Sorry Looking 54 Plate V8 Tourer in Mid Wales

BMW Basher · 21st June 2015, 22:56

Whilst visiting a body shop for a quote on my 75 saloon, I noticed in the car park a silver 54 plate V8 Tourer that's been parked up for a number of months apparently.

I made some enquiries about it, I'm told the owner parked it up last winter and not touched it since. It looks a bit sorry for it's self with some minor dents in the doors as you can see from the photos. The grill looks like it's been taped back on at the top.

I don't know too much about the V8's I assume they're all Connoisseur SE spec plus other options as standard- it's got full Smokestone leather, sunroof, satnav and the wheels normally found on the Contemporary. Anyway, I'm sure it could be saved.

rrobson · 21st June 2015, 23:59

It's a very rare example. Is it for sale?

The_irish_rover · 22nd June 2015, 06:39

Currently on a SORN, last MOT expired April 2014. This looks like one of those forgotten cars that in years to come you see on eBay. Wonder why the owner has laid it up if they have no intentions of putting it back on the road?

Also, a tow bar? Blimey, what were they towing?

BMW Basher · 22nd June 2015, 08:06

I'll try and make some enquiries.

pm77 · 22nd June 2015, 08:11

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Originally Posted by The_irish_rover

Also, a tow bar? Blimey, what were they towing?

A tanker of fuel

The_irish_rover · 22nd June 2015, 08:12

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Originally Posted by pm77

A tanker of fuel

Ha ha! That makes sense!

AURORA MG · 22nd June 2015, 10:02

Could be worth just leaving your info on the car somewhere if you get no joy in finding who owns it.
Definitely worth saving.

stevestrat · 22nd June 2015, 10:20

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Originally Posted by pm77

A tanker of fuel

Fuel consumption isn't as frightening as you think, its a big, lazy engine and doesn't get a lot less mpg than a V6 190. I surprised myself when I got just under 28mpg bringing mine home from south of Leeds when I bought it.

MrDoodles · 22nd June 2015, 10:23

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Originally Posted by stevestrat

Fuel consumption isn't as frightening as you think, its a big, lazy engine and doesn't get a lot less mpg than a V6 190. I surprised myself when I got just under 28mpg bringing mine home from south of Leeds when I bought it.

That is with a manual transmission though and all the 75's are auto!

T16 · 22nd June 2015, 10:25

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Originally Posted by stevestrat

Fuel consumption isn't as frightening as you think, its a big, lazy engine and doesn't get a lot less mpg than a V6 190. I surprised myself when I got just under 28mpg bringing mine home from south of Leeds when I bought it.

It certainly is.

I have a diesel and a 260, and to be honest, the disgraceful economy is quite wearing sometimes.

21st June 2015, 22:56	#1
BMW Basher Newbie Rover 75 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Aberystwyth Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sorry Looking 54 Plate V8 Tourer in Mid Wales Whilst visiting a body shop for a quote on my 75 saloon, I noticed in the car park a silver 54 plate V8 Tourer that's been parked up for a number of months apparently. I made some enquiries about it, I'm told the owner parked it up last winter and not touched it since. It looks a bit sorry for it's self with some minor dents in the doors as you can see from the photos. The grill looks like it's been taped back on at the top. I don't know too much about the V8's I assume they're all Connoisseur SE spec plus other options as standard- it's got full Smokestone leather, sunroof, satnav and the wheels normally found on the Contemporary. Anyway, I'm sure it could be saved. __________________ Rover: because it's not another dull Audi, BMW, Mercedes....... CARS: 54 plate Rover 75 Connoisseur SE saloon 2.0 CDTI. Jaguar X-Type Tourer 2.2 CDTI Last edited by BMW Basher; 21st June 2015 at 23:17.. Reason: photos not loaded

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22nd June 2015, 08:06	#4
BMW Basher Newbie Rover 75 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Aberystwyth Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'll try and make some enquiries. __________________ Rover: because it's not another dull Audi, BMW, Mercedes....... CARS: 54 plate Rover 75 Connoisseur SE saloon 2.0 CDTI. Jaguar X-Type Tourer 2.2 CDTI

22nd June 2015, 06:39	#3
The_irish_rover Loves to post Rover 75 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kent Posts: 448 Thanks: 273 Thanked 132 Times in 98 Posts	Currently on a SORN, last MOT expired April 2014. This looks like one of those forgotten cars that in years to come you see on eBay. Wonder why the owner has laid it up if they have no intentions of putting it back on the road? Also, a tow bar? Blimey, what were they towing?

22nd June 2015, 10:02	#7
AURORA MG Banned (EX)-ZT-T190SE in Aurora. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Medway Posts: 2,954 Thanks: 42 Thanked 53 Times in 46 Posts	Could be worth just leaving your info on the car somewhere if you get no joy in finding who owns it. Definitely worth saving.