Streetwise

Roverandover · 14th February 2016, 18:33

I've got a chance to buy a really cheap diesel streetwise that needs a clutch. Thought it could be a cheap second car to take the dogs out in.

Has anyone had one? Any good?

Cheers
Kev

Coups · 14th February 2016, 18:35

Never had one but wish I had! Think they look much better than the regular 25. Go for it I say!

slatlec · 14th February 2016, 18:49

I had one that I used for work for a year, only fault was a new power steering pump. they go round corners very fast and the 2litr diesel is the one to have. Go for it.

mrmick · 14th February 2016, 19:04

Had a couple of them good cars lot better than rover a rover 25

Rover66 · 14th February 2016, 19:15

Had one for the last few years and would recommend one and very economical to run. Not a bad little car.

victorgte · 14th February 2016, 19:39

I regret selling mine. Enough said.

Roverandover · 14th February 2016, 20:20

Thanks fellas, I'll have a look at it tomorrow

Welshkid · 14th February 2016, 21:18

I have a streetwise as my second car, just watch out for perished tailgate wires as these can make the alarm sound non stop. Sunroof can rust really badly behind the plastic runners on the sides if it has one, can ruin your interior if it isn't sealed up properly. Rust on the boot lock and wings is pretty common, and the inner sills can be rusty, the plastic trims can hide horrible rust. Rear washer hose perishes a lot so you'd be lucky if it worked.

It's really good going around the corners and handles really well. Can't really comment on the diesel as I don't have one but it's a really nippy little thing with 103bhp. Way more stylish than the 25 and really good on fuel if you're not heavy footed. The seats are very comfortable as well, great if you need support on your back. Definitely consider it if you can fix the clutch cause they're really good cars! My partner had a 25 that reached 160k miles no problem so I don't see why this one couldnt.

Here's mine, only covered 61k, 1.4 petrol model, head gasket changed at 50k, lovely car!

14th February 2016, 18:33	#1
Roverandover Loves to post MG Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Up North Posts: 253 Thanks: 48 Thanked 38 Times in 28 Posts	Streetwise I've got a chance to buy a really cheap diesel streetwise that needs a clutch. Thought it could be a cheap second car to take the dogs out in. Has anyone had one? Any good? Cheers Kev

14th February 2016, 19:04	#4
mrmick Regular poster rover 75 tourer se contemporary 180 in sunspot yellow x2 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: newark Posts: 65 Thanks: 31 Thanked 26 Times in 18 Posts	Had a couple of them good cars lot better than rover a rover 25 __________________ ROVER 75 TOURER CONTMEPERY SE MK 2 TROPHY YELLOW 1 OF ONLY 3 MADE FOR THE WARWICKSHIRE & NORTHANTS AIR AMBULANCE RAPID RESPONSE VEHICLES MG ZT V8 260 MK 2 ROYAL BLUE No 154 OF 180 MADE MG ZS 180 MK2 SUNSPOT YELLOW No 12 OF 15 MADE

14th February 2016, 19:39	#6
victorgte I really should get out more....... MGTF, MGZT, Range Rover Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 2,803 Thanks: 395 Thanked 633 Times in 446 Posts	I regret selling mine. Enough said. __________________ MG TF 135, MG ZT, Range Rover P38

14th February 2016, 21:18	#8
Welshkid Regular poster 2016 MG6 DTI GT S & 2006 75 Saloon Classic CDT 1989 & Austin Maestro Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Wales Posts: 48 Thanks: 5 Thanked 9 Times in 6 Posts	I have a streetwise as my second car, just watch out for perished tailgate wires as these can make the alarm sound non stop. Sunroof can rust really badly behind the plastic runners on the sides if it has one, can ruin your interior if it isn't sealed up properly. Rust on the boot lock and wings is pretty common, and the inner sills can be rusty, the plastic trims can hide horrible rust. Rear washer hose perishes a lot so you'd be lucky if it worked. It's really good going around the corners and handles really well. Can't really comment on the diesel as I don't have one but it's a really nippy little thing with 103bhp. Way more stylish than the 25 and really good on fuel if you're not heavy footed. The seats are very comfortable as well, great if you need support on your back. Definitely consider it if you can fix the clutch cause they're really good cars! My partner had a 25 that reached 160k miles no problem so I don't see why this one couldnt. Here's mine, only covered 61k, 1.4 petrol model, head gasket changed at 50k, lovely car! __________________ Last edited by Welshkid; 14th February 2016 at 21:28..

14th February 2016, 18:35	#2
Coups Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Contemporary SE Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Dundee Posts: 1,941 Thanks: 545 Thanked 520 Times in 402 Posts	Never had one but wish I had! Think they look much better than the regular 25. Go for it I say!

14th February 2016, 18:49	#3
slatlec Regular poster 75 1.8T Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I had one that I used for work for a year, only fault was a new power steering pump. they go round corners very fast and the 2litr diesel is the one to have. Go for it.

14th February 2016, 19:15	#5
Rover66 Avid contributor Rover 75 club se cdti. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South West Wales. Posts: 192 Thanks: 343 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts	Had one for the last few years and would recommend one and very economical to run. Not a bad little car.

14th February 2016, 20:20	#7
Roverandover Loves to post MG Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Up North Posts: 253 Thanks: 48 Thanked 38 Times in 28 Posts	Thanks fellas, I'll have a look at it tomorrow