Hands up those who think our old MGs and Rovers are expensive to run.

Abott10 · 14th September 2018, 09:17

Mine cost peanuts in comparison to what other folks pay for their more highly regarded cars.

Some of the prices involved here for headlights etc on modern cars are eye watering:~

Horrendously expensive impact on finances .. Five figure repair bills not rare by any means.

MSS · 14th September 2018, 09:26

Equally, you can also buy an Omega 2.5/2.6 or 3.0/3.2 V6 and find that most parts cost around half compared with our cars. I have one and it is a very well put together car.

I don't think we can compare our cars to an E63 or a BMW 6 series, so not sure why the 5-figure repair bills would be relevant.

People pay what they wish to pay - it is their choice.

Teflon · 14th September 2018, 09:32

My wife has a new (or at least it was a year or so back) Hyundai i20. A lovely little car that's a delight to drive. Tax is £30, insurance nice and cheap, MPG waayy better than the V6 '75 and it has a comprehensive warranty.

Comparing day to day costs, the Rover is far more expensive to run, however, add in depreciation costs and it's a very different story

. Love my Rover!

Cliff

RobSun · 14th September 2018, 10:54

Yes I find them more expensive to run than comparable cars. I don't think you can compare one against a modern small hatchback that's got to be cheaper day to day but in my experience running a 10 year old Volvo is much cheaper that an MGR.

Far more reliable to run, (never let me down unlike MGR) better parts availability manufactured to higher qualities and good prices make it cheaper for a start. Better build quality of the car makes things underneath less prone to rust and Big Russ says his is far easier to work on making maintenance easier and quicker, so less labour costs if you don't DIY repairs.

Fuel insurance costs and Tax on a par or a little higher but not enough to be significant.

Driver appeal, in my opinion not as good, it does everything well, smooth, comfortable, handles, practical, but just hasn't got that something, hasn't got the soul. However that said for everyday transport its the Volvo for me and MG Rover a weekend low use car now.

sworks · 14th September 2018, 13:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teflon

My wife has a new (or at least it was a year or so back) Hyundai i20. A lovely little car that's a delight to drive. Tax is £30, insurance nice and cheap, MPG waayy better than the V6 '75 and it has a comprehensive warranty.

Comparing day to day costs, the Rover is far more expensive to run, however, add in depreciation costs and it's a very different story

. Love my Rover!

Cliff

The i20 is a fantastic car. I don’t even think about depreciation with new cars, I buy a car that I like and don’t worry about it’s worth once Ive finished with it. All cars depreciate, none more so than the 75 and zed range when new..

steve-45 · 14th September 2018, 13:33

The only thing I find expensive is insurance, far more than I’ve ever paid including a Lotus and a Matra.

macafee2 · 14th September 2018, 13:34

I don't consider my car expensive to run. Wife has a Ford Focus, all mod cons, cheaper to tax but I get little or no pleasure from the car, cost more the 150 % the price of my war.
I have an old car and I expect things to fail as I do any make of old car. Being able to carry out a lot of repairs "myself" also helps keep running costs down.
Road tax for a diesel, more then I like but I needed a tow car.

If you spend £300 a year on maintenance that's only £3000 in to years. Buy a new family car today, spend nothing on maintenance and it 10 years you will have lost more then 3k. In fact even buying 2nd hand and 5 year's old I suspect you will loose more then 3k.

macafee2

FLYING BANANA · 14th September 2018, 13:44

It cost me £90 to get my V8 ZTT through it's MOT this year.

MSS · 14th September 2018, 15:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLYING BANANA

It cost me £90 to get my V8 ZTT through it's MOT this year.

On most other V8's, the dealer would just round the numbers up to the nearest £100o as he would consider it not worthwhile worrying about small change!

