Rover 75 (R40) Connoisseur | How Much Did I Spend on that BIG LIST of REPAIRS??
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- Rover 75 (R40) Connoisseur | How Much Did I Spend on that BIG LIST of REPAIRS??
In this video we go through the list of jobs completed on my Rover 75 (R40) Connoisseur 1.8 Petrol named “Reggie.” How much did I spend? Was it worth it?
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Spot on, well worth the money. You've given Reggie a longer life by having this preventative maintenance done.
Thanks. We hope so. They cost little which can be good and sometimes bad as people won’t pay repair bills that are worth more than the car.
I had the rover 75 diesel for years lovely car very underrated car. Engine never let me down.
A 75 is such a lovely and comfortable car that’s definitely underrated. Thanks for watching and your comment.
I have a75 CDTi. British Racing Green Connoisseur with full BRG leather interior and carpets. Travelled 470 miles to collect it at Colliers Wood London. One (1)owner, however it was terrible state never looked after. Because I travelled so far I ended up still paying £1200. Way too much. However I am lucky enough to do all repairs myself. Owned it now 3.3 years. Just fitted new drop-links seems to be a yearly event. Suspension top bearing and the usual brake pads and service. Nothing more. I really enjoy the car. So I fully understand your commitment. Happy and safe driving.
I think the 75 value will rise and they’re a very underrated car. Thanks for watching and your support.
I split my time between the UK and Estonia and didn't want to lay out a fortune on a car there so I came across an 2003 MG ZTT for 1800 euros, spent about 1000 euros on it and it's been brilliant for 2 1/2 years now and still going strong. 200K kilometres (124K miles on the clock).
They are fantastic cars and low prices make them affordable. I paid £900 for mine and spent an extra £1000 to get the car in a good condition for more years of service.
God bless you for keeping such a beautiful car rolling, may you have many years enjoying the fruits of your labour
Thank you. They are fantastic cars and deserve better than simply being scrapped. Unfortunately I pay for the labour… but he is worth it.
You did the right thing mate keeps another good car on the road well done
Thanks. Yes I love the thought of keeping older cars on the road. Hate seeing cars go to the scrapyard although I do understand everyone has limits to how much they can spend keeping them on the road. Thanks for watching and your support.
Well done you, these beautiful cars are definately worth saving and even with your costs, you have a luxury car for not that much. Mine is currently laid up awaiting welding work and I am really missing driving it (CDTi Tourer Connie SE). Enjoy your lovely car. :)
Thank you. Yes I think it is worth it. Although I have not bought it to make money it is nice knowing that I am keeping another one on the road. Thanks for watching and all the best with your higher spec Connoisseur SE.
One of the most beautiful cars ever made!
I believe so too.
Wow! You have made Reggie even better, and perfect. I am yet to spend that much on my 75 though haha. I am sure I remember seeing Reggie on Facebook Marketplace in Stafford with 58k miles? I may be wrong
Thanks. You could have seen on FB Market. I purchased it when I looked at the advert on Auto Trader.
really love your enthusiasm for these beautiful cars I have a cdti contemporary 05 plate with over 100000 miles on the clock and its in near showroom condition, a credit to its former keeper, you do have to spend to keep these cars on the road but they are worth it. keep up the good work.
Thanks. Cars are definitely my thing and we all need something don’t we. Your Contemporary sounds lovely. They certainly do need to have money invested in them but agree wholeheartedly… they are worth it. Thanks for watching and your comment.
it looks fab
Thanks 😁
Please note since the filming of this video the tyres have been replaced… with Kumhos.
I have replaced my tyres with Khumos.
I love my Rover 75 (2004 2.5 V6 Facelift Platinum Gold Club) even though she (my wife calls her my mistress) has cost me a fortune over the years (I bought it in 2006 with 15,000 km, purchase price AUD$31 k plus ~$40k in repairs/maintenance including $10k for the gear box). Mechanically, she is now good, mainly because I have replaced just about everything (e.g. thermostat 3 times) inside and out and I now only drive her on Sundays (currently 162,000 kms). She has a special treat coming up at the end of March 2022 - a paint respray and rebadging (AUD $3k plus parts - a bargain) - all with the wife's blessings 🙂.
