What do forum membrs think of this one for sale in SW France?

Leachim · 12th September 2018, 15:21

I today came across this ad for a Rover 75 CT for sale in the Aveyron département of southwest France, not a million miles from me.

https://www.leboncoin.fr/voitures/1474968508.htm/

I don't think I've ever seen one in this colour. And it seems to have xenons, serpents, as well as sunroof, and the ad says it has grey leather interior.

It's got a big mileage (over 300 000 km). And it has a clutch master/slave cylinder problems, like so many CDT's.

But it sure looks (potentially) lovely and the owner is keen to sell and would probably let it go for under the 800 euros asking price...

Bogbrush82 · 12th September 2018, 15:27

Primrose Yellow. As rare as a cannibals salad I believe?

Daveluck · 12th September 2018, 15:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leachim

I today came across this ad for a Rover 75 CT for sale in the Aveyron département of southwest France, not a million miles from me.

https://www.leboncoin.fr/voitures/1474968508.htm/

I don't think I've ever seen one in this colour. And it seems to have xenons, serpents, as well as sunroof, and the ad says it has grey leather interior.

It's got a big mileage (over 300 000 km). And it has a clutch master/slave cylinder problems, like so many CDT's.

But it sure looks (potentially) lovely and the owner is keen to sell and would probably let it go for under the 800 euros asking price...

I wouldn't be worried about the mileage....but I would be more concerned about the driver side damage. Possibly only panel / door damage but depending on How fussy you are.... can you match the paint?

Even so, still a good price for a continental car...

stevestrat · 12th September 2018, 15:56

Any other car just replace the wing and door with ones of the same colour but doubt if that's an option with primrose yellow.

SD1too · 12th September 2018, 16:03

I think that you should buy it Michael.

It’s such a lovely colour and any body shop worth its salt should be able to match the paint.

Simon

Comfortably Numb · 12th September 2018, 17:52

Over here in UK, in RHD, and any other colour, it would be worth a lot less, perhaps £400. Clutch slave fix is an expensive repair at a garage. So plenty of room to 'debattre le prix'!

bl52krz · 12th September 2018, 20:57

Seems as though there is two cars for the price of one. Pictures of two cars according to what I can see.

solarsailor · 12th September 2018, 21:52

Strange that the high level stop light is missing from the top of the rear screen, or is it not a legal requirement in France?

ratchet · 13th September 2018, 07:08

Investigate the "Carte grise à jour"

My understanding of this is that the carte grise isn't in the current owners name, so you will have to pay at least 2 registration fees at around 200 euro a go.

Don't take my word for it, but due diligence is certainly required, If you do have to pay 2 reg fee's I would be hammering the price right down.

Needs a new clutch, bodywork, new CT, 2 registration fee's - I'd offer 300e and walk away........ I can't see too many people wanting to buy it.

pletevl · 13th September 2018, 07:37

Yes, make sure the car is in his name, if not don't buy it.
you have to have a controle technique less than 6 months old to be able to put the car in your name.
I just went through hell trying to get my mini in my name. I had to get the sellers documents and put it in his name first. he received the carte grise at his house, and i was hoping and praying that he would sent it to me, he did fortunately.

Pete.

12th September 2018, 15:21	#1
Leachim Regular poster Rover 75 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Saint Pons de Thomières Posts: 40 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	What do forum membrs think of this one for sale in SW France? I today came across this ad for a Rover 75 CT for sale in the Aveyron département of southwest France, not a million miles from me. https://www.leboncoin.fr/voitures/1474968508.htm/ I don't think I've ever seen one in this colour. And it seems to have xenons, serpents, as well as sunroof, and the ad says it has grey leather interior. It's got a big mileage (over 300 000 km). And it has a clutch master/slave cylinder problems, like so many CDT's. But it sure looks (potentially) lovely and the owner is keen to sell and would probably let it go for under the 800 euros asking price...

12th September 2018, 15:27	#2
Bogbrush82 I really should get out more....... BMW X3 2.0D Join Date: May 2017 Location: Tipton Posts: 2,383 Thanks: 51 Thanked 765 Times in 421 Posts	Primrose Yellow. As rare as a cannibals salad I believe? __________________ Current car: BMW x3 2.0d (The one with the M47 engine!) Rolled off the line on December 14th, 2004.

12th September 2018, 15:56	#4
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,465 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	Any other car just replace the wing and door with ones of the same colour but doubt if that's an option with primrose yellow. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

12th September 2018, 16:03	#5
SD1too Doesn't do things by halves Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Former Middlesex Posts: 20,344 Thanks: 1,587 Thanked 3,749 Times in 3,181 Posts	I think that you should buy it Michael. It’s such a lovely colour and any body shop worth its salt should be able to match the paint. Simon __________________ "Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble." Sir Henry Royce.

12th September 2018, 20:57	#7
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,387 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Seems as though there is two cars for the price of one. Pictures of two cars according to what I can see. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

12th September 2018, 17:52	#6
Comfortably Numb Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Penrith Posts: 1,336 Thanks: 165 Thanked 303 Times in 241 Posts	Over here in UK, in RHD, and any other colour, it would be worth a lot less, perhaps £400. Clutch slave fix is an expensive repair at a garage. So plenty of room to 'debattre le prix'!

12th September 2018, 21:52	#8
solarsailor Posted a thing or two 75 Saloon 1.8T Club SE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Colchester Posts: 1,225 Thanks: 87 Thanked 653 Times in 344 Posts	Strange that the high level stop light is missing from the top of the rear screen, or is it not a legal requirement in France? __________________ This vehicle was born on Wednesday June 4th 2003 @ 08:24:38 This vehicle was the 73,905th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 1,862nd 75 1.8 T Club SE to be made out of 3,980 This vehicle was the 6,856th 75 in Wedgewood Blue to be made out of 7,515 Wedgewood Blue 75s

13th September 2018, 07:08	#9
ratchet Posted a thing or two ZT-T + CTDI Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Gone walkabout Posts: 1,185 Thanks: 179 Thanked 361 Times in 289 Posts	Investigate the "Carte grise à jour" My understanding of this is that the carte grise isn't in the current owners name, so you will have to pay at least 2 registration fees at around 200 euro a go. Don't take my word for it, but due diligence is certainly required, If you do have to pay 2 reg fee's I would be hammering the price right down. Needs a new clutch, bodywork, new CT, 2 registration fee's - I'd offer 300e and walk away........ I can't see too many people wanting to buy it.

13th September 2018, 07:37	#10
pletevl Posted a thing or two rover 75 cdti(rhd), MG ZR(lhd), MG TF(lhd), MG TF(rhd), mini mpi (lhd), Renault megane III (awful) Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: East of France Posts: 1,278 Thanks: 124 Thanked 114 Times in 93 Posts	Yes, make sure the car is in his name, if not don't buy it. you have to have a controle technique less than 6 months old to be able to put the car in your name. I just went through hell trying to get my mini in my name. I had to get the sellers documents and put it in his name first. he received the carte grise at his house, and i was hoping and praying that he would sent it to me, he did fortunately. Pete.