1999 S Reg Rover 75 For Sale - But It Needs Work

Rabett_Rover · 8th August 2009, 13:22

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk...cleRegLetter=M

MARTIN GREEN AND ANDY (YELLOW PERIL) VIEWED THIS CAR TODAY WITH A VIEW TO BUYING IT. ITS DORCHESTER RED WITH PERSONAL LINE INTERIOR.

BUT ITS A DOG. (WATER IN BOOT, HEAD GASKET GONE, EX SMOKERS CAR. MARTIN THINKS HE WILL TAKE £700 WHICH IS VERY LITTLE MONEY FOR ONE OF ABOUT 20 SURVIVING S PLATES. MARTIN ALSO THINKS THE CAR WILL BE CRUSHED IF NO ONE BUYS IT SOON. SO WHY WAIT YOU LOT SAVE AN S REG!!!

BTW IT'S REAL NO. PLATE IS S542 AOX!!!

James.uk · 8th August 2009, 16:59

Getting the head gasket sorted can cost up to £1.700 so the cost of the repairs will be way more than the car is worth without having to buy it beforehand!

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I know you want to save the early ones, but most people would much rather have a newer car in better condition.. And personaly I am one of them.

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v192mak · 8th August 2009, 17:45

I didnt think the KV6 had a head gasket issue as much as the 1.8.

Is it cause this is an early one. I know the 800's had loads of head gasket issues on the V6.

92 squadron · 8th August 2009, 17:51

It's one thing to save a car but after we have saved it what happens next? Are we looking at museum pieces or a runaround. Where are you going to keep the vehicles if they are saved?
Just wondering!

martin green · 8th August 2009, 17:59

The rover 75 mentioned by Rabbatt rover " IS THE LAST DORCHESTER RED IN COUNTRY" ON THE PRE-LAUNCH S REGISTRATION.

If we cannot economically return it to the road, then lets save the car for the museum.

MG

If this car goes there are no more dorchetser red ones, the car has satnav, TV etc fully loaded, be we cannot continue at this scrapping rate, there will be nothing left of the first reg stuff.

92 squadron · 8th August 2009, 18:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by martin green

The rover 75 mentioned by Rabbatt rover " IS THE LAST DORCHESTER RED IN COUNTRY" ON THE PRE-LAUNCH S REGISTRATION.

If we cannot economically return it to the road, then lets save the car for the museum.

MG

If this car goes there are no more dorchetser red ones, the car has satnav, TV etc fully loaded, be we cannot continue at this scrapping rate, there will be nothing left of the first reg stuff.

If scrapping go's on at the rate it is doing it will make the value of our cars go up ! Supply and Demand

stef_uk · 8th August 2009, 18:21

to quote the add:- Looks and Drives Very Well, Comes With all the Extras, Ideal Family Vehicle, Ready To Driveaway, Priced To Sell, an absolute bargain

does he not know its got hgf??

stef

martin green · 8th August 2009, 18:34

The dealer states its not gone, but just a low water reserve on the day!!!

I believe that to be hog wash...However we have only 20/25 S reg cars left to buy and so the hunt still is on to have one good example within the club...hopefully Longbridge on the 14/8/2009 will reveal some kind of aladins cave.

But i do hope the very last dorchetser red S plater does not get scrapped.

Greeners · 8th August 2009, 18:35

Is anyone stepping up to buy it then....????

Rabett_Rover · 8th August 2009, 18:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greeners

Is anyone stepping up to buy it then....????

By the looks of things the answer is NO

8th August 2009, 13:22	#1
Rabett_Rover This is my second home Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 5,895 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	1999 S Reg Rover 75 For Sale - But It Needs Work http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk...cleRegLetter=M MARTIN GREEN AND ANDY (YELLOW PERIL) VIEWED THIS CAR TODAY WITH A VIEW TO BUYING IT. ITS DORCHESTER RED WITH PERSONAL LINE INTERIOR. BUT ITS A DOG. (WATER IN BOOT, HEAD GASKET GONE, EX SMOKERS CAR. MARTIN THINKS HE WILL TAKE £700 WHICH IS VERY LITTLE MONEY FOR ONE OF ABOUT 20 SURVIVING S PLATES. MARTIN ALSO THINKS THE CAR WILL BE CRUSHED IF NO ONE BUYS IT SOON. SO WHY WAIT YOU LOT SAVE AN S REG!!! BTW IT'S REAL NO. PLATE IS S542 AOX!!!

8th August 2009, 18:21	#7
stef_uk Gets stuck in ZT75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: leicestershire Posts: 904 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	to quote the add:- Looks and Drives Very Well, Comes With all the Extras, Ideal Family Vehicle, Ready To Driveaway, Priced To Sell, an absolute bargain does he not know its got hgf?? stef __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

8th August 2009, 18:35	#9
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	Is anyone stepping up to buy it then....???? __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

8th August 2009, 16:59	#2
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	Getting the head gasket sorted can cost up to £1.700 so the cost of the repairs will be way more than the car is worth without having to buy it beforehand! . I know you want to save the early ones, but most people would much rather have a newer car in better condition.. And personaly I am one of them. .

8th August 2009, 17:45	#3
v192mak Banned Saloon V6 Connie SE & MG Rover T4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Rotherham Posts: 186 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I didnt think the KV6 had a head gasket issue as much as the 1.8. Is it cause this is an early one. I know the 800's had loads of head gasket issues on the V6.

8th August 2009, 17:51	#4
92 squadron Drink 92 SQUADRON BEER Jaguar X Type 2.2 SE Diesel estate Mem No789 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hitchin Posts: 776 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	It's one thing to save a car but after we have saved it what happens next? Are we looking at museum pieces or a runaround. Where are you going to keep the vehicles if they are saved? Just wondering!

8th August 2009, 17:59	#5
martin green Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 TOURER CDT 2002 & 2000 PRIMROSE YELLOW 75 SE Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH Posts: 1,518 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The rover 75 mentioned by Rabbatt rover " IS THE LAST DORCHESTER RED IN COUNTRY" ON THE PRE-LAUNCH S REGISTRATION. If we cannot economically return it to the road, then lets save the car for the museum. MG If this car goes there are no more dorchetser red ones, the car has satnav, TV etc fully loaded, be we cannot continue at this scrapping rate, there will be nothing left of the first reg stuff.

8th August 2009, 18:34	#8
martin green Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 TOURER CDT 2002 & 2000 PRIMROSE YELLOW 75 SE Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH Posts: 1,518 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The dealer states its not gone, but just a low water reserve on the day!!! I believe that to be hog wash...However we have only 20/25 S reg cars left to buy and so the hunt still is on to have one good example within the club...hopefully Longbridge on the 14/8/2009 will reveal some kind of aladins cave. But i do hope the very last dorchetser red S plater does not get scrapped.