R75 diesel manual saloon wanted

jim_k · 27th December 2020, 14:27

Hi,
My uncle who is based in Reading is without a car at minute and would like to find a R75 in good condition. Ideally he'd like a top spec one with low miles and maybe something that will last a few years.
Must be a diesel manual saloon car. He's looking to spend £1k but might go higher for something in really good condition, maybe nearer 2k.
We are in Reading.
Any help of suggestions appreciated.
Jim

Sonic ZS · 27th December 2020, 14:42

Hi Jim, if your uncle's looking for a diesel manual 4dr with low mileage, then £1000 is more likely to get him a car needing some work - most people are starting to realise the diesel engine will do huge mileages if looked after and hence cost a premium over their 4 cylinder petrol equivalent.

If he's not keen on doing too many repairs, then go for the higher budget and buy the best one you can find, remembering there'll always be jobs to do now the cars are getting older.

Good luck with your search

rrobson · 27th December 2020, 14:56

Tell him he’d be better off with an auto, I know where there’s a nice one for sale!

wixyw · 31st December 2020, 12:01

Mine is for sale at the moment, fully sorted reduced to £1600. Might be worth a look ! Look on members cars for sale and the dreaded evil bay.

As mentioned on the post above, unless you are really lucky. up to a grand will only buy you a car needing time and money spending on it. Better buying a fully sorted one for slightly more money in the first place.

I needed an estate, bought one for £1250, already spent over a grand on getting it sorted and it still needs more work doing to get it right.

So the moral is buy a good one to start with, it's cheaper in the long run by far !

Phil

jim_k · 1st January 2021, 16:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by wixyw

Mine is for sale at the moment, fully sorted reduced to £1600. Might be worth a look ! Look on members cars for sale and the dreaded evil bay.
Phil

Wish you were nearer Reading as it looks good!

steve-45 · 1st January 2021, 17:02

It’s well worth travelling for a good one, furthest I’ve ever been is Scotland for a BMW motor bike and brought it back on a trailer.

Olde faithful · 2nd January 2021, 17:39

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-MG-Z...MAAOSwyiZfxPt3

wixyw · 3rd January 2021, 07:21

This is the link to mine

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-75-...kAAOSwHbpf0Ri3

Might be worth a look ?

Phil

27th December 2020, 14:27	#1
jim_k Avid contributor Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Reading Posts: 199 Thanks: 47 Thanked 44 Times in 31 Posts	R75 diesel manual saloon wanted Hi, My uncle who is based in Reading is without a car at minute and would like to find a R75 in good condition. Ideally he'd like a top spec one with low miles and maybe something that will last a few years. Must be a diesel manual saloon car. He's looking to spend £1k but might go higher for something in really good condition, maybe nearer 2k. We are in Reading. Any help of suggestions appreciated. Jim

27th December 2020, 14:42	#2
Sonic ZS Posted a thing or two 75 Conn CDT Tourer, 75 Conn SE V6, 75 Conn V6, 75 Conn CDTi Tourer, ZS 180 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Devon Posts: 1,986 Thanks: 1,287 Thanked 963 Times in 534 Posts	Hi Jim, if your uncle's looking for a diesel manual 4dr with low mileage, then £1000 is more likely to get him a car needing some work - most people are starting to realise the diesel engine will do huge mileages if looked after and hence cost a premium over their 4 cylinder petrol equivalent. If he's not keen on doing too many repairs, then go for the higher budget and buy the best one you can find, remembering there'll always be jobs to do now the cars are getting older. Good luck with your search __________________

27th December 2020, 14:56	#3
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2nd January 2021, 17:39	#7
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31st December 2020, 12:01	#4
wixyw Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Gargrave, Nr. Skipton, North Yorkshire Posts: 98 Thanks: 33 Thanked 31 Times in 15 Posts	Mine is for sale at the moment, fully sorted reduced to £1600. Might be worth a look ! Look on members cars for sale and the dreaded evil bay. As mentioned on the post above, unless you are really lucky. up to a grand will only buy you a car needing time and money spending on it. Better buying a fully sorted one for slightly more money in the first place. I needed an estate, bought one for £1250, already spent over a grand on getting it sorted and it still needs more work doing to get it right. So the moral is buy a good one to start with, it's cheaper in the long run by far ! Phil

1st January 2021, 17:02	#6
steve-45 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Belvedere Posts: 4,076 Thanks: 108 Thanked 1,089 Times in 774 Posts	It’s well worth travelling for a good one, furthest I’ve ever been is Scotland for a BMW motor bike and brought it back on a trailer.

3rd January 2021, 07:21	#8
wixyw Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Gargrave, Nr. Skipton, North Yorkshire Posts: 98 Thanks: 33 Thanked 31 Times in 15 Posts	This is the link to mine https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-75-...kAAOSwHbpf0Ri3 Might be worth a look ? Phil