PS I have been sick for Rovers all my life. I previously had a 1983 3.5 V8 SD1 Vanden Plas that I also loved for many years (with the same wife 🙂). I also spent a fortune on her over the years but sadly she was written off in a rear end accident - she was well insured and I got much of my investment back (the Rover, not the wife 🙂 ). The bottom line is, if you want to buy an old car you love or enjoy for a bargain price then you have to pay (to others or yourself) what it costs to keep it at its best, otherwise don't buy it at all because another beautiful car will end up in the scrap heap. The gain on investment in such cars is the pleasure they give you, not the capital growth.
Haha, all mistresses cost a fortune… don’t they? 🤔😁 Always nice when the wife understands. Fran (my wife) is very accommodating about my need for cars although of course most of us (including myself) have a limit to how much we can spend. Thanks for watching and your comments.
Oh tell me about it. Me too. I originally come from Birmingham; the home of Longbridge. 2nd car was a Metro, 3rd car was a Maestro, 4th a Metro, 5th an MG Metro, 6th was a Rover Montego, 8th a Rover 800, 9th a Rover 214 (R8). You are right, buying such older cars and expecting to not pay out is a mistake and many cars end up going to the scrapyard. I have purchased “Reggie” with the plan to keep for years. Thanks again for watching and for your comments about yours.
Worth every penny
I think so too.
Not mad in the slightest the 75 is one of those cars you just can’t let go .
See you at Pride of Longbridge in April hopefully 👍
I’ll be taking my W reg moonstone green 2.5 V6
Thank you. Yes I will hopefully be there. A 2.5 V6? Lovely 👍
I have a Rover 75 CDTi 2003 British Heritage Green, i bought it for £4000 in March 2010. Since then i have spent £14000 plus on the car. It sits now with many major parts replaced in the last four years, including front & Rear sub frames, brake, suspension, system parts replaced, Radiator, Condenser, alternator, starter, oil cooler and more. Drives like a new car and is chipped to 165bhp, i do not rake the car but the extra speed & Torque is handy on the motorway.
That’s a level of commitment. Prices now as you know are really good for a buyer and when I add on the £1500 spent so far it is a very comfortable and quiet car for the money,
Sounds a lot of money but in the 13 years i have owned it i probably would have had at least 4 or 5 cars so lots of money saved by sticking to the same car, pity no photos can be loaded on here.
Rover 75s are lovely cars. I had a brand new one in 2000 and over the years have owned several more. I would have another for sure. Money well spent.
Yes I agree. I have not previously owned one but now I do they are such a nice and comfortable car for not a lot of money.
Excellent.
I bought my 75 Tourer about 5 months ago for just over £2k and have spent about another grand on it, so far.
I intend to use it as a daily driver in the not too distant future, so I hope to iron out all of the faults and make it as reliable as possible.
Still a lot of car for the money.
Just so undervalued. Great for the buyer however. Yes they are really nice cars and when you have a good one it is really rewarding to drive. All the best with your 75 Tourer… I prefer Tourers 🤦♂️
its worth it if you like the car. I recently purchased a 20 year old Honda avancier, a japan only car that i love so much i have already spent money and can see more bills. On the other hand i have a great cruiser that goes as well as the first time the key was turned and being a Honda will hopefully last years
Thanks. Absolutely it is whatever we like and want to own. I have a JDM Import coming soon but it might cause many to question what I have done 😁 I like it so had to import one.
That strap was factory fitted on the early cars
We did find out that. It didn’t look factory but have seen them on some cars. Do you happen to know what it was for? I know it’s an earth strap of some description.
