A possible return to ownership and some advice

[Griffathome]

good morning everyone,

sadley my previous 75 turned out to be a rot box, and I didn't have the space or means to give it the attention required.

so 3 years on I'm toying with the idea of buying another one.

here comes the advice bit lol

I don't want to go into to much detail just in case I'm barking up the wrong tree so -

I'm looking at a t reg hopefully in the next couple of days and I seem to recall that there may (or may not) be some signicance to a t reg motor?

if there is any significance could you please tell me what I need to be looking for ie trim, colour, engine, vin number clues etc ( I already know colour and trim and engine size, but don't want to get excited just yet until I have some answers from the experts)

or could you link me to the right place to look for such information.

Can I thank you taking the time to read and possible answers you may give in advance.

cheers
Darren

[Bogbrush82]

T makes it quite an early car, made at the Cowley plant and an escapee of the dreaded project drive, which was Rovers ill fated attempt to try and cut costs.

Also predates so called "launch" cars I believe.

[markypicks]

i purchased an 02 club se cdt wedgewood blue 2 with 82 thousand on it last year for just under 1000 quid part from a little scuff on the bumper its in mint condition ,inside and out , and underneath too . it still has the original one piece exhaust on which is still in very good condition . it depends how old the car is that what you want and if its been looked after, or just abused .theres still some good oldies out there so i hope you get sorted cos there a terrific car rgds mark

[stocktake]

Realistically whether it is pre launch , launch or just an early one makes no real difference to joe public. S Reg tends to be pre launch T reg may be a launch car if it is the right colour/spec.
KV6 2.5 auto
Wedgwood
Neptune leather interior
Hiline sat nav
Sunroof
electric seats with drivers memory
Headlight wash


No :
Reversing sensor
Rain sensor
auto dipping mirror

As with any car of this age you need to be aware of rust. particularly rear sills and rear upper arms.

I would rather pay a little more for a car in good condition as opposed to a rot box in a rare colour or spec....

[Griffathome]

Thanks for the replies,

I think what I remember was about the dealship launch cars but this one doesn't match.

it is a Wedgwood blue, 2.5v6 auto conni, with the green and beige leather interior, it was registered 5th Aug 99.

haven't seen it in the flesh as of yet, the pictures I have seen it looks like a very clean example.

and just noticed it's got a sunroof lol

again thanks is for the replies

[Griffathome]

well that dream lasted less than 24 hrs, sold to someone else.

joys of lorry driving always in the wrong place at the wrong time lol

[bsafly]

That's a shame, hate it when that happens. Good luck with your search, keep your eyes peeled - there are still good cars out there!