Can someone help me look at a car

Jay99 · 5th January 2016, 00:26

Hello

I am currently on the hunt for my dream Rover 75 and after many months of searching I think I have found what I'm looking for.

But the problem is the car is in the Dorset/hampshire area and is about a 6/7 hour journey by train (or an hour by plane) from me so I was wondering if any members in that area would be able to take a look.

I will pay for any fuel cost and money for a deposit and owe you an eternal debt of gratitude.

Cheers

Dragrad · 5th January 2016, 04:27

Can anyone help you from here ?

Avulon · 5th January 2016, 06:09

It would be a huge help if you could tell us where the car is. Somewhere in the South of England at a rough guess: that's a big area though. Given the town/city nearest then you'll be much more likely to get a positive response.

Jay99 · 5th January 2016, 06:45

The car is in Portsmouth I think the closest person is reebs on that list which is about 30 miles and I have dropped him a pm to see if he or anyone else can do it from that area

Also I have checked my inbox apologies for not paying sub's I will do it as soon!!

Jay99 · 5th January 2016, 12:42

Absolutely devastating news

Unfortunately the car has been sold today I am absolutely furious

It was this one here
http://www.usedcarsnearme.co.uk/area...er/75/12777577

If it was a member on here then belated congratulations!

p.s if anyone spots anything along the lines then please let me know before I give up hope altogether

FrazzleTC · 5th January 2016, 13:05

Looking at it, I'd say you've not missed out badly. Looks pretty poorly maintained cosmetically. Very scuffed bumper, wheels that still look grubby despite it being washed, not very shiny paint, grubby interior, etc. If they've not bothered cleaning it, I wonder if they'd done anything.

Been for sale for about four months, too!

Jay99 · 5th January 2016, 13:15

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Originally Posted by FrazzleTC

Looking at it, I'd say you've not missed out badly. Looks pretty poorly maintained cosmetically. Very scuffed bumper, wheels that still look grubby despite it being washed, not very shiny paint, grubby interior, etc. If they've not bothered cleaning it, I wonder if they'd done anything.

Been for sale for about four months, too!

To my very untrained eye it looked very good, I did notice the scuff but didn't think much of it. This is an example of me following heart instead of brain!

If this is a way of consoling me then I would like to thank you it has made me feel somewhat better!

penfold118 · 5th January 2016, 13:18

Hi Jay -

Was it the spec or colour that drew you to the car. That way we can all keep an eye out. I do echo Frazlee's comments but as a Newbie I wasn't brave enough to say

...

Jez

Jay99 · 5th January 2016, 13:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by penfold118

Hi Jay -

Was it the spec or colour that drew you to the car. That way we can all keep an eye out. I do echo Frazlee's comments but as a Newbie I wasn't brave enough to say

...

Jez

Basically the spec, especially a sunroof, cream leather and automatic, and connie SE MK1. Colour is not too important but blue/maroon preferred. There seem to be quite a few MK2's which fit the bill but the headlights and front bumper are questionable in the looks department.

I was smarter this time than my last purchase to find someone to help me look at the car first! Oh well.

Mike Noc · 5th January 2016, 14:02

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Originally Posted by Jay99

The car is in Portsmouth I think the closest person is reebs on that list which is about 30 miles and I have dropped him a pm to see if he or anyone else can do it from that area

Saw that one on Ebay but they listed it as being in Bournemouth.

Quite fancied an auto, and it was well loaded. Would have needed a closer look, and as mentioned, had a grubby interior. Why they didn't give that a clean God only knows.

5th January 2016, 00:26	#1
Jay99 Regular poster Rover 75 Join Date: May 2013 Location: The uncivilized north Posts: 74 Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Can someone help me look at a car Hello I am currently on the hunt for my dream Rover 75 and after many months of searching I think I have found what I'm looking for. But the problem is the car is in the Dorset/hampshire area and is about a 6/7 hour journey by train (or an hour by plane) from me so I was wondering if any members in that area would be able to take a look. I will pay for any fuel cost and money for a deposit and owe you an eternal debt of gratitude. Cheers __________________ Pre project drive 2001 X Reg Rover 75 Connoisseur SE HiLine 2.5L V6 Last edited by Jay99; 5th January 2016 at 00:29..

5th January 2016, 04:27	#2
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Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	It would be a huge help if you could tell us where the car is. Somewhere in the South of England at a rough guess: that's a big area though. Given the town/city nearest then you'll be much more likely to get a positive response. __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

5th January 2016, 06:45	#4
Jay99 Regular poster Rover 75 Join Date: May 2013 Location: The uncivilized north Posts: 74 Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	The car is in Portsmouth I think the closest person is reebs on that list which is about 30 miles and I have dropped him a pm to see if he or anyone else can do it from that area Also I have checked my inbox apologies for not paying sub's I will do it as soon!! __________________ Pre project drive 2001 X Reg Rover 75 Connoisseur SE HiLine 2.5L V6

5th January 2016, 12:42	#5
Jay99 Regular poster Rover 75 Join Date: May 2013 Location: The uncivilized north Posts: 74 Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Absolutely devastating news Unfortunately the car has been sold today I am absolutely furious It was this one here http://www.usedcarsnearme.co.uk/area...er/75/12777577 If it was a member on here then belated congratulations! p.s if anyone spots anything along the lines then please let me know before I give up hope altogether __________________ Pre project drive 2001 X Reg Rover 75 Connoisseur SE HiLine 2.5L V6

5th January 2016, 13:05	#6
FrazzleTC This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Staffordshire Moorlands Posts: 7,924 Thanks: 533 Thanked 1,178 Times in 920 Posts	Looking at it, I'd say you've not missed out badly. Looks pretty poorly maintained cosmetically. Very scuffed bumper, wheels that still look grubby despite it being washed, not very shiny paint, grubby interior, etc. If they've not bothered cleaning it, I wonder if they'd done anything. Been for sale for about four months, too! __________________ 1967 Rover 2000 Automatic 1969 Rover 3500 Series One 1979 Scimitar GTE 2013 Mercedes SLK250 CDI

5th January 2016, 13:18	#8
penfold118 Regular poster MG ZT 190 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Nottingham and sometimes Stafford.... Posts: 42 Thanks: 25 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Hi Jay - Was it the spec or colour that drew you to the car. That way we can all keep an eye out. I do echo Frazlee's comments but as a Newbie I wasn't brave enough to say ... Jez