Rover coupes????

[coreygraham180]

Dunno if I asked but what the watch out points for one of these and how do you get a targa top off is it 2 sec job or a 10 min

[talkingcars]

Main thing to watch for is the standard HGF if it is a K series.

I guess the targa tops are a 2 second jobbie, it is for the whole roof on an F, much quicker than an electric hood.

[coreygraham180]

Main thing to watch for is the standard HGF if it is a K series.

I guess the targa tops are a 2 second jobbie, it is for the whole roof on an F, much quicker than an electric hood.

Just looking at a couple that have had belts and gaskets done

And to be honest if I can get the roof off once in summer it's all good


Good for getting babes too.....lol

[lawrence-zs180]

Lol you looking at a 220 then

[coreygraham180]

Lol you looking at a 220 then

Can't insure the turbo one at 17 but I an get a 1.8vvc with 145bhp so not complaining

[lawrence-zs180]

Really.... I remember starting that journey pug 205xs costing me 1800 a year lo

[coreygraham180]

Really.... I remember starting that journey pug 205xs costing me 1800 a year lo

Well I could have a 1.0 punto for ?540 a year

Or
1.8 vvc targa top rover coupe ?545 a year

Which one

Well a no brainer for me

[Ritchy]

how are you getting such cheap insurance? lol
look for rust around the arches espiecially the rear and the sills, pretty notorios for rusting there seen many fail an MOT for them

[coreygraham180]

how are you getting such cheap insurance? lol
look for rust around the arches espiecially the rear and the sills, pretty notorios for rusting there seen many fail an MOT for them

I work for aviva and I am getting something ridiculous like 75% discount off what it was ment to be sp would have been about ?2100 a year and I see a nice red one no rust belt and gasket done half leather interior 100k less that 650 so might be a very easy phone call just needs taxed tho

[Ritchy]

pretty good! could do a deal on my trade insurance its with aviva:P think my dads policy is ?4k or ?5k

[ThumpJunkie]

Belts aren't an issue on the VVC K-Series like they are on the KV6 mate, just check for noisy VVC mechanisms and obviously early signs of HGF.

[coreygraham180]

Belts aren't an issue on the VVC K-Series like they are on the KV6 mate, just check for noisy VVC mechanisms and obviously early signs of HGF.

So do they go a bit rattely and how could I tell if they're not right and with any mg/rover any gunge walk away

[Maxxed_Ross]

the rear brakes are quite bad for having issues, so check all the rear lines are in good condition and not rusty

apart from that just the usual stuff, make sure it goes into gear smoothly when the engine is turned off, all the levels are ok and make sure it has a spotless service history

[Mr ZS180]

Targa is a 2 sec job but storing the glass is another thing. If you don't have the bag you have to support them somewhere. I used to slide mine in the back seats, in the gap between the backrest and seat. Fit there nicely but it depends if you need your rear seats or not. Then I got a bag for ?20. My mate took them out once whilst I was driving!!

Another thing that people overlook is the boot opening. Although the boot is quite big, the entrance to it is very shallow, so getting large items like subs etc is not really possible.

Other than that go for it. Mine left a lasting impression on me. Great cars that look awesome.

I might get a r200 Cabriolet for the summer and stick the coupe bumpers and spoiler on it. Looks just like the coupe then.

[coreygraham180]

So rust gasket brakes vvc mech and service history got it

And cant wait as no body else will have one without a doubt

Especially with that power at 17 and a targa for the good weather

Just keep my fingers crossed

P.s I won't be ruining it by putting stupid sub or dat in it anyway

[F3NMG]

Shame you're so far away. Mine is now up for grabs. MOT till october, taxed till august. Head gasket done last year, 94k in nightfire red. Full leather, with black dash conversion. Small signs of ageing but dent and scuff free.

[coreygraham180]

Pm'ed ya mate

[coreygraham180]

Also what colours are to avoid cause I know the night fire red is smart and Tahiti blue is good aswell but was there any other colours like typhoon ir that

[Dan1971]

I remember a turquoise blue that was for girls only ....

