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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Oct 8, 2020 12:51:31 GMT
I’ve got a friend who restored a 2002 Tii replica. He says this one comes up for sale quite often, it’s mean to be a bit ropey in person. It looks plenty ropey in the pictures. |
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Post by Big Blue on Oct 12, 2020 9:08:58 GMT
I’ve got a friend who restored a 2002 Tii replica. He says this one comes up for sale quite often, it’s mean to be a bit ropey in person. It looks plenty ropey in the pictures. Ropey? I'm doing some carpentry at the moment and if I run out of nails I know where to find a big one..... |
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Post by Tim on Oct 14, 2020 15:51:04 GMT
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Post by racingteatray on Oct 14, 2020 16:24:27 GMT
One of my colleagues has one of those as his station car. Only it's the fullest-fat AMG CL65 version. No, not your average common-or-garden CL63, but the full monty V12 version.
He loves it.
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Post by johnc on Oct 14, 2020 17:04:08 GMT
Now you're talking - these can be money pits with air suspension failures being up there for serious wallet raping. A used car client bought one of these at auction and then lost about £750 when he put it back in another auction after being told it would need £4K to fix the suspension. However at that money it could be a very comfortable cruiser and a decent independent could keep it happily purring for years to come. |
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Post by Roadrunner on Oct 14, 2020 17:26:26 GMT
With air suspension it is a case of when, rather than if, but still well worth it IMO.
The car in the post is wonderful and needs to be bought.
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Post by Martin on Oct 14, 2020 17:31:16 GMT
Agree with the positive views on the CL, but would have to be the CL63 and not have the beige dashboard and wood on the steering wheel....or be black. But it does look like a well cared for example.
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Post by michael on Oct 15, 2020 7:39:55 GMT
I’d completely forgotten that shape CL existed. As others have said it’s a lot of car for the money.
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Post by Tim on Oct 15, 2020 8:41:08 GMT
Agree with the positive views on the CL, but would have to be the CL63 and not have the beige dashboard and wood on the steering wheel....or be black. But it does look like a well cared for example. I only linked that one as it's a good example but beige leather isn't my ideal. Fortunately there are plenty out there with black leather and dark wood. I regularly saw a silver CL600 on the Tay Bridge in the olden days of commuting to work. I suspect Mrs Tim might have me committed if I went after one though. |
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Post by PG on Oct 15, 2020 16:41:47 GMT
Is that the version of cL that Clarkson bought in V12 guise for a Top Gear challenge and that cost him thousands for repairs? I think it was injector or coil pack issues. But they are spectacularly barge-tastic cars all the same.
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Post by Tim on Oct 19, 2020 8:52:36 GMT
One of my colleagues has one of those as his station car. Only it's the fullest-fat AMG CL65 version. No, not your average common-or-garden CL63, but the full monty V12 version. He loves it. There's some American you tuber that has a thing for Mercs in general and these CL65s in particular. I saw a vid where he went to a salvage auction and found one going for $19k with low miles and history but damaged. It started on the key no problem though. Haven't found another vid to see if he bought it though. |
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Post by Tim on Oct 29, 2020 16:01:16 GMT
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Post by Martin on Oct 29, 2020 16:53:33 GMT
No, but great to see a GT car used properly |
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Post by johnc on Oct 29, 2020 17:44:25 GMT
No, but great to see a GT car used properly It's probably done as many miles around the 'Ring as it has on the road. |
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Post by racingteatray on Nov 4, 2020 17:26:34 GMT
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Post by johnc on Nov 4, 2020 17:56:49 GMT
I always thought the Opel versions were much better looking. |
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Post by Tim on Nov 5, 2020 11:08:32 GMT
I always thought the Opel versions were much better looking. I agree. I regularly saw one in the mid-80s and it looked fantastic and almost a slice of exotica! |
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Post by Blarno on Nov 5, 2020 12:18:51 GMT
Mechanically identical to the Monza, but a bit less sporty looking. Still a lovely car though. I still kick myself for not buying one when I had the chance. |
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Post by racingteatray on Nov 18, 2020 23:00:20 GMT
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Post by Tim on Nov 19, 2020 8:58:46 GMT
Oh BMW, where did you go so wrong with your styling! Look at those beautifully simple instrument graphics. Is Mrs Racing happy with her next car?  |
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Post by PG on Nov 19, 2020 13:18:48 GMT
Oh BMW, where did you go so wrong with your styling! Look at those beautifully simple instrument graphics. Is Mrs Racing happy with her next car? +1 on the styling and the instruments. Sell the 4GC, buy that as your car and get a Tesla 3 for Mr R and it's job sorted. |
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Post by Blarno on Nov 20, 2020 12:32:30 GMT
The 8 Series is the highest watermark for BMW styling.
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Post by johnc on Nov 20, 2020 13:20:37 GMT
The 8 Series is the highest watermark for BMW styling. The old 8 or the new one? If it's the old one I agree although I think there are a few others that are right up there too like the E24 635CSi |
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Post by Blarno on Nov 20, 2020 19:53:21 GMT
Definitely the old one. The new one looks like a bloated 4 Series.
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Post by PetrolEd on Nov 21, 2020 8:47:53 GMT
The 8 Series is the highest watermark for BMW styling. The old 8 or the new one? If it's the old one I agree although I think there are a few others that are right up there too like the E24 635CSi 328, 507, E30 M3, most E28, 3.0l CSL all better lookers to me. The 8 series is in its snotty phase in my eyes but give it 10 years and I’ll think they look great again. |
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Post by racingteatray on Dec 1, 2020 15:11:50 GMT
Now by rights I should not like this....but I do... ddclassics.com/car-listing/pontiac-grand-safari-lhd/If I was a squillionaire with a very grand country estate, I'd like something wonderfully kitsch like this for ferrying guests around the estate, or for taking them between the house and the helipad (it obviously being naff and wrong for the helipad to be next to the house where the sound might disturb...)! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2020 15:18:12 GMT
That looks pristine but WOT? Big as a barge but people do like 'em.
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Post by Martin on Dec 1, 2020 15:25:11 GMT
The rearmost seats don't look particularly comfortable, but you wouldn't have to walk the streets carrying a tree on your shoulder if you had one of those!
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Post by johnc on Dec 1, 2020 15:40:56 GMT
A Ghostbusters special! Have to admit I don't really see the appeal but then if I was a squillionaire I'd have to find unusual things to spend my money on and it is probably cheaper than a service for the helicopter.
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Post by Tim on Dec 1, 2020 16:02:06 GMT
Coincidentally isn't one of those Chevy Chase/Lampoons movies now on Netflix?
I think we need to consider an intervention.
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