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06-09-07, 10:03 AM
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Cheap Rover
I'm looking for a cheap Rover, 416 preferrably around 1996 ish for my daily commute, the Fix It Again Tomorrow was sold yesterday, thank god! Not sure if anyone will have feelers out, but worth a punt anyhow.
Cheers, Mick
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06-09-07, 10:29 AM
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if your clocking up a bit of millege, why not a turbo diesel?
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06-09-07, 10:33 AM
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I have considered that, those I have seen have intergalactic mileage! I'll keep my eyes open, missed a few already, didn't have the cash available, doh!
I wasn't going to bother, just run the 180, but I don't want to be adding 350+ miles a week on it, it's not far off 50k now. So a shed is more economical and wouldn't matter on adding miles. Really want to stay in the MGR fold.
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06-09-07, 10:38 AM
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whats your budget matey? il have a look around for u
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06-09-07, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by stamford
I wasn't going to bother, just run the 180, but I don't want to be adding 350+ miles a week on it, it's not far off 50k now.
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Who cares about economy... ? I've put over 500+ miles on mine in less than a week.
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MG ZS 180
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06-09-07, 10:48 AM
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whats your budget matey? il have a look around for u
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Around the £500 mark will suffice. Seen plenty of good ones, but was too late! A buyers market!
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Who cares about economy... ? I've put over 500+ miles on mine in less than a week.
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Economy......... ..........if I didn't have three daughters, a large mortgage I would be running something bigger! £10 a day, everyday hits the bank balance a bit I can't really justify that expense tbh. Plus it takes the shine off the 180 if driven all the time.
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06-09-07, 02:14 PM
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formally known as Typhoon 180
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06-09-07, 03:06 PM
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I was hoping for something more local
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07-09-07, 06:24 AM
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How about Blackbushe aerodrome car auctions Mick. Not far from worplace & get to have a nose round the motors etc......huge choice there & all sorts of prices
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07-09-07, 07:03 AM
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I was thinking of that too Mike, not been for many years.
I was surprised by my insurance company last night, I wanted a rough idea on cost increase from my old shed, the Punto 55S to that of:
Rover 216 Cabriolet
Rover 416SLi
Rover 420SDi
Rover 216 Coupe
and all they wanted was between £78-£82 extra per year! I was expecting a huge hike and then cross certain cars off my list! I really want to stay within the MGR marque for my daily hack, so that has opened a few more options.
I did look at a 216 Cab yesterday, £500, 12mths MOT, 6mths tax, new everything and when I got there I looked around it and drove home, what a heap of doo doo! Some people don't have a clue how to sell a car, it was horrid, not cleaned, food inside, greasy fingers everywhere, bits missing....................ho hum.
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