Our cars - Silly prices.... - Page 3

kissifer1972 · 4th August 2011, 00:30

I love my 75, and the one we had before it, but I too aren't blind to it's faults.

For the same money I paid for mine I could have bought a Mondeo or a Vectra of similar age. Of course I wouldn't have got sumptuous leather, Sat/Nav, TV, real wood or anywhere near as much chrome for that.

However, I could walk into any motor factors in the land and pick up any part I wanted for the others, but not for my 75 and for a darn sight less money too.

My 75 ownership is not purely economic, if it had been I couldn't have kept her on the road this past 12 months. She must owe me going on for £3500, for a 10 year old car with 183k miles on. Now that is 5 Series territory.

carlpenn · 4th August 2011, 07:28

One day Rover 75's will start to become rare. There will be less of them around and that is when owners will see a rise in Value, but only as a classic vehicle.

The MG is a classic because of its name alone, the 75 may be a long time to get there

Forecourts will always overcharge, its their nature. Overheads etc etc

Doesnt mean the Cars are worth more. Glass's Guide probably has the 75's down for less than £1500 - £2000.

Drewcole81 · 4th August 2011, 13:53

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Originally Posted by James.uk

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..

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I was saying the exact same thing last week when I put mine up for sale.....

wraymond · 4th August 2011, 15:25

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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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We can all 'value' our cars as highly as we like James. I 'value' mine much more than I paid for it and I paid significantly more than Mr. Glass has it. Unfortunately there is a difference between the value and the price! We don't set the price, mores the pity, we just respond to the trade. Mind you, it's not so bad when we come to replace it at current trade prices!

allegroman · 4th August 2011, 21:47

Paid the very top end of market value when I bought my Tourer in 2007 (the mileage/condition/history seemed to make it worth it), am still glad I bought it, even though it has had a few little problems... wouldn't swap it for anything right now especially not any of the German alternatives (I like my cars comfortable and with a bit of soul

). I just hope parts availability doesn't tail off with market value...

4th August 2011, 00:30	#21
kissifer1972 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Conn Tourer & Rover 75 CDT Conn SE Saloon Join Date: May 2010 Location: Queensbury Posts: 1,368 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I love my 75, and the one we had before it, but I too aren't blind to it's faults. For the same money I paid for mine I could have bought a Mondeo or a Vectra of similar age. Of course I wouldn't have got sumptuous leather, Sat/Nav, TV, real wood or anywhere near as much chrome for that. However, I could walk into any motor factors in the land and pick up any part I wanted for the others, but not for my 75 and for a darn sight less money too. My 75 ownership is not purely economic, if it had been I couldn't have kept her on the road this past 12 months. She must owe me going on for £3500, for a 10 year old car with 183k miles on. Now that is 5 Series territory. __________________ Mods so far X-Power Performance Upgrade LED interior lights and sidelights Genuine Rover Xenons - now removed and sold Kenlowe fan Synergy 2 EGR Bypass

4th August 2011, 07:28	#22
carlpenn This is my second home 2000 Wedgey Blue 2.5V6 Beauty Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bilston Posts: 4,486 Thanks: 36 Thanked 29 Times in 16 Posts	One day Rover 75's will start to become rare. There will be less of them around and that is when owners will see a rise in Value, but only as a classic vehicle. The MG is a classic because of its name alone, the 75 may be a long time to get there Forecourts will always overcharge, its their nature. Overheads etc etc Doesnt mean the Cars are worth more. Glass's Guide probably has the 75's down for less than £1500 - £2000. __________________ 2.5V6 Auto: Work carried out so far: Crankcase Breather Pipe replaced, O/S CV Joint replaced, Starter Motor Repair Kit Fitted, Front Suspension Overhauled.

4th August 2011, 21:47	#25
allegroman Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer CDT Club SE: BRG, Deep Sea Green and plenty of options Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Plymouth Posts: 984 Thanks: 126 Thanked 62 Times in 31 Posts	Paid the very top end of market value when I bought my Tourer in 2007 (the mileage/condition/history seemed to make it worth it), am still glad I bought it, even though it has had a few little problems... wouldn't swap it for anything right now especially not any of the German alternatives (I like my cars comfortable and with a bit of soul). I just hope parts availability doesn't tail off with market value... __________________ I used to be with it. Then they changed what it was.