Cheap 75 wanted

David Edmonds · 7th January 2012, 15:56

Hi chaps,

Can anyone help me find a cheap Rover 75 for my brother in law? I am looking for preferably a diesel although a 1.8 that has had any head gasket problems sorted is a possibility.
My brother in law has had a miserable last 12 months with health and financial problems, so I really don't want to lumber him with a dog of a car to make things worse.
I'm afraid we can only afford a maximum of £1000 and as he is not particularly mechanically minded need something that is ready to go.
He has his heart set on a 75 and would of course become a new member of our club.
We are situated in Worcester.

Kind regards

David Edmonds
000580

blacknwhite · 7th January 2012, 16:02

Pity your request is a couple of months early. I'm going to be looking for a V8 in the next 2 months or so and my Black CDT Connie with sandstone leather is pretty much sorted and will be surplus. Going to be a good deal for someone. My 14yr old son wants me to keep it for him but I keep telling him 3yrs is a long wait.

James.uk · 7th January 2012, 16:36

>>>My brother in law has had a miserable last 12 months with health and financial problems,.<<<

Judging from the above, a 75 may not be the right choice. prob more sensible to get him a small reliable Asian car...

75's do need a lot of looking after...

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suffolk boy · 7th January 2012, 17:10

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Originally Posted by James.uk

>>>My brother in law has had a miserable last 12 months with health and financial problems,.<<<

Judging from the above, a 75 may not be the right choice. prob more sensible to get him a small reliable Asian car...

75's do need a lot of looking after...

...

i agree with all his troubles he will be better of elsewhere.i love my car and i am lucky to albe to do most jobs myself.i also have some good freinds in this club and my trusty mechanic to help.without them forget it buy a honda

markyp · 7th January 2012, 17:14

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Originally Posted by suffolk boy

i agree with all his troubles he will be better of elsewhere.i love my car and i am lucky to albe to do most jobs myself.i also have some good freinds in this club and my trusty mechanic to help.without them forget it buy a honda

Sorry i have to agree....A rover 620 or honda accord maybe....The 75 is a great car but you do need to be able to work on them yourself if on a tight budget

pab · 7th January 2012, 17:18

At the end of the day it's a thousand quid,our cars are as reliable as the next if they have been correctly maintained.

baconbuttyman · 7th January 2012, 17:49

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Originally Posted by pab

At the end of the day it's a thousand quid,our cars are as reliable as the next if they have been correctly maintained.

i have to agree with Pab, there's no garantee an asian car would be any better, all depends if you look after your car

suffolk boy · 7th January 2012, 17:55

you are right of course it will depend as with any car how it has been looked after.but when it has a problem this guy as stated will not no how to fix it and also has limited funds to pay someone else hence my recomendation to look else where.

pab · 7th January 2012, 18:02

Obviously I'm all for the 75/ZT..but as I previously mentioned it's all down to previous maintenance.

If he would like to take chance on another marque,that is his prerogative.

oldcarguy · 7th January 2012, 19:51

Any cheap second hand car can be a potential money pit, I don't think 75's are any different. Whatever you find, give it a good look over for accident damage & rust, take a test drive and listen for any strange noises, make sure it drives and brakes as it should, ask a few questions. Don't buy blind of ebay, cars always look nice in pictures, and sellers tend to embellish the truth. if you see one you like, go and see it before putting a bid on or buying it. Whatever he gets, I wish him well.

7th January 2012, 15:56	#1
David Edmonds Regular poster Rover 75 Diesel Saloon, Rover 75 2.0 Litre Petrol Saloon Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Worcester Posts: 56 Thanks: 45 Thanked 13 Times in 5 Posts	Cheap 75 wanted Hi chaps, Can anyone help me find a cheap Rover 75 for my brother in law? I am looking for preferably a diesel although a 1.8 that has had any head gasket problems sorted is a possibility. My brother in law has had a miserable last 12 months with health and financial problems, so I really don't want to lumber him with a dog of a car to make things worse. I'm afraid we can only afford a maximum of £1000 and as he is not particularly mechanically minded need something that is ready to go. He has his heart set on a 75 and would of course become a new member of our club. We are situated in Worcester. Kind regards David Edmonds 000580

7th January 2012, 17:55	#8
suffolk boy This is my second home fiat panda Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: haverhill Posts: 6,720 Thanks: 96 Thanked 586 Times in 526 Posts	you are right of course it will depend as with any car how it has been looked after.but when it has a problem this guy as stated will not no how to fix it and also has limited funds to pay someone else hence my recomendation to look else where. __________________ fiat panda 1.2 eco

7th January 2012, 16:02	#2
blacknwhite Posted a thing or two Black Rover 75 Connie CDT and Twilight Chromactive ZT Turbo Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 1,602 Thanks: 15 Thanked 16 Times in 7 Posts	Pity your request is a couple of months early. I'm going to be looking for a V8 in the next 2 months or so and my Black CDT Connie with sandstone leather is pretty much sorted and will be surplus. Going to be a good deal for someone. My 14yr old son wants me to keep it for him but I keep telling him 3yrs is a long wait.

7th January 2012, 16:36	#3
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	>>>My brother in law has had a miserable last 12 months with health and financial problems,.<<< Judging from the above, a 75 may not be the right choice. prob more sensible to get him a small reliable Asian car... 75's do need a lot of looking after... ...

7th January 2012, 17:18	#6
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	At the end of the day it's a thousand quid,our cars are as reliable as the next if they have been correctly maintained.

7th January 2012, 18:02	#9
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	Obviously I'm all for the 75/ZT..but as I previously mentioned it's all down to previous maintenance. If he would like to take chance on another marque,that is his prerogative.

7th January 2012, 19:51	#10
oldcarguy Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Conn SE Tourer Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Driffield Posts: 1,952 Thanks: 27 Thanked 151 Times in 125 Posts	Any cheap second hand car can be a potential money pit, I don't think 75's are any different. Whatever you find, give it a good look over for accident damage & rust, take a test drive and listen for any strange noises, make sure it drives and brakes as it should, ask a few questions. Don't buy blind of ebay, cars always look nice in pictures, and sellers tend to embellish the truth. if you see one you like, go and see it before putting a bid on or buying it. Whatever he gets, I wish him well.