Looks very good - but what's it worth?

Bolin · 11th October 2010, 16:32

Spotted this on eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2001-Rover-75-...item45f5d893be

Seriously thinking about buying it - 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE. Recent cambelts, looks very clean and tidy (only two minor faults mentioned), 75,000 miles. Clean engine bay is usually a good sign of a car that's been looked after.

Starting bid is £1,500, not sure what the reserve is. I would need to view it first though, and it's quite a long way away from me.

Does anybody have any ideas on what I should be paying for this? I would be extremely grateful for anybody's opinions on this.

Regards, Colin.

James.uk · 11th October 2010, 16:51

No Mileage given??

4 prev owners....

2.5 v6 engine = heavy on fuel....

Manual gearbox. Luxury cars need to be auto really..

Assuming it's ave milage, I wouldn't want to pay the £1.500 never mind the reserve price..

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chrissyboy · 11th October 2010, 17:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by James.uk

No Mileage given??

4 prev owners....

2.5 v6 engine = heavy on fuel....

Manual gearbox. Luxury cars need to be auto really..

Assuming it's ave milage, I wouldn't want to pay the £1.500 never mind the reserve price..

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it has done 75489 milesas for the price of a well kept 75 i would think 1950.00 would be a fair price for it ......

Bolin · 11th October 2010, 17:45

Er, it's 75,000 miles, as per the answer at the bottom of the listing and my post above. It should have been put in the main part of the listing but maybe it's absence will put other people off!

I'm looking for a manual, auto's are easier to find but I don't want one - I can't be without a gearstick! I don't like diesels...... and want a V6.

4 owners is not so good but it does look quite clean and tidy, bar the two bits mentioned.

jn12 · 11th October 2010, 17:55

Looks like a nice car, agree with Chrissyboy on price espeically if the belts have been done, ask to see an invoice for this.

Apart from all the usual checks when looking at a car also check coolant level cold, if you can not see anything in the expansion tank it is low on water and could possibly have a leak probably thermostat housing.

Get the car up to operating temp and check the oil cap and dipstick for water in the oil although Head Gasket problems are rare on the V6 (I went to see a perfect car not long ago but was full of mayo! shows early signs of HGF)

Press demist on air con controls and check the engines cooling fan is running at the front of the car, the petrol models need the fan when stuck in traffic.

I would offer 1700 for it just incase it needs anything for it's up coming MOT.

Good luck!

John

Bolin · 11th October 2010, 18:32

Thanks for the advice John - I think a viewing is in order.

I was worried abotu the MoT running out although the seller doesn't think that it should fail. However, I many people have had surprises at MoT time, however good a car might feel to it's owner!

chrissyboy · 11th October 2010, 18:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bolin

Er, it's 75,000 miles, as per the answer at the bottom of the listing and my post above. It should have been put in the main part of the listing but maybe it's absence will put other people off!

I'm looking for a manual, auto's are easier to find but I don't want one - I can't be without a gearstick! I don't like diesels...... and want a V6.

4 owners is not so good but it does look quite clean and tidy, bar the two bits mentioned.

thats where i copied the mileage from ,,seems like it is ticking all your boxes then ,jus have a think as to what you would pay for a car like that nd keep to that price ..ask him how much he will take for it ..regards the mot ,if it is as good as he says then he can now get a mot on it as there is oly a month on the old one ..make im an offer but insist it has a years ticket on it. print off the list of things to check when buying a car ,that rrobson so kindly put together for us

MrMoffat · 11th October 2010, 19:35

For some reason this has all the markings of 'Buyer Beware'! Anyone selling a car with a month to run on the MOT has something to hide! maybe he has already tried for that MOT and it has failed on emissions! I would definitely insist on a new MOT, or walk away!

pab · 11th October 2010, 20:05

agree a car offered for sale with a months MOT on it flags up beware signs..

Bolin · 11th October 2010, 20:26

OK, a years MoT is essential - if it passes with no problems then I'd be happy to add the cost of it to the price. If it flags up problems, then suitable bargaining points are there, or if really bad then I'll have to leave it.

