Any reason this tourer should be avoided?

lmc · 23rd September 2015, 09:50

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ESTATE-200...item3397f575ea

We have just found out we have another baby on the way so before too long my 190 saloon will need to be replaced by a tourer or ztt (please let me know if you are selling)

I have been watching this one for a while,I first saw it on gumtree and it has been for sale for a very very long time.Price has just been dropped by £100

I know it is a low spec and probably very underpowered engine but apart from that is there anything which the more experienced car buyers amongst you can instantly spot which rings alarm bells?

Many thanks

Rev Jules · 23rd September 2015, 10:15

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Originally Posted by lmc

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ESTATE-200...item3397f575ea

We have just found out we have another baby on the way so before too long my 190 saloon will need to be replaced by a tourer or ztt (please let me know if you are selling)

I have been watching this one for a while,I first saw it on gumtree and it has been for sale for a very very long time.Price has just been dropped by £100

I know it is a low spec and probably very underpowered engine but apart from that is there anything which the more experienced car buyers amongst you can instantly spot which rings alarm bells?

Many thanks

Its very little money is there anyone from this club near you to give it the once over for you, for that price it might? just might be a money pit.
Its like every thing you pays your money and make your choice.

Rev Jules

ratchet · 23rd September 2015, 10:37

I think that's been on Gumtree since the tail end of last year

If memory serves me, he wanted about £500 more for it at that time.

lmc · 23rd September 2015, 11:11

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Originally Posted by ratchet

I think that's been on Gumtree since the tail end of last year

If memory serves me, he wanted about £500 more for it at that time.

really!?!

I wonder if people go to view and are then put off by something. to be honest I am now put off by the fact it will have been sitting for so long.It seems a lot of car for the cash but as Jules said it could be a money pit.

ratchet · 23rd September 2015, 11:28

I started looking for a 75 Tourer last November/December, and that one was always popping up on my gumtree searches. I actually bought an MG ZTT in January, so it's certainly been available for quite some time.

However, as it's only 40 miles or so from you - it's got to be worth a look.

The Rovering Member · 23rd September 2015, 23:37

And l don't think you need to worry about the engine being very underpowered unless there's something wrong with it.

lmc · 24th September 2015, 11:14

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Originally Posted by The Rovering Member

And l don't think you need to worry about the engine being very underpowered unless there's something wrong with it.

Really?

I have never driven another 75 or zt but I imagined the n/a 1.8 would be quite sluggish in such a heavy car?

stevestrat · 24th September 2015, 11:56

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Originally Posted by lmc

Really?

I have never driven another 75 or zt but I imagined the n/a 1.8 would be quite sluggish in such a heavy car?

It'll get you there but with a loaded car you need to work it a bit.

Coups · 24th September 2015, 12:04

You'll not be fleeing about with the wee ones anyway. Nothing worse than the smell of stale spew on a hot day! My pal has a 1.8 ZT, he reckons it's perfectly adequate for family life. Not a flying machine by any stretch but cheap to keep and run and it's not bad if worked. It's got to be worth a look but go sceptical and give it a good going over.

jonathan63 · 24th September 2015, 13:54

I'd be looking for a CDTi Tourer if I were you. But then I like 50+mpg and not worrying about how much a journey is costing me.

23rd September 2015, 09:50	#1
lmc Avid contributor MG ZT 190+ Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: East Kilbride Posts: 128 Thanks: 23 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Any reason this tourer should be avoided? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ESTATE-200...item3397f575ea We have just found out we have another baby on the way so before too long my 190 saloon will need to be replaced by a tourer or ztt (please let me know if you are selling) I have been watching this one for a while,I first saw it on gumtree and it has been for sale for a very very long time.Price has just been dropped by £100 I know it is a low spec and probably very underpowered engine but apart from that is there anything which the more experienced car buyers amongst you can instantly spot which rings alarm bells? Many thanks

23rd September 2015, 23:37	#6
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,967 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	And l don't think you need to worry about the engine being very underpowered unless there's something wrong with it. __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it.

23rd September 2015, 10:37	#3
ratchet Posted a thing or two ZT-T + CTDI Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Gone walkabout Posts: 1,185 Thanks: 179 Thanked 361 Times in 289 Posts	I think that's been on Gumtree since the tail end of last year If memory serves me, he wanted about £500 more for it at that time.

23rd September 2015, 11:28	#5
ratchet Posted a thing or two ZT-T + CTDI Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Gone walkabout Posts: 1,185 Thanks: 179 Thanked 361 Times in 289 Posts	I started looking for a 75 Tourer last November/December, and that one was always popping up on my gumtree searches. I actually bought an MG ZTT in January, so it's certainly been available for quite some time. However, as it's only 40 miles or so from you - it's got to be worth a look.

24th September 2015, 12:04	#9
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	You'll not be fleeing about with the wee ones anyway. Nothing worse than the smell of stale spew on a hot day! My pal has a 1.8 ZT, he reckons it's perfectly adequate for family life. Not a flying machine by any stretch but cheap to keep and run and it's not bad if worked. It's got to be worth a look but go sceptical and give it a good going over.

24th September 2015, 13:54	#10
jonathan63 This is my second home CDTi Conniosseur SE HLNav Tourer and a Personal Line CDT Conniosseur SE Tourer..for the time being. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cumbria Posts: 3,639 Thanks: 340 Thanked 423 Times in 294 Posts	I'd be looking for a CDTi Tourer if I were you. But then I like 50+mpg and not worrying about how much a journey is costing me.