My 2000 R75 2.0 KV6

8511swann · 20th February 2011, 11:24

I reckon it's probably the best £600 I ever spent!!!

Swanny

Banjo · 21st February 2011, 09:55

What a great looking car Swanny - looks like you have had the Autoglym out there !
It really is amazing that you got it for only £600. People pay far more for some beat up wreck of a Mondeo - I suppose a lack of knowledge in the general population means there are bargains out there for those in the know. On the continent these cars command much higher prices - one of our members dad paid something like 7000 euro for one of a similar age this year.

8511swann · 21st February 2011, 11:05

Thank's Banjo, much appreciated. It's just had Spray and Shine for now, but when weather get's better, I'll give it the Meguiars 3 step treatment.

You'rs absolutely spot on with regards the used car market. It's amazing what you can get for your money out there at the moment!.

Parker · 21st February 2011, 11:17

Very nice example and a bargain, the full wax treatment and that colour will look amazing in the summer sun.

8511swann · 21st February 2011, 11:39

Thank you Parker. Is it o.k that I'm stasrting to get a little bit obsessed with it!!LOL. Anyway, for £600 and with a full service history, as well as £3k worth of servicing receipts over the last 4 years (Including belts and stat 3K miles ago), and 74K on the clock, I can't think of anything comparable!

Parker · 21st February 2011, 11:45

Only starting to get obsessed, give it a few more months and those long summer drives in the country

You started the mods yet?

8511swann · 21st February 2011, 12:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parker

Only starting to get obsessed, give it a few more months and those long summer drives in the country

You started the mods yet?

Just little things.

So far I've had to replace the cam sensor, cleared out my plenums, done the bonnet release mod, changed the o-rings on the expansion tank cap, fitted an aftermarket stereo, fitted a towbar, and had to fix rear door handles.

Still need to look at reverse light switch and rear light seals. MOT on Thursday, 6 weeks erly, but thought I'd get it in this week as I'm off work.

Compared to my last car (Citreon C5) this is very easy to work on, and it helps that there is a wealth of information on here!

20th February 2011, 11:24	#1
8511swann Avid contributor 2000 Rover 75 Saloon 2.0 V6 Petrol Classic SE (Manual) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Minsterley Posts: 189 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My 2000 R75 2.0 KV6 I reckon it's probably the best £600 I ever spent!!! Swanny __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

21st February 2011, 11:05	#3
8511swann Avid contributor 2000 Rover 75 Saloon 2.0 V6 Petrol Classic SE (Manual) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Minsterley Posts: 189 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank's Banjo, much appreciated. It's just had Spray and Shine for now, but when weather get's better, I'll give it the Meguiars 3 step treatment. You'rs absolutely spot on with regards the used car market. It's amazing what you can get for your money out there at the moment!. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

21st February 2011, 11:17	#4
Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	Very nice example and a bargain, the full wax treatment and that colour will look amazing in the summer sun. __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP

21st February 2011, 11:39	#5
8511swann Avid contributor 2000 Rover 75 Saloon 2.0 V6 Petrol Classic SE (Manual) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Minsterley Posts: 189 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you Parker. Is it o.k that I'm stasrting to get a little bit obsessed with it!!LOL. Anyway, for £600 and with a full service history, as well as £3k worth of servicing receipts over the last 4 years (Including belts and stat 3K miles ago), and 74K on the clock, I can't think of anything comparable! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

21st February 2011, 11:45	#6
Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	Only starting to get obsessed, give it a few more months and those long summer drives in the country You started the mods yet? __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP

21st February 2011, 09:55	#2
Banjo Posted a thing or two MG6 Magnette 1.8 Tci SE Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Shrewsbury Posts: 1,300 Thanks: 19 Thanked 27 Times in 27 Posts	What a great looking car Swanny - looks like you have had the Autoglym out there ! It really is amazing that you got it for only £600. People pay far more for some beat up wreck of a Mondeo - I suppose a lack of knowledge in the general population means there are bargains out there for those in the know. On the continent these cars command much higher prices - one of our members dad paid something like 7000 euro for one of a similar age this year.