Rover 420, 83,000 miles, £550, good deal?

catflea

They really aren't bad at all. People have just given them a reputation without basis.

As said above my 114 is an asolute hoot and when I borrowed a 75 for a weekend off my ex's dad it really was a fantastic driving experience - it was quick for what it was (v6 version) amazingly comfy and relaxing to drive - I'd have one in a shot if I was regularly driving long distance

ontheroad_2

I'm no mechanic, just a driver (and a woman at that ), I have to say my 1996 Rover 600, even when I sold it last year, was the most reliable and comfortable car I've ever had. I love the look of the Rover 75, and I would have no hesitation in buying a Rover again. I had to be persuaded by my OH to get the Rover 600 in the first place (he's a non-driver, but preferred the look of the Rover inside and out to an Astra we were also considering), but I'm really glad I did.

trubble

If I were buying an old Rover, or any car at that price, I'd be wanting to buy it from the long-term owner, not as a part-ex from a dealer who probably paid £200 for it.

rev_henry

Do you lot remember when Rover had just collapsed, and you could buy a brand new 75 for half the list price, if not lower?! I seem to remember £11,995 down from ~£25k...

somech

try finding trim parts for a 75 if you buy one you might as well buy a second for spares

rev_henry

somech wrote: »

try finding trim parts for a 75 if you buy one you might as well buy a second for spares

Well if they were half price to start with its still not a bad deal!

somech

rev_henry wrote: »

Well if they were half price to start with its still not a bad deal!

daft thing is they were 5 series money:eek:

still at least they came with a free blanket and flat cap:)

rev_henry

somech wrote: »

daft thing is they were 5 series money:eek:

still at least they came with a free blanket and flat cap:)

Yes, yes, this is true.

Quinny_2

I used to race a Citroen AX in autograss racing, and it was fitted with a pair of twin 40 downdraught Webers from an MG Maestro, which bolted straight onto the AX manifold, so there were some parts that were useful.

Kilty_2

somech wrote: »

try finding trim parts for a 75 if you buy one you might as well buy a second for spares

Surely there are a few in breakers yards by now? :-\