2004 Rover 75 V8 Contemporary Se Auto

[jimbo]

The time has come to sell my 2004 Rover 75 V8 Contemporary SE Auto in monogram Poseidon. Full BMW E46 widescreen upgrade including hybrid digital TV, BM24 radio tuner and mk4 navigation computer with a 2011 dvd map disc. 5 x decent Continentals's, taxed September 2012, Mot?d until October 2012. Recent re-sprays to the front bumper and bonnet. 8 Stamps in the service book together with some invoices and receipts etc.

£5995

Now Sold

[ColinE]

Oh Jim - I'm so sorry

[Herman]

Seems to be a selling epidemic going on.

Hope it's not linked to the Euro................

Sorry to see you sell ( and the others as well)

Needs must I guess.................:sorry

[jimbo]

Oh Jim - I'm so sorry

Cheers Col - basically cut back going to meets etc so it seems a pointless having it, can't sorn it got nowhere to keep it off road.


Seems to be a selling epidemic going on.

Hope it's not linked to the Euro................

Sorry to see you sell ( and the others as well)

Needs must I guess.................:sorry

Says it all Herman, I'll feel it badly "if" and when it sells.

[Millband]

Looks worth more than £6k to me - nice car

[Merl]

Jim I know you mentioned it but it is still a shock :(

If you ever want to come to any of the meets then you can always hitch a ride!

[Bainzi]

:jaw:jaw:jaw to say the least. Sorry to hear you are selling the car Jim.
6k is to cheap for such a lovely car.

Regards

Nigel

[colintf]

Noooooooooooo!

So sorry to see this Jim.


Another key member of the collective selling up!

If you have to sell, good luck with the sale

:cool:

[ksilver]

Nice car, what's the mileage? I'm guessing 8 service stamps 40-50,000 miles?

Always sad when a member sells.

[jimbo]

Looks worth more than £6k to me - nice car

Tend to agree but priced to sell.


Jim I know you mentioned it but it is still a shock :(

If you ever want to come to any of the meets then you can always hitch a ride!

Thanks Martin for the kind offer :)


:jaw:jaw:jaw to say the least. Sorry to hear you are selling the car Jim.
6k is to cheap for such a lovely car.

Regards

Nigel

Thanks Nigel, I'm going to miss it.


Noooooooooooo!

So sorry to see this Jim.


Another key member of the collective selling up!

If you have to sell, good luck with the sale

:cool:

Cheers Colin, enjoy every minute on here and in the V8 - somethings going to be missing when it goes.


Nice car, what's the mileage? I'm guessing 8 service stamps 40-50,000 miles?

Always sad when a member sells.

It's currently on 53678.

Yes not too happy about it but it's just life.

[damienp]

I'm sooo sorry to hear this Jimbo. I never thought i'd hear this news from yourself. What would you like next mate?

[colintf]

truely a great car for someone, and Jim, please don't become a stranger on here either :cool:

[jimbo]

I'm sooo sorry to hear this Jimbo. I never thought i'd hear this news from yourself. What would you like next mate?

What I'd like and what I will be able to afford may well be poles apart - no plans as the moment for a replacement Damo just use Jeans Fiesta until she finally passes her test and then who knows, probably a 45 or a TF.

[jimbo]

truely a great car for someone, and Jim, please don't become a stranger on here either :cool:

Can't agree more with you Colin and thanks I aim to stay around.

[colintf]

Can't agree more with you Colin and thanks I aim to stay around.

very pleased to hear that Jim :thumb

[Tim]

Sorry to hear the news Jim, it must have been a big decision to make as I get the feeling you have loved ownership. :(

Good luck.

[jimbo]

Sorry to hear the news Jim, it must have been a big decision to make as I get the feeling you have loved ownership. :(

Good luck.

Thanks Tim, you read it right the V8's been one of the two best cars I've ever owned and the other a SD1.

[jimbo]

It's a sad day, the V8 was collected by it's new owner just before 12 today and is heading south to Brighton.

The gent that's bought it is a recent member of the 75 & ZT owners club - I have suggested that he also register's with the Two-Sixties, joins the MGOC etc.etc., hope he does.

Now the decision do I use my head and upgrade the good ladies Fiesta or use my heart and replace the V8 with something I'd like........time will tell.

Either way I'll still be around from time to time.

[colintf]

sad day indeed Jim, but you'll be back. Dont be a stranger! :cool:

[jimbo]

sad day indeed Jim, but you'll be back. Dont be a stranger! :cool:

Thanks Colin, hope to be back with another some day and there's no chance of me becoming a stranger on this great forum

[lowey260]

Jim, all the best mate never thought you would sell but everyone has their reasons. Take care and if you ever want a taste of V8 im sure one of us could oblige with a passenger ride;)

[jimbo]

Jim, all the best mate never thought you would sell but everyone has their reasons. Take care and if you ever want a taste of V8 im sure one of us could oblige with a passenger ride;)

Cheers Paul and thanks for the wishes. Merl has already kindly offered me a passenger seat if I want to go to any of the meets he's attending - hope to meet up with you for a chat in the future.

