Some Appreciation At Last!

daznkel · 24th April 2015, 23:37

I was reversing out of a parking bay today at my local supermarket, when I clocked a gent behind me. I stopped and then as he moved back out of the way proceeded to reverse.

As I engaged first and started to pull away he tapped on my window, I put it down and he said "Please forgive me, I was trying to work out what your beautiful car was".

I replied "It is an MG ZT". He replied "What an amazing car! It's lovely! I hope it drives like an MG should!" To which I replied, "It sure does, even though it's a diesel".

He replied "Wow, there can't be many of them around! I commend you on driving such a modern classic and quite clearly looking after it so well. Thank you for your time"

Naturally, I just turned, faced the missus, smiled and said "What a lovely, knowledgeable man". Furthermore, my 14 year old son said "Dad, I love this car, It's so cool"

Happy days!

Dragrad · 24th April 2015, 23:47

Better than being accused of driving a Jag... As I was....

planenut · 25th April 2015, 00:07

That is nice, and nice of him to take time to tell you.

daznkel · 25th April 2015, 00:12

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Originally Posted by Dragrad

Better than being accused of driving a Jag... As I was....

Oh No!

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Originally Posted by planenut

That is nice, and nice of him to take time to tell you.

Definitely! But the best bit for me was my wife's reaction! Priceless!

Le Mans 190 · 25th April 2015, 04:21

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Originally Posted by Dragrad

Better than being accused of driving a Jag... As I was....

Had that many times

Supervinnie40 · 25th April 2015, 05:27

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Originally Posted by Le Mans 190

Had that many times

Same here. Most people say: nice jaguar.
A few people actually told me they never knew rover made such a beautiful car.
A cop pulled me over once to check my paperwork, he refused to believe that my car was 15 years old. Even after central confirmed that everything was in order.

thundercat · 25th April 2015, 05:48

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Originally Posted by Dragrad

Better than being accused of driving a Jag... As I was....

Yep, a traffic warden ( or what ever you wish to call them) asked me if my 75 CDTI was a Jag while she was writing out my parking ticket

maxi_crawf · 25th April 2015, 08:22

One of those (very few) shapes/styles that does not seem to age.

"Above all, it's a Rover"

mick160 · 25th April 2015, 10:49

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Originally Posted by thundercat

Yep, a traffic warden ( or what ever you wish to call them) asked me if my 75 CDTI was a Jag while she was writing out my parking ticket

Should have said yes, it would have got you out of paying your parking fine...

thomas 75 connie · 25th April 2015, 11:25

I've had many people come upto me regarding my 75. It gives me a sense of satisfaction.

24th April 2015, 23:37	#1
daznkel Posted a thing or two 04 MG ZT+ 190 XPG & 99 (T) Dealer Launch 75 V6 Connie Auto Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Plymouth Posts: 1,080 Thanks: 615 Thanked 456 Times in 309 Posts	Some Appreciation At Last! I was reversing out of a parking bay today at my local supermarket, when I clocked a gent behind me. I stopped and then as he moved back out of the way proceeded to reverse. As I engaged first and started to pull away he tapped on my window, I put it down and he said "Please forgive me, I was trying to work out what your beautiful car was". I replied "It is an MG ZT". He replied "What an amazing car! It's lovely! I hope it drives like an MG should!" To which I replied, "It sure does, even though it's a diesel". He replied "Wow, there can't be many of them around! I commend you on driving such a modern classic and quite clearly looking after it so well. Thank you for your time" Naturally, I just turned, faced the missus, smiled and said "What a lovely, knowledgeable man". Furthermore, my 14 year old son said "Dad, I love this car, It's so cool" Happy days! __________________ Click HERE To Be Added To The South West Members Location Map Upgrades/Mods so far: Custom Angel Eye DRL's, MG7 Rear lights, Custom Door Cards, MGR Plates, Red Alcantara Seats, Black Oak Dash, Powerflex bushes, Plenum Spy Mod, Rear Light Seals, 5000K HID Kit, Navall 3 DD, Blue LED Conversion, Custom badges, Union badges, Flip key. Working on more! [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

24th April 2015, 23:47	#2
Dragrad This is my second home *None DROWNED** Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cardigan Posts: 33,339 Thanks: 1,257 Thanked 1,664 Times in 1,081 Posts	Better than being accused of driving a Jag... As I was.... __________________ Andrew Ich Dien Problem solving is... lateral thinking SEARCH FIRST ...ASK LATER...

25th April 2015, 00:07	#3
planenut Regional Secretary Rover 1.8T Tourer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Heathrow Posts: 7,003 Thanks: 1,551 Thanked 2,036 Times in 1,264 Posts	That is nice, and nice of him to take time to tell you.

25th April 2015, 08:22	#8
maxi_crawf Posted a thing or two R75 Saloon Conn CDT SE, MG ZT190+ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kingston-upon-Hull Posts: 1,960 Thanks: 823 Thanked 426 Times in 274 Posts	One of those (very few) shapes/styles that does not seem to age. "Above all, it's a Rover"

25th April 2015, 11:25	#10
thomas 75 connie This is my second home Rover 75 launch car x2, Rover 800 Vitesse Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Plymouth Devon Posts: 8,463 Thanks: 1,115 Thanked 1,083 Times in 653 Posts	I've had many people come upto me regarding my 75. It gives me a sense of satisfaction.