start night beer Have you been on the Crumball forum? Cam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windy Posted March 9, 2007 Author Share Posted March 9, 2007 Blimey Windy you are going to be travelling in luxury,........ our Crumball vehicle is a Vauxhall Calibra, all flames and air horns.. if we get too cramped can I scrounge a lift When are you travelling out? Perhaps we should swop some details and have a start night beer Have you been on the Crumball forum? Cam Yes I'm hoping it's going to remain a motorised sofa all the way to Nice, fingers crossed it doesnt break down. Plenty of room in the car for you & there will be a fridge full of drink keeping cool in the massive trunk if you want to take it Sounds like you've not thought things through fully We are hoping to return to the UK with the car & scrap it here. The chinese are giving £55 a ton so its defo a big heavy car to go in because you'll get more money for it as scrap. Like your idea for a paint scheme. We've yet to choose a theme for ours. Yes been watching the web forum but not been brave enough to post on there yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emma.1 Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Blimey Windy you are going to be travelling in luxury,........ our Crumball vehicle is a Vauxhall Calibra, all flames and air horns.. if we get too cramped can I scrounge a lift Oi..........Mr Teamleader..........what's wrong with our luxury Calibra and no you can't cadge a bl**** lift! (me & Dawnie can do that!!!! ) But......yes ..........a start right beer does sound a good idea!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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