Heddy · 14th September 2018, 16:52

Always had the diesel version of the 75 and found them really cheap to run. Never had to pay for a clutch but had a couple of slaves fitted, even then it was just £150 labour (gearboxes are heavy) They're only cheap to run probably because of the club, diagnosis is free, so is the info for getting/fitting the parts, even the parts themselves are reasonable through our traders.

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Abott10 * Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 227 Thanks: 1,275 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,328 Posts	Hands up those who think our old MGs and Rovers are expensive to run. Mine cost peanuts in comparison to what other folks pay for their more highly regarded cars. Some of the prices involved here for headlights etc on modern cars are eye watering:~ Horrendously expensive impact on finances .. Five figure repair bills not rare by any means.

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Teflon This is my second home Lagoon 2.0 V6 75 Conn SE Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chertsey Posts: 5,201 Thanks: 2,825 Thanked 2,920 Times in 1,570 Posts	My wife has a new (or at least it was a year or so back) Hyundai i20. A lovely little car that's a delight to drive. Tax is £30, insurance nice and cheap, MPG waayy better than the V6 '75 and it has a comprehensive warranty. Comparing day to day costs, the Rover is far more expensive to run, however, add in depreciation costs and it's a very different story . Love my Rover! Cliff __________________ No. 4 of 6

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14th September 2018, 09:26	#2
MSS This is my second home Rover 75CDT, Jaguar XF-S 3.0V6, V'xhall Omega V6 Estate, Twintop 1.8VVT, Astra Estate and Corsa 1.2 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7,083 Thanks: 283 Thanked 624 Times in 440 Posts	Equally, you can also buy an Omega 2.5/2.6 or 3.0/3.2 V6 and find that most parts cost around half compared with our cars. I have one and it is a very well put together car. I don't think we can compare our cars to an E63 or a BMW 6 series, so not sure why the 5-figure repair bills would be relevant. People pay what they wish to pay - it is their choice.

14th September 2018, 10:54	#4
RobSun Gets stuck in MGZTT Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Bradford Posts: 529 Thanks: 148 Thanked 256 Times in 138 Posts	Yes I find them more expensive to run than comparable cars. I don't think you can compare one against a modern small hatchback that's got to be cheaper day to day but in my experience running a 10 year old Volvo is much cheaper that an MGR. Far more reliable to run, (never let me down unlike MGR) better parts availability manufactured to higher qualities and good prices make it cheaper for a start. Better build quality of the car makes things underneath less prone to rust and Big Russ says his is far easier to work on making maintenance easier and quicker, so less labour costs if you don't DIY repairs. Fuel insurance costs and Tax on a par or a little higher but not enough to be significant. Driver appeal, in my opinion not as good, it does everything well, smooth, comfortable, handles, practical, but just hasn't got that something, hasn't got the soul. However that said for everyday transport its the Volvo for me and MG Rover a weekend low use car now.

14th September 2018, 13:33	#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	The only thing I find expensive is insurance, far more than I’ve ever paid including a Lotus and a Matra.

14th September 2018, 13:34	#7
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,911 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	I don't consider my car expensive to run. Wife has a Ford Focus, all mod cons, cheaper to tax but I get little or no pleasure from the car, cost more the 150 % the price of my war. I have an old car and I expect things to fail as I do any make of old car. Being able to carry out a lot of repairs "myself" also helps keep running costs down. Road tax for a diesel, more then I like but I needed a tow car. If you spend £300 a year on maintenance that's only £3000 in to years. Buy a new family car today, spend nothing on maintenance and it 10 years you will have lost more then 3k. In fact even buying 2nd hand and 5 year's old I suspect you will loose more then 3k. macafee2

14th September 2018, 16:52	#10
Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	Always had the diesel version of the 75 and found them really cheap to run. Never had to pay for a clutch but had a couple of slaves fitted, even then it was just £150 labour (gearboxes are heavy) They're only cheap to run probably because of the club, diagnosis is free, so is the info for getting/fitting the parts, even the parts themselves are reasonable through our traders.