Got one!!!!

stevebrookman · 17th March 2024, 11:51

Picked this up today to give my Sierra a rest. 2.0 diesel auto-Connoisseur SE.

155,000 miles-done very little over the last few years. 6 weeks MOT left.

Lovely bloke I had it off had it for 18 years.

Drives well- a few niggles to sort out-exhaust vibrating, headlining drooping , needs a good clean and takes a while to start when hot.

Still it only cost £400

macafee2 · 17th March 2024, 12:06

If the body and chassis are good, then you got a good deal.

macafee2

gnu · 17th March 2024, 13:34

Looks like a lot of car for the money!

YHT · 17th March 2024, 13:43

That looks smart! Think the chap who sells colour stuff for steering wheel refurb has a likely customer!

stevebrookman · 18th March 2024, 13:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by YHT

That looks smart! Think the chap who sells colour stuff for steering wheel refurb has a likely customer!

Anyone know who sells it? Got to get the minor things done first ! headlining is a pain-had it in my Range Rover.

Whilst pottering under the bonnet I found a Ron box- thought it went well.

Dave47 · 18th March 2024, 16:03

Now that looks a bargain,

will you keep a thread running on how

you get on with it?

trikey · 18th March 2024, 16:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by YHT

That looks smart! Think the chap who sells colour stuff for steering wheel refurb has a likely customer!

That'll be member black-and-white on here then.

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stevebrookman · 19th March 2024, 08:02

Thanks all. Will keep updated.

Starts instantly from cold and drives very, very well. As previously mentioned if you try to restart after a run after say 5 mins it takes a lot of churning, leave it 20 mins and it starts fine.

Plenum check next and pin up the headlining (was same on my Range Rover-eventually had it replaced).

Temp gauge is up and down a bit-so may need the Renault 5 mod.

Lights need a refurb kit.

Oil looks clean so changed not so many miles ago.

Plan is to put it in for an MOT in 2 weeks to see how it goes. Underneath that is visible looks very good-but some things are hidden. Exhaust still has Klarius labels on so fairly newish.

Leather will be cleaned and conditioned when weather permits.

Taking my mother out in it tomorrow so should be fun.

Will keep updating and I expect plenty of questions.

Regards

Steve

Martin Butler · 19th March 2024, 09:00

Congratulations on your new purchase, at first glance it looks to be a good one, you can't go wrong for that price., you clearly know what your getting into, with the car, good luck

stevebrookman · 23rd March 2024, 07:18

Plenums checked yesterday-nice and dry and holes clear. Pinned up the headlining for now (will look at replacing if a successful MOT in a few weeks).

What surprises me about these is the quality-the doors are really heavy.

Took the load cover unit out yesterday-what a weight-made out of steel not like plastic on other cars I have owned. Most probably get a few more MPG with it out!

Thermostat seems stuck open so have a the Renault 5 one coming so will slot that in.

Onto the seats next-the plastic at the side of the fronts that hold the seat switches has broken lugs on both sides and is loose-so will look at a fix for this.

17th March 2024, 11:51	#1
stevebrookman Regular poster Still looking for a Conny Se CDTi Tourer Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Caerphilly Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Got one!!!! Picked this up today to give my Sierra a rest. 2.0 diesel auto-Connoisseur SE. 155,000 miles-done very little over the last few years. 6 weeks MOT left. Lovely bloke I had it off had it for 18 years. Drives well- a few niggles to sort out-exhaust vibrating, headlining drooping , needs a good clean and takes a while to start when hot. Still it only cost £400 Last edited by stevebrookman; 17th March 2024 at 11:54..

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gnu Gets stuck in MG ZT Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Bristol Posts: 696 Thanks: 332 Thanked 164 Times in 133 Posts	Looks like a lot of car for the money! __________________ gnu

19th March 2024, 08:02	#8
stevebrookman Regular poster Still looking for a Conny Se CDTi Tourer Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Caerphilly Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks all. Will keep updated. Starts instantly from cold and drives very, very well. As previously mentioned if you try to restart after a run after say 5 mins it takes a lot of churning, leave it 20 mins and it starts fine. Plenum check next and pin up the headlining (was same on my Range Rover-eventually had it replaced). Temp gauge is up and down a bit-so may need the Renault 5 mod. Lights need a refurb kit. Oil looks clean so changed not so many miles ago. Plan is to put it in for an MOT in 2 weeks to see how it goes. Underneath that is visible looks very good-but some things are hidden. Exhaust still has Klarius labels on so fairly newish. Leather will be cleaned and conditioned when weather permits. Taking my mother out in it tomorrow so should be fun. Will keep updating and I expect plenty of questions. Regards Steve Last edited by stevebrookman; 19th March 2024 at 08:06..

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macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,928 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	If the body and chassis are good, then you got a good deal. macafee2

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YHT Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: suffolk Posts: 264 Thanks: 46 Thanked 25 Times in 23 Posts	That looks smart! Think the chap who sells colour stuff for steering wheel refurb has a likely customer!

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Dave47 Newbie none at the moment Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: Margate Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Now that looks a bargain, will you keep a thread running on how you get on with it?

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Martin Butler Loves to post Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: St Leonards Posts: 355 Thanks: 46 Thanked 72 Times in 49 Posts	Congratulations on your new purchase, at first glance it looks to be a good one, you can't go wrong for that price., you clearly know what your getting into, with the car, good luck

23rd March 2024, 07:18	#10
stevebrookman Regular poster Still looking for a Conny Se CDTi Tourer Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Caerphilly Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Plenums checked yesterday-nice and dry and holes clear. Pinned up the headlining for now (will look at replacing if a successful MOT in a few weeks). What surprises me about these is the quality-the doors are really heavy. Took the load cover unit out yesterday-what a weight-made out of steel not like plastic on other cars I have owned. Most probably get a few more MPG with it out! Thermostat seems stuck open so have a the Renault 5 one coming so will slot that in. Onto the seats next-the plastic at the side of the fronts that hold the seat switches has broken lugs on both sides and is loose-so will look at a fix for this.