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Looks a very clean example. Pre pandemic these cars we're going for peanuts but now £2 to £4,000 is going rate. The 1.8s are known for head gasket issues due to design fault, they hold only just enough water. Regularly check water level in rad, and not wanted water in the Plenium drains. The Diesels are the best buy, bullet proof BMW engines, cheap tax £220, 50mpg and turbo, but can also be chipped.
Now a days some mechanics are on commission to get newish cars service above £1000, so what you have spent is nothing in comparison.
It is. I thought it was worth the money spent. To be fair I budgeted the spend before I had even purchased the car. I understand the head gasket issues and a future video will highlight what that can cost… as I have just had it done (originally changed in 2010) but now replaced with a multilayer one that should last… for the miles it does. Hate looking at all the cars that get advertised as “parts” due to cost of repair. I do accept everyone has a budget, we all have one, but some people will run away even though they may spend £2K on a replacement… they then know little about.
I like the fact that you take pride in the Rover and have spent what I'd consider a relatively small sum of money on fixing the faults and making sure that the brakes and the tyres are in tip top condition cos nobody should skimp on them. You've got a very nice car for the £2K you've spent on buying and fixing the faults.
Yes I certainly do take pride. Had many Austin Rover cars in the past. Not sure if I felt I had to… originating from Birmingham. I agree with you that the amount spent is not a lot in respect of the work and the money should be seen as more of an ongoing investment; although I will not be selling the car. Just enjoy keeping older cars on the road. The work is not complete yet but will be done over time. Thanks for watching and your comment.
@@LivetoDriveUK You're welcome. I will follow your progress on youtube. It's satisfying running an older car, especially like the Rover 75. An excellent blend of retro with modern and one of the few cars that looks fantastic from both the inside and outside.
Hi. Good to find someone else keen on the 75. I must say £2,000 for all the work is cheap. The guy I had Rusty off had less done for similar money. I did my college in Birmingham so learnt to do all my own repairs since mid 80s.
The car and work come to around £2000 so it is a lot of car for the money. I wished I had the knowledge to work on them as it must be more rewarding and cheaper!
I loved my 75, and was stupid to sell it. Moving a friend, and she was totally gobsmacked as to just how much of her stuff I was able to get in it, boot and back seat. I would love another, as they aren't the 'old man's car' that they are portrayed as.
I love the 75. A quiet and comfortable car. Prices are low and unfortunately I see too many being driven until an MOT fail and then weighed in. Thanks for watching and your comment.
If you factor in the labour and the knowledge of the mechanic, I'd say that was a very fair amount. I've spent a fair bit on Rosie, but fortunately, the Diesel is easy to service and can be done at home for under £100. I'm seeping more than the car these days!
What it costs me in basic maintenance yearly on Rosie is still less than what my sister pays monthly for a car she'll never own.
I agree. The problem (my opinion) is that cars are becoming more out of reach to the majority and this means many more on finance, PCP’s, leasing and the majority therefore will never own their own car. I am very happy to drive the 75. 21 years young I reckon. Thanks for watching and your comment.
Absolute common sense, You are now fully on top of maintenance, with only basic servicing needed for afew years. Great value for money compared to main dealer servicing charges on new cars. Just had Kumho tyres recommended & fitted by specialist to MX5 mk1, transformed the handling and ride.
Thanks. Yes I think we have got the 75 sorted now. Hopefully some good regular basic maintenance will keep him on the road for many years. As it wasn’t purchased to make money on I am prepared to look after it for as many years as I am alive 😁. Thanks for watching and your comments.
Yes you paid a lump of cash, but look what you got in return. They’re fabulous cars.
Agree. To date the car has cost £2.5k in total. On a drive yesterday to a classic car show it was almost silent, really smooth and it proved it is a great car… for very little money.
Driver's side cupholder can be added, if you can find one. I did.
Yes I have since found out.
Well done, I think you have made the right decision in getting all those jobs done. I had a 2002 75 2litre auto connoisseur from new and only sold it when the company folded. It was a very comfortable and economical car.
