Our cars - Silly prices....

[James.uk]

I seem to recall the 75 was intended to compete with the Audi A3 and be similar to the BMW 3 series. (not the 5).. And I think it does that well...

When I was looking for a car I saw a 525 D auto for the same money as my 75. But the BMW was a 1994 and pretty grotty inside!! do'hhh....

I am far from blind to our cars faults, and have said that I would NOT recommend one to a friend... Unless he was a good mechanic of course. I actually found a nice 1600 Honda Civic Exec auto for my sister.
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[MASTIFF2]

Originally Posted by James.uk

Nooo, I paid that coz the lady owner would only sell to some fool who agreed to keep the cars name of... erm... Brenda......

And --- The car was over 200 miles away, down in darkest Devon!

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So Rover closed, but we can still get spares? we can still maintain our cars in good condition. So what's the problem??

Given time, I think the 75 diesels will follow my ZX, and go up in value...
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And let's face it James . you love Brenda don't you innit

[FLYER]

Originally Posted by James.uk

I saw a dark Blue "W" reg 75 diesel on a forecourt in Wales for sale at £3,500.. And to be honest, it looked well worth the money.

I think half the reason our cars are so cheap, is because we, the owners, value them that way.. .. We really are our own worst enemy..

I gave £1,850 for my car.. But I would want at least £2,950 for it if I were to sell it today..

We should be comparing our cars with the BMW's for value. And we really should stop putting such a low value on what is, a very luxurious and desirable vehicle... So there! .. *stamps foot* and minces orf in a huff... ..
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Minces eh ???

[Leyland Worldmaster]

Originally Posted by James.uk

I seem to recall the 75 was intended to compete with the Audi A3 and be similar to the BMW 3 series. (not the 5).. And I think it does that well...

When I was looking for a car I saw a 525 D auto for the same money as my 75. But the BMW was a 1994 and pretty grotty inside!! do'hhh....

I am far from blind to our cars faults, and have said that I would NOT recommend one to a friend... Unless he was a good mechanic of course. I actually found a nice 1600 Honda Civic Exec auto for my sister.
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Audi A3,
3 series. No thank-you. Audi equals sore bum- harsh ride 3 series equals no traction in snow.... Also look old now don't they! I love my Leopard Mobil innit

[Departed 32016]

Originally Posted by MisterTomez

I make an exception for some things and that is one of them lol

I'm a BMW salesman with a zt as well as a company car and can honestly say they don't compare but they don't try to. Drive a 320d. Quicker, better brakes, tighter steering chassis and suspension but more to buy. The fact is a lot of 75s and zts are cheap because you end up spending a shed load of money to get them right and you were probably cheaper to buy a "more reliable" car to behind with... But then that's part of the fun isn't it?

[johnwh74]

No matter what we value our cars at, at the end of the day they are worth whatever people are prepared to pay for them.

I gave cheap money for mine and got alot of car for it, i have spent alot of time and effort on it and if someone came up with 2k i would snatch their hands off, i do think my car is worth that but like i say, its only worth what people are willing to pay

[Robson Rover Repair]

Originally Posted by alanT

For fit, finish, durability and component quality I honestly don't think you can seriously say that the Rover 75 is in the same class as say a BMW 5 series. Another reason for the difference in price between the two.

I drive a 75 because I like its styling and because they are cheap to buy - but unlike some I am not blind to it's faults and inadequacies.

5 series, id say no, the e39 when it was out id say yes, but e60 onwards no but the 99 to 01 e46s also whernt that well built in my experiences.

I would say mk3 mondeo is of as good standard general finish when it was launched.

I do beleive the 75 pushed the mid range saloon/hatch quality up a notch at the time but when you get into a mk4 mondeo or e90 bmw the finish as new is beyond what we imagined 15 years ago.

I would say the 75 was a better built car than any early 90's merc, especially from the C43 (drool) onwards when they where not hand built.

[GT Courier]

Originally Posted by leopard680

Audi A3,
3 series. No thank-you. Audi equals sore bum- harsh ride 3 series equals no traction in snow.... Also look old now don't they! I love my Leopard Mobil innit

Not all of them!

Re Rover prices I think they are about right for a 10 year old car, I paid £1,700 for W reg Audi A4 with low miles (80k) in very good condition I paid this amount 2.5 years ago

Okay it is smaller than a 75 being the older shape but still a quality car that doesnt show its age and it is quiet, smooth, very good over the bumps and has the best aircon I have ever had in a car!

The car has just had oil changes and a couple of tyres in this time.

[bradley]

Originally Posted by GT Courier

Not all of them!

Re Rover prices I think they are about right for a 10 year old car, I paid £1,700 for W reg Audi A4 with low miles (80k) in very good condition I paid this amount 2.5 years ago

Okay it is smaller than a 75 being the older shape but still a quality car that doesnt show its age and it is quiet, smooth, very good over the bumps and has the best aircon I have ever had in a car!

The car has just had oil changes and a couple of tyres in this time.

i saw a [w] merc elegance yesterday could not believe the rust on it as it was the same year as mine

[mark d3]

well i have owned 2 bmw e34 they are NOT as good as a 75 or zt so there i dont care what your opinion is i have tried both prefer the 75