Fancy something a bit different to tool around in for a while. Looking at a few options on eBay and came across these:

 

Liking the "old school" Jag - 240 BHP and a relatively bullet proof old Ford cam chain engine:

 

I realise it is 13 years old, and despite the low mileage / 1 owner / full JagSH may well spring a few hidden surprises (little concerned by the corrosion noted on the most recent MOT).

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142137520734

 

I'm also liking the Merc CLS the seller has listed. Especially like the colour, although again a scary prospect, should it go wrong:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2008-08-MERCEDES-CLS-320-CDI-SPORT-NAVIGATOR-DVD-MOVIE-EDTN-7G-TRONIC-DIESEL-/142140378383?hash=item21183a0d0f:g:fbAAAOSwLF1X4XiJ

 

The E500 looks to be a potential future classic, but 160K miles??

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2005-05-MERCEDES-C55-AMG-V8-NAVIGATOR-AUTO-367-BHP-VERY-RARE-V8-SUPER-CAR-/142140728487?hash=item21183f64a7:g:CJoAAOSwpLNX7W2z

Looked at quite a few of her adverts over the years. 'Pristine' and rust are not comfortable bedfellows to me, but there again, is it unrealistic to expect a rust free example?

 

Lots of caveats in the description, reading between the lines, but then 100% feedback score.

 

I'd take the Jag out of the three, but if it were me I'd keep looking.

 

Gaz 

The rear subframe corrosion warrants investigation and I think the price is alittle high for the age regardless of the low mileage, but the Jag's worth looking at for £3k.

 

The third link comes up as a C55, not an E500? The C is quite cramped, and I've alwys found Merc switches and buttons user un-friendly, but the CLS might be worth looking at if you're making the trip to Nottingham.

 

The Merc 3 litre diesel can sound like a tractor - certainly in an S Class I had the use of for a while. Might be better in the CLS.

The rear subframe corrosion warrants investigation and I think the price is alittle high for the age regardless of the low mileage, but the Jag's worth looking at for £3k.

 

The third link comes up as a C55, not an E500? The C is quite cramped, and I've alwys found Merc switches and buttons user un-friendly, but the CLS might be worth looking at if you're making the trip to Nottingham.

 

The Merc 3 litre diesel can sound like a tractor - certainly in an S Class I had the use of for a while. Might be better in the CLS.

Apologies - I'd meant to type C55, not E500.

Looked at quite a few of her adverts over the years. 'Pristine' and rust are not comfortable bedfellows to me, but there again, is it unrealistic to expect a rust free example?

 

Lots of caveats in the description, reading between the lines, but then 100% feedback score.

 

I'd take the Jag out of the three, but if it were me I'd keep looking.

 

Gaz 

 

Many thanks - I go through phases now and then when a diesel Yeti (and 1.2 Rapid) don't cut the mustard, despite being generally reliable.

Many thanks - I go through phases now and then when a diesel Yeti (and 1.2 Rapid) don't cut the mustard, despite being generally reliable.

 

Don't we all - that's why I changed my 1.4 Octy for a vRS!