Anyone interested in this?

RPWC · 8th April 2019, 10:12

One of my elderly customers has recently given up driving, and knowing I was a Rover enthusiast asked me if I know anyone who might like her old car. Its a 95 M plate 216 sli auto in Zircon silver she and her late husband bought it brand new and have owned it ever since. All work done at local main dealer and after the demise of Rover, one of the mechanics from the dealership set up on his own and continued doing the work. It has only done 70k since new, it needs front wings but not sure what the rest of body is like as I haven't looked closely at it for a while. Tax and test expired in Feb, but it was still in use up until a few months back. Its garaged so out of the elements, not worth very much but any good to someone for spares or a spare runner? Pm me if you're interested.

victorgte · 8th April 2019, 20:20

PM sent just now.

RPWC · 10th April 2019, 15:21

An update on this, I went today and had a closer in depth look at the car, and took some photos on behalf of another member.
The nsr arch has a bit of surface rust on it, and a crack on the os corner of rear bumper, but other than that for a 25 year old car it is pretty good.It has the electric tilt and slide sunroof which works fine, documented service history with invoices, previous MOTs, although the current tax and test ran out in Feb. The engine runs sweet as, and nice and quiet, no sign of oil leaks, starts straight away. A rare example 1 owner car with low miles and fsh.
EDIT. Initial enquirer has dropped out due to travel cost, so if anyone's interested and wants photos sent, pm me an email address. Car is located in south Northumberland, and is about 20 minutes drive from me.

vacuman · 10th April 2019, 18:38

Could be worth posting something on local Facebook pages??

RPWC · 10th April 2019, 18:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by vacuman

Could be worth posting something on local Facebook pages??

No, she's a widow and lives alone, I don't want her being bombarded with tyre kickers and idiots. It would have to go tbrough me anyway as she doesn't have a computer. People from here generally don't fit in to the above categories

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RPWC · 11th April 2019, 07:15

Someone must want to save this?

coab · 11th April 2019, 08:44

Thought old Brian had a soft spot for these?

RPWC · 11th April 2019, 09:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by coab

Thought old Brian had a soft spot for these?

He doesn't want it because it has the Honda engine and needs bodywork.

victorgte · 12th April 2019, 07:08

I’ve looked at train fares and fuel to drive back and it’s over £200.
Cheapest train fare was half price at £78 but it got me there at 11.10pm!
Geography and logistics sometimes get in the way.

RPWC · 12th April 2019, 07:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by victorgte

I’ve looked at train fares and fuel to drive back and it’s over £200.
Cheapest train fare was half price at £78 but it got me there at 11.10pm!
Geography and logistics sometimes get in the way.

That's your fault for living so far away Vic

8th April 2019, 10:12	#1
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,177 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	Anyone interested in this? One of my elderly customers has recently given up driving, and knowing I was a Rover enthusiast asked me if I know anyone who might like her old car. Its a 95 M plate 216 sli auto in Zircon silver she and her late husband bought it brand new and have owned it ever since. All work done at local main dealer and after the demise of Rover, one of the mechanics from the dealership set up on his own and continued doing the work. It has only done 70k since new, it needs front wings but not sure what the rest of body is like as I haven't looked closely at it for a while. Tax and test expired in Feb, but it was still in use up until a few months back. Its garaged so out of the elements, not worth very much but any good to someone for spares or a spare runner? Pm me if you're interested. __________________ Cheers. Rich… Last edited by RPWC; 10th April 2019 at 16:43.. Reason: Spelling and extra info

8th April 2019, 20:20	#2
victorgte I really should get out more....... MGTF, MGZT, Range Rover Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 2,802 Thanks: 395 Thanked 633 Times in 446 Posts	PM sent just now. __________________ MG TF 135, MG ZT, Range Rover P38

10th April 2019, 15:21	#3
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,177 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	An update on this, I went today and had a closer in depth look at the car, and took some photos on behalf of another member. The nsr arch has a bit of surface rust on it, and a crack on the os corner of rear bumper, but other than that for a 25 year old car it is pretty good.It has the electric tilt and slide sunroof which works fine, documented service history with invoices, previous MOTs, although the current tax and test ran out in Feb. The engine runs sweet as, and nice and quiet, no sign of oil leaks, starts straight away. A rare example 1 owner car with low miles and fsh. EDIT. Initial enquirer has dropped out due to travel cost, so if anyone's interested and wants photos sent, pm me an email address. Car is located in south Northumberland, and is about 20 minutes drive from me. __________________ Cheers. Rich… Last edited by RPWC; 10th April 2019 at 19:33.. Reason: additional info

10th April 2019, 18:38	#4
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11th April 2019, 07:15	#6
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,177 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	Someone must want to save this? __________________ Cheers. Rich…

11th April 2019, 08:44	#7
coab This is my second home 2007 57 GOLF GTi EDITION 30 DSG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newport Shropshire and Coventry. Posts: 5,137 Thanks: 2,424 Thanked 1,452 Times in 852 Posts	Thought old Brian had a soft spot for these?

12th April 2019, 07:08	#9
victorgte I really should get out more....... MGTF, MGZT, Range Rover Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 2,802 Thanks: 395 Thanked 633 Times in 446 Posts	I’ve looked at train fares and fuel to drive back and it’s over £200. Cheapest train fare was half price at £78 but it got me there at 11.10pm! Geography and logistics sometimes get in the way. __________________ MG TF 135, MG ZT, Range Rover P38

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