This could be...

lildevil · 25th March 2007, 15:13

....my last weekend of Rover 75 ownership :SHOCKED:
I was looking for another Rover 75 however knew deep down that I didn't really need such a big car anymore but still went looking....as I was doing just that I noticed a silver Lexus IS200 (pics coming soon....if you want to see it?) at SMC Mitsubishi in Sittingbourne. It wasn't a very bad price @ £10999 and they said they will give me £1700 for my car...sadly I just couldn't refuse bearing in mind I knew all alone I didn't really need such a big car.

So it is with great sadness I have to say goodbye to all you great, happy, helpful people on here and 4 years of mostly happy motoring with this great car! I will greatly miss this lovely car.

You guys and girls have been a great help to me with all of your great knowledge and useful advice.

Who knows I may at some point just miss it to much and get another one!

I hope that I will still be welcome at this great friendly club even if it is just for the social side?

I am really sorry for not attending any of the meets because I would have loved to....honest!

So I guess its goodbye and good luck and I hope the club grows stronger and keeps getting better. GOOD LUCK!

Regards
Tom

Phil · 25th March 2007, 15:30

Good luck Tom. I've no excuse for having such a large car, I'm 23 and have no kids. My excuse is its British and I love it. Good luck anyway and hope you come to your senses and change your mind. You could get a hell of a lot of 75 for that money you know.

Take care.

lildevil · 25th March 2007, 15:37

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Originally Posted by Phil

Good luck Tom. I've no excuse for having such a large car, I'm 23 and have no kids. My excuse is its British and I love it.

I know they are really great cars and I can't believe myself that I am parting with it and not getting another one.....somebody shoot me!

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Originally Posted by Phil

Good luck anyway and hope you come to your senses and change your mind. You could get a hell of a lot of 75 for that money you know.

Take care.

I know, don't remind me please. To be honest though as good cars they are a) I need a change b) I didn't have much luck finding what I wanted....which was a new shape 2.5 Con SE...not very easy to find you know

I will miss this club and the car there is no doubt about that....I hope I will still be welcome......

Regards
Tom

Tim_Burgess · 25th March 2007, 16:24

Good luck with the Lexus Tom, a friend of mine has one and I've always had a sneaking admiration for them.

I changed from a 75 in March '06 & bought a Honda Accord Vtec Coupe - looked great on the dealer's forecourt, promised much, delivered little. 8 months later I realised what a dreadful mistake I'd made & swapped it (literally) for the 75 I have now.

I don't think you'll have the same experience with the IS.

lildevil · 25th March 2007, 16:28

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Originally Posted by Tim_Burgess

Good luck with the Lexus Tom, a friend of mine has one and I've always had a sneaking admiration for them.

I changed from a 75 in March '06 & bought a Honda Accord Vtec Coupe - looked great on the dealer's forecourt, promised much, delivered little. 8 months later I realised what a dreadful mistake I'd made & swapped it (literally) for the 75 I have now.

I don't think you'll have the same experience with the IS.

Thanks tim for the info they are nice...im just not 100% sure on the front end...it looks good at some angles but at the same time don't look very good at others.

Not that surprising...it would take ALOT to beat the 75. I will miss the interior of the 75 the IS interior isn't as nice...and as welcoming ast he 75s.

Regards
Tom

Ken · 25th March 2007, 16:43

Tom

Do stick around you are more than welcome to stay for the social side and even to help us out with someones problems now and again. You can still come to a meet you know.............but could you park somewhere else

Only joking Tom pop in from time to time and let us know how the Lexus is going

All the best

Ken & the club :lol:

lildevil · 25th March 2007, 16:45

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Originally Posted by Ken

Tom

Do stick around you are more than welcome to stay for the social side and even to help us out with someones problems now and again. You can still come to a meet you know.............but could you park somewhere else

Only joking Tom pop in from time to time and let us know how the Lexus is going

All the best

Ken & the club :lol:

Thanks Ken. Nice to know im still welcome...even if I have betrayed you all LOL!
Obviously the people over on the Lexus owners club aren't nearly as happy as you people here. I much prefer this site layout and the forum software used. They use Invision so im having to adapt....and they are littered with ads

Regards
Tom

Tim_Burgess · 25th March 2007, 16:45

Totally agree, There isn't an interior in this class of car to beat the 75.

That was one of the things that eventually got to me woth the Accord Coupe - lovely leather seats, a bit of wood (OK, Plastic wood) but the dashboard was a symphony in cheap grey plastic. I even considered an S Type Jag, but after the 75 I was really disappointed with the standard of the interior.

lildevil · 25th March 2007, 16:50

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Originally Posted by Tim_Burgess

Totally agree, There isn't an interior in this class of car to beat the 75.

