French members, please speak up !! - Page 6

tomgraham · 5th February 2016, 21:59

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Originally Posted by scoubix

Alright, was just wondering if any French people were regulars on this forum...apart from myself that is

Donc s'il y a des Français parmi nous, qu'ils se manifestent. Juste curieux

. . . . I don't really speak french either, but I'm not far from the border, i.e. the nearest French town is Sierck-les-Bains, where we occasionally pass through on the sighsteeing route to Metz. We were thinking of heading towards Paris this weekend, but after a family debate we will probably go to Dijon instead. If ever you're heading this way . . . . .

tomgraham · 5th February 2016, 22:11

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Originally Posted by Dragrad

English is my second language, but is the most understandable language world-wide, as such I use, even with my Welsh bretheren, on forums

This is just a little rich. The only place English is not well understood - IMHO - is in the country that spawned the language. It's fascinating to observe the greater mass of a nation that has so influenced world development at odds with its own tongue. Naturally, you being a Welshman, I wouldn't include you in that "mass". Diolch yn fawr.

pletevl · 6th February 2016, 06:56

Hi all, I'm in Nancy, have been for the last 20 years.
I went to Orleans last weekend to pickup a rover mini that I am going to restore.
Pete.

tomgraham · 6th February 2016, 08:36

We sometimes take a break there on the way back from a family visit down south. First time I remember thinking "this is maybe not my best idea" as we drove through the industrial outskirts; but once we saw Place Stanislas all such thoughts were allayed. A grand spot!

The Gas Man · 6th February 2016, 14:38

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Originally Posted by The Grocer

Going to resurrect this thread....
I live (part time) near Chalais (16), any members around here think it a good idea to have a get together and make a start for a Rover 75 French Club?

Originally from Wales I now live part time in Greece and the rest here in France (as stated)......

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Hi. My wife and I live and work full time in the Dordodne, dept 24. We have 2 ZT's, CDTI and a V8, both 2004 and giving great service!

mossrose · 7th March 2016, 12:00

On a un projet de retraiter en France en l'annee 2021 dans l'Aude (pres de Carcassonne) On y a notre maison secondaire deja et on y prend nos vacances. En ce moment on loue une voiture de location, mais en avenir on y voudrait notre proper voiture.

Je pense a prendre ma Rover 75 1.8T et je me demande s'il y a garagistes en France avec le specialism?

Amities

We have plans to retire to France in 2021, to live in the Aude near Carcassonne. We already have a holiday home there and we take our holidays there. Currently we hire a car but in future we would like to keep our own car there.

I am considering taking my Rover 75 1.8T and I wonder whether there are the garages that have the necessary specialist knowledge?

Thanks

scoubix · 7th March 2016, 14:41

Well there are no more XPart affiliated garages in the Carcassonne area. There is one in Toulouse, another one in Perpignan, but that's a bit far from where you'd be.

Plezier · 4th July 2016, 07:30

Interesting this as Mother wishes to move to France. It is a dream she has had for several decades now just need the place here to sell then the move will be on.

Harrylechat · 10th July 2016, 11:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by scoubix

Alright, was just wondering if any French people were regulars on this forum...apart from myself that is

Donc s'il y a des Français parmi nous, qu'ils se manifestent. Juste curieux

Hello,

I'm in the Cambrai area. I've been a member since 2015 but got my first Rover 75 only three months ago. I joined initially to see what true enthusiasts were saying about their cars and to get an idea as to which would be the best model for me. So far I'm very happy with my choice; it's a 2004 CDT in grey with charcoal leather interior. I also have a Suzuki 4x4 and a Peugeot 308 cc but it's the Rover I've been driving the most! I've been here 23 years and my wife is French so I feel neither entirely English nor 100% French, just what I call cht'inglish!

Alexjourno · 4th August 2016, 00:20

Hello all, I'm a new member and new owner of a 75 as of two days ago.

