Your "best" car.... - Page 7

Jim Jamieson · 1st July 2016, 22:20

We've owned many cars over the years and when I worked with an Austin Rover main dealer I had dozens of company cars and when on holiday we have hired quite a few.

Of the company cars my best looking one was a Russet Brown Allegro 1500 special which had velour seating and vinyl roof but it was also my worst car as it was so gutless I wore through the clutch pedal rubber in 12 thousand miles.

Of the hire cars I reckon it was the Ford Mustang convertible we had in Florida in 2005 I really did not want to return that car

On the cars we have owned well without a shadow of doubt it was the missus's 75 diesel Connoisseur which we had for 13 years the longest ever we kept a car in fact I reckon I should have kept it and sold my V6 Connoisseur but as it had the lower mileage I kept it.
In 2nd place after the 75's it would be my SD1 Vitesse which I still have tucked away fully restored and under a dust sheet.

On my wish list or lottery win it would be a Range Rover or a Bentley Mulsanne or even both.

FrazzleTC · 1st July 2016, 22:21

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Originally Posted by victorgte

My 1978 Scimiitar GTE. Had it 13 years and miss it. It's actually for sale again right now......

I know I'd really not be able to deal with not having my GTE. Sounds like the fact it's for sale is a sign that you need to get it back!

victorgte · 1st July 2016, 22:24

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Originally Posted by FrazzleTC

I know I'd really not be able to deal with not having my GTE. Sounds like the fact it's for sale is a sign that you need to get it back!

Yes but SWMBO says no! Just posted a pic of the car.

FrazzleTC · 1st July 2016, 22:32

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Originally Posted by victorgte

Yes but SWMBO says no! Just posted a pic of the car.

Looks fantastic, Vic, and not dissimilar to my '79 car, although mine is a different shade of yellow.

Lord of Hog · 5th July 2016, 07:30

1978 Cortina 2.3GL: my first grown up car and vastly improved by the addition of the 5-speed box from a Sierra and the carb set up from a 3.0 Granada.

2000 Renault Scenic RX4: reliability and comfort for more miles than I care to remember, mostly in France.

1994 Honda CRX: Proper JDM rather than a poncey Del Sol. Totally insane kamikaze bomber.

1996 Mitsubishi FTO: My Yobbomobile. Drove like nothing I've experienced before or since.

BUT the best one of all is the one I have now. My fantastic 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4. Wonderfully comfortable. Totally reliable. Gorgeous 4G69 engine coupled to the INVECS 2 tiptronic box. And, most important of all, never makes me look a twonk by getting stuck in the car park at a variety of agricultural shows.

JimSharp39 · 5th July 2016, 09:02

Saab 9000. Had two. Current 75 a close second

dln6376 · 5th July 2016, 09:06

My best car would have to be my current 'everyday' car which is an Audi A6 Avant, 3.0TDI with every toy imaginable.

However my favourite car was probably my Rover 75, Connoisseur SE, CDT, Automatic in White Gold.

5th July 2016, 07:30	#65
Lord of Hog Gets stuck in Rover 75 2.5 V6 in Wedgwood Blue Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Felbridge, East Grinstead Posts: 982 Thanks: 250 Thanked 294 Times in 206 Posts	1978 Cortina 2.3GL: my first grown up car and vastly improved by the addition of the 5-speed box from a Sierra and the carb set up from a 3.0 Granada. 2000 Renault Scenic RX4: reliability and comfort for more miles than I care to remember, mostly in France. 1994 Honda CRX: Proper JDM rather than a poncey Del Sol. Totally insane kamikaze bomber. 1996 Mitsubishi FTO: My Yobbomobile. Drove like nothing I've experienced before or since. BUT the best one of all is the one I have now. My fantastic 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4. Wonderfully comfortable. Totally reliable. Gorgeous 4G69 engine coupled to the INVECS 2 tiptronic box. And, most important of all, never makes me look a twonk by getting stuck in the car park at a variety of agricultural shows. __________________ Conformity is not morality. Consensus is not truth.

5th July 2016, 09:02	#66
JimSharp39 Loves to post Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Kirkcaldy Posts: 265 Thanks: 65 Thanked 48 Times in 41 Posts	"Best" car Saab 9000. Had two. Current 75 a close second

5th July 2016, 09:06	#67
dln6376 Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wigan Posts: 311 Thanks: 2 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts	My best car would have to be my current 'everyday' car which is an Audi A6 Avant, 3.0TDI with every toy imaginable. However my favourite car was probably my Rover 75, Connoisseur SE, CDT, Automatic in White Gold. __________________ David Lee Newsham 1999, Rover 75, Club SE, 2.0 V6, Atlantic Blue 2002, Rover 75, Connoisseur SE, 2.0 CDT, Automatic, White Gold 2002, MG ZT, Sports Auto 180+, 2.5 V6, Automatic, Le Mans Green 2002, Rover 75, Connoisseur SE, 2.0 V6 Automatic, British Racing Green 2003, Rover 75, Connoisseur SE, 2.0 CDT, Manual, Starlight Silver

1st July 2016, 22:20	#61
Jim Jamieson This is my second home Rover less ! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tarbolton Posts: 3,442 Thanks: 393 Thanked 888 Times in 542 Posts	We've owned many cars over the years and when I worked with an Austin Rover main dealer I had dozens of company cars and when on holiday we have hired quite a few. Of the company cars my best looking one was a Russet Brown Allegro 1500 special which had velour seating and vinyl roof but it was also my worst car as it was so gutless I wore through the clutch pedal rubber in 12 thousand miles. Of the hire cars I reckon it was the Ford Mustang convertible we had in Florida in 2005 I really did not want to return that car On the cars we have owned well without a shadow of doubt it was the missus's 75 diesel Connoisseur which we had for 13 years the longest ever we kept a car in fact I reckon I should have kept it and sold my V6 Connoisseur but as it had the lower mileage I kept it. In 2nd place after the 75's it would be my SD1 Vitesse which I still have tucked away fully restored and under a dust sheet. On my wish list or lottery win it would be a Range Rover or a Bentley Mulsanne or even both.