Thanks. I have owned a number of Austin Rover products over the years but not a 75. I really do love this car and I think it makes a very smooth and fairly economical car even for daily use. Thanks for watching and your comment.
@@LivetoDriveUK My pleasure, my first Rover was a 1939 Rover 12 sports saloon, sold by a dealer in Southend on sea.
@@philiprussell3338 oh wow. Mine was a Metro 1.0 City X. Not quite the same.
@@LivetoDriveUK As long as they give good service and are comfortable that's all that matters really. Personally I think BMW produced a better car in the Rover75 than their own models at the time, I had a new BMW 316 Saloon, shortly afterwards it was nowhere near the Rover in so many area's.
Use a bit of t cut on sticky residue on the glass takes seconds to remove
Yes it would have been easier. That or the resin polish would have done it. The glass cleaner simply caused it to clog.
Well , the past 5 years with " ouwe racer "
Headgasket 1400 Euro
Jatco overhaul 1280 Euro
Rad, hoses , thermost 700 Euro
Worth every Euro !
Ahhhh , the ktsjoenk sound !!!!
Just screw the two rubber studs at either side of the bootlid , to lift it up a little ,
Now its to " deep " , thats why it klonks as you open it .
Worth it. Head gasket replacement (with water pump and belt) at a specialist over by me is around £400.
I will investigate the rubber studs. Boot lid isn’t sitting quite right at the moment. Thanks Chris. 👍
Another great video Paul 😎👍
Thanks. I’m just looking after it for you 🤔👍
@@LivetoDriveUK oh don't tease me Paul, you know I like Reggie a damn hell of a lot!! You've even named it after one of the most synonymous London gangsters. 😃😊
@@maverick_motors_ guess I should of named it after a Brummie gangster 🤦♂️ but he doesn’t look like a “William "Billy" Kimber.” 😁
@@LivetoDriveUK nah Reggie suits it better 😉. So fancy doing a channel collaboration? where I take Reggie away for a weekend... That never ends! 😍
@@maverick_motors_ 😁 now I would be more than happy to do a channel collab. Happy to discuss over a drink (probably a flask of coffee 🤦♂️) at POL?
Yes you are mad, but we all are! I love reggie and currently looking for my forever car. I Just hope i can find something as nice
Thank you. Yes it is an addiction I guess. And like many addictions they are expensive although probably better for your health. Thanks for watching.
Well worth the money!!The 75 is a lovely car especially in Copperleaf Red and worthy of keeping on the road.I have 2 Rover 45s a B.R.G 2000 model and a later2003 Seafrost one (so im probably as mad as you,hah) and i would be quite happy to spend a fair amount on 2 cars that cost me less than £800..All the best to you in this project!
Love the 45… but I love the previous 200 (had one of the last 214SEi’s), the 25, 400 and 45. Really pleased with the 75. Intend to keep until I depart from this Earth. Then the kids hopefully get to sell it to someone that will keep it even longer. Thanks for watching and for being a fellow mad petrolhead.
Hah, I also had a 214sei back i early 2000s a Charcoal black one.That was a lovely little car with its wood and half leather seats and alloys! Great mover with sharp handling..
@@brucemay5409 yes. Mine was BRG on grey. Half leather buckets were lovely. Miss that car. Like I don’t miss the other 30 odd 😂
@@LivetoDriveUK All the best to you. I Enjoy the great videos, and keep the good work up! Bruce..
The bonnet earth strap is standard on all Rover 75. The cachunk cachunk is because the boot buffers need adjustment as there is too much pressure on them. I have two Rover 75 and love them.
Yes many have said that and I wished I had known about the strap. Quite how the specialist didn’t know that I have no clue. They adjusted the boot, which is now even more out of alignment although it has stopped the cachunk. A few people have said it is the buffers so I will see what we can do to get the boot more in line again and fix the problem. Finally. Thanks for watching and your comment.
So many replace the boot lock when all you have to do is turn the rubber stops.
That something you have to except with old car, like me it just about the same
Absolutely. I fully expected it and even said it to the previous owner. Thanks for watching.
