So cheap? - Page 2

T16 · 26th June 2012, 15:23

They still cost money to maintain.

It just so happens more Rover/MG owners are prepared to do the work themselves than go to a garage.

If I added up all my free time spent on fixing bits and bobs as a garage labour rate, it would be cheaper to have a new car probably!

majedm75 · 26th June 2012, 17:26

Some people here did not pay these cars "cheap". Some were paid for their good value back in the day.
They were however better priced than other comparable (if I dare use the word) cars back then

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ProfDave · 26th June 2012, 17:33

Fortune favours the brave? Strangely people always comment favourably on the car on forecourts and then look nervous. Things break on all cars so a low starting price is an advantage. Love mine though would have paid more!

mikeart · 27th June 2012, 06:57

That all makes sense, I still get looks of appreciation when out in the car, in fact a local farmer/transport haulier who drives the very latest rolls, said to me in the village, "nice car Mike, I would drive that" praise indeed!!

rob12770 · 27th June 2012, 07:19

the truth ?
because the Rover name is a joke, associated with bad managment, poor reliability and alan partridge..
and often thought of as an O.A.P.s car..

these thoughts are what i think the general public think.. not nesseceraly my thoughts..
chreers rob

keithybhoy · 27th June 2012, 08:53

I agree rob as i was one of those folk who thought the same but all it takes is a couple of days with a 75 / ZT and your hooked lol

Rickoshea · 27th June 2012, 10:31

In this household it is definitely an OAP's car!

rob12770 · 27th June 2012, 12:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rickoshea

In this household it is definitely an OAP's car!

dont get me wong, i congratulate and respect OAP's, after all there are sooo many ways to die.. if you manage to get to "old age" that should be commended !

ksilver · 27th June 2012, 15:09

The 260 is probably the best car I've owned and now at 135,000 miles (I've had it since 6,000) and it's still in great condition. I had a 5 series a few years ago and when I sold it at 140,000 miles it was falling apart!

I think 260 prices are starting to edge upwards as word gets out how great they are from a low point about a year ago.

The real problem with the BMW/Audi's is you never feel far from a £5,000 bill, when I had a diesel 3 series in the late 90's it developed a faulty fuel pump, I was quoted £1,200 + VAT + Fitting on exchange!!! For a fuel pump!!!!

Recently a fried of mine had a faulty injector on an A4 2.0 diesel over £600 to fix!!!

Yes things can go wrong with any car, but for £5,000 I could import a brand new engine from the US for the 260, which would probably have an "interesting" specification (if you know what I mean).

When there's hardly any left, that's when people will start to appreciate them.

26th June 2012, 17:26	#12
majedm75 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Saloon 2.5V6+Auto - Pack Luxe & Sterling Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Paris-France & Cairo-Egypt Posts: 2,122 Thanks: 6 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Some people here did not pay these cars "cheap". Some were paid for their good value back in the day. They were however better priced than other comparable (if I dare use the word) cars back then ... __________________ Majed [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Member no. 36 - Samarkand, I miss you so much "Miss April 2010"!

27th June 2012, 06:57	#14
mikeart Loves to post Rover 75 classic 4d ... lpg conversion Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Maidstone Kent Posts: 321 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	That all makes sense, I still get looks of appreciation when out in the car, in fact a local farmer/transport haulier who drives the very latest rolls, said to me in the village, "nice car Mike, I would drive that" praise indeed!! __________________ http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s...ture12OPTI.jpg Seasick Steve = you can't teach an old dog new tricks An original radio/CD now fitted DRL's fitted below front bumper Refurbished wheel covers, and LPG system remapped next job finish rear sensors. Have a trip down memory lane! On our website.

26th June 2012, 15:23	#11
T16 I really should get out more....... ZT CDTi 135, ZT260SE Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dundee Posts: 2,877 Thanks: 10 Thanked 331 Times in 213 Posts	They still cost money to maintain. It just so happens more Rover/MG owners are prepared to do the work themselves than go to a garage. If I added up all my free time spent on fixing bits and bobs as a garage labour rate, it would be cheaper to have a new car probably!

26th June 2012, 17:33	#13
ProfDave This is my second home ZTT, Contemp Saloon, Duotone Tourer Join Date: May 2012 Location: Llandeilo Posts: 4,192 Thanks: 290 Thanked 387 Times in 333 Posts	Fortune favours the brave? Strangely people always comment favourably on the car on forecourts and then look nervous. Things break on all cars so a low starting price is an advantage. Love mine though would have paid more!

27th June 2012, 07:19	#15
rob12770 Regular poster 75 saloon Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: glasgow Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	the truth ? because the Rover name is a joke, associated with bad managment, poor reliability and alan partridge.. and often thought of as an O.A.P.s car.. these thoughts are what i think the general public think.. not nesseceraly my thoughts.. chreers rob

27th June 2012, 08:53	#16
keithybhoy Banned MG ZT-T190 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Glasgow Posts: 1,020 Thanks: 114 Thanked 97 Times in 74 Posts	I agree rob as i was one of those folk who thought the same but all it takes is a couple of days with a 75 / ZT and your hooked lol

27th June 2012, 10:31	#17
Rickoshea Loves to post Jaguar I Pace Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Surbiton Posts: 342 Thanks: 10 Thanked 74 Times in 47 Posts	In this household it is definitely an OAP's car!

27th June 2012, 15:09	#19
ksilver Loves to post ZT-T 385 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 358 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 10 Posts	The 260 is probably the best car I've owned and now at 135,000 miles (I've had it since 6,000) and it's still in great condition. I had a 5 series a few years ago and when I sold it at 140,000 miles it was falling apart! I think 260 prices are starting to edge upwards as word gets out how great they are from a low point about a year ago. The real problem with the BMW/Audi's is you never feel far from a £5,000 bill, when I had a diesel 3 series in the late 90's it developed a faulty fuel pump, I was quoted £1,200 + VAT + Fitting on exchange!!! For a fuel pump!!!! Recently a fried of mine had a faulty injector on an A4 2.0 diesel over £600 to fix!!! Yes things can go wrong with any car, but for £5,000 I could import a brand new engine from the US for the 260, which would probably have an "interesting" specification (if you know what I mean). When there's hardly any left, that's when people will start to appreciate them.