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Old 13th January 2020, 14:11   #11
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You might find a better car in the for sale section andcfir a similar price.

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Old 13th January 2020, 14:12   #12
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Don't fret about the parking sensors, least of your concerns. You have bought it so you will have acquired it's problems, but that leads to knowledge and experience. You have the summer to look forward to when you can really set to work, but try to start with the ingress of water and the damp.

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Old 13th January 2020, 14:33   #13
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Hi all, I've been lurking these forums the past few weeks whilst deciding whether to purchase a Rover 75. What I've been reading has definitely helped and convinced me to put a deposit down ready for pickup in a few weeks. The car:

- 2004 Rover 75 Saloon CDTI connoisseur 2.0L
- 62,000 miles on clock
- Diesel automatic
- colour Blue
- Price = £1,495

I'll happily admit that I know very little about cars having not driven for around a decade but there were some minor issues I picked up on and wanted to get the thoughts of this very knowledgeable forum.

- The boot won't open (no key access) however I've agreed with the dealership this should be fixed before I pick the car up.
- there is a sunroof which has a build up of water on the inside. This doesn't seem to be dripping but rather stuck onto the window.
- the parking sensors don't currently work. I've asked that they look into how much that would cost to sort out.
- some parts of the fabric have a small amount of mould/mildew

Generally the car is in good condition. There are a few knocks on the boot side and a few scratches but all in all nothing I feel I can complaint about for that price (apart from the boot obviously).

Is there anything there I need to be seriously concerned about? any of your thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
I too live in Farsley and have been on the Forum since 2009. Let me know where you live in a Pm and if you want I will fill you in on these cars!
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Old 13th January 2020, 14:36   #14
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you make some fair points. The reality is that I am absolutely desperate for a car given the state of first buses, having moved from near the centre of Leeds to the outskirts. Having looked around for my budget, I simply fell in love with this car. As you say, there are issues, but I'm willing to put in some work and hopefully get those resolved! If it goes disastrously wrong then I'm not going to be too upset at that price.
No problem, I was in Manchester and had no vehicle but was offered a job on a Thursday to start on the next Monday and needed to get a car to get there. (so yes desperate)I had been looking at cars and had decided on a 75 or a Jag as they where in budget and a great car. Spotted a car I liked spoke to the dealer and thought this is it. Hopped the train to Leeds walked to the dealership and was shown the car I had seen in the advert. As much as I needed a car and wanted a 75 this was not the car for me. I need say no more than the advert and the dealer had been flexible with the truth.
I got the train back to Manchester and browsed a popular car website and found a 75 in Manchester and found my 75 which I didn't even test drive and took it. At this point some might say WHAT But buying on a credit card gives you protection and at the price it cost was worth the risk.

5 years later on new tyres and only a few issues and you will see them if you look at my posts and yes a costly water pump in France but other than that love the car but buy a car without issues in the first place. Why inherit someone else's problems that they might already have spent money on trying to fix.

Good luck to you but there are some good 75's out there

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Old 27th January 2020, 16:48   #15
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thought I would post an update.

we went to pick up the car on Saturday and it looked much better, having had a full valet. the boot opened and first thing I noticed was damp right in the middle of the boot... decided to go ahead with the purchase with a view to reading up on and carrying out the minor repairs re: the damp.

Since then unfortunately some of the mould appears to have come back. I have some dehumidifiers on the way as well as specialist mould spray & borax powder so I can tackle that. I will have a look at the sunroof drain and plenum as soon as I get the chance then get round to figuring out what's causing the boot leak.

As far as driving it, everything runs as expected. I am hearing a faint noise coming from the left side of the engine bay, almost like a whirring sound, when out of the car. that's something I will need to investigate.
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Old 27th January 2020, 17:01   #16
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thought I would post an update.

we went to pick up the car on Saturday and it looked much better, having had a full valet. the boot opened and first thing I noticed was damp right in the middle of the boot... decided to go ahead with the purchase with a view to reading up on and carrying out the minor repairs re: the damp.

Since then unfortunately some of the mould appears to have come back. I have some dehumidifiers on the way as well as specialist mould spray & borax powder so I can tackle that. I will have a look at the sunroof drain and plenum as soon as I get the chance then get round to figuring out what's causing the boot leak.

As far as driving it, everything runs as expected. I am hearing a faint noise coming from the left side of the engine bay, almost like a whirring sound, when out of the car. that's something I will need to investigate.
Congrats It's downhill from here I jest of course
The rear window clips are known to leak, pull back the rubber under the bottom of the window, and you'll see 3 or 4 clips, these will need sealing Also, the rear light seals may have split and need renewing or re-glueing. Have fun
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Old 27th January 2020, 19:02   #17
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well, another update, and this time not good. I found the source of the damp...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgN7ZTAyXwQ

there's no way the dealer wasn't aware of this. I think the strategic mats show that. Have to say I feel duped and stupid for not checking this before buying.

I have no idea where to start with this. Is it worth asking the dealer to fix it or should we just go for a refund and find another one?
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Old 27th January 2020, 19:09   #18
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If the Farsley is in Leeds, suggest when you take delivery, to pop along to BigRuss in Liversedge Top man for our cars
totally agree russ is a top bloke i know him personally hes a true gent makes a mean cuppa as aswell
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Hiya
Everybody will have a different opinion on this.
I have a lot of experience buying and selling to and from the motor trade.
If the mileage is accurate and the advisories on the last MOT are not too numerous and expensive then, in my view, you did not overpay for the car.
If I were you, I would complain, IN WRITING, to the dealer and inform him that you are getting the car inspected by a local expert. I would then take the car to Big Russ and get him to give it the once over.
Depending on the result I would then insist that the dealer pays for the repairs at Big Russ (which will be better and as good value than anything the dealer can sort) or get your money back.
Good luck
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Old 27th January 2020, 19:27   #20
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Hiya
Everybody will have a different opinion on this.
I have a lot of experience buying and selling to and from the motor trade.
If the mileage is accurate and the advisories on the last MOT are not too numerous and expensive then, in my view, you did not overpay for the car.
If I were you, I would complain, IN WRITING, to the dealer and inform him that you are getting the car inspected by a local expert. I would then take the car to Big Russ and get him to give it the once over.
Depending on the result I would then insist that the dealer pays for the repairs at Big Russ (which will be better and as good value than anything the dealer can sort) or get your money back.
Good luck

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Hi Geoff. I have requested either a full refund or for him to pay for repairs at a garage of my choice. How can I get in touch with Russ? thanks.
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