1st post, bought my car today !!! whey hey!!! - Page 2

GERFIX · 28th February 2008, 05:56

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Originally Posted by philfrommancs

Just bought my 1.8 club se today after watching this forum for a cpl of months.

Wanted to say thanks to all the regular contributers, answered a lot of my questions before i even became a member...

I got a 2004 model with 40k on the clock as a direct swap for a 2006 punto, and i'm very happy with the deal !!!!

Could have ot a higher spec, but the condition and milage on the car screamed out at me to have it !!!

Anyway, hello & thanks all, i'll be in touch when it breaks down

Welcome to the club. Sounds like a good move you made there. You'll definitely have a better driving experience with the 75. As stated by the others, you don't need to break down to post on the forums. The guys are really friendly and will chat about practically anything. Sometimes at length

. Just keep an eye on all the things you've been reading about our cars and try to catch any potential problems before they happen. Shouldn't be too difficult with all the info on this site! Happy motoring.

Quote:

Originally Posted by podge

thats better than a wiper blade for a Skoda!!!!!

...enjoy the car...........do the plenums first even before washing it!Pete.

It won't be long before we're having to explain that Skoda joke to younger owners. They've definitely improved since the old days of having a rear engine to keep your hands warm when pushing it

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DITTO ON THE PLENUMS!

mykl · 28th February 2008, 07:43

Welcome to the club Phil.

Now that really does sound a good deal, Punto vs R75. Well done!

How a bout some photos of your new pride and joy, we would love to see it!

baxlin · 28th February 2008, 07:48

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Originally Posted by Jules

I didn't realise that Double Bass players were in so much demand.

Now in 2 bands

Welcome, Phil, to a great club. Print off some flyers, and get posting!

Jules,

I'm only in one band, does that make me a Single Bass player?

Malcolm

carlpenn · 28th February 2008, 16:26

Welcome to the Club Phil

Getting a 75 was the best choice you ever made, Joining here was your second

philfrommancs · 28th February 2008, 22:00

Thanks for all the welcomes.

Only joking about waiting till the car breaks down for my next post.

Will do the plenum mod at the earliest oppurtunity.

p.s. my 1st car WAS a skoda........ a 105 estelle, not even the super estelle !!!! my dad gave it me when i passed my test in the 80's. I remember modding that... I had to fill the bonnet(engine was in the back) with bricks so when the bonnet flew open sideways, and acted like an aeroplane wing, the front wheels stayed on the road !!!!

Ah, how things have improved.... catch you all soon...

DavidJ · 1st March 2008, 16:55

Phil, I see you are in Ashton - I live in Hyde. Funnily enough I had a (2) Skoda Estelle in the 80s as well!!

If you are unsure where to take your car for service/repair etc I can reccomend "Phoenix Motor Company Ltd" they are on Windmill Lane Industrial Estate in Denton. I have no association with them other than as a customer, and their prices and service have been great to date, [Last time I was there Phil (the mechanic/director with 20 years at Rover main agent experience) was telling me they had been accepted into the X-Part network and they have the elusive T4 as well

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Drop me a PM if you want their phone number, see you on the M60

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philfrommancs · 2nd March 2008, 18:43

Thanks for that David, I know windmill lane well, used to live in Denton, I will give them a try when the service is due... you'll not be surprised that the only way i could get enough torque to get my skoda up a certain stretch of road in werneth low was to reverse up, good times....

adrenalin rush · 3rd March 2008, 16:05

brownie21 · 3rd March 2008, 17:52

You won't break down mate! Despite what clueless, naive people say about 'rrrrrrovers' this is a very special car and you won't regret buying it. Have fun with your dream machine.

The Yellow Peril · 4th March 2008, 11:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by philfrommancs

Thanks for that David, I know windmill lane well, used to live in Denton, I will give them a try when the service is due... you'll not be surprised that the only way i could get enough torque to get my skoda up a certain stretch of road in werneth low was to reverse up, good times....

Is that the place where a certain Inspector Frost used to ply his trade? Oh and BTW - Welcome to the best resource you will ever need

Andrew

28th February 2008, 07:43	#12
mykl Loves to post MG ZT 1.8T + 160.... Le-Mans Green Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Salisbury Wiltshire Posts: 396 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Welcome to the club Phil. Now that really does sound a good deal, Punto vs R75. Well done! How a bout some photos of your new pride and joy, we would love to see it! __________________ mykl [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

28th February 2008, 16:26	#14
carlpenn This is my second home 2000 Wedgey Blue 2.5V6 Beauty Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bilston Posts: 4,486 Thanks: 36 Thanked 29 Times in 16 Posts	Welcome to the Club Phil Getting a 75 was the best choice you ever made, Joining here was your second __________________ 2.5V6 Auto: Work carried out so far: Crankcase Breather Pipe replaced, O/S CV Joint replaced, Starter Motor Repair Kit Fitted, Front Suspension Overhauled.

3rd March 2008, 17:52	#19
brownie21 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon 1.8T Club SE Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 521 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	You won't break down mate! Despite what clueless, naive people say about 'rrrrrrovers' this is a very special car and you won't regret buying it. Have fun with your dream machine. __________________ Wayne [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] We all have mental problems, it's just that some of us choose to show them.

28th February 2008, 22:00	#15
philfrommancs Newbie Rover 75 1.8 club se Saloon Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: ashton under lyne Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for all the welcomes. Only joking about waiting till the car breaks down for my next post. Will do the plenum mod at the earliest oppurtunity. p.s. my 1st car WAS a skoda........ a 105 estelle, not even the super estelle !!!! my dad gave it me when i passed my test in the 80's. I remember modding that... I had to fill the bonnet(engine was in the back) with bricks so when the bonnet flew open sideways, and acted like an aeroplane wing, the front wheels stayed on the road !!!! Ah, how things have improved.... catch you all soon...

1st March 2008, 16:55	#16
DavidJ Avid contributor MG6 & MG TF Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 140 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Phil, I see you are in Ashton - I live in Hyde. Funnily enough I had a (2) Skoda Estelle in the 80s as well!! If you are unsure where to take your car for service/repair etc I can reccomend "Phoenix Motor Company Ltd" they are on Windmill Lane Industrial Estate in Denton. I have no association with them other than as a customer, and their prices and service have been great to date, [Last time I was there Phil (the mechanic/director with 20 years at Rover main agent experience) was telling me they had been accepted into the X-Part network and they have the elusive T4 as well . Drop me a PM if you want their phone number, see you on the M60 .

2nd March 2008, 18:43	#17
philfrommancs Newbie Rover 75 1.8 club se Saloon Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: ashton under lyne Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for that David, I know windmill lane well, used to live in Denton, I will give them a try when the service is due... you'll not be surprised that the only way i could get enough torque to get my skoda up a certain stretch of road in werneth low was to reverse up, good times....

3rd March 2008, 16:05	#18
adrenalin rush Gets stuck in MG ZT 190 + Anthracite Grey commission no 002172 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Twickenham Posts: 597 Thanks: 23 Thanked 64 Times in 32 Posts