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Nov 14, 2011 12:16:59 GMT
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Sort of tied in with my cheap cars thread,it was suggested that i look for cars that no one wants in my quest for cheap motoring.
Got me thinking that when people think of big comfy luxobarge type cars that they always go for german cars. But what about the others? If we move next door so to speak, and look to the french. The Peugeot 605 and Citroen XM spring to mind straight away. Then i remembered the Renault Safrane. Does anyone have anysugestions for non German luxobarges?
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Nov 14, 2011 12:19:55 GMT
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Lesus LS400 is the one that immediately springs to mind. Honda Legend?
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...proper medallion man chest wig motoring. |
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Nov 14, 2011 12:20:44 GMT
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Lexus LS400?  [edit] Beaten to it... ;D |
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Nov 14, 2011 12:21:19 GMT
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Ah! Honda Legend, supposed to be good, arn't they?
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EmDee
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Nov 14, 2011 12:44:50 GMT
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Why not a big yank tank?
oldsmobile, buick, cadillac etc
failing that I've always had a slight crush on the Vel Satis
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Nov 14, 2011 12:47:55 GMT
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I love the LS400's (I love VIP's one - soooo nice!)
However, if I was getting a non-German barge it would almost certainly be a Honda Legend. I just think there is something very understated about them and they always seem to get overlooked because most people head straight to the Lexus.
I love them both, but the Honda just has the edge for me.
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EmDee
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Nov 14, 2011 12:53:05 GMT
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If you're going Japanese there's always the Nissan Maxima too...
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Nov 14, 2011 12:56:44 GMT
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Volvo S80 T6 Executive for me..... only because it means i can bung a picture up of mine  twin turbo straight 6 - 272bhp standard. |
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Nov 14, 2011 12:57:55 GMT
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Nissan QX / Infiniti stuff. Something really rare like a Leopard or a President if you can!
Whats a Vel Satis worth these days? Or if you like odd Frenchies an Avantime.
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1937 Austin Street Rod - 1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1976 Rover V8 - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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Nov 14, 2011 12:59:29 GMT
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Alfa 164's are pretty cheap, and a decent drive apparently. But it's a heavy car to be pushing. Alternatively the Lancia Thema, doubt the 8.32 version is that cheap tho, if you could find one. |
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Nov 14, 2011 13:00:01 GMT
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Rover 800 LOL
Depends how you define "barge" and "luxo" because theres allways the Omega and Scorpio as well.
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1937 Austin Street Rod - 1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1976 Rover V8 - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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Nov 14, 2011 13:04:04 GMT
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Nissan QX, Honda Legend, Jaguar XJ6, Citroen XM, Peugeot 605, Renault Safrane, Ford Scorpio/Granada, Vauxhall Senator/Omega, Rover 800, Mazda Xedos, Toyota Camry, Alfa Romeo 164, Saab 9000, Volvo 850......that should be a pretty exhaustive list. No time to get pics up but something left field like an Alfa 164 or even the newer 166 would be cool |
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Nov 14, 2011 13:04:56 GMT
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Nov 14, 2011 13:28:44 GMT
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Rover 800 LOL Depends how you define "barge" and "luxo" because theres allways the Omega and Scorpio as well. Strictly speaking the omega is german.... |
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Nov 14, 2011 13:30:15 GMT
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What about a Lancia Thesis? I'd have one just for the rear lights ;D  |
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EmDee
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Nov 14, 2011 13:59:24 GMT
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good call on the thesis, this thread also needs a 166:   |
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Last Edit: Nov 14, 2011 14:00:14 GMT by EmDee
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Nov 14, 2011 15:18:17 GMT
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Nissan Leopard with the 3.o turbo Z engine  Toyota Chaser  |
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I'm the handsome fella with the cheesy white specs or is that the cheesy fella with the handsome white specs?
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Nov 14, 2011 15:39:37 GMT
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I find the Safrane quite interesting, especially as i found out it came in V6 bi-turbo flavour ;D
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Nov 14, 2011 15:49:40 GMT
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I think I've posted this prancing moose before. Certainly a contender even though they seem to be labelled as a family car rather than a nice executive grade luxobarge.  |
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Nov 14, 2011 16:04:53 GMT
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Volvo S80 T6 Executive for me..... only because it means I can bung a picture up of mine twin turbo straight 6 - 272bhp standard. Yes, Volvo, The S80! I got one, mines just the 2.4 SE! Economy is still v-important to me. Insurance = Cheap! Economical = yes (Brian Damaged can vouch for that) Cheap to buy = yes also Room = BUCKETS mine:  |
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Last Edit: Nov 14, 2011 16:05:22 GMT by Deleted
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[edit] Beaten to it... ;D
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