Jumping ship, thanks for the memories.

Jim Jamieson · 21st December 2014, 20:28

As the title says, we are so to speak "jumping ship"

As many of you now know I have placed my V6 on SORN for the time being which will allow me to do the cam belt etc. I intend to hold onto this one for a while yet.

However the boss's 75 diesel connoisseur auto which she has had since new in 2002 will be placed up for sale soon, as tomorrow we pick up our latest addition to the "fleet"

It's a Jaguar 3.0 diesel Premium Luxury in Azure Blue. She's a real stunner with only 25k on the clock.
It has all the usual toys with 7" touchscreen and reversing camera which will be useful when hitching up to the Coachman.

The car has a hard act to follow as I can honestly say the 75's have been the best cars we've ever owned over the last 45 years. After running the diesel for over 12 years it still looks in great condition inside and mechanically. The front wings are the only thing that lets it down but these are due to be replaced as I picked up a pair earlier this week.
The main reason for changing really boils down to getting something newer and with slightly more power to tow the caravan as we intend to make more use of it now that the missus retires for the last time. (this will be her third retirement)
Her patients will miss her terribly just as I have no doubt I will miss driving the 75's.
I still intend to keep in touch with this forum as it has been invaluable for both receiving help and passing on help to others in the strive to keeping the marque alive and running.

Later this week I should be able to post some photos (if that's ok) but in the meantime !

Thanks for the memories over the last 12 1/2 years

edit Oops ! forgot to say it's an XF

trikey · 21st December 2014, 20:41

Bloomin heck Jim, thats a shocker, good luck with the new toy, stick around here too when time allows, all the best.

Andy

sworks · 21st December 2014, 20:49

You will love the XF Jim, don't be a stranger though

Graham1961 · 21st December 2014, 21:21

I love the XF Jim.

I hope you still post up here as I always have found your posts to be helpful and interesting, look forward to seeing the Jag.

coolcat · 21st December 2014, 21:41

Good luck with the new car, the XF would be high on my list as a possible next car as well, a lovely looking motor

Simondi · 21st December 2014, 21:57

Good luck with the Jag, give me a wave if you see me about

marinabrian · 21st December 2014, 22:01

You're not jumping ship Jim, after all you still have your V6

Good luck with the XF, and hope to see you again soon

Brian

RPWC · 21st December 2014, 22:06

All the best Jim.

bl52krz · 21st December 2014, 23:29

Sorry you think you are leaving.I think and hope you will still keep on posting even if it is about the Jag.Fancy one myself to compare to the Daimler v8 250 I had back in 1976.

chipsceola · 21st December 2014, 23:48

Always shared my 75's with eldest son since the day he passed his test aged 20, now approaching 25 he decided to buy his own car, an 09 plate Jaguar XF 3.0d auto, insured for me to drive as well, yet, I almost always take the Rover.

A longer trip may some day change my mind as Jag has Sat/Nav, but locally, easier to drive my own where everything is familiar.

Was going to sell mine but current values are so low, even with service history and low miles it's hardly worth the effort to list it.

21st December 2014, 20:28	#1
Jim Jamieson This is my second home Rover less ! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tarbolton Posts: 3,442 Thanks: 393 Thanked 888 Times in 542 Posts	Jumping ship, thanks for the memories. As the title says, we are so to speak "jumping ship" As many of you now know I have placed my V6 on SORN for the time being which will allow me to do the cam belt etc. I intend to hold onto this one for a while yet. However the boss's 75 diesel connoisseur auto which she has had since new in 2002 will be placed up for sale soon, as tomorrow we pick up our latest addition to the "fleet" It's a Jaguar 3.0 diesel Premium Luxury in Azure Blue. She's a real stunner with only 25k on the clock. It has all the usual toys with 7" touchscreen and reversing camera which will be useful when hitching up to the Coachman. The car has a hard act to follow as I can honestly say the 75's have been the best cars we've ever owned over the last 45 years. After running the diesel for over 12 years it still looks in great condition inside and mechanically. The front wings are the only thing that lets it down but these are due to be replaced as I picked up a pair earlier this week. The main reason for changing really boils down to getting something newer and with slightly more power to tow the caravan as we intend to make more use of it now that the missus retires for the last time. (this will be her third retirement) Her patients will miss her terribly just as I have no doubt I will miss driving the 75's. I still intend to keep in touch with this forum as it has been invaluable for both receiving help and passing on help to others in the strive to keeping the marque alive and running. Later this week I should be able to post some photos (if that's ok) but in the meantime ! Thanks for the memories over the last 12 1/2 years edit Oops ! forgot to say it's an XF Last edited by Jim Jamieson; 21st December 2014 at 20:45.. Reason: Add Text

