Wanted: Pre facelift R75 2.5l Conn SE Auto Tourer - Page 3

David3807 · 12th September 2007, 16:28

Keith, I think you may be right cos when I phoned today he did mention several things with no prompting. Possibly cos if he hadnt he might have had a P***** Off potential customer just having driven 200 miles.

Now why didnt I think of JMA ??? Thanks John/ Keith. Off to get brain in gear.

Duotone · 19th September 2007, 17:08

David..

Passed garage selling tourer last night.
It's gone!!
Must have been sold.
Did you buy it ?

Dave T

David3807 · 19th September 2007, 17:32

Hope not cos my 200 mile trip (and Return) to look at it tomorrow would be a bit of a waste!!

Should be there around lunchtime.

Do know it was going for an MOT today so maybe somebody was having a look to make sure it passed !!

Or maybe put it somewhere safe as the guy did say that he had a few problems with car damage lately

Duotone · 19th September 2007, 19:07

I hope your 400+ mile trip is sucessful. Possibly the car was inside the workshop, but after passing the garage for almost a year and seeing the Tourer there, it was a shock to see it gone.
You should have no trouble finding the place .. Junction 26 on the M62 then 4 1/2 miles on the A58 towards Halifax. Garage on right at a place called Stump Cross.
Good luck

Dave T

David3807 · 19th September 2007, 20:20

Even if we cant agree on a price its still a day out and an excuse to drive a another 75. And I have never been to Halifax.

Wouldnt be the first time i have been all over the country looking at cars. Back in the 70's I had set my mind on a 2.00L Vitesse Convertible and it took me six months to find the right one in Banbury Via Suffolk and a few other places. Must have been the right car cos I still have it

Will report back on Friday.

David3807 · 19th September 2007, 20:28

Dave T . You have a PM.

David3807 · 20th September 2007, 20:54

Well I had a look at the Tourer today and decided against it. Nice looking motor but a few scrapes,not dents just scrapes down to the white, bit of rubbing damage to leather on drivers seat, map pockets coming adrift on seat backs and missing Sat Nav box cos of water damage. TV and Radio work just no Sat Nav.

Didnt drive it cos the above more or less decided me before I got that far. Plenum looks dry and fan works with the air con - just a bit noisy as if second or high speed perhaps. Further investigation maybe.

Trouble is I am no do it yourselfer and would have cost more than my budget for the motor to buy and fix to the standard I want.

Having said that everybody has different standards and the scrapes do not show much normally. Only when you wash the car which would annoy me until they were fixed. SWMBO on the other hand thought the car looked superb and that from somebody who doesnt care what she drives as long as it goes.

Would suggest that any one who would like to have a go get in touch with the seller and look at the car - the advertised price is certainly negotiable - I was offered the car at a lot less than the screen price. Could be a bargain for someone - just not me unfortunately
.
All this means that I am still looking for the right car for my set of door finishers.

Greeners · 21st September 2007, 09:49

I know this one is a diesel not V6 but.......

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2003-MG-ZT-T-C...QQcmdZViewItem

It's either a bargin or something wrong with it......

JohnDotCom · 21st September 2007, 10:06

It has got a very high Mileage which would hit the price.
Not good feedback and a Car Hire Person?
Would love the Electronic 6 Speed Gearbox though.

David3807 · 21st September 2007, 10:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnDotCom

Would love the Electronic 6 Speed Gearbox though.

At that mileage ?

At least we know that Jatco boxes can do that sort of mileage. Wonder what it drives like ??

19th September 2007, 17:32	#23
David3807 Posted a thing or two 2002 R75 Conn SE 2.5l Auto Tourer, 2001 R75 Conn SE 2.5 Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gravesend Posts: 1,897 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Hope not cos my 200 mile trip (and Return) to look at it tomorrow would be a bit of a waste!! Should be there around lunchtime. Do know it was going for an MOT today so maybe somebody was having a look to make sure it passed !! Or maybe put it somewhere safe as the guy did say that he had a few problems with car damage lately Last edited by David3807; 19th September 2007 at 17:58..

21st September 2007, 09:49	#28
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	I know this one is a diesel not V6 but....... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2003-MG-ZT-T-C...QQcmdZViewItem It's either a bargin or something wrong with it...... __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

12th September 2007, 16:28	#21
David3807 Posted a thing or two 2002 R75 Conn SE 2.5l Auto Tourer, 2001 R75 Conn SE 2.5 Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gravesend Posts: 1,897 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Keith, I think you may be right cos when I phoned today he did mention several things with no prompting. Possibly cos if he hadnt he might have had a P***** Off potential customer just having driven 200 miles. Now why didnt I think of JMA ??? Thanks John/ Keith. Off to get brain in gear.

19th September 2007, 17:08	#22
Duotone This is my second home 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 8,432 Thanks: 176 Thanked 907 Times in 716 Posts	David.. Passed garage selling tourer last night. It's gone!! Must have been sold. Did you buy it ? Dave T

19th September 2007, 19:07	#24
Duotone This is my second home 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 8,432 Thanks: 176 Thanked 907 Times in 716 Posts	I hope your 400+ mile trip is sucessful. Possibly the car was inside the workshop, but after passing the garage for almost a year and seeing the Tourer there, it was a shock to see it gone. You should have no trouble finding the place .. Junction 26 on the M62 then 4 1/2 miles on the A58 towards Halifax. Garage on right at a place called Stump Cross. Good luck Dave T

19th September 2007, 20:20	#25
David3807 Posted a thing or two 2002 R75 Conn SE 2.5l Auto Tourer, 2001 R75 Conn SE 2.5 Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gravesend Posts: 1,897 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Even if we cant agree on a price its still a day out and an excuse to drive a another 75. And I have never been to Halifax. Wouldnt be the first time i have been all over the country looking at cars. Back in the 70's I had set my mind on a 2.00L Vitesse Convertible and it took me six months to find the right one in Banbury Via Suffolk and a few other places. Must have been the right car cos I still have it Will report back on Friday.

19th September 2007, 20:28	#26
David3807 Posted a thing or two 2002 R75 Conn SE 2.5l Auto Tourer, 2001 R75 Conn SE 2.5 Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gravesend Posts: 1,897 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Dave T . You have a PM.

20th September 2007, 20:54	#27
David3807 Posted a thing or two 2002 R75 Conn SE 2.5l Auto Tourer, 2001 R75 Conn SE 2.5 Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gravesend Posts: 1,897 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Well I had a look at the Tourer today and decided against it. Nice looking motor but a few scrapes,not dents just scrapes down to the white, bit of rubbing damage to leather on drivers seat, map pockets coming adrift on seat backs and missing Sat Nav box cos of water damage. TV and Radio work just no Sat Nav. Didnt drive it cos the above more or less decided me before I got that far. Plenum looks dry and fan works with the air con - just a bit noisy as if second or high speed perhaps. Further investigation maybe. Trouble is I am no do it yourselfer and would have cost more than my budget for the motor to buy and fix to the standard I want. Having said that everybody has different standards and the scrapes do not show much normally. Only when you wash the car which would annoy me until they were fixed. SWMBO on the other hand thought the car looked superb and that from somebody who doesnt care what she drives as long as it goes. Would suggest that any one who would like to have a go get in touch with the seller and look at the car - the advertised price is certainly negotiable - I was offered the car at a lot less than the screen price. Could be a bargain for someone - just not me unfortunately . All this means that I am still looking for the right car for my set of door finishers.

21st September 2007, 10:06	#29
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	It has got a very high Mileage which would hit the price. Not good feedback and a Car Hire Person? Would love the Electronic 6 Speed Gearbox though.