Saying Goodbye to Rodney after 9 1/2 years

Dantheman · 14th September 2020, 18:54

Purchased my Rover 75 on the day of William and Kate's marriage - while the rest of the country was doing pretty much nothing - I was wheeling and dealing and getting into my first Rover 75.

It's been a fantastic journey, but over the last 2 years, it's pretty much been my spare car for occasional driving. My last big trip was a day trip from Manchester to London in January, 400 miles of pleasure. But that was also pretty much my last trip.

Due to surgery in February, I was unable to drive for 8 weeks - then of course lockdown, So it's been on SORN since March.

Decided rather than let it sit on the driveway, let's try and find Rodney a new home. He only had 68,000 miles and apart from some age related body scratches, car was in great condition.

Knocked up a quick ad on autotrader - I was very pleased with the response I had. First person who called arranged to see it within 1/2 hour, and the car was sold a few minutes later. We just needed to wait a few days for the new log book to come, as I was retaining my personal registration.

What surprised me was the number of calls and emails I did receive, some of which were wanting to give me a deposit even before seeing it. I have no doubt that some of those enquiries would have been tyre kickers offering me squat. I'll never really know, but you get a hunch from the questions being asked.

Today the new log book arrived and my Rodney has a new home as of late this afternoon.

I wish him well in his new life and hope that he gives his 3rd owner as much joy as he gave me.

Westonboy · 14th September 2020, 20:16

Your parting with Rodney is so similar to my farewell to Gilbert the mighty Rover in July this year. Like yourself I was using the car less and less, and the final straw was on the mot when tyres with 6mm of tread were adjudged defective due to tyre wall cracks through lack of usage. I managed to place Gilbert in a good home where I know he will be used and enjoyed, but have the fondest memories of nine years of ownership. Two months on I have not the slightest doubt it was the right thing to do.

J1MBO · 15th September 2020, 12:10

Daniel, I saw your advert on Auto trader pleased to hear it didn't take long to find Rodney a new home.

You and the family keep well
Best regards
Jim

14th September 2020, 18:54	#1
Dantheman Avid contributor rover75 2003 2.5V6 Connoisseur Auto Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Stockport, Cheshire Posts: 212 Thanks: 0 Thanked 28 Times in 12 Posts	Saying Goodbye to Rodney after 9 1/2 years Purchased my Rover 75 on the day of William and Kate's marriage - while the rest of the country was doing pretty much nothing - I was wheeling and dealing and getting into my first Rover 75. It's been a fantastic journey, but over the last 2 years, it's pretty much been my spare car for occasional driving. My last big trip was a day trip from Manchester to London in January, 400 miles of pleasure. But that was also pretty much my last trip. Due to surgery in February, I was unable to drive for 8 weeks - then of course lockdown, So it's been on SORN since March. Decided rather than let it sit on the driveway, let's try and find Rodney a new home. He only had 68,000 miles and apart from some age related body scratches, car was in great condition. Knocked up a quick ad on autotrader - I was very pleased with the response I had. First person who called arranged to see it within 1/2 hour, and the car was sold a few minutes later. We just needed to wait a few days for the new log book to come, as I was retaining my personal registration. What surprised me was the number of calls and emails I did receive, some of which were wanting to give me a deposit even before seeing it. I have no doubt that some of those enquiries would have been tyre kickers offering me squat. I'll never really know, but you get a hunch from the questions being asked. Today the new log book arrived and my Rodney has a new home as of late this afternoon. I wish him well in his new life and hope that he gives his 3rd owner as much joy as he gave me. Last edited by Dantheman; 14th September 2020 at 19:08..

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14th September 2020, 20:16	#2
Westonboy Posted a thing or two Honda Jazz Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Llangollen Posts: 1,025 Thanks: 301 Thanked 344 Times in 158 Posts	Your parting with Rodney is so similar to my farewell to Gilbert the mighty Rover in July this year. Like yourself I was using the car less and less, and the final straw was on the mot when tyres with 6mm of tread were adjudged defective due to tyre wall cracks through lack of usage. I managed to place Gilbert in a good home where I know he will be used and enjoyed, but have the fondest memories of nine years of ownership. Two months on I have not the slightest doubt it was the right thing to do.

15th September 2020, 12:10	#3
J1MBO This is my second home Roverless & now carless Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 15,583 Thanks: 2,457 Thanked 2,428 Times in 1,301 Posts	Daniel, I saw your advert on Auto trader pleased to hear it didn't take long to find Rodney a new home. You and the family keep well Best regards Jim