Rover 75 Written-Off

sweet61 · 21st May 2009, 10:24

Hi All,

I have just had my Rover 75 2.0D Connoisseur written-off after being driven into on a roundabout. (I thought it was an SE but I can't be sure, how would I know?)

I have a couple of questions if anyone feels inclined to help. I apologise if I have not given enough/the wrong information I like my car but I don't really know much about them.

Question One

Prior to the accident the car was in good condition in the interior, with the body work being OK, no dents but a small paint chip on the rear bumper and some minor parking scrapes on front and rear bumper corners. It had done 110k miles and was showing a little rust on the driver side door upright.

The accident damage was all down the passenger side and needed a new front door-skin, and new sill with a small dent in the wing (adjacent to the door) and scrapes along the rear door and both wings. The insurance company are telling me it's beyond economic repair and offering me £2400. Does this seem like a reasonable offer and does it also sound as if it should be a write-off?

Question Two.

I am looking at replacing this with another Rover 75 possibly a CDT Connoisseur. The CDT seems to have some extras over and above mine such as Parking aids, Satnav etc, are there any other differences that I need to be aware of?

I am particularly looking at a 2003 CDT with high mileage (120k) but otherwise in excellent condition for £2950. That looks like a pretty good price based on others I have seen. Does the price seem OK? I'm not necessarily looking for the cheapest but I don't want to get ripped off either.

stocktake · 21st May 2009, 10:34

Hi Steve, welcome to the club, sorry to hear of your bad news.

you don't mention the age of your 75? so unable to esimate cost. Unfortunately our cars are written off for what I consider small damage now. All down to value of car.

Mileage on a diesel is not really a major factor, some diesels are now passing the 200k mark with no problems. Condition and PROVEN service history is paramount.

I think Greeners on here was selling a rather nice diesel in your price range

sweet61 · 21st May 2009, 10:37

Thanks for the reply it was an X Reg (not sure of year)

I have rarely become attached to cars before but I loved this car :-(

stocktake · 21st May 2009, 10:41

Does seem a reasonable offer, see here:

http://www.virtual-showroom.co.uk/sc...=b&sessionid=0

Reebs · 21st May 2009, 10:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by sweet61

.....Question Two.

I am looking at replacing this with another Rover 75 possibly a CDT Connoisseur. The CDT seems to have some extras over and above mine such as Parking aids, Satnav etc, are there any other differences that I need to be aware of?

Whether it's a diesel or not has no bearing on the car's equipment spec, it's all down to the indivdual model in question.

For a full list of what was available for each car type have a look here

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=22249

The best of luck in your search for a replacement.

Greeners · 21st May 2009, 11:21

My diesel is long gone Dave

stocktake · 21st May 2009, 12:14

Drat, there goes my commission

Greeners · 21st May 2009, 12:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by stocktake

Drat, there goes my commission

don't get much for a tin of spam now...

StevenWilliams · 21st May 2009, 14:52

£2500 from an insurance company for a X plated 75 is a good deal.

I doubt they would shift much if at all.

jamesdark · 21st May 2009, 15:07

I had to fight my insurance company to give me £1500 for my x plate 2.0 classic SE, who is your insurance company?

21st May 2009, 10:24	#1
sweet61 Newbie Rover 75 Connoisseur Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rover 75 Written-Off Hi All, I have just had my Rover 75 2.0D Connoisseur written-off after being driven into on a roundabout. (I thought it was an SE but I can't be sure, how would I know?) I have a couple of questions if anyone feels inclined to help. I apologise if I have not given enough/the wrong information I like my car but I don't really know much about them. Question One Prior to the accident the car was in good condition in the interior, with the body work being OK, no dents but a small paint chip on the rear bumper and some minor parking scrapes on front and rear bumper corners. It had done 110k miles and was showing a little rust on the driver side door upright. The accident damage was all down the passenger side and needed a new front door-skin, and new sill with a small dent in the wing (adjacent to the door) and scrapes along the rear door and both wings. The insurance company are telling me it's beyond economic repair and offering me £2400. Does this seem like a reasonable offer and does it also sound as if it should be a write-off? Question Two. I am looking at replacing this with another Rover 75 possibly a CDT Connoisseur. The CDT seems to have some extras over and above mine such as Parking aids, Satnav etc, are there any other differences that I need to be aware of? I am particularly looking at a 2003 CDT with high mileage (120k) but otherwise in excellent condition for £2950. That looks like a pretty good price based on others I have seen. Does the price seem OK? I'm not necessarily looking for the cheapest but I don't want to get ripped off either.

21st May 2009, 10:34	#2
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,591 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Hi Steve, welcome to the club, sorry to hear of your bad news. you don't mention the age of your 75? so unable to esimate cost. Unfortunately our cars are written off for what I consider small damage now. All down to value of car. Mileage on a diesel is not really a major factor, some diesels are now passing the 200k mark with no problems. Condition and PROVEN service history is paramount. I think Greeners on here was selling a rather nice diesel in your price range __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

21st May 2009, 10:37	#3
sweet61 Newbie Rover 75 Connoisseur Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sorry forgotten to mention it was an X Reg Thanks for the reply it was an X Reg (not sure of year) I have rarely become attached to cars before but I loved this car :-(

21st May 2009, 10:41	#4
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,591 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Does seem a reasonable offer, see here: http://www.virtual-showroom.co.uk/sc...=b&sessionid=0 __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

21st May 2009, 11:21	#6
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21st May 2009, 12:14	#7
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,591 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Drat, there goes my commission __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

21st May 2009, 14:52	#9
StevenWilliams This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 V6 British Racing Green. 81,000 miles and counting Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Crawley, West Sussex Posts: 6,183 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	£2500 from an insurance company for a X plated 75 is a good deal. I doubt they would shift much if at all. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Rover 75 2.5 2000 Club SE. British Racing Green. MEMBER NUMBER: MMMDCCXXVI Looking for: 7 seater

21st May 2009, 15:07	#10
jamesdark Regular poster 04 Contemporary SE 1.8T Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Grantham Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I had to fight my insurance company to give me £1500 for my x plate 2.0 classic SE, who is your insurance company?