Question 1.8 Conn *quite urgent*

bluey9 · 8th May 2009, 10:19

Hi
I've seen a 1.8 2006 Connoisseur up for sale quite close to where I live and fancy going to see it this morning.

Couple of quick questions for anyone who happens to be about.

It's got 55,000 miles on it...... what's it worth? It's got sandstane beige leather interior.

Do I really want to get a 1.8? I have a 2001 cdt at the moment. What about HGF and the like, are the problems everyone speaks of inevitable and as costly as feared..... or are they just the unlucky ones?

All input greatly appreciated. I'm going away for the weekend and fancied viewing before I go in about and hour and a half.

Thanks in advance

Bluey

derekosb · 8th May 2009, 10:23

Hi Bluey

For one, why go away from the diesel, unless you are simply not doing a big mileage these days and can't justify it?

If you look at the bottom of any of Greeners posts you will see a link to Glass's guide in his signature. That should give you a guide at least.

In terms of the 1.8 there will be differing views, dependant on experience. If you are a drive and forget type of guy then a 1.8 may not be the best car for you. If however you are prepared to do regular checks to ensure coolant levels are okay then it shoudl be fine.

In any case, and I may be wrong, I think a 2006 car will have the uprated HG installed so may be safer anyway.

Derek

Rabett_Rover · 8th May 2009, 10:32

Check for Mayo if it doesn't have any they it does not have an HGF if it does get it discounted accordingly. A 1.8 will be cheaper than a diesel. Would I buy one? Yes as long as the overall condition was that of a well maintained car and there was nasty under the bonnet (Mayo).

derekosb · 8th May 2009, 10:33

Hi Bluey

Is it this one?

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk...leRegLetter=06

It looks pretty tidy and sounds cheap. As it is a private sale, do all the usual checks with comparing V5 and Chassis number, check the radiator cap for mayo, check service history etc.

Could be a good one.

Let us know how you get on?

Derek

bluey9 · 8th May 2009, 10:37

Derek,
Aye that's it. On me way now. A garage in Paisley has called and offered him cash for it.

Report back later

Bluey

StevenWilliams · 8th May 2009, 10:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by derekosb

In any case, and I may be wrong, I think a 2006 car will have the uprated HG installed so may be safer anyway.

I do not believe any of the MG Rover 1.8's had the uprated HG fitted as standard. They were not available until after Rovers demise.

bluey9 · 8th May 2009, 11:15

Just back. Unfortunately not the car for me. Quite a few longish scratches to the bodywork. A big scuff and an area of missing paint on the front bumper. No history to speak of. The car was a company vehicle and the brakes and HG were done recently, as far as the guy knows.

Also, the bonnet catch isn;t working so the inspection was a bit of a non starter.

Ho hum.

Onwards and upwards

Bluey

Katiesue · 8th May 2009, 11:17

there'll be another out there for you!

derekosb · 8th May 2009, 11:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by StevenWilliams

I do not believe any of the MG Rover 1.8's had the uprated HG fitted as standard. They were not available until after Rovers demise.

Hi Steven,

Thanks for correcting me, I have picked it up wrongly from other threads. I knew there was an uprated HG, I just thought it had been made standard towards the end of Rover, must have been the Freelander I was thinking of? Sorry Bluey for my wrong info.

Derek

derekosb · 8th May 2009, 11:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluey9

Just back. Unfortunately not the car for me. Quite a few longish scratches to the bodywork. A big scuff and an area of missing paint on the front bumper. No history to speak of. The car was a company vehicle and the brakes and HG were done recently, as far as the guy knows.

Also, the bonnet catch isn;t working so the inspection was a bit of a non starter.

Ho hum.

Onwards and upwards

Bluey

Well at least you know now! If you hadn't gone to see it you may have wondered if you had missed something good.

As Katie says, if you are patient the right car will be out there.

Derek

8th May 2009, 10:19	#1
bluey9 Banned 2004 Rover 75 2.0 CDTi Connoisseur Saloon, 2006 MG TF Spark 135, Jaguar XJ Sovereign TDVi Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 805 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Question 1.8 Conn quite urgent Hi I've seen a 1.8 2006 Connoisseur up for sale quite close to where I live and fancy going to see it this morning. Couple of quick questions for anyone who happens to be about. It's got 55,000 miles on it...... what's it worth? It's got sandstane beige leather interior. Do I really want to get a 1.8? I have a 2001 cdt at the moment. What about HGF and the like, are the problems everyone speaks of inevitable and as costly as feared..... or are they just the unlucky ones? All input greatly appreciated. I'm going away for the weekend and fancied viewing before I go in about and hour and a half. Thanks in advance Bluey

8th May 2009, 10:23	#2
derekosb Occasional interested visitor Kia SOUL EV Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 4,251 Thanks: 35 Thanked 27 Times in 14 Posts	Hi Bluey For one, why go away from the diesel, unless you are simply not doing a big mileage these days and can't justify it? If you look at the bottom of any of Greeners posts you will see a link to Glass's guide in his signature. That should give you a guide at least. In terms of the 1.8 there will be differing views, dependant on experience. If you are a drive and forget type of guy then a 1.8 may not be the best car for you. If however you are prepared to do regular checks to ensure coolant levels are okay then it shoudl be fine. In any case, and I may be wrong, I think a 2006 car will have the uprated HG installed so may be safer anyway. Derek __________________ Vauxhall Ampera Scottish Members Guestmap here. Just click on your location to add a marker.

8th May 2009, 10:33	#4
derekosb Occasional interested visitor Kia SOUL EV Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 4,251 Thanks: 35 Thanked 27 Times in 14 Posts	Hi Bluey Is it this one? http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk...leRegLetter=06 It looks pretty tidy and sounds cheap. As it is a private sale, do all the usual checks with comparing V5 and Chassis number, check the radiator cap for mayo, check service history etc. Could be a good one. Let us know how you get on? Derek __________________ Vauxhall Ampera Scottish Members Guestmap here. Just click on your location to add a marker.

8th May 2009, 10:32	#3
Rabett_Rover This is my second home Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 5,895 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Check for Mayo if it doesn't have any they it does not have an HGF if it does get it discounted accordingly. A 1.8 will be cheaper than a diesel. Would I buy one? Yes as long as the overall condition was that of a well maintained car and there was nasty under the bonnet (Mayo).

8th May 2009, 10:37	#5
bluey9 Banned 2004 Rover 75 2.0 CDTi Connoisseur Saloon, 2006 MG TF Spark 135, Jaguar XJ Sovereign TDVi Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 805 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Derek, Aye that's it. On me way now. A garage in Paisley has called and offered him cash for it. Report back later Bluey

8th May 2009, 11:15	#7
bluey9 Banned 2004 Rover 75 2.0 CDTi Connoisseur Saloon, 2006 MG TF Spark 135, Jaguar XJ Sovereign TDVi Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 805 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Just back. Unfortunately not the car for me. Quite a few longish scratches to the bodywork. A big scuff and an area of missing paint on the front bumper. No history to speak of. The car was a company vehicle and the brakes and HG were done recently, as far as the guy knows. Also, the bonnet catch isn;t working so the inspection was a bit of a non starter. Ho hum. Onwards and upwards Bluey

8th May 2009, 11:17	#8
Katiesue Loves to post 2003 MG ZS 1.8 Stepspeed XPG Saloon Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 350 Thanks: 10 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	there'll be another out there for you!