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Old 13th December 2018, 19:47   #1
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Default When the Rover (Connie CDTi) moves over?

I've had a generally great experience driving a manual and then an auto cdti Connie estate last 4 years. Coming into the retirement zone now and thinking about spending up to 10K on a car to get me regulalrly and comfortably up and down motorways from Newcastle to Stoke (family stuff) as well as the everyday work run (30 miles). I'd like to get an estate that's maybe a bit lower tax wise but robust and preferably with a bit of something to make me smile..which the Connie certainly has. Ideas?
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Old 13th December 2018, 20:29   #2
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sorry you want to spend upto 10k to save on tax?
your connie makes you smile.
to help with suggestions what do you want that the connie does not have?

jaguar xf Tourer, X Type Tourer? Sorry no idea what the tax is

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Octavia VRS?

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Old 13th December 2018, 21:05   #4
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sorry you want to spend upto 10k to save on tax?
your connie makes you smile.
to help with suggestions what do you want that the connie does not have?

jaguar xf Tourer, X Type Tourer? Sorry no idea what the tax is

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I've never spent any money on a car really, so I'd say that spending a bit of money is part reward and part wanting something quieter, more economical and with that bit of sn increase in reliability that a newer carm with newer components would ( I assume) have. If I can save a few quid per year on road tax along the way that'd be good. As I say, I have enjoyed the CDTi. I'd like some of the above - and a bit of character and refinement. If I can find something that feels as good to drive as the CDT1 does at 15 years old I'd be lucky and happy.
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Ta, Looks nice and in budget. Think I'll lean towards an auto having enjoyed that experience over last couple of years. Other cars I've looked into so far are the Leon estate and Volvo V60. Mate recommended the Seat Exea, which is so rare it doesn't show up in autotrader,
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Ta, Looks nice and in budget. Think I'll lean towards an auto having enjoyed that experience over last couple of years. Other cars I've looked into so far are the Leon estate and Volvo V60. Mate recommended the Seat Exea, which is so rare it doesn't show up in autotrader,
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Rebadged Audi A4 from a few years back, nice car too. The VW Tdi in its many forms and variants is a great engine - despite the emissions scandal!
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Hi, I’m going through a similar decision process. I don’t know whether to keep my 75 estate by putting it in my garage to do up slowly, or sell. I will by a Skoda Octavia estate with either the 1.6 or 2.0 110 or 150bhp engine. Could be tempted by a 4motion. Not interested in having an adblue car .
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It is permitted to own a R75 after retirement! I have been retired for 10 years & as I use it for family long journeys & I've just returned from the annual Xmas deliveries to grandkids, 470 mile round trip in pure comfort & without a hitch & fresh as a daisy on arrival.

Why not spend the cash on a runaround, we have a Skoda Fabia 1.4 diesel which we bought last May, three years old, for £7750, 70 mpg, zero road tax, & will be suitable for long journeys too. The 3 cylinder engine is a bit noisy from outside & I can't get along with the start-stop & it tends to tell the driver how to drive but otherwise it seems a good one.

For long journeys the Rover can't be beaten IMO, mines a Classic CDTi, worth hardly anything if I was to sell it so until it starts to become unreliable I will keep it, although climbing under it for maintenance is becoming more of a problem

I also have an MG TF for summer use
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It is permitted to own a R75 after retirement! I have been retired for 10 years & as I use it for family long journeys & I've just returned from the annual Xmas deliveries to grandkids, 470 mile round trip in pure comfort & without a hitch & fresh as a daisy on arrival.

Why not spend the cash on a runaround, we have a Skoda Fabia 1.4 diesel which we bought last May, three years old, for £7750, 70 mpg, zero road tax, & will be suitable for long journeys too. The 3 cylinder engine is a bit noisy from outside & I can't get along with the start-stop & it tends to tell the driver how to drive but otherwise it seems a good one.

For long journeys the Rover can't be beaten IMO, mines a Classic CDTi, worth hardly anything if I was to sell it so until it starts to become unreliable I will keep it, although climbing under it for maintenance is becoming more of a problem

I also have an MG TF for summer use

I had the back box replaced last week and have to say she's going like a rocket. I'm in no big rush to move on. Unfortunately, no garage do I need a do everything car. She's done 150k already and post new backbox feels like she might do the same again. Guy who replaced the spring told me to hang on to her. I'm going to do some test drives. If I don't find something that feels much better I 'll leave the pension pot to simmer a bit longer.
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