Errr, is this real - Page 2

Bogbrush82 · 13th July 2018, 12:24

If I were to spend top dollar on a V8, I'd have THIS one.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...onsored&page=1

Cheaper, and no recommissioning required.

dbt01 · 14th July 2018, 12:18

You could always look at this one in Germany BUT a RHD car that appears to have taken a wrong turn and got lost!
https://www.autoscout24.com/offers/r...4392?cldtidx=3

Seriously, as Steve says, once you start actually driving an ultra-low miles, ultra expensive car, the value plummets. So don't drive it? Like being an expensive stamp collector!

My Rover 75 V8 was as no way that kind of silly price, but I assure you I get exactly the same pleasure from driving her, and she looks every bit as good as that one in Germany (same Chatsworth colour too) ... and a dead reliable daily drive as well, diamond-cut Vortex's and all.

David

Nev The Bear · 14th July 2018, 20:11

I have seen the V8 in the showroom at SMG Rover or Hursley Hill Garage.

Most of the MG Rover cars they have for sale or advertised are normally low mileage but not the cheapest cars.

Hopefully it will get to a point in the future where our cars will fetch the same sort of prices.

bikerdude666 · 16th July 2018, 21:58

The seats in that one in Germany aren't the standard seats are they? Or were they specific to the Rover V8?

I always think photos like that show how well these cars have aged, it doesn't look out of place in a showroom, sparkling like new.

Teflon · 16th July 2018, 22:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by bikerdude666

The seats in that one in Germany aren't the standard seats are they? Or were they specific to the Rover V8?........

Not V8 specific, they are Monogram classic style seats which I believe were available as a special order. Here's another set: https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...hlight=Gryphon

Cliff

bikerdude666 · 16th July 2018, 22:40

Ah right, thanks. They look good, a little more modern than standard 75 seats, but still in keeping with the class of the car!

kaiser · 17th July 2018, 05:30

Sehr gut, sehr schoen aber auch sehr teuer.!

Rich in Vancouver · 28th July 2018, 01:44

The V6 ZT they have is more realistic.
10,000. for a new car is cheaper that a Dacia Sendero!

https://www.hursleyhillgarage.co.uk/...475/#top-image

trikey · 28th July 2018, 21:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich in Vancouver

The V6 ZT they have is more realistic.
10,000. for a new car is cheaper that a Dacia Sendero!

https://www.hursleyhillgarage.co.uk/...475/#top-image

But the sandero has not been sitting around, just think of all the seals, bearings etc that have not moved in years!

MSS · 29th July 2018, 13:26

It would still be the lowest cost way to drive a brand new 4+ litre V8!

£30k for the car, £10k for recommissioning, the owner ends up with a 75 for the the price of a basic Ford Mustang which I believe is the cheapest V8 to purchase brand new?

13th July 2018, 12:24	#11
Bogbrush82 I really should get out more....... BMW X3 2.0D Join Date: May 2017 Location: Tipton Posts: 2,383 Thanks: 51 Thanked 765 Times in 421 Posts	If I were to spend top dollar on a V8, I'd have THIS one. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...onsored&page=1 Cheaper, and no recommissioning required. __________________ Current car: BMW x3 2.0d (The one with the M47 engine!) Rolled off the line on December 14th, 2004.

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dbt01 Retired Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 378 Thanks: 15 Thanked 106 Times in 85 Posts	You could always look at this one in Germany BUT a RHD car that appears to have taken a wrong turn and got lost! https://www.autoscout24.com/offers/r...4392?cldtidx=3 Seriously, as Steve says, once you start actually driving an ultra-low miles, ultra expensive car, the value plummets. So don't drive it? Like being an expensive stamp collector! My Rover 75 V8 was as no way that kind of silly price, but I assure you I get exactly the same pleasure from driving her, and she looks every bit as good as that one in Germany (same Chatsworth colour too) ... and a dead reliable daily drive as well, diamond-cut Vortex's and all. David Last edited by dbt01; 14th July 2018 at 12:38..

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kaiser This is my second home 75 Tourer 2.5 Auto, 1.8T, 75V8ZT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Johannesburg ZA Posts: 6,200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 859 Times in 613 Posts	Sehr gut, sehr schoen aber auch sehr teuer.! __________________ Worth his V8 in gold

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Nev The Bear This is my second home Does not matter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: . Posts: 3,996 Thanks: 2,397 Thanked 1,575 Times in 987 Posts	I have seen the V8 in the showroom at SMG Rover or Hursley Hill Garage. Most of the MG Rover cars they have for sale or advertised are normally low mileage but not the cheapest cars. Hopefully it will get to a point in the future where our cars will fetch the same sort of prices.

16th July 2018, 21:58	#14
bikerdude666 Posted a thing or two Jaguar Xe diseasal Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Little Stanion, Corby Posts: 1,922 Thanks: 363 Thanked 390 Times in 241 Posts	The seats in that one in Germany aren't the standard seats are they? Or were they specific to the Rover V8? I always think photos like that show how well these cars have aged, it doesn't look out of place in a showroom, sparkling like new.

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bikerdude666 Posted a thing or two Jaguar Xe diseasal Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Little Stanion, Corby Posts: 1,922 Thanks: 363 Thanked 390 Times in 241 Posts	Ah right, thanks. They look good, a little more modern than standard 75 seats, but still in keeping with the class of the car!

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Rich in Vancouver Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: White Rock, BC on Canada's Pacific Coast Posts: 849 Thanks: 338 Thanked 367 Times in 210 Posts	The V6 ZT they have is more realistic. 10,000. for a new car is cheaper that a Dacia Sendero! https://www.hursleyhillgarage.co.uk/...475/#top-image

29th July 2018, 13:26	#20
MSS This is my second home Rover 75CDT, Jaguar XF-S 3.0V6, V'xhall Omega V6 Estate, Twintop 1.8VVT, Astra Estate and Corsa 1.2 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7,084 Thanks: 283 Thanked 624 Times in 440 Posts	It would still be the lowest cost way to drive a brand new 4+ litre V8! £30k for the car, £10k for recommissioning, the owner ends up with a 75 for the the price of a basic Ford Mustang which I believe is the cheapest V8 to purchase brand new?