Worth looking at this 75 tourer?

PaulC75 · 8th June 2020, 10:01

So, after an internet spiral a fortnight ago I've decided I want a 75 tourer and it's gotta be the diesel.
After lots of research on here and elsewhere I've joined here and this is my first post so Hi all.

Ive also discovered that on the diesel front the auto is apparantly the way to go due to the possibity of clutch failure and the cost, however, Ive finally found a tourer this morning only 15 miles away rather than in the other end of the country. However, it's a manual but he states he's already had the clutch done so that negates the issue surely?

I hope it's ok but I wanted to know if anyone has any thoughts on this one on ebay? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/rover-75-...QAAOSwXnVe3dEE

Yorkshire GOC · 8th June 2020, 10:09

Has a good MOT history and has been looked after by the look of it - if you have the paperwork for the clutch work then it looks a good buy.

Yorkshire GOC · 8th June 2020, 10:10

And welcome to the fold.

PaulC75 · 8th June 2020, 10:18

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Originally Posted by Yorkshire GOC

Has a good MOT history and has been looked after by the look of it - if you have the paperwork for the clutch work then it looks a good buy.

That's what Im thinking, Ive messaged re the clutchwork so will see what he says.

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Originally Posted by Yorkshire GOC

And welcome to the fold.

Thanks

DRWMGTF · 8th June 2020, 10:41

Morning,
Perhaps one new sill...£100?
1 months MOT....If he is so sure it would pass its MOT why did he not MOT it? It would be easier to sell.
I would wait until you find an automatic with the colour and specification that you want.
I am speaking from experience as I should have waited until I found a 75 that ticked all the boxes.
Regards David

PaulC75 · 8th June 2020, 10:55

Cheers David, I see what you're saying for sure, think ill wait and see what he says re paperwork on the clutch, if its there I'll go have a look if for no other reason to get a feel for them as a car as I've never looked at these before.

Arctic · 8th June 2020, 12:58

personally I would give it a wide birth, sill/sills will need doing also maybe the rear arms, colour is not great, grill is broken, basic SE, after market cooling fan fitted is it working ? the price it is at now is all it is worth in my opinion, the seller as only owned it a short while so he as not done anything to from what I can see.

There are better ones out there than that, also it depends on your budget, don't forget to look in the sales section on here.

Heddy · 8th June 2020, 13:08

I'd walk away too. Welding is an expensive business, besides, it looks so 'scruffy.' Diesel clutches last years if the parts are of decent quality and have been fitted properly. But, are not so economic on fuel as the manual and add to that the extra tax for an auto and the manual becomes a better buy.

PaulC75 · 8th June 2020, 13:29

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Originally Posted by Arctic

personally I would give it a wide birth, sill/sills will need doing also maybe the rear arms, colour is not great, grill is broken, basic SE, after market cooling fan fitted is it working ? the price it is at now is all it is worth in my opinion, the seller as only owned it a short while so he as not done anything to from what I can see.

There are better ones out there than that, also it depends on your budget, don't forget to look in the sales section on here.

Budget wise I'm happy to pay good money for the right one, the problem seems to be finding one that's not miles away :-(

How on earth do you know about an after market fan? just from the pictures?

Theres another on ebay that looks good but it's in cornwall so thats 4 hours drive to go see it :-/ Also, theres what appears to be a nice ZTT on one of the facebook groups but it's from a guy that has been banned off here so sounds like best avoided.

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Originally Posted by Heddy

I'd walk away too. Welding is an expensive business, besides, it looks so 'scruffy.' Diesel clutches last years if the parts are of decent quality and have been fitted properly. But, are not so economic on fuel as the manual and add to that the extra tax for an auto and the manual becomes a better buy.

Aye, have a Mazda Bongo that's had £1k of welding to get it safe lol.

I would prefer the manual due to the economy but would be happy with the auto re the clutch but didnt realise that tax is dearer just because of the auto box I have to admit!

victorgte · 8th June 2020, 14:36

Stick to your guns and get exactly what you want. There are some really good ones out there so why the rush?
Your comment about how people know there is an aftermarket fan fitted?
This is why plenty of pictures are vital including the engine bay. If I’m driving a distance for the right car, I need to see as much as possible before setting off. No point spending petrol money to look at a shed.

8th June 2020, 10:01	#1
PaulC75 Newbie None currently Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Bedford Posts: 19 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Worth looking at this 75 tourer? So, after an internet spiral a fortnight ago I've decided I want a 75 tourer and it's gotta be the diesel. After lots of research on here and elsewhere I've joined here and this is my first post so Hi all. Ive also discovered that on the diesel front the auto is apparantly the way to go due to the possibity of clutch failure and the cost, however, Ive finally found a tourer this morning only 15 miles away rather than in the other end of the country. However, it's a manual but he states he's already had the clutch done so that negates the issue surely? I hope it's ok but I wanted to know if anyone has any thoughts on this one on ebay? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/rover-75-...QAAOSwXnVe3dEE

8th June 2020, 10:09	#2
Yorkshire GOC I really should get out more....... Rover 75 connoisseur se v6 auto Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hull Posts: 2,063 Thanks: 1,842 Thanked 623 Times in 469 Posts	Has a good MOT history and has been looked after by the look of it - if you have the paperwork for the clutch work then it looks a good buy. __________________ She came off the Longbridge Line on 20-05-2003 The Silver Machine was the 13th of 160 Rover 75's to come off the production line that day and is the 100th of 527 Starlight Silver Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Auto saloons listed in the build records produced world wide.

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8th June 2020, 12:58	#7
Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,699 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	personally I would give it a wide birth, sill/sills will need doing also maybe the rear arms, colour is not great, grill is broken, basic SE, after market cooling fan fitted is it working ? the price it is at now is all it is worth in my opinion, the seller as only owned it a short while so he as not done anything to from what I can see. There are better ones out there than that, also it depends on your budget, don't forget to look in the sales section on here. __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise "

8th June 2020, 14:36	#10
victorgte I really should get out more....... MGTF, MGZT, Range Rover Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 2,802 Thanks: 395 Thanked 633 Times in 446 Posts	Stick to your guns and get exactly what you want. There are some really good ones out there so why the rush? Your comment about how people know there is an aftermarket fan fitted? This is why plenty of pictures are vital including the engine bay. If I’m driving a distance for the right car, I need to see as much as possible before setting off. No point spending petrol money to look at a shed. __________________ MG TF 135, MG ZT, Range Rover P38

8th June 2020, 10:41	#5
DRWMGTF Loves to post Rover 75 2.0 CDT Connoisseur, Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 1.8 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: CONSETT Posts: 477 Thanks: 617 Thanked 121 Times in 80 Posts	Morning, Perhaps one new sill...£100? 1 months MOT....If he is so sure it would pass its MOT why did he not MOT it? It would be easier to sell. I would wait until you find an automatic with the colour and specification that you want. I am speaking from experience as I should have waited until I found a 75 that ticked all the boxes. Regards David

8th June 2020, 10:55	#6
PaulC75 Newbie None currently Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Bedford Posts: 19 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Cheers David, I see what you're saying for sure, think ill wait and see what he says re paperwork on the clutch, if its there I'll go have a look if for no other reason to get a feel for them as a car as I've never looked at these before.

8th June 2020, 13:08	#8
Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	I'd walk away too. Welding is an expensive business, besides, it looks so 'scruffy.' Diesel clutches last years if the parts are of decent quality and have been fitted properly. But, are not so economic on fuel as the manual and add to that the extra tax for an auto and the manual becomes a better buy.