Decisions Decisions........

tidus72 · 30th January 2016, 17:33

Well the chance cropped up this week to get an Automatic for my daily commute to work.

With a bad left leg and constant heavy stop start traffic each day I eventually cried enough is enough

Only trouble is its not an Automatic Rover, its actually a 1998 `R` Plate Honda Accord 2.0

I suppose I could kid myself and pretend its a Rover 600

I could not find a 75 Auto near me that was not just trouble waiting to happen and I needed reliable transport, with only 42,000 miles on the clock and a tidy body I could not resist, only trouble is what to do with my beloved `54 plate` facelift Connie 1.8t.

This is the decision, do I just Moth ball her along with my pre facelift Club SE that I have NO plans in parting with, or do I sell her on ?

75 values are so up and down at the moment, but I cannot justify or have the room to keep 2 cars off the road, even though I have spent ages and countless pounds on getting her up to scratch

The though of someone buying her just as a `cheap` form of transport, and knowing they possibly wont take care of her bring me out in a cold sweat, it will be like selling one of my Kidneys

barney bear · 30th January 2016, 17:39

I'm glad I don't have to make that decision, if you've done as much to it as you say then can you not let a family member use it until your leg is better? That way you're not selling it and you can still keep an eye on the car

tidus72 · 30th January 2016, 17:40

Good idea but the only family I have local to me is my 24 year old sister, i`ve seen her driving and the state of her car

James.uk · 30th January 2016, 17:46

My Honda Accord 2 ES auto was awfull on fuel..................16.5 mpg 14 miles a day commute. 34 mpg on a motorway...

So check that before you buy the one you fancy....

...

tidus72 · 30th January 2016, 17:49

That`s not very good MPG, I only travel a total of 6 miles to work and back

, I may put the 75 on good old ebay next week just to see what happens, trouble is its going to get lost in a sea of 75`s

Anyone know of other good places to advertise ?

SE9 Rob · 30th January 2016, 18:19

Advertise it here and it will likely be properly looked after by the buyer

Dragrad · 31st January 2016, 01:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by SE9 Rob

Advertise it here and it will likely be properly looked after by the buyer

The OP will, however, need to be a Subscribed member to sell on here

tidus72 · 31st January 2016, 15:54

Well i`ve taken the plunge and stuck her on ebay, I am preparing myself for the usual time wasters and idiots

My accord is the same colour as the above but has the face lifted front and no leather, It will do me until a decent 75 Auto comes along

FrazzleTC · 31st January 2016, 17:01

Must say that the Accords of that shape are excellent cars. My Mum had one in the late 90s and it was fantastically reliable. Wasn't that sore on fuel either. Absolutely enormous boot, and very comfortable. They're a lot tougher than 75s, and can survive with far less maintenance.

johnnyb44 · 31st January 2016, 17:23

Hi.
why don't you pay to subscribe here and sell your car here. You will know its gone to a good home with such dedicated members here. It would
also be nice for you to see how your car is doing by visiting this site and reading up on how the new owner is getting on with it. I would imagine you would get quite a lot of interest here for too in the for sale section.
.
.Johnny

30th January 2016, 17:33	#1
tidus72 Avid contributor MG6 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 132 Thanks: 5 Thanked 21 Times in 15 Posts	Decisions Decisions........ Well the chance cropped up this week to get an Automatic for my daily commute to work. With a bad left leg and constant heavy stop start traffic each day I eventually cried enough is enough Only trouble is its not an Automatic Rover, its actually a 1998 `R` Plate Honda Accord 2.0 I suppose I could kid myself and pretend its a Rover 600 I could not find a 75 Auto near me that was not just trouble waiting to happen and I needed reliable transport, with only 42,000 miles on the clock and a tidy body I could not resist, only trouble is what to do with my beloved `54 plate` facelift Connie 1.8t. This is the decision, do I just Moth ball her along with my pre facelift Club SE that I have NO plans in parting with, or do I sell her on ? 75 values are so up and down at the moment, but I cannot justify or have the room to keep 2 cars off the road, even though I have spent ages and countless pounds on getting her up to scratch The though of someone buying her just as a `cheap` form of transport, and knowing they possibly wont take care of her bring me out in a cold sweat, it will be like selling one of my Kidneys Last edited by tidus72; 30th January 2016 at 17:42..

30th January 2016, 17:39	#2
barney bear This is my second home rover 75 Connoiseur diesel called Rosey Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Preston Posts: 8,096 Thanks: 1,878 Thanked 2,001 Times in 1,424 Posts	I'm glad I don't have to make that decision, if you've done as much to it as you say then can you not let a family member use it until your leg is better? That way you're not selling it and you can still keep an eye on the car __________________ It is NEVER your fault, do not believe her when she says it is Real name Tony http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5l6mhpix.jpg

30th January 2016, 17:46	#4
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	My Honda Accord 2 ES auto was awfull on fuel..................16.5 mpg 14 miles a day commute. 34 mpg on a motorway... So check that before you buy the one you fancy.... ... Last edited by James.uk; 30th January 2016 at 18:09..

30th January 2016, 17:49	#5
tidus72 Avid contributor MG6 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 132 Thanks: 5 Thanked 21 Times in 15 Posts	That`s not very good MPG, I only travel a total of 6 miles to work and back , I may put the 75 on good old ebay next week just to see what happens, trouble is its going to get lost in a sea of 75`s Anyone know of other good places to advertise ? Last edited by tidus72; 30th January 2016 at 17:52..

31st January 2016, 15:54	#8
tidus72 Avid contributor MG6 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 132 Thanks: 5 Thanked 21 Times in 15 Posts	Well i`ve taken the plunge and stuck her on ebay, I am preparing myself for the usual time wasters and idiots My accord is the same colour as the above but has the face lifted front and no leather, It will do me until a decent 75 Auto comes along Last edited by tidus72; 31st January 2016 at 15:57..

30th January 2016, 17:40	#3
tidus72 Avid contributor MG6 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 132 Thanks: 5 Thanked 21 Times in 15 Posts	Good idea but the only family I have local to me is my 24 year old sister, i`ve seen her driving and the state of her car

30th January 2016, 18:19	#6
SE9 Rob Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Eltham, London SE Posts: 179 Thanks: 167 Thanked 17 Times in 16 Posts	Advertise it here and it will likely be properly looked after by the buyer

31st January 2016, 17:01	#9
FrazzleTC This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Staffordshire Moorlands Posts: 7,924 Thanks: 533 Thanked 1,178 Times in 920 Posts	Must say that the Accords of that shape are excellent cars. My Mum had one in the late 90s and it was fantastically reliable. Wasn't that sore on fuel either. Absolutely enormous boot, and very comfortable. They're a lot tougher than 75s, and can survive with far less maintenance. __________________ 1967 Rover 2000 Automatic 1969 Rover 3500 Series One 1979 Scimitar GTE 2013 Mercedes SLK250 CDI

31st January 2016, 17:23	#10
johnnyb44 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: north wales Posts: 2,705 Thanks: 1,774 Thanked 902 Times in 507 Posts	Hi. why don't you pay to subscribe here and sell your car here. You will know its gone to a good home with such dedicated members here. It would also be nice for you to see how your car is doing by visiting this site and reading up on how the new owner is getting on with it. I would imagine you would get quite a lot of interest here for too in the for sale section. . .Johnny __________________ Replaced pcv filter, springs, plenum spy hole mod,Bonnet cable divider mod. Wax oiled.Air con recharged. Auto box oil changed , Jules plenum guard fitted .Smoked wind deflectors fitted.S/S Compensator.Club Grill Badge kindly donated by Andyg2011..