Yes a bill for £1100 on a car that cost around £1000 does sound a lot. However Reggie is generally in very nice condition, so the fact that the overall cost of Reggie is just over £2k makes it a bit of a bargain in my opinion.
Good Rover 75’s are becoming rare now and you have a nice example.
I was tempted to buy a 75 a couple of years ago when they were cheap and I’m now wishing I had done that.
I like Rover group cars having owned an MG ZS180 some years back. I have to admit I’m quite envious of the fact that you own a particularly nice 75, so much so that I’m seriously tempted to start looking for a 75 myself.
I was expecting to spend the £1k and agree that a 75 that is hopefully now in very good condition with low miles is worth £2k or more. As the plan is to keep it until it gets passed down to the kids to sell I will do my best to look after it. I understand the “looking at but not buying” feeling very well. Missed a beautiful MG Metro for that very reason. I think the 75 just might make a good investment in the future as the prices are still quite low. I keep reminding myself “you don’t only live once, you only die once… you live everyday” so until I run out of funds I will keep going 😁 thanks for watching and your comments 👍
Put it this way: if you are not willing to fork out for these basic repairs to get it roadworthy and safe, then you shouldn’t buy an old car. I totally agree that this was necessary and Not a waste of money. These repairs would have had to get done eventually, quite likely even in the first two years of owning it, and basicallly it’s a case of catching up on repairs that should have been done by the previous owner if they wanted to keep driving it.
I agree. The car appears to have had a relatively easy life but in the latter years I think the jobs were starting to add up and it needed to find a home that was willing to invest in both time and money. As I will be keeping the car I have no issue paying to maintain it correctly. Thanks for watching and your comments.
1100 for all that done is very good value. How much was the sill work? I'm on my second 75 connoisseur 2.0 petrol, first 198,000, this one 155, 000 at mo. Mot fail this year on rotten sills, being patched at garage as i type. Beautiful car you have. Thanks for the vid.
Thanks. I’ve not had the sills done on mine. I agree they make great cars and the current prices are still low. Thanks for watching and your comment.
Rover 75s are a genuine modern classic, what other classic could you buy in that condition for a smidge over two grand?
What would it have cost new, , around the £17-18K mark? That's a lot of car you've got for the money.
Thanks. They are really cheap which is fantastic for the buyer but means many are bought because they have an MOT and when it runs out they don’t spend the money to keep it on the road. Thanks for watching and your comment.
Not bad these are going up in value in a few more years they will probably be worth double what they are now I have a 75 1.8t that needs a a lot doing befor next m.o.t doing all the work myself the parts and materials are going to come to around £600 mark so I wouldn't like to think what mine would cost at garage prices got brake pipes rear sill ends rear jacking points rear shock mount front lower rear bushes 2 new tyres new thermosat already done rear springs and shocks and front springs and shocks also fully serviced it and serviced the gearbox and replaced turbo solenoid and vacuum pipes plus put 2 new tyres on front also going to fix all scratches and skuffs so will be mint when finished hopefully was thinking of doing videos when I do the work not sure yet.
I would say… film it! I have always, genuinely said I “take my hat off” to the people who do their own work. It’s not just the saving on garage labour costs (although I think the specialist in Derby are competitive) but the satisfaction of knowing you did it yourself. I appreciate all of us theoretically could do it if we had the time, patience and inclination but personally I don’t have the confidence, particularly when it comes down to doing brakes. In my humble opinion, videos that show someone doing the actual work usually perform better than ones that don’t. Thanks for watching and your comments.
@@LivetoDriveUK I might do I have been working on cars on and off most of life I did mehcanic at collage plus welding I know the 75s inside out I didn't do mehcanics as a career though as was working part-time aswel I got a promotion in my job at the time with the prices garage's are charging now days me think I should of I was thinking going down the route of going back to doing mehcanics probably classic cars and rovers mgs austins ect.
@@adamwilliams4377 all the best with it 👍
Boot lid. Try adjusting the 2 rubber stops (anti clockwise).