It took me several months of searching to find the right one. They're all about double the price and double the Milage (or rather kilometrage) of what you find in the UK; and like all cars here full of war wounds.

Now that I have found one that is quite reasonable I'd like advice on where to go for parts and service near Paris. Straight away I need to deal with the following problems:

-Replace glass in left hand side mirror.
-handbrake not doing much at all.
-dash monitor with lines through it.
-change computer language from German to French or English.

Despite all these problems it was actually the best of around 20 that I viewed here. Seems in top condition otherwise.

Many thanks in advance, Alexander.

6th February 2016, 08:36	#54
tomgraham Regular poster Rover 75 Club SE Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Kesten (Mosel) Posts: 85 Thanks: 15 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	We sometimes take a break there on the way back from a family visit down south. First time I remember thinking "this is maybe not my best idea" as we drove through the industrial outskirts; but once we saw Place Stanislas all such thoughts were allayed. A grand spot! __________________ Tom Graham Kesten/Mosel (about 40 mins from Nürburgring) Great cruising country - wine drinking not compulsory. BKS-RO-75 originally registered as BP03XRV

7th March 2016, 12:00	#56
mossrose Regular poster 2004 Rover 75 1.8T Tourer; 1969 MGB; 1971 Jaguar XJ6 S1 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wellingborough Posts: 54 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	En Retraite On a un projet de retraiter en France en l'annee 2021 dans l'Aude (pres de Carcassonne) On y a notre maison secondaire deja et on y prend nos vacances. En ce moment on loue une voiture de location, mais en avenir on y voudrait notre proper voiture. Je pense a prendre ma Rover 75 1.8T et je me demande s'il y a garagistes en France avec le specialism? Amities We have plans to retire to France in 2021, to live in the Aude near Carcassonne. We already have a holiday home there and we take our holidays there. Currently we hire a car but in future we would like to keep our own car there. I am considering taking my Rover 75 1.8T and I wonder whether there are the garages that have the necessary specialist knowledge? Thanks

7th March 2016, 14:41	#57
scoubix Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon 2.5L V6 auto Connoisseur, "Dealer Launch" LHD / MG ZT-T 260 auto Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Around Paris Posts: 888 Thanks: 72 Thanked 225 Times in 130 Posts	Well there are no more XPart affiliated garages in the Carcassonne area. There is one in Toulouse, another one in Perpignan, but that's a bit far from where you'd be. __________________ 2004 MG ZT-T 260 - LHD - Auto transmission (the only known auto ZT-T V8) / 1999 Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur - Dealer Launch - LHD 1993 Rover 827 Coupé - LHD / 1993 Rover 216 GSi - LHD / 1975 Rover P6 3500 - LHD

4th July 2016, 07:30	#58
Plezier I really should get out more....... Mercedes C Class CDI estate (2003) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gradina Posts: 2,652 Thanks: 62 Thanked 137 Times in 119 Posts	Interesting this as Mother wishes to move to France. It is a dream she has had for several decades now just need the place here to sell then the move will be on. __________________ Classic SE CDT sadly lost in a severe collision.

4th August 2016, 00:20	#60
Alexjourno Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Paris Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Best Rover 75 garage near Paris? Hello all, I'm a new member and new owner of a 75 as of two days ago. It took me several months of searching to find the right one. They're all about double the price and double the Milage (or rather kilometrage) of what you find in the UK; and like all cars here full of war wounds. Now that I have found one that is quite reasonable I'd like advice on where to go for parts and service near Paris. Straight away I need to deal with the following problems: -Replace glass in left hand side mirror. -handbrake not doing much at all. -dash monitor with lines through it. -change computer language from German to French or English. Despite all these problems it was actually the best of around 20 that I viewed here. Seems in top condition otherwise. Many thanks in advance, Alexander.

6th February 2016, 06:56	#53
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: 1,282 Thanks: 124 Thanked 114 Times in 93 Posts	Hi all, I'm in Nancy, have been for the last 20 years. I went to Orleans last weekend to pickup a rover mini that I am going to restore. Pete.