Take care
Regards

[colintf]

Thanks Colin, hope to be back with another some day and there's no chance of me becoming a stranger on this great forum

Glad to hear it Jim, on both counts :thumb

[Terry]

I have been away from the forum for a couple of weeks with work etc and seen this! I'm shocked. Best wishes Jimbo.

[stevenw]

Thanks Tim, you read it right the V8's been one of the two best cars I've ever owned and the other a SD1.

I would say my two best cars I've owned are my ZT 260 and an SD1 V8S.What model was yours Jimbo?

[jimbo]

I would say my two best cars I've owned are my ZT 260 and an SD1 V8S.What model was yours Jimbo?

The management (read the good lady) frowned upon V8's in those days so I had to "make do" with a '84 2600S, beautiful car in moonraker.

[colintf]

well the new ownewr didn't keep it long, I see it's back on the market http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-75-4-6-V8-260-MK2-Auto-Contemporary-SE-Saloon-MG-ZT-260-SE-/181043030797?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2a27016b0d with a mod at the back end :cool:

[Nich]

I see James (precious metal) strikes again!

Nich.

[precious metal]

all i can say i what a cracking car, its only the 2nd 75 V8 i have had verses about 45 x ZT 260's. the cars condition and the way it drives is amazing, looks more like 10k miles.

i have seen the pics in the gallery, and Jimbo this car is a credit to you. talk about a cherished and loved car.

the previous guy got the MG rear bumper and exhausts done. sadly he has now bought an HDiCDTiTDiCRDi, well its diesel

i think the alcantara / leather special order ZT interior suits the mongram paint. the only other one i had was platinum with sand leather and looked a bit dated, but this one has the best of the ZT and Rover together

regards James @ Elite

[colintf]

It does look very nice James and I do like the rear bumper / exhaust mods :cool:

[precious metal]

Thanks Colin

yes it does look good, i didnt realise about the rear bumper / exhaust straight away as it looked normal to me with all the ZT 260s i have had. only when i looed at the rear from a distance i realised it was different.

the car should appeal to someone wanting something different

regards JB @ Elite

[colintf]

has the colour been corrected in the advert now? :cool:

[precious metal]

yes thanks Colin, it is now corrected to Poseidon

regards JB

[AndyG]

yes thanks Colin, it is now corrected to Poseidon

regards JB

Ahh, someone is in for an Adventure. :thumb

[ksilver]

Ahh, someone is in for an Adventure. :thumb

Oh dear :Duh

[Derekeith]

Hi all
I'm now the proud owner of this lovely car! I brought it from Elite yesterday and I only stopped driving it when I ran out of petrol... I must say this car is rather infectious.

The is one niggly little problem - the battery light flashes up whilst driving. I'm going to put a multi meter across the alternator this morning as I'm pretty sure that is what is at fault but as it was sold with a good warranty I know it will be fixed fine. Next question can anyone recommend a good MG/Rover specialist in the Shepperton area?

[Herman]

Hi all
I'm now the proud owner of this lovely car! I brought it from Elite yesterday and I only stopped driving it when I ran out of petrol... I must say this car is rather infectious.

The is one niggly little problem - the battery light flashes up whilst driving. I'm going to put a multi meter across the alternator this morning as I'm pretty sure that is what is at fault but as it was sold with a good warranty I know it will be fixed fine. Next question can anyone recommend a good MG/Rover specialist in the Shepperton area?

Battery light flashing is one of TADTS (They All Do That Sir) unless it's on for a longer time or permanent, nothing to worry about. :)

[tonybubble]

Hi all
I'm now the proud owner of this lovely car! I brought it from Elite yesterday and I only stopped driving it when I ran out of petrol... I must say this car is rather infectious.

The is one niggly little problem - the battery light flashes up whilst driving. I'm going to put a multi meter across the alternator this morning as I'm pretty sure that is what is at fault but as it was sold with a good warranty I know it will be fixed fine. Next question can anyone recommend a good MG/Rover specialist in the Shepperton area?

Welcome, Derek. You have a cracking car there - well done.

[ColinE]

Hi all
I'm now the proud owner of this lovely car! I brought it from Elite yesterday and I only stopped driving it when I ran out of petrol... I must say this car is rather infectious.

The is one niggly little problem - the battery light flashes up whilst driving. I'm going to put a multi meter across the alternator this morning as I'm pretty sure that is what is at fault but as it was sold with a good warranty I know it will be fixed fine. Next question can anyone recommend a good MG/Rover specialist in the Shepperton area?


Battery light flashing is one of TADTS (They All Do That Sir) unless it's on for a longer time or permanent, nothing to worry about. :)

indeed a common problem and one to which there is (to my knowledge) no fix for so dont waste time or money searching for it, the oil pressure light can behave in the same way, its the wonders of so many different ECU's talking to each other - or at least trying to.

