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Title: SOLD!
Post by: Big Fra on 01 October 2009, 11:55:44
Thats the wee Rover gone!

My brother didn't like it, I had no need for it, so after a few spanner twirling moments.

A nice wee £100 profit, a car in good heath, and a happy driver.

I always knew if I had to sell it, it wouldn't be a huge money spinner, but a nice wee result all the same.
Title: Re: SOLD!
Post by: TheBoy on 01 October 2009, 18:27:55
Shame he didn't like it, as they are cracking little cars, and tend to be mega reliable, HG aside.

They are bigger than anything else in class by a country mile - our 25 is noticibly more roomy inside cabin and in boot than our Focus that we had at same time.  Only rear headroom tends to let it done.
Title: Re: SOLD!
Post by: TheBoy on 01 October 2009, 18:30:18
Also, I found the 1.1 in a 25 (the local dealer used a 1.1 25 as a courtesy car) was surprisingly good around town.  Took some winding up on motorway, mind. That said, when up to cruising speed, would sit happily....
Title: Re: SOLD!
Post by: Elite Pete on 01 October 2009, 18:31:35
I love my 25 Wheesel :y
Title: Re: SOLD!
Post by: Del Boy on 01 October 2009, 18:32:41
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Shame he didn't like it, as they are cracking little cars, and tend to be mega reliable, HG aside.

They are bigger than anything else in class by a country mile - our 25 is noticibly more roomy inside cabin and in boot than our Focus that we had at same time.  Only rear headroom tends to let it done.
Agreed with that TB, apart from headgaskets they seem to be ultra reliable, have a good boot and not bad rear legroom  :y
Title: Re: SOLD!
Post by: TheBoy on 01 October 2009, 18:56:08
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Shame he didn't like it, as they are cracking little cars, and tend to be mega reliable, HG aside.

They are bigger than anything else in class by a country mile - our 25 is noticibly more roomy inside cabin and in boot than our Focus that we had at same time.  Only rear headroom tends to let it done.
Agreed with that TB, apart from headgaskets they seem to be ultra reliable, have a good boot and not bad rear legroom  :y
I intend to find out soon if the improved MLS gasket, possibly with new oil/ladder rail cures the issue.  Just finding time when she doesn't need the car for a couple of weeks...
Title: Re: SOLD!
Post by: Del Boy on 01 October 2009, 19:00:50
My son wants an MG ZR as his first car  he has always liked them, I find them good looking little cars too.
Title: Re: SOLD!
Post by: TheBoy on 01 October 2009, 19:03:25
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My son wants an MG ZR as his first car  he has always liked them, I find them good looking little cars too.
1.8 with variable valve is a quick little blighter as well.  Tyres can be dear on those though...
Title: Re: SOLD!
Post by: tunnie on 01 October 2009, 19:04:47
don't like them myself, mind you i don't like any small cars.
Title: Re: SOLD!
Post by: doog on 01 October 2009, 19:08:06
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My son wants an MG ZR as his first car  he has always liked them, I find them good looking little cars too.
1.8 with variable valve is a quick little blighter as well.  Tyres can be dear on those though...

1800 vvc in a metro is a hoot  i recommend the conversion

Doug
Title: Re: SOLD!
Post by: Del Boy on 01 October 2009, 19:08:11
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My son wants an MG ZR as his first car  he has always liked them, I find them good looking little cars too.
1.8 with variable valve is a quick little blighter as well.  Tyres can be dear on those though...
Haven't they got 160 bhp?
Title: Re: SOLD!
Post by: TheBoy on 01 October 2009, 19:08:21
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don't like them myself, mind you i don't like any small cars.
I'm with you on small cars, and for lanky people, passenger seat height not adjustable.

However, I've done reasonably journeys in it (100m +) with no aches and pains like Astras, Corsas, Focus and similar
Title: Re: SOLD!
Post by: TheBoy on 01 October 2009, 19:08:58
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My son wants an MG ZR as his first car  he has always liked them, I find them good looking little cars too.
1.8 with variable valve is a quick little blighter as well.  Tyres can be dear on those though...
Haven't they got 160 bhp?
early ones 145ish, later 160ish.
Title: Re: SOLD!
Post by: Del Boy on 01 October 2009, 19:28:38
The 1.4's I've heard are strong little engines too?
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Post by: Elite Pete on 01 October 2009, 19:54:32
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don't like them myself, mind you i don't like any small cars.
I'm with you on small cars, and for lanky people, passenger seat height not adjustable.

However, I've done reasonably journeys in it (100m +) with no aches and pains like Astras, Corsas, Focus and similar
I did Northwich to Lochmaddy and back in mine, approx 1000 miles. I couldn't stand straight for about a week ;D
Title: Re: SOLD!
Post by: TheBoy on 01 October 2009, 20:18:18
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The 1.4's I've heard are strong little engines too?
HG aside, they are all fairly robust engines.

Dropped lines aren't unheard of, but the (3rd party) repair co thinks this is usually caused by poor workmanship after HG change.
Title: Re: SOLD!
Post by: TheBoy on 01 October 2009, 20:19:26
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don't like them myself, mind you i don't like any small cars.
I'm with you on small cars, and for lanky people, passenger seat height not adjustable.

However, I've done reasonably journeys in it (100m +) with no aches and pains like Astras, Corsas, Focus and similar
I did Northwich to Lochmaddy and back in mine, approx 1000 miles. I couldn't stand straight for about a week ;D
LOL, not done a 1000m trip in ours, only done those sorts in Omega...
Title: Re: SOLD!
Post by: Squealey on 01 October 2009, 20:31:34
Had a 214SLi as a company motor years ago. It was the older Honda Concerto shape, but the last of the old shape (M Reg) with the 'chrome' grill and in a very nice met burgundy colour.

That was a great little motor, the 1.4 K Series engine was so smooth, bit gutless at motorway speeds (lack of torque) but pretty rapid for such a small engine. I had it just over 2 years and did 155,000 miles in it. In that time it had the usual HG done and an alternator, other than that, wear and tear parts.

I always thought that, when it was clean, it was a really good looking, classy little motor. Much better than the Astrcorts of the day.
Title: Re: SOLD!
Post by: Kevin Wood on 01 October 2009, 20:32:15
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The 1.4's I've heard are strong little engines too?
HG aside, they are all fairly robust engines.

Dropped lines aren't unheard of, but the (3rd party) repair co thinks this is usually caused by poor workmanship after HG change.

Mate of mine has one properly sorted in a Caterham. Scholar replacement liners which also take it out to 1900cc. Delivers 240 BHP@9,000 RPM and it sees that every time he drives it (almost every time he changes up, TBH.) it gets plenty of track use, does a lot of touring miles, etc, but does get well maintained.

IIRC, that engine's been built for at least 6 years in that spec and is still bombproof.

Rover were very close to having a decent design before the beancounters decided it was good enough (familiar story!).

Kevin
Title: Re: SOLD!
Post by: Kevin Wood on 01 October 2009, 20:34:35
Oh, and it's not just him either. His wife was educated on the need to change upwhen the shift lights come on, etc.

One day, she asked him matter-of-factly:

"What should I do when the shift lights come on but there are no more gears?"  :o

Kevin
Title: Re: SOLD!
Post by: TheBoy on 01 October 2009, 21:19:18
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Oh, and it's not just him either. His wife was educated on the need to change upwhen the shift lights come on, etc.

One day, she asked him matter-of-factly:

"What should I do when the shift lights come on but there are no more gears?"  :o

Kevin
Keep it buried - the engine will rev limit (either electronically or mechanically ::))