75 Tourer with Traction Control on Ebay

AndyN01 · 22nd October 2018, 15:26

Hi all,

Spotted this earlier today:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-ROVE...zPGC:rk:2:pf:1

1 owner from new and 132K with fully backed service history.

I can't see any cruise controls on the steering wheel and there are only 2 switches in the fascia (although not too clear these look like heated seat switches to me) where I'd expect to see a TC switch.

As I'm in Tamworth & the car is in Hounslow - which is a fair trek - I contacted the seller.

They have confirmed:

"Traction Control is yes" and "Cruise is yes"

Am I missing something here?

Oh, and the "1 V CAREFUL OWNER FROM NEW" has had MoT fails in 2006; 2009; 2010; 2013; 2015; 2016; 2017 & 2018 - albeit nothing desperate.

Thoughts?

Thanks.

Andy.

Bogbrush82 · 22nd October 2018, 15:33

Sounds like a sack of lies to me. For a start there are no switches that would enable the cruise to work (the buttons are for the heated seats), there's no memory function for the seats so I doubt it's anything other than a regular Connie (although the lack of parking sensors are making me think it's possibly a disguised Club SE), plus wouldn't a car with traction control need a switch to turn it on/off?

Me doth think he doesn't know his 75's very well.

suzublu · 22nd October 2018, 16:00

It's filthy

Run a mile

Mike Noc · 22nd October 2018, 18:38

Don't you just love the bit about it being "literally immaculate".

stevestrat · 22nd October 2018, 18:41

Either who ever was driving it is 7' tall or the driver's seat is tactically positioned so you can't see the usual worn bolster.

Hucklebury · 22nd October 2018, 19:17

As I have just learned, dont believe a word, go with your gut instinct, it may look great, in reality it often is'nt

Bertie_Mollie · 22nd October 2018, 21:13

My ZTT has cruise and the set and resume controls are on the RHS of the steering wheel which this doesn't have.

Sonic ZS · 22nd October 2018, 21:35

Enlarge the interior pic and you can see the two buttons are for heated seats. No sign of anything for cruise or traction control, and no cruise switches on the steering wheel

clf · 22nd October 2018, 23:14

Run away!

alarm bells rining at the grubby seat, floor, wheel and door handle. It is as though an uncaring mechanic or scrap yard worker has jumped in to move it after the changed the bonnet over (looks a different shade - which doesnt follow onto the top of the wings).

Add that to the auction house 'sold' writing on the screen along with the bidder number. Along with the 'lies' or just plain ignorance, any confidence in the seller evaporates. But in fairness it is probably more car trader hyping up an ad. Everything is 'rare' sorry 'RARE' or 'WOW' . These ads put me off straight away.

For entertainment I tried to find an address to find out if they had reviews, but cant see it. Did find THIS though. Would have loved to have seen the ad. But it is from 2009, it must have said 'very powerful, like an M3' lol - hence my entertainment.

Price wise it is surely ok if the clutch is fine, but I cant help but think that the slave or master has popped on the previous owner, and they have put it through the auction to get shot of it.

75c · 23rd October 2018, 05:00

Well, he's a very rude seller if his reply to an innocent question is anything to go by!

22nd October 2018, 15:26	#1
AndyN01 This is my second home Toyota RAV4 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Tamworth Posts: 3,070 Thanks: 2,478 Thanked 1,579 Times in 968 Posts	75 Tourer with Traction Control on Ebay Hi all, Spotted this earlier today: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-ROVE...zPGC:rk:2:pf:1 1 owner from new and 132K with fully backed service history. I can't see any cruise controls on the steering wheel and there are only 2 switches in the fascia (although not too clear these look like heated seat switches to me) where I'd expect to see a TC switch. As I'm in Tamworth & the car is in Hounslow - which is a fair trek - I contacted the seller. They have confirmed: "Traction Control is yes" and "Cruise is yes" Am I missing something here? Oh, and the "1 V CAREFUL OWNER FROM NEW" has had MoT fails in 2006; 2009; 2010; 2013; 2015; 2016; 2017 & 2018 - albeit nothing desperate. Thoughts? Thanks. Andy. Last edited by AndyN01; 22nd October 2018 at 15:33..

22nd October 2018, 15:33	#2
Bogbrush82 I really should get out more....... BMW X3 2.0D Join Date: May 2017 Location: Tipton Posts: 2,383 Thanks: 51 Thanked 765 Times in 421 Posts	Sounds like a sack of lies to me. For a start there are no switches that would enable the cruise to work (the buttons are for the heated seats), there's no memory function for the seats so I doubt it's anything other than a regular Connie (although the lack of parking sensors are making me think it's possibly a disguised Club SE), plus wouldn't a car with traction control need a switch to turn it on/off? Me doth think he doesn't know his 75's very well. __________________ Current car: BMW x3 2.0d (The one with the M47 engine!) Rolled off the line on December 14th, 2004. Last edited by Bogbrush82; 22nd October 2018 at 15:41..

22nd October 2018, 18:41	#5
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,465 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	Either who ever was driving it is 7' tall or the driver's seat is tactically positioned so you can't see the usual worn bolster. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

22nd October 2018, 19:17	#6
Hucklebury Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Battle Posts: 26 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	buying any 75 As I have just learned, dont believe a word, go with your gut instinct, it may look great, in reality it often is'nt

22nd October 2018, 21:35	#8
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	Enlarge the interior pic and you can see the two buttons are for heated seats. No sign of anything for cruise or traction control, and no cruise switches on the steering wheel __________________

22nd October 2018, 16:00	#3
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,912 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	It's filthy Run a mile

22nd October 2018, 18:38	#4
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,547 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	Don't you just love the bit about it being "literally immaculate".

22nd October 2018, 21:13	#7
Bertie_Mollie Newbie Looking For Another MG ZT-T Join Date: May 2018 Location: Solihull Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts	My ZTT has cruise and the set and resume controls are on the RHS of the steering wheel which this doesn't have.

22nd October 2018, 23:14	#9
clf This is my second home MG ZT CDTi Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: carrick Posts: 7,859 Thanks: 3,494 Thanked 2,657 Times in 1,973 Posts	Run away! alarm bells rining at the grubby seat, floor, wheel and door handle. It is as though an uncaring mechanic or scrap yard worker has jumped in to move it after the changed the bonnet over (looks a different shade - which doesnt follow onto the top of the wings). Add that to the auction house 'sold' writing on the screen along with the bidder number. Along with the 'lies' or just plain ignorance, any confidence in the seller evaporates. But in fairness it is probably more car trader hyping up an ad. Everything is 'rare' sorry 'RARE' or 'WOW' . These ads put me off straight away. For entertainment I tried to find an address to find out if they had reviews, but cant see it. Did find THIS though. Would have loved to have seen the ad. But it is from 2009, it must have said 'very powerful, like an M3' lol - hence my entertainment. Price wise it is surely ok if the clutch is fine, but I cant help but think that the slave or master has popped on the previous owner, and they have put it through the auction to get shot of it. __________________ It is not gloss primer .............. it is duct tape silver!

23rd October 2018, 05:00	#10
75c Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Belfast Posts: 601 Thanks: 150 Thanked 294 Times in 190 Posts	Well, he's a very rude seller if his reply to an innocent question is anything to go by!