In terms of fuel, the fuel gauges can be a little unreliable so general rule of thumb don't let it go below 1/4 of a tank, some have been known to run out without the warning light coming on whilst mine for example will do 30 miles with the light on (though they are a very nervous 30 miles)

Tim is not a million miles from you so he's probably the best to recommend a specialist in your area

And as everyone has said - welcome to the collective!

[Derekeith]

Thank you all for the warm welcome and advice :)
I did check the output and it is reading nearly 14.5v so it must be ok - I'll stop worrying now I know others do it! Oh and is an idle of around 400rpm when in drive and 500rpm when in neutral the norm?
I must say it is great to find such a genuine and helpful group of people :)

[Herman]

Thank you all for the warm welcome and advice :)
I did check the output and it is reading nearly 14.5v so it must be ok - I'll stop worrying now I know others do it! Oh and is an idle of around 400rpm when in drive and 500rpm when in neutral the norm?
I must say it is great to find such a genuine and helpful group of people :)

Welcome to the collective. If you fill in the registration form, send back to Tim and become 'green' a world of info opens.

As for the idle, not to sure about the auto-versions but mine idles around 600rpm on the dial. As long as it idles smooth..............

[Tim]

Yep can chuck a stone at Shepperton :). Welcome along Derek. Peter Wayte is your man for anything V8'ness. His number is 07886 909695, looks after my cars along with other V8's here. Get your form in for greeness. ;)

[AndyG]

Hi all..............

WELCOME :D

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[Derekeith]

Tim - thanks for the contact much appreciated

Andy G - I have just sent back in my questionnaire to become green. I didn't go to the media day last year but I was at Brands (and all the other BTCC meets apart from Rockingham) .... You can see me talking to one of the MG employees (I think it was Adam?) on your first photo on your Brands thread! I can add some of my photos to your thread if you want over the next few days? It's a small world!

[AndyG]

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Andy G - I have just sent back in my questionnaire to become green. I didn't go to the media day last year but I was at Brands (and all the other BTCC meets apart from Rockingham) .... You can see me talking to one of the MG employees (I think it was Adam?) on your first photo on your Brands thread! I can add some of my photos to your thread if you want over the next few days? It's a small world!

There are a few of my pictures not loading on my computer :(

Yes if you want to add some pictures yes please. :D
I have some of Matt crashing out right in front of us a Silverstone. (on another compter) I will look them out and post them.

[colintf]

Hi all
I'm now the proud owner of this lovely car! I brought it from Elite yesterday and I only stopped driving it when I ran out of petrol... I must say this car is rather infectious.

The is one niggly little problem - the battery light flashes up whilst driving. I'm going to put a multi meter across the alternator this morning as I'm pretty sure that is what is at fault but as it was sold with a good warranty I know it will be fixed fine. Next question can anyone recommend a good MG/Rover specialist in the Shepperton area?

Hi and welcome -m great car :thumb

[precious metal]

Derek

Glad the car went to a good home and you are lovng it, i could tell from your smile after testdrive ! you have got one great car there. i was tempted to keep the car as the colour and interior combination is just stunning, and the previous owners have cherished it

Enjoy

James @ Elite

[rls]

The flashing light isn't a fault, just a quirk with the FORD and MG ecus talking to each other !

[jimbo]

Hi all
I'm now the proud owner of this lovely car! I brought it from Elite yesterday and I only stopped driving it when I ran out of petrol... I must say this car is rather infectious.

The is one niggly little problem - the battery light flashes up whilst driving.

Glad to hear that my old car has found another owner, enjoy.

Why Cedric bought it off me I've no idea seeing he only had 5 months. I'm hoping you've received all the history i'd passed over to him including the copy of Enjoying MG and the 2011 75 and ZT Owners Club calendar that both featured the car.

The car had a new steering wheel, it's third, less than a year ago as the black oak wheels tend to fade to green. I'd kept it covered whilst the car was not in use and advised him to do the same.

I'd upgraded all the oem hiline to BMW widescreen etc. I'd planned as the next upgrade fitting a bluetooth Grom to replace the CD changer and a reversing camera - there are pinouts available for this but I just can't lay my hands on the information atm.

Anything I can help you with about anything in particular just drop me a pm

Edit: Dominic22 sent me this link that might be of interest http://jalopnik.com/5971894/used-car-face-off-an-alfa-or-a-rover-from-a-far+away-land

[Derekeith]

Hi Jim
Thanks for that pm on its way to you :)
I know you miss the car but be assured she has gone to a good home and I will look after her well

[jimbo]

Hi Jim
Thanks for that pm on its way to you :)
I know you miss the car but be assured she has gone to a good home and I will look after her well

PM received Derek and I've just replied to it, hope the information is of help.

We still miss Ramon as we used to call him and yes you do keep grinning, well I did all time time I was driving!