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22nd April 2024, 21:07 | #1 |
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Unfortunately my MGR ownership is at an end.
After 30yrs of continuous ownership of Rovers and MG's it has finally come to an end.
It wouldn't start the other week which I narrowed down to injectors, It also scraped through the MOT with the tester telling me there was corrosion to both sills, the rear subframe would soon need attention along with brake pipes to the front. Rear discs and pads needed and the handbrake just made it through the mot. I had also noticed rust bubbling on bottom of front wing, rear quarter just behind wheel arch ans corner of roof panel where the black channel is. SWMBO was the voice of reason, saying was it really worth spending an estimated £1,500 (my trusted garage estimate) or more on a 20yr old car on 140k and £360 VED and be nice to have something modern. So, I've gone beige, and and bought a 2015 Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium estate. Heated cloth seats and steering wheel, heated windscreen, Dab radio, cruise control, tow bar, low mileage and £35 VED. I'm nearly 60, disabled (so really unableto do anything but small minor jobs myself), and need a car that's reliable and comfortable. Can't sell on here as not paid up member, bit got some rare PPD bits now on the bay with more as clear shed out. Last edited by Reebs; 23rd April 2024 at 05:40.. Reason: Removed eBay name |
22nd April 2024, 21:11 | #2 |
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That’s a shame.
I’m sure the continual increases in VED will see a lot of these cars killed off, when it is so much cheaper on newer models. |
23rd April 2024, 06:56 | #3 |
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Sadly the VED will kill it if cars. My 2013 BMW 320d is 184 bhp returns 53.2 mpg to Coventry and back and is an absolute flyer and is £35 per year.
Heaven knows what I currently pay for my 2 ZT Diesels one being auto and my newly acquired MG ZT 180 SE auto! I’m thinning down my fleet as I no longer have the space plus it’s just not practical or economical anymore. |
23rd April 2024, 07:05 | #4 |
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How about a link to your ebay items?
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23rd April 2024, 08:59 | #5 |
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As a non subscribed member, under club rules he is not allowed to sell. advertise or promote his items for sale using the club platform I'm afraid.
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23rd April 2024, 09:01 | #6 | |
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Sorry, didn't realise a link would not be allowed.
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23rd April 2024, 15:32 | #7 |
I really should get out more.......
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These cars are getting very old now and expensive to maintain and keep running, it will come a point in the not too distant future when most of us will have to make similar decisions!. All the best
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Being 2015 it is about due the belts change going by the year, mileage they say 150,000 but i wouldn't want to leave it that long to be hosnest more like 75,000 is it the PSA DW10 engine ?
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