21st December 2014, 20:41	#2
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,772 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Bloomin heck Jim, thats a shocker, good luck with the new toy, stick around here too when time allows, all the best. Andy __________________ Lest we forget..

21st December 2014, 20:49	#3
sworks Been absent for a while… Rover 75 Tourer, Classic mini Cooper S, Abarth 595 competizione, MG TF and a Hyundai Tucson PHEV Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cumbria Posts: 13,065 Thanks: 1,033 Thanked 1,686 Times in 1,040 Posts	You will love the XF Jim, don't be a stranger though __________________ ................................................. 'Marmite' Possibly one of the most famous 75 tourers produced! left the production line as the last of only Three Rover 75 tourers produced in Trophy Yellow. 48 hours later Longbridge closed. The last sold ordered 75 Tourer. Paid for by the Phoenix Four and handed over by John Towers to the Warwickshire Northampton Air ambulance service as a Rapid Response vehicle

21st December 2014, 21:21	#4
Graham1961 Moderator / RS East Scotland Rover 75 1.8 Conn Se saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Berwick, East Lothian Posts: 4,738 Thanks: 4,143 Thanked 753 Times in 563 Posts	I love the XF Jim. I hope you still post up here as I always have found your posts to be helpful and interesting, look forward to seeing the Jag. __________________ Graham.

21st December 2014, 21:41	#5
coolcat This is my second home Audi Q3 TDI S-Line Quattro Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clacton On Sea/On the boat somewhere Posts: 51,164 Thanks: 9,890 Thanked 12,235 Times in 8,232 Posts	Good luck with the new car, the XF would be high on my list as a possible next car as well, a lovely looking motor __________________ Jeff.

21st December 2014, 21:57	#6
Simondi Regional Secretary MGTF, MG ZS EV Exclusive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kilwinning Posts: 14,046 Thanks: 1,460 Thanked 3,563 Times in 1,857 Posts	Good luck with the Jag, give me a wave if you see me about __________________ Simondi FAQ How do you do that? Club Flyers Looking for a car seen in a film or on TV? Fancy a change in colour or wheels - paint configurator OBD - Trip Meter Ultimate Buyers Guide Post YouTube videos

21st December 2014, 22:01	#7
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	You're not jumping ship Jim, after all you still have your V6 Good luck with the XF, and hope to see you again soon Brian

21st December 2014, 22:06	#8
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,177 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	All the best Jim. __________________ Cheers. Rich…

21st December 2014, 23:29	#9
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,394 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Sorry you think you are leaving.I think and hope you will still keep on posting even if it is about the Jag.Fancy one myself to compare to the Daimler v8 250 I had back in 1976. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

21st December 2014, 23:48	#10
chipsceola This is my second home Jaguar XF 3.0D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southampton Posts: 4,364 Thanks: 119 Thanked 509 Times in 426 Posts	Always shared my 75's with eldest son since the day he passed his test aged 20, now approaching 25 he decided to buy his own car, an 09 plate Jaguar XF 3.0d auto, insured for me to drive as well, yet, I almost always take the Rover. A longer trip may some day change my mind as Jag has Sat/Nav, but locally, easier to drive my own where everything is familiar. Was going to sell mine but current values are so low, even with service history and low miles it's hardly worth the effort to list it. __________________ Chips