Rover 75 forces house sale.......

[JP53]

.......well at least a remortgage.

My long suffering but lovely wife as been using the 75 for the past couple of months while we look for a second car to replace her MG ZR. Despite my weekly checks for water loss and mayo (no loss and no mayo) the head gasket gave out the day before her service and brake pad replacement

While the engine is apart I'm having the cam belt, water pump and power steering belt replaced.

I had a look at the head gasket and all I can say is what an awful design!!!! I'm having the multi layer type to replace it so hopefully she will be good for another 60000 miles (I'm also redoubling my efforts to find Sue a car).

I reckon I'm in for a good sized bill but I would rather pay that than try and find a car in as good a condition as my 75, that is as well equipped and as comfortable to drive

I will let you all know the final bill..........if I can still afford my Internet connection..........

[Roverowner]

Originally Posted by JP53

.......well at least a remortgage.

My long suffering but lovely wife as been using the 75 for the past couple of months while we look for a second car to replace her MG ZR. Despite my weekly checks for water loss and mayo (no loss and no mayo) the head gasket gave out the day before her service and brake pad replacement

While the engine is apart I'm having the cam belt, water pump and power steering belt replaced.

I had a look at the head gasket and all I can say is what an awful design!!!! I'm having the multi layer type to replace it so hopefully she will be good for another 60000 miles (I'm also redoubling my efforts to find Sue a car).

I reckon I'm in for a good sized bill but I would rather pay that than try and find a car in as good a condition as my 75, that is as well equipped and as comfortable to drive

I will let you all know the final bill..........if I can still afford my Internet connection..........

Get a diesel............. (who said that). Condolences

[JP53]

Originally Posted by Roverowner

Get a diesel.............

I can't afford one now

[Roverowner]

Originally Posted by JP53

I can't afford one now

Stick with it,...... it´s a really nice car

[JP53]

Thanks Roverowner, I'm having a hard time getting her back off the wife, she as not liked a single car we have looked at!

[Roverowner]

Originally Posted by JP53

Thanks Roverowner, I'm having a hard time getting her back off the wife, she as not liked a single car we have looked at!

Get her a socket set and a large pair of overalls for xmas (that will stop her sily buisness)

[derekosb]

Originally Posted by JP53

Thanks Roverowner, I'm having a hard time getting her back off the wife, she as not liked a single car we have looked at!

Errr, is the answer not a bit obvious then?? I think you are heading down the line of being a double 75 owner


Find her a nice one (possibly a ZT as she had a ZR) and you might get yours back. Then again, that might start the arguments if you prefer the one you get for her??

Good luck.

Derek

[Ragman]

Originally Posted by derekosb

Errr, is the answer not a bit obvious then?? I think you are heading down the line of being a double 75 owner


Find her a nice one (possibly a ZT as she had a ZR) and you might get yours back. Then again, that might start the arguments if you prefer the one you get for her??

Good luck.

Derek

My thoughts precisely

[StevenWilliams]

I'd get her a 75 as well.


If my new job works out I'll be a double owner. (Petrol and Diesel):lol:

And if it really works out I may go for a triple. (Petrol, Diesel, V8 on LPG)