No reserve auction for V6 Connie SE with 14,500 miles - Page 2

Parker · 24th August 2016, 07:57

"One Lady Owner" or "Mature Owner"

Why do people put these in ads as a selling point

The old dame to the left of me, curbs here wheels or mounts the pavement each and every time she tries to park here micra and neighbour flat cap Brian sure gets that gear box singing trying to find those gears

These ads do make the cars sound rather good, but then spelling grammar etc, always makes me wonder about attention to detail.

marinabrian · 24th August 2016, 08:20

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Originally Posted by Parker

These ads do make the cars sound rather good, but then spelling grammar etc, always makes me wonder about attention to detail.

Aha, Parker, and that is not only your oppinion

Brian

solarsailor · 24th August 2016, 08:21

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Originally Posted by Heddy

He's selling this one too

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000-ROVER...UAAOSwdzVXvKhY
Really impressed, showroom, nay, concourse condition, and a 180bhp re-map too

And only ten years of MOT history missing.

welshie · 24th August 2016, 08:23

As an owner of the same model advertised, and being unfamiliar with some of the terms used relating to our cars, can someone explain the meaning of the wording in the advert: "ECU update" (how is this done, who can do it, and is it necessary anyway?) and "Hi memory BCU"? Outwardly, it looks a lovely car but would apparently need some money spent on it on the unseen bits.

marinabrian · 24th August 2016, 08:34

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Originally Posted by welshie

As an owner of the same model advertised, and being unfamiliar with some of the terms used relating to our cars, can someone explain the meaning of the wording in the advert: "ECU update" (how is this done, who can do it, and is it necessary anyway?) and "Hi memory BCU"? Outwardly, it looks a lovely car but would apparently need some money spent on it on the unseen bits.

I can explain the wording for you

in the case of this car the wording ECU update relates to installed using a cheap and nasty Chinese chip tuning tool, a generic mapping file, or indeed a stolen mapping file.

His claim of 180 BHP is somewhat wide of the mark too, it simply isn't possible to attain those figures on a standard car

So definitely a case of buyer beware

Brian

aguy · 24th August 2016, 09:29

It's certainly an advert a buyer could get sucked into.

It's also a good pointer as to why anyone considering buying a 75/ZT should join this club first and ask the questions. Stay safe guys.

keithst24 · 24th August 2016, 17:30

I think it's the Ebay one that sold for £800.00 and he is outing it sharpish......could only of just got V5 back...........I messaged the original Ebay seller who said it was on a 54 plate and when I asked if underneath was surface corrosion or rot he said a bit of both

if anyone is bidding I would ask how long he has owned it......already over £1000 ...not good if totally rotten.

Christopher Price · 24th August 2016, 19:23

Looks a nice enough thing, but as there's no mention of a cam belt change, it's at least 6 years over-due.

Number 6 · 24th August 2016, 19:46

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

I can explain the wording for you

in the case of this car the wording ECU update relates to installed using a cheap and nasty Chinese chip tuning tool, a generic mapping file, or indeed a stolen mapping file.

His claim of 180 BHP is somewhat wide of the mark too, it simply isn't possible to attain those figures on a standard car

So definitely a case of buyer beware

Brian

Thanks for that I was about to ask the same question.

Mickyboy · 24th August 2016, 21:37

180bhp on a diesel.... Sorry but I've come across this seller a few times before and he sells pirated software, and suspect cars, along with false statements like 180bhp, I'm sure Brian could verify this, I'm pretty sure he's come across this seller before.

24th August 2016, 07:57	#11
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24th August 2016, 08:23	#14
welshie Newbie Rover 75 Tourer diesel auto, Rover 75 saloon auto 2.5 V6 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Brecon, Powys Posts: 16 Thanks: 28 Thanked 13 Times in 2 Posts	Need explanation please As an owner of the same model advertised, and being unfamiliar with some of the terms used relating to our cars, can someone explain the meaning of the wording in the advert: "ECU update" (how is this done, who can do it, and is it necessary anyway?) and "Hi memory BCU"? Outwardly, it looks a lovely car but would apparently need some money spent on it on the unseen bits.

24th August 2016, 09:29	#16
aguy I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.5 V6 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: CLEETHORPES Posts: 2,108 Thanks: 833 Thanked 748 Times in 511 Posts	It's certainly an advert a buyer could get sucked into. It's also a good pointer as to why anyone considering buying a 75/ZT should join this club first and ask the questions. Stay safe guys. __________________ HARRY.

24th August 2016, 17:30	#17
keithst24 This is my second home X Power Grey MGZT 180+ Auto... Bumble & 1.8T Odessey Rover 75 Contemporary SE manual Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Reigate Posts: 5,375 Thanks: 2,254 Thanked 1,801 Times in 1,403 Posts	I think it's the Ebay one that sold for £800.00 and he is outing it sharpish......could only of just got V5 back...........I messaged the original Ebay seller who said it was on a 54 plate and when I asked if underneath was surface corrosion or rot he said a bit of both if anyone is bidding I would ask how long he has owned it......already over £1000 ...not good if totally rotten. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Bumble Membership Number 35478 Born Monday, 16th June 2003 @ 14:30:35 This vehicle was the 9,196th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 This vehicle was the 576th ZT 180 + to be made out of 828 This vehicle was the 871st ZT in XPower Grey (code: LEF) to be made out of 3,143 XPower Grey ZTs

24th August 2016, 21:37	#20
Mickyboy SERVICING AND DEALER DIAGNOSTICS MG ZT CDTI 135 + & MGZT CDTI AUTO 160 & ROVER 75 TOURER CDTI 160 TROPHY YELLOW Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hernebay Posts: 4,331 Thanks: 818 Thanked 2,414 Times in 1,141 Posts	180bhp on a diesel.... Sorry but I've come across this seller a few times before and he sells pirated software, and suspect cars, along with false statements like 180bhp, I'm sure Brian could verify this, I'm pretty sure he's come across this seller before. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] T4 Owner Jobs done : new UBP, Spy hole mod, Rear hub(wheel bearing),plenum cleaned and emptied, Inline thermostat fitted,Full service, In car Digital tv/DVD Bluetooth Satnav etc, Replaced UBP, Restored headlights,Fixed airbag connection.replaced HP pump,replaced rear light seals,changed intercooler O rings. Jobs to do: ,replace drivers lock,.[/SIZE]

24th August 2016, 19:23	#18
Christopher Price Banned None at the moment. Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Lincoln Posts: 753 Thanks: 151 Thanked 230 Times in 152 Posts	Looks a nice enough thing, but as there's no mention of a cam belt change, it's at least 6 years over-due.