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The seller is a Rover enthusiast and we bounced emails off each other for ages before I finally took the plunge. To be honest, it was as I thought it would be. The only obvious issue was the exhaust box on the back (still the original double-skinned job) was clearly going. That's now been replaced for a single skinned one (so much less money than going to a dealer) and the performance feels improved! I think if you do your homework beforehand, chat to the seller, weigh it all up then you have a better chance of not buying a pig in a poke. And I've met another enthusiast. I'm more than happy to add my name to the Midlands list, however I'm no expert like many on the forum are! I'm hoping the 75 keeps going... And I love to drive it. It's effortless with the Auto box and SO comfortable for an ageing bloke like myself with a bad back. Colin |
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Thank you Colin you have been added to the list. You do not need to be an expert just report back with your own observations and honest opinion, that is all that is required.
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Colin - I bought my 03 Tourer from a guy in Marlow too - he had a green V8 in his front garden too - I'm wondering whether it was the same seller ? I think he had an Italian-sounding name........
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Nice bloke. Very informative Last edited by Colbo68; 16th June 2015 at 19:04.. |
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Just want to say this is a brilliant thread with members offering their invaluable time and fuel to look at potential buys for other members
I am relatively new here, never owned a Rover and therefore have little idea what to look out for with regard to things costly to fix for the Rovers and for a car that is 200+ miles away - it would have been an expensive and long day for me to see a car that may not live up to my expectation at the end. Browsing on the original post list of members offering their services, I contacted Dave Goody to see if he can help to inspect a car in his locality. Expecting no reply or "it will have to be next week" - after a few PM and text exchanges, Dave immediately said "I have booked to see the car tonight at 7:30 and will report back at 9:30" Just after 9:30 Dave rung me. He explained in detail the condition of the car inside and outside How it drove and what would be needed to be fixed, what would be nice to fix and how much it would cost. And then concluded how much he would pay for the car. It was like reading a report from a £200 AA Car Inspection. But Dave was quicker at feeding back that the AA, added his own take on purchasing the car with concerns, and his report was better! Dave Just like to let everyone know what a gentleman u are! U have save me time, money, the anxiety of having to travel for 100s of miles and u have given me an invaluable report from an experienced Rover owner of many years. Based on your inspection, I have now made a well informed decision on the car A BIG thanks to u, Dave and remember whenever I am in your area let me buy u a pint (or 2)!!! And respect to all the other members on the original post too |
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Harlow anyone?
Hi All, is there anybody in the Harlow area could look at a vehicle for me please? perhaps somebody could P.M. me and I'll then speak with the seller.
Thanks. Fred (Planenut) Ashford near Heathrow Last edited by planenut; 2nd August 2015 at 10:30.. |
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Actually the idea is that you PM those volunteers in the area that you want the car to be looked at
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However, due to there being no response to my emails or phone calls/texts from the seller, it looks like this is a no go, so all on hold. |
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if there is no one listed in the area of interest, pop a post into the general forum, as you may get more responses than in here
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