Seen a few white ones though. :thumbsup:

[Ritchy]

corey damn you nearly tempted me to buy another car there lol, had images in my head of driving up to inverary on a sunny day with the roof off it, was looking at 1600 ones so i could insure it, but think its something i dont need, would be nice though

[coreygraham180]

corey damn you nearly tempted me to buy another car there lol, had images in my head of driving up to inverary on a sunny day with the roof off it, was looking at 1600 ones so i could insure it, but think its something i dont need, would be nice though

Hahaha they are good cars and it is by purely by my job I can get one

And that's what appeals to me nice summer day roof off and the tunes going and vvc kicking in .....:mml::mml:

Can't wait

And ritchy you only get to live once why not sell the zr and get one

[Ritchy]

cuz dont need two cars as it is:P trying to save for a house

[coreygraham180]

Hahah ok but can you take out the roof of a house ......lol only joking

And I am looking at a couple now so fingers xed that all's good and then I might need to cha ge my user name ....lol

[h8_2lose]

I had two of them and loved them to bits. Had a turbo but I preferred the Honda d-16 engine?d one sounded great and was way more reliable. Had a night fire red and a Solar Red and the later faded quite a lot. As for roof once you get used to it you can take it out while sitting at traffic lights takes seconds. If you should look into a turbo look for a FDH model better spec?d and usually much lower miles infof them here http://www.rover-coupe.com/rcoc/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=13&Itemid=19

[Ritchy]

heres a 2009 "rover coupe"
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2009-ROVER-COUPE-Petrol-ROVER-COUPE-1-6-SE-2dr-/260746313336?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3cb5b0fe78

nuggets

on a serios note this ones a beauty if i had the cash itd be mine
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1999-ROVER-218-VVC-COUPE-PEARLCENT-PURPLE-/250780524798?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3a63af20fe

[coreygraham180]

heres a 2009 "rover coupe"
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2009-ROVER-COUPE-Petrol-ROVER-COUPE-1-6-SE-2dr-/260746313336?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3cb5b0fe78

nuggets

on a serios note this ones a beauty if i had the cash itd be mine
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1999-ROVER-218-VVC-COUPE-PEARLCENT-PURPLE-/250780524798?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3a63af20fe

I noticed the Hyundai ...emm rover and it was out of budget I like the purple one aswell but I like reds and I always liked the ideas of the roofs just getting used to it and had a look at the specs of the vvc and 0 - 60 7.8 secs and just noticed there's 2 hyundai rovers now a 05 reg

[rakester]

The Hyundai thing was a joke lol

That purple one is very nice, i'd start with a smaller engined car for your first car though. A little R25 would be a good start.

[coreygraham180]

Well I've had a look about and I coud get a 1.6 aswell but at least I know my options are open

[Ritchy]

that purple one looks mint, n looks like a mechanic owns it too, can see a lot of works gone into it

[coreygraham180]

that purple one looks mint, n looks like a mechanic owns it too, can see a lot of works gone into it

Yeeh I cen see what u mean its a properly nice looking

[Mr ZS180]

on a serios note this ones a beauty if i had the cash itd be mine
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1999-ROVER-218-VVC-COUPE-PEARLCENT-PURPLE-/250780524798?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3a63af20fe

I always wanted this colour or the turquoise green but they never did the turbos in them so I had to settle for Tahiti instead.

[Mr ZS180]

'99 was the last year of production for the coupe too!

[coreygraham180]

I always wanted this colour or the turquoise green but they never did the turbos in them so I had to settle for Tahiti instead.

Tahiti blue is nice aswell as the purple but the nightfire red is the best by far

[Nor]

My biggest car regret is not buying a 220 Turbo Coupe. I agreed the price for it (?10,000) and the garage drove it up from Manchester to Glasgow for me. When I saw it it was a M-reg and not an N-reg as they'd said. Meant it was the pre-facelift model, not what I'd agreed to buy.

Anyway, I took it for a spin and it was a dream to drive, except that the clutch was really really heavy. It was a struggle changing gear with it tbh, dunno if something was wrong. Anyway, they wouldn't take a penny off the price I'd agreed so didn't buy it, but to this day I still regret it :) Was a beautiful car, targa roof, silver/blue colour.

[coreygraham180]

My biggest car regret is not buying a 220 Turbo Coupe. I agreed the price for it (?10,000) and the garage drove it up from Manchester to Glasgow for me. When I saw it it was a M-reg and not an N-reg as they'd said. Meant it was the pre-facelift model, not what I'd agreed to buy.

Anyway, I took it for a spin and it was a dream to drive, except that the clutch was really really heavy. It was a struggle changing gear with it tbh, dunno if something was wrong. Anyway, they wouldn't take a penny off the price I'd agreed so didn't buy it, but to this day I still regret it :) Was a beautiful car, targa roof, silver/blue colour.

still penty of opertunitys to get ones quite a few quite close and form about ?800 for a turbo with a 0-60 of 6.5 sec and you get a faster car for less!!!!!:no::no: