CONTEMPORARY SE CDT.. Break or not to break?

..... · 30th August 2012, 15:58

04 Reg Contemporary SE CDT Saloon

Ok I brought this on a whim.

There are a couple of bits I would want from it.
It's a cat D write off (November 2011 and has been repaired).. it is Mot'd and taxed till next year.
Its rough round the edges ( message centre missing several lines, split in the drivers bolster, central locking not unlocking drivers door but does lock it! and various other bits)and done 130,000 miles but the question is, if I clean it up and sort it out what's it worth or am I better breaking it?

Thoughts please gentlemen.

richardwjackson · 30th August 2012, 16:02

Crikey, looks too good to break

I recently bought a 04 Contemp SE 1.8T for £800, but I watched one go on Ebay the other day for £1950. The prices seem to fluctuate quite a bit, and the diesel will be worth more anyway I guess.

J1MBO · 30th August 2012, 16:28

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hotrodinstraycat · 30th August 2012, 16:34

Looks an unusual colour? What bits are you planning on keeping and whats for sale. Be a shame too break it though. Keep me posted. Cheers Kev

..... · 30th August 2012, 16:35

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Originally Posted by J1MBO

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Thanks .. wasn't sure where to put it.

..... · 30th August 2012, 16:50

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Originally Posted by hotrodinstraycat

Looks an unusual colour? What bits are you planning on keeping and whats for sale. Be a shame too break it though. Keep me posted. Cheers Kev

No it's called black with dirt on it

I was thinking of the drivers door as mine has a dent in it... not a big one but I notice it every time I go to my car.

rover54 · 30th August 2012, 17:03

IMO criminal to break, you will get more for it as a car. Loads of diesel engines on the market looking for buyers (they don't go wrong), so you either accept a very low price to shift it or have it hanging around. Same with other diesel components and that is where most of the valuable parts are. Think of the time you will spend stripping it. It will take you months to dispose of the parts, do you have storage, a car in pieces takes up a lot of room. If you don't have storage you will end up dumping skip loads of parts.

Sort these minor issues out and sell it on and use the capital realise for other purposes.

Cat D don't show up on V5's so no stain on car's paperwork.

Le Mans 190 · 30th August 2012, 17:15

I would stick it up on ebay with a reserve and see how you get on
looks to good to break

TR75 · 30th August 2012, 17:18

I would try and save it if possible, despite it's imperfections it's a nice looking car and I would also suggest it's worth more as a whole. 130k on a diesel engine is nothing really.

P63500S · 30th August 2012, 22:23

If it was a mk1 I would say its a keeper but as Its a face lift - BRAKE IT!

30th August 2012, 15:58	#1
..... Loves to post Black ROVER 75 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Somewhere Posts: 339 Thanks: 5 Thanked 17 Times in 7 Posts	CONTEMPORARY SE CDT.. Break or not to break? 04 Reg Contemporary SE CDT Saloon Ok I brought this on a whim. There are a couple of bits I would want from it. It's a cat D write off (November 2011 and has been repaired).. it is Mot'd and taxed till next year. Its rough round the edges ( message centre missing several lines, split in the drivers bolster, central locking not unlocking drivers door but does lock it! and various other bits)and done 130,000 miles but the question is, if I clean it up and sort it out what's it worth or am I better breaking it? Thoughts please gentlemen. Last edited by .....; 30th August 2012 at 16:50.. Reason: offer of parts removed

30th August 2012, 16:02	#2
richardwjackson Posted a thing or two Mercedes A-Class A180 CDI ECO Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Crewe Posts: 1,292 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Crikey, looks too good to break I recently bought a 04 Contemp SE 1.8T for £800, but I watched one go on Ebay the other day for £1950. The prices seem to fluctuate quite a bit, and the diesel will be worth more anyway I guess. __________________ http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/...psc44ada88.jpg[

30th August 2012, 16:34	#4
hotrodinstraycat Loves to post 2003 X-Powewr Grey MG ZT190 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 362 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rover Looks an unusual colour? What bits are you planning on keeping and whats for sale. Be a shame too break it though. Keep me posted. Cheers Kev

30th August 2012, 17:03	#7
rover54 Retired rover 75 v6 Auto Conn. SE 54 plate LPG and 2006 Rover 75 v6 Auto LPG , 1.8 r75 Manual Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: London Posts: 3,379 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	IMO criminal to break, you will get more for it as a car. Loads of diesel engines on the market looking for buyers (they don't go wrong), so you either accept a very low price to shift it or have it hanging around. Same with other diesel components and that is where most of the valuable parts are. Think of the time you will spend stripping it. It will take you months to dispose of the parts, do you have storage, a car in pieces takes up a lot of room. If you don't have storage you will end up dumping skip loads of parts. Sort these minor issues out and sell it on and use the capital realise for other purposes. Cat D don't show up on V5's so no stain on car's paperwork. Last edited by rover54; 30th August 2012 at 17:07..

30th August 2012, 17:18	#9
TR75 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Launceston Posts: 1,567 Thanks: 169 Thanked 166 Times in 134 Posts	I would try and save it if possible, despite it's imperfections it's a nice looking car and I would also suggest it's worth more as a whole. 130k on a diesel engine is nothing really. __________________ You've just been ROVERtaken

30th August 2012, 16:28	#3
J1MBO This is my second home Roverless & now carless Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 15,584 Thanks: 2,457 Thanked 2,428 Times in 1,301 Posts	Thread moved to a more appropriate forum.

30th August 2012, 17:15	#8
Le Mans 190 I really should get out more....... RIP Le Mans 190 :( Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Atherstone Posts: 2,260 Thanks: 355 Thanked 248 Times in 177 Posts	I would stick it up on ebay with a reserve and see how you get on looks to good to break

30th August 2012, 22:23	#10
P63500S Loves to post Toyota celica but looking for 75 or zt Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: HERTS Posts: 313 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	If it was a mk1 I would say its a keeper but as Its a face lift - BRAKE IT! __________________ [I]The most underrated car of the last century, the Rover 75![