That was one of the things that eventually got to me woth the Accord Coupe - lovely leather seats, a bit of wood (OK, Plastic wood) but the dashboard was a symphony in cheap grey plastic. I even considered an S Type Jag, but after the 75 I was really disappointed with the standard of the interior.

Yeah your totally right.

A question: How long will it take for a private plate transfer? I was told the same day if I take all the papers to the DVLA office by a member on the Lexus owners club.....is this correct?? At the garage I was told it will take a week for me to get the car if I keep the cars current plates (by the time the finance gets sorted) but A MONTH if I transfer the private plates I don't see why the wait??

Regards
Tom

GreyGhost · 25th March 2007, 17:46

Don't be leaving Tom you are more than welcome anytime even though you are a traitor.

Meets are open to all, just the club parking space is for 75 and ZT. You'll have to park round the back with the rest of the riff raff now.

Hope the new car is a goody and treats you well. Nice choice BTW.

25th March 2007, 15:13	#1
lildevil Avid contributor Lexus IS200 (Previously - Rover 75 Saloon) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maidstone Posts: 225 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	This could be... ....my last weekend of Rover 75 ownership :SHOCKED: I was looking for another Rover 75 however knew deep down that I didn't really need such a big car anymore but still went looking....as I was doing just that I noticed a silver Lexus IS200 (pics coming soon....if you want to see it?) at SMC Mitsubishi in Sittingbourne. It wasn't a very bad price @ £10999 and they said they will give me £1700 for my car...sadly I just couldn't refuse bearing in mind I knew all alone I didn't really need such a big car. So it is with great sadness I have to say goodbye to all you great, happy, helpful people on here and 4 years of mostly happy motoring with this great car! I will greatly miss this lovely car. You guys and girls have been a great help to me with all of your great knowledge and useful advice. Who knows I may at some point just miss it to much and get another one! I hope that I will still be welcome at this great friendly club even if it is just for the social side? I am really sorry for not attending any of the meets because I would have loved to....honest! So I guess its goodbye and good luck and I hope the club grows stronger and keeps getting better. GOOD LUCK! Regards Tom

25th March 2007, 15:30	#2
Phil This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 12,227 Thanks: 469 Thanked 523 Times in 241 Posts	Good luck Tom. I've no excuse for having such a large car, I'm 23 and have no kids. My excuse is its British and I love it. Good luck anyway and hope you come to your senses and change your mind. You could get a hell of a lot of 75 for that money you know. Take care. __________________

25th March 2007, 16:24	#4
Tim_Burgess This is my second home 1999 75 Connoisseur SE 2.5, 2000 75 Classic SE 2.0, 2012 Lancia Delta 3, 2016 Dacia Sandero Ambiance Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kilcreggan Posts: 3,191 Thanks: 334 Thanked 334 Times in 162 Posts	Good luck with the Lexus Tom, a friend of mine has one and I've always had a sneaking admiration for them. I changed from a 75 in March '06 & bought a Honda Accord Vtec Coupe - looked great on the dealer's forecourt, promised much, delivered little. 8 months later I realised what a dreadful mistake I'd made & swapped it (literally) for the 75 I have now. I don't think you'll have the same experience with the IS.

25th March 2007, 16:43	#6
Ken Busy doing nothing! . Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hampshire Posts: 6,373 Thanks: 33 Thanked 44 Times in 16 Posts	Tom Do stick around you are more than welcome to stay for the social side and even to help us out with someones problems now and again. You can still come to a meet you know.............but could you park somewhere else Only joking Tom pop in from time to time and let us know how the Lexus is going All the best Ken & the club :lol:

25th March 2007, 16:45	#8
Tim_Burgess This is my second home 1999 75 Connoisseur SE 2.5, 2000 75 Classic SE 2.0, 2012 Lancia Delta 3, 2016 Dacia Sandero Ambiance Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kilcreggan Posts: 3,191 Thanks: 334 Thanked 334 Times in 162 Posts	Totally agree, There isn't an interior in this class of car to beat the 75. That was one of the things that eventually got to me woth the Accord Coupe - lovely leather seats, a bit of wood (OK, Plastic wood) but the dashboard was a symphony in cheap grey plastic. I even considered an S Type Jag, but after the 75 I was really disappointed with the standard of the interior.

25th March 2007, 17:46	#10
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	Don't be leaving Tom you are more than welcome anytime even though you are a traitor. Meets are open to all, just the club parking space is for 75 and ZT. You'll have to park round the back with the rest of the riff raff now. Hope the new car is a goody and treats you well. Nice choice BTW.