I never thought I'd be writing this - Page 2

freddie · 12th October 2017, 08:01

Morning Thomas shame but these things happen in life.
Keep on trucking .

Gate Keeper · 12th October 2017, 08:15

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Originally Posted by murphyv310

Yes it's a shame.
Often though needs must. I personally did virtually everything to my cars but now I just cant. We are not getting any younger and neither are the cars.
I think that they will survive but only to those with spare cash, a garage and time.
Pity really.

I agree Trevor, all valid points. One has to weigh up the costs of repairs, replacement parts and running costs, against buying a newer car. Some of our older members struggle to get in and out of a 75 because of arthritis or frailty and have to make the change because of this. The cars made these days have more economy in driving them than an old V6 like mine 20 years old next year

Zircon · 12th October 2017, 09:16

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Originally Posted by thomas 75 connie

Lately I have not been posting on here as to be honest I don't know what to say. My membership (red) has run out but I will Renew on Friday.

Anyway the thing I'm trying to say is from Saturday I will no longer own my launch car.
It needs too much work and I neither have the time or want to it anymore.

After offering my last launch car for free and it turning into a headache I am just taking a few bits off and scrapping it.

I've used the car once in the last 2 months and it's costing me money just sat there.

Will I get another 75.. at this moment in time I'm really not sure. I just don't have the time any more. I'm sorry if this irks some people but I thought I best let you know. Thanks Thomas

Very sorry to read this, Thomas - I have much enjoyed reading your posts for as long as I have been a member here.

All the best for your motoring future - with or without a 75

Nicholas/Zircon

Georgies Dad · 12th October 2017, 12:23

Good luck Thomas,its hard letting go, but you have to move forward and enjoy new things in life.

You know where to find your friends,you will always be welcome

coolcat · 12th October 2017, 14:44

Hi Thomas,

Sad to read but fully understand where you are coming from.

I'm a non owner as well now but still like to drop in on here when I get the chance.

All the best and hope your trucking and biking is still going well?

roverbarmy · 12th October 2017, 15:06

It's getting more difficult for me to do my own jobs. I'm under it again tomorrow to do the drop links. Everything seems to take me twice as long as it should but as I'm retired, I take my time to do it right. I had a torn knee ligament last year so take great care when doing a lot of kneeling. Hope all goes well for you. I'll be here until I can't do stuff any more. all the best,
Mike

TomRS · 12th October 2017, 15:08

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Originally Posted by coolcat

Hi Thomas,

Sad to read but fully understand where you are coming from.

I'm a non owner as well now but still like to drop in on here when I get the chance.

All the best and hope your trucking and biking is still going well?

So you no longer trading anymore then Jeff? or helping out Sean?

kc13661 · 12th October 2017, 15:44

Good luck Thomas with whatever you choose to do, regarding what you do with your car. End of the day it is your car, if someone contacts you and offers to take it off your hands all good and well, if you decide to scrap then so be it, only you know truthfully what is involved with keeping it going.

It's easy for so many to say "save this car" but they are usually not the ones putting their hands in their pockets to do so....

I have seen your pictures and posts over my time here, you have done the car proud and merit your place here amongst the community, don't be a stranger

Jackstevens98 · 12th October 2017, 15:46

It's a shame it's going to the scrappy I would have been more than happy to arrange a trailer to pick it up and take off your hands but I understand! Hopefully you'll be back to 75 ownership sometime in the future

Cable Tie · 12th October 2017, 16:41

I can't believe I'm reading this,and never thaught for a million years would I read it it's a shame you didn't shout what you needed bud as I've got spares of all types and would of gladly passed them onto you foc but it's your decision and that's that if the 800 needs rehoming just shout I'm up for one of those I'll gladly purchase of corse,all I can say is good luck buddy and if you have a change of heart my offer stands

12th October 2017, 08:01	#11
freddie Passed Away 75 cdti connoisseur se saloon Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: norwich Posts: 11,360 Thanks: 1,171 Thanked 1,921 Times in 1,345 Posts	Morning Thomas shame but these things happen in life. Keep on trucking . __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC][ LADY IN RED

12th October 2017, 12:23	#14
Georgies Dad This is my second home Land Rover Join Date: May 2013 Location: Thorpe St Andrew,Norwich Posts: 14,715 Thanks: 933 Thanked 2,925 Times in 1,979 Posts	Good luck Thomas,its hard letting go, but you have to move forward and enjoy new things in life. You know where to find your friends,you will always be welcome __________________ Steve and Georgie Together Forever Lonely days are long Twilight sings a song All the happiness that used to be Soon my eyes will close Soon I'll find repose And in dreams, you're always near to me I'll see you in my dreams And then I'll hold you in my dreams

12th October 2017, 14:44	#15
coolcat This is my second home Audi Q3 TDI S-Line Quattro Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clacton On Sea/On the boat somewhere Posts: 51,135 Thanks: 9,890 Thanked 12,235 Times in 8,232 Posts	Hi Thomas, Sad to read but fully understand where you are coming from. I'm a non owner as well now but still like to drop in on here when I get the chance. All the best and hope your trucking and biking is still going well? __________________ Jeff.

12th October 2017, 15:06	#16
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	It's getting more difficult for me to do my own jobs. I'm under it again tomorrow to do the drop links. Everything seems to take me twice as long as it should but as I'm retired, I take my time to do it right. I had a torn knee ligament last year so take great care when doing a lot of kneeling. Hope all goes well for you. I'll be here until I can't do stuff any more. all the best, Mike __________________ Oil in my veins!

12th October 2017, 15:44	#18
kc13661 I really should get out more....... Freelander Td4 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Gateshead Posts: 2,332 Thanks: 704 Thanked 909 Times in 419 Posts	Good luck Thomas with whatever you choose to do, regarding what you do with your car. End of the day it is your car, if someone contacts you and offers to take it off your hands all good and well, if you decide to scrap then so be it, only you know truthfully what is involved with keeping it going. It's easy for so many to say "save this car" but they are usually not the ones putting their hands in their pockets to do so.... I have seen your pictures and posts over my time here, you have done the car proud and merit your place here amongst the community, don't be a stranger __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Growing old is compulsory.... Growing up is Optional

12th October 2017, 15:46	#19
Jackstevens98 Loves to post Rover 75 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Sussex Posts: 354 Thanks: 41 Thanked 50 Times in 35 Posts	75 It's a shame it's going to the scrappy I would have been more than happy to arrange a trailer to pick it up and take off your hands but I understand! Hopefully you'll be back to 75 ownership sometime in the future

12th October 2017, 16:41	#20
Cable Tie Regional Secretary Orange grove ztt cdti Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Torquay Posts: 2,409 Thanks: 2,297 Thanked 1,381 Times in 818 Posts	I can't believe I'm reading this,and never thaught for a million years would I read it it's a shame you didn't shout what you needed bud as I've got spares of all types and would of gladly passed them onto you foc but it's your decision and that's that if the 800 needs rehoming just shout I'm up for one of those I'll gladly purchase of corse,all I can say is good luck buddy and if you have a change of heart my offer stands __________________ Dreams do come true