Our dear old Metro

ceedy · 6th October 2009, 08:26

As Our dear old Rover Metro 1.1 roadburner refuses to fail its MOT. We keep using it .

But on Sunday whilst my wife was pulling up at a junction to turn right, a nice old ( 89) gentleman in his V reg Mk 2 escort came round a bend too fast and on the wrong side of the road, SWMBO pulled over to the kerb, avoiding a head on, and the escort whacked the metro in the front wing and went off up the road, only stopping some 200 yards away when flagged down by a witness ??.

Pretty lucky. He was very apologetic and has agreed to pay for the repair, as an insurance claim on the metro over a fiver

would write it off and give us maybe 300 quids on a good day and loss of our transport.

So as I drive pass a local Ex Rover dealer some days I've popped it in for a quote just for a price.. ( did have the same wing hit a couple of years back and it was sorted 270 pound by a local body repairer).

Just got the quote.. and bearing in mind the metro needs a new bolt on wing , painted and a slight painting of the drivers door front edge . and 1 replacement wheel trim .

Anyone fancy a guess or two at the the quote price, using xpart bits.

I'll pop back later ..with the actual number !!

have fun.

2Diesels · 6th October 2009, 08:31

Thirteen hundred & twenty seven pounds sixty three pence

Nah about £600

steffo · 6th October 2009, 08:32

How old is the Metro? I know body panels for mine are getting very rare so I guess the quote was for a lot more than 270 say about 480

ceedy · 6th October 2009, 09:21

It an M reg 1.1 Rio 3 door in luverly metaillic Blue

Tatts · 6th October 2009, 09:31

£410 inc vat.

Thats my guess!

AURORA MG · 6th October 2009, 09:46

Remove & replace wing, prep/prime if needed, paint & blend wing into door/bonnet & bumper. Labour/parts/materials if done at a good body shop I would guess around £700 all in!

pab · 6th October 2009, 09:48

i would say,not much change out of £500 all in

AURORA MG · 6th October 2009, 09:52

If we get the price correct, do we win the Metro?

Robs · 6th October 2009, 09:54

Perhaps it would be better to buy a new one? :lol:

3 Doors, Automatic, Hatchback, Petrol, 3,000 miles, Metallic Blue. HPI CERTIFICATE, Adjustable seats, Cloth upholstery. Insurance Group:4, CLICK ON DEALER WEB-SITE AND FOLLOW LOCATION LI NK FOR DIRECTIONS, £2,495
Glossary of Terms

Vehicle Details:

Year: 1982
Fuel Type: Petrol
Transmission: Automatic
Body Type: Hatchback
Colour: BLUE
Mileage: 3000 miles
Price: £2,495
Dealer Name: Fleet Cars Direct 2 U
Distance: 1 mile

Links:

Any Text Here

Contact Us:

ceedy · 6th October 2009, 10:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aurora ZT-T

If we get the price correct, do we win the Metro?

wouldn't you prefer a more valuable prize then ??

is that b4 or after the repair

maybe I should do a phone in at £1.50 p per minute ala ITV

and give a 5 minute introduction

this one is almost identical with less MOT , less miles and looks like less dents

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1994-ROVER-MET...d=p3286.c0.m14

