Sad days

nigel2002 · 7th February 2018, 17:39

I have 2002 2.5 v6 Connie in zircon silver and 79000 on the clock . The last time I drove it it boiled dry nearly serious overheating. On investigation the thermostat housing had leaked causing me to loose all the water . I have now wrecked the car I have had a pressure test done and it is a hgf and unfortunately not cost effective to repair The car was also in 2016 calendar . So the question is do I pass on to a member at scrap price or break her for parts as I do not have the money to get her back on the road
What a dilemma I have

Old Mally · 7th February 2018, 20:26

https://www.cartakeback.com/sell-my-car-quote

Get a quote to see where you stand. Then ask if anyone fancies taking it on.
Much more can be made by breaking it if you have the room.
But, it takes time and trouble, 90% of callers are idiots, of the rest half won't turn up, or claim the part was lost in the post.
You also see it coming to pieces before your eyes, and still have to get rid of whats left.
If you sell the wheels that can be a big problem unless you have access for a Hiab.

minimutly · 7th February 2018, 20:36

Is there money in breaking a 75 these days?
If the car was good enough to go in the callendar, and only needs an engine (plus belt kit and maybe clutch?), it will be worth fixing for someone.

Old Mally · 7th February 2018, 20:59

Or someone will say they are fixing it and break it maybe.

Stickman · 8th February 2018, 07:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by minimutly

Is there money in breaking a 75 these days?
If the car was good enough to go in the callendar, and only needs an engine (plus belt kit and maybe clutch?), it will be worth fixing for someone.

Broke mine up after failing to sell it for peanuts and I did make more money back
What didn’t sell on eBay ended up at the tip
Regards
Chris

Mike Trident · 8th February 2018, 07:44

It would be a shame to break a calendar car, it must be a nice one.

p2roverman · 8th February 2018, 23:11

Shame you are so far away otherwise I'd be happy to take it on and put it back on the road (though the wife would object to a fifth 75). Manual or auto?

cb750chris · 10th February 2018, 22:22

Hi Nigel,
Seems a shame to scrap a nice car.
If you can source an engine, I would be willing to give you a hand doing a transplant?

Regards
Chris

7th February 2018, 17:39	#1
nigel2002 Avid contributor rover 75 conn Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: fareham Posts: 104 Thanks: 51 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Sad days I have 2002 2.5 v6 Connie in zircon silver and 79000 on the clock . The last time I drove it it boiled dry nearly serious overheating. On investigation the thermostat housing had leaked causing me to loose all the water . I have now wrecked the car I have had a pressure test done and it is a hgf and unfortunately not cost effective to repair The car was also in 2016 calendar . So the question is do I pass on to a member at scrap price or break her for parts as I do not have the money to get her back on the road What a dilemma I have

8th February 2018, 07:44	#6
Mike Trident Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Saloon & Citroen C1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oakenshaw, Near Bradford Posts: 1,622 Thanks: 385 Thanked 552 Times in 328 Posts	It would be a shame to break a calendar car, it must be a nice one. __________________ Rover 75 2.0 CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Saloon. (Manual) 160 Remap, cruise control, electric window blind, temp gauge, Real walnut / ZT interior, FBH with GSM control. BORN Tuesday, 5th October 2004 @ 12:35:52 This vehicle was the 104,679th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 3,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 This vehicle was the 12,440th 75 in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 14,280 Starlight Silver 75s

10th February 2018, 22:22	#8
cb750chris Trader Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 849 Thanks: 201 Thanked 292 Times in 200 Posts	Hi Nigel, Seems a shame to scrap a nice car. If you can source an engine, I would be willing to give you a hand doing a transplant? Regards Chris __________________ Now offering T4 services in the Fareham area Replacement keys programmed / supplied / cut Diesel 135 upgrade available IPK virginisation and T4 matching available Sorry, due to a big change in home circumstances, I am unable to do any large jobs at present, but can still offer evening time diagnostics.

7th February 2018, 20:26	#2
Old Mally Regular poster Rover 75 CDTi Tourer Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: littleborough Posts: 89 Thanks: 12 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts	https://www.cartakeback.com/sell-my-car-quote Get a quote to see where you stand. Then ask if anyone fancies taking it on. Much more can be made by breaking it if you have the room. But, it takes time and trouble, 90% of callers are idiots, of the rest half won't turn up, or claim the part was lost in the post. You also see it coming to pieces before your eyes, and still have to get rid of whats left. If you sell the wheels that can be a big problem unless you have access for a Hiab.

7th February 2018, 20:36	#3
minimutly Posted a thing or two mg zt Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: cardigan Posts: 1,087 Thanks: 28 Thanked 187 Times in 158 Posts	Is there money in breaking a 75 these days? If the car was good enough to go in the callendar, and only needs an engine (plus belt kit and maybe clutch?), it will be worth fixing for someone.

7th February 2018, 20:59	#4
Old Mally Regular poster Rover 75 CDTi Tourer Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: littleborough Posts: 89 Thanks: 12 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts	Or someone will say they are fixing it and break it maybe.

8th February 2018, 23:11	#7
p2roverman Gets stuck in Rover 75 Connie Tourer & Connie SE Saloon & Club SE Tourer Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Leeds Posts: 974 Thanks: 199 Thanked 71 Times in 59 Posts	Shame you are so far away otherwise I'd be happy to take it on and put it back on the road (though the wife would object to a fifth 75). Manual or auto?