Rover and MG diesel Owners - Page 3

JohnnyBG · 23rd February 2021, 21:46

"all of whom swan about in chauffeured limos think that they are?"

No party political points being made, which is great as there's not much to chose. Too many (most?) of our politicians have never really worked and come from advantaged backgounds. My parents were great and very bright and supportive. When I was born my Dad was an out of work (septic finger) builders labourer. Lucky chance it wasn't cut off. Stoke Newington at the time the murder borough of London, I walked past the Regency Club the way to school.

He grafted all the hours God sent and ended up contract manager for a medium size building company. Both me and my brother inherited his approach. I've done all kinds of jobs just to bring in a wage, even after qualifying to teach (couldn't stand it and quit after a year).

These people know nowt. Electric cars - great for those in flats or terraced housing. OK if you're in a detached house in 2-3 acres.

Johnny BG

BoroRover · 24th February 2021, 11:15

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

Not this one by any chance?

Brian

Oh the 37, my absolute favourite diesel locomotive. Hearing them on a cold start up is amazing.
They look fantastic, to me they ooze power and to hear them thundering through stations is a sound that I never get tired of hearing.

Long live the Deltic.

macafee2 · 24th February 2021, 12:10

public transport in the sticks is pretty poor, can be a long way to station and buses not regular but when I lived in London the busses and trains were quite good. For about 3 years and living in the sticks I caught the train to and from work, was on time and only once or twice was cancelled.
I think location has a bit to do with frequency of public transport.

I am for keeping my 2 diesels, I don't see it as cost effective to change to a newer car and I happen to like driving my cars

macafee2

patrolman pete · 24th February 2021, 14:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoroRover

Oh the 37, my absolute favourite diesel locomotive. Hearing them on a cold start up is amazing.
They look fantastic, to me they ooze power and to hear them thundering through stations is a sound that I never get tired of hearing.

Long live the Deltic.

Love the split box type 3 ( class 37) They look like angry flared nostrils to go with the lovely growl !

I also like seeing the cold start videos on youtube of both the 37's and class 40 with their 4 exhaust ports for their V16 engine.

postbasher · 27th February 2021, 01:22

anybody seen an ev towing a caravan?...nope me neither

trikey · 27th February 2021, 09:43

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Originally Posted by postbasher

anybody seen an ev towing a caravan?...nope me neither

They would be ok for keeping the leisure battery topped up!

Rev Jules · 27th February 2021, 09:54

I promised faithfully to Lilian that I would never part with the Pearl as it belonged to Derek (Windrush).

Rev.

AndyN01 · 27th February 2021, 13:36

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Originally Posted by Rev Jules

I promised faithfully to Lilian that I would never part with the Pearl as it belonged to Derek (Windrush).

Rev.

And we're all very proud that you've taken up the torch and shall keep it burning.

View Poll Results: What would you do. Keep it or scrap it for between £1500 to £3000 with your diesel?
Keep it?	55	96.49%
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23rd February 2021, 21:46	#21
JohnnyBG Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Teesside Posts: 122 Thanks: 76 Thanked 27 Times in 20 Posts	"all of whom swan about in chauffeured limos think that they are?" No party political points being made, which is great as there's not much to chose. Too many (most?) of our politicians have never really worked and come from advantaged backgounds. My parents were great and very bright and supportive. When I was born my Dad was an out of work (septic finger) builders labourer. Lucky chance it wasn't cut off. Stoke Newington at the time the murder borough of London, I walked past the Regency Club the way to school. He grafted all the hours God sent and ended up contract manager for a medium size building company. Both me and my brother inherited his approach. I've done all kinds of jobs just to bring in a wage, even after qualifying to teach (couldn't stand it and quit after a year). These people know nowt. Electric cars - great for those in flats or terraced housing. OK if you're in a detached house in 2-3 acres. Johnny BG

24th February 2021, 12:10	#23
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Southampton Posts: 11,368 Thanks: 1,237 Thanked 2,361 Times in 1,661 Posts	public transport in the sticks is pretty poor, can be a long way to station and buses not regular but when I lived in London the busses and trains were quite good. For about 3 years and living in the sticks I caught the train to and from work, was on time and only once or twice was cancelled. I think location has a bit to do with frequency of public transport. I am for keeping my 2 diesels, I don't see it as cost effective to change to a newer car and I happen to like driving my cars macafee2

27th February 2021, 01:22	#25
postbasher Regular poster Rover Connoisseur cdt se auto Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Plymouth Posts: 92 Thanks: 143 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts	anybody seen an ev towing a caravan?...nope me neither

27th February 2021, 09:54	#27
Rev Jules Rev Jules Rover 75 Tourer+Rover 75 V6 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Radcliffe on Trent Posts: 9,956 Thanks: 6,638 Thanked 3,616 Times in 1,859 Posts	I promised faithfully to Lilian that I would never part with the Pearl as it belonged to Derek (Windrush). Rev.