Problem is, the auction ends Saturday morning (early!) and my current car has chosen an inappropriate time to try to dispense with an inner CV joint! It might be fixed by then, or might not......

11th October 2010, 16:32	#1
Bolin This is my second home Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE 4dr manual Wedgewood Blue 2 04-05/06/2001 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N.E. Hampshire Posts: 4,617 Thanks: 289 Thanked 308 Times in 243 Posts	Looks very good - but what's it worth? Spotted this on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2001-Rover-75-...item45f5d893be Seriously thinking about buying it - 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE. Recent cambelts, looks very clean and tidy (only two minor faults mentioned), 75,000 miles. Clean engine bay is usually a good sign of a car that's been looked after. Starting bid is £1,500, not sure what the reserve is. I would need to view it first though, and it's quite a long way away from me. Does anybody have any ideas on what I should be paying for this? I would be extremely grateful for anybody's opinions on this. Regards, Colin.

11th October 2010, 16:51	#2
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	No Mileage given?? 4 prev owners.... 2.5 v6 engine = heavy on fuel.... Manual gearbox. Luxury cars need to be auto really.. Assuming it's ave milage, I wouldn't want to pay the £1.500 never mind the reserve price.. ...

11th October 2010, 17:45	#4
Bolin This is my second home Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE 4dr manual Wedgewood Blue 2 04-05/06/2001 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N.E. Hampshire Posts: 4,617 Thanks: 289 Thanked 308 Times in 243 Posts	Er, it's 75,000 miles, as per the answer at the bottom of the listing and my post above. It should have been put in the main part of the listing but maybe it's absence will put other people off! I'm looking for a manual, auto's are easier to find but I don't want one - I can't be without a gearstick! I don't like diesels...... and want a V6. 4 owners is not so good but it does look quite clean and tidy, bar the two bits mentioned.

11th October 2010, 17:55	#5
jn12 Gets stuck in MG ZT SE 180 V6 Sports Auto Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 938 Thanks: 74 Thanked 37 Times in 36 Posts	Looks like a nice car, agree with Chrissyboy on price espeically if the belts have been done, ask to see an invoice for this. Apart from all the usual checks when looking at a car also check coolant level cold, if you can not see anything in the expansion tank it is low on water and could possibly have a leak probably thermostat housing. Get the car up to operating temp and check the oil cap and dipstick for water in the oil although Head Gasket problems are rare on the V6 (I went to see a perfect car not long ago but was full of mayo! shows early signs of HGF) Press demist on air con controls and check the engines cooling fan is running at the front of the car, the petrol models need the fan when stuck in traffic. I would offer 1700 for it just incase it needs anything for it's up coming MOT. Good luck! John

11th October 2010, 18:32	#6
Bolin This is my second home Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE 4dr manual Wedgewood Blue 2 04-05/06/2001 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N.E. Hampshire Posts: 4,617 Thanks: 289 Thanked 308 Times in 243 Posts	Thanks for the advice John - I think a viewing is in order. I was worried abotu the MoT running out although the seller doesn't think that it should fail. However, I many people have had surprises at MoT time, however good a car might feel to it's owner!

11th October 2010, 19:35	#8
MrMoffat Avid contributor Rover 75 Connoisseur Tourer A Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Linc's East Coast Posts: 104 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	For some reason this has all the markings of 'Buyer Beware'! Anyone selling a car with a month to run on the MOT has something to hide! maybe he has already tried for that MOT and it has failed on emissions! I would definitely insist on a new MOT, or walk away!

11th October 2010, 20:05	#9
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	agree a car offered for sale with a months MOT on it flags up beware signs..

11th October 2010, 20:26	#10
Bolin This is my second home Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE 4dr manual Wedgewood Blue 2 04-05/06/2001 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N.E. Hampshire Posts: 4,617 Thanks: 289 Thanked 308 Times in 243 Posts	OK, a years MoT is essential - if it passes with no problems then I'd be happy to add the cost of it to the price. If it flags up problems, then suitable bargaining points are there, or if really bad then I'll have to leave it. Problem is, the auction ends Saturday morning (early!) and my current car has chosen an inappropriate time to try to dispense with an inner CV joint! It might be fixed by then, or might not......