6th October 2009, 08:26	#1
ceedy This is my second home All Trophy Blue ,ZT260#50 , ZT CDTI Auto, ZR105+ and 1.8T Firefrost spoiling the Set . Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Sherborne But in Somerset.. Posts: 6,077 Thanks: 916 Thanked 1,214 Times in 768 Posts	Our dear old Metro As Our dear old Rover Metro 1.1 roadburner refuses to fail its MOT. We keep using it . But on Sunday whilst my wife was pulling up at a junction to turn right, a nice old ( 89) gentleman in his V reg Mk 2 escort came round a bend too fast and on the wrong side of the road, SWMBO pulled over to the kerb, avoiding a head on, and the escort whacked the metro in the front wing and went off up the road, only stopping some 200 yards away when flagged down by a witness ??. Pretty lucky. He was very apologetic and has agreed to pay for the repair, as an insurance claim on the metro over a fiver would write it off and give us maybe 300 quids on a good day and loss of our transport. So as I drive pass a local Ex Rover dealer some days I've popped it in for a quote just for a price.. ( did have the same wing hit a couple of years back and it was sorted 270 pound by a local body repairer). Just got the quote.. and bearing in mind the metro needs a new bolt on wing , painted and a slight painting of the drivers door front edge . and 1 replacement wheel trim . Anyone fancy a guess or two at the the quote price, using xpart bits. I'll pop back later ..with the actual number !! have fun. __________________ The Three Bloo's Wifey's Zr105, MY CDTI & 260 #50 and Number One sons 1.8T in Firefrost When I were a lad Zero to 142 in 10.25 secs at the Pod on my Blown Norton. 210 Kart Champ in 70's Last edited by ceedy; 6th October 2009 at 08:28..

6th October 2009, 08:32	#3
steffo Loves to post '05 MG ZT-T 1.8T 160+,'89 MG Metro Turbo Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London Posts: 368 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	How old is the Metro? I know body panels for mine are getting very rare so I guess the quote was for a lot more than 270 say about 480 __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Member no:7797

6th October 2009, 09:21	#4
ceedy This is my second home All Trophy Blue ,ZT260#50 , ZT CDTI Auto, ZR105+ and 1.8T Firefrost spoiling the Set . Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Sherborne But in Somerset.. Posts: 6,077 Thanks: 916 Thanked 1,214 Times in 768 Posts	It an M reg 1.1 Rio 3 door in luverly metaillic Blue __________________ The Three Bloo's Wifey's Zr105, MY CDTI & 260 #50 and Number One sons 1.8T in Firefrost When I were a lad Zero to 142 in 10.25 secs at the Pod on my Blown Norton. 210 Kart Champ in 70's

6th October 2009, 09:31	#5
Tatts This is my second home MG6 TL Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tarn Posts: 5,269 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts	£410 inc vat. Thats my guess! __________________ http://www.wcgsig.com/115562.gif

6th October 2009, 09:54	#9
Robs Avid contributor Rover 75 connoisseur se CDT tourer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Howden Posts: 120 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Perhaps it would be better to buy a new one? :lol: 3 Doors, Automatic, Hatchback, Petrol, 3,000 miles, Metallic Blue. HPI CERTIFICATE, Adjustable seats, Cloth upholstery. Insurance Group:4, CLICK ON DEALER WEB-SITE AND FOLLOW LOCATION LI NK FOR DIRECTIONS, £2,495 Glossary of Terms Vehicle Details: Year: 1982 Fuel Type: Petrol Transmission: Automatic Body Type: Hatchback Colour: BLUE Mileage: 3000 miles Price: £2,495 Dealer Name: Fleet Cars Direct 2 U Distance: 1 mile Links: Any Text Here Contact Us: __________________ My other car is a 1994 Land Rover Discovery 300TDI. Not fast but tows a caravan like it's not there

6th October 2009, 08:31	#2
2Diesels Trader ZT 260SE, Connoisseur CDT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Ancient Shire Of Bedlington Posts: 12,597 Thanks: 68 Thanked 506 Times in 305 Posts	Thirteen hundred & twenty seven pounds sixty three pence Nah about £600

6th October 2009, 09:46	#6
AURORA MG Banned (EX)-ZT-T190SE in Aurora. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Medway Posts: 2,954 Thanks: 42 Thanked 53 Times in 46 Posts	Remove & replace wing, prep/prime if needed, paint & blend wing into door/bonnet & bumper. Labour/parts/materials if done at a good body shop I would guess around £700 all in!

6th October 2009, 09:48	#7
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	i would say,not much change out of £500 all in

6th October 2009, 09:52	#8
AURORA MG Banned (EX)-ZT-T190SE in Aurora. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Medway Posts: 2,954 Thanks: 42 Thanked 53 Times in 46 Posts	If we get the price correct, do we win the Metro?