Thanks. I don’t know if you are the same person who suggested this on the FB group but it is definitely worth a try. I will give it a go. The boot alignment is not perfect with the hinges so presume they might still also require replacement? Thanks for suggestion.
@@LivetoDriveUK no it wasn't me. The hinges are adjustable.
@@pauledmunds3179 no problem. Will try the rubber stops and see if it helps. Thanks.
I was about to suggest this also, the “ch-ch-chunk” is known as ‘machine gunning and is easily solved by adjusting the rubber stops
They don't appear to fetch as money as you would think. My 75 2.0 cdti connoisseur 2004 only fetched £900 after a couple of months advertised. 125k on the clock, mot, fairly new clutch with many other new parts and in reasonable condition. Advertised for £1300 but not a lot of interest
Prices are low but some seem to fetch a little more. A lot of them seem to go to the scrapyard as and when they fail an MOT.
The 75 is a very good car,and no way is over the top.
I think so too. Thanks for watching.
Imagine, for one moment, the cost of replacing the same on a european/japanese equivalent? The great thing about the older rovers/mg's/land rovers, is they are "easy to work on", as they were assembled by humans, ( Yes, there are a few in longbridge), meaning labour charges at a garage are reasonable for those jobs deemed "undoable" on the front drive. The robotic manufacturing line has created a "throwaway" commodity.
Great video nethertheless.
Thanks. Yes the old Rovers are relatively easy to fix and there is a great parts supply network. They truly are great cars for not a lot of money. Thanks for watching and your comment.
@@LivetoDriveUK No problem, and thanks for posting interesting stuff for "normal" folk.
@@sisyphussapprentice8976 haha I don’t think I have ever been normal 😁 but I get what you mean. Sincere thanks for your support 👍
My 75 is called ‘Elgar’. The interior would be much better if the air vents were made of metal. M.
They would look classy
Reggie is a £2000 car all day long. My challenge to anyone who discredits the money spent on an old car such as this is simply “go find me another one just like it”.
Could not agree more. Personally, the value of the car isn’t so relevant as Reggie has not been purchased to make a profit; merely to enjoy and to keep another survivor on the road.
£2,000 in total for such a great car, which is now in tip top condition, is a real bargain. A friend of my recently bought a s/h BMW for over £10,000 on hp only to find the car was only worth £8,000, so he has lost £2,000. Which is the amount of money you paid in total, for in my opinion, a far better car.
Thanks. Cars are currently 20-25% inflated and that will reduce in the next few months as supply begins to improve. I agree with you. I think the 75 is a great car, very quiet and comfortable, for little money. Thanks for watching and your comment.
So how much was it including the parts. Front callipers , disks etc. Either way it looks in great condition. If you are going to keep it , worth doing .
As said in the video the price at the specialist which was parts and labour (but I did supply the rear discs, pads and the nearside front lower arm) was about £1100. That and the £900 to buy the car makes it just under the £2k. Yes I will be keeping it. Thanks for watching.
Since a few weeks. the 75 drew my attention. I thought I'd found one a 2.0 petrol with very low mileage (30447 miles) but since the seller didn't respond to me and he didn't mention his phone number I missed the occasion, and somebody snapped it away half an hour before I found out the guys contact details, unfortunately.
Right now I'm driving a Mazda Xeos 6, my 2nd one by the way. The current one 10years now and still running like a champ.
Meanwhile I've seen a couple others with 93205 miles, but it is a 2.5 and they seem to have engine issues (cooling fins) and being the less reliable of the lot.
The V8 seems very nice but to heavy on the roadtax and consumption I guess! ;-)
Any advise from your side?
If I had my preference it would have been a 2.5 KV6 with automatic. Mainly because I think bigger cars are suited to the lazy approach of an auto. Reggie was at the right price and condition so a 1.8 non turbo is what I actually bought. I think most engines (even the BMW diesel) has caused problems for some. I think the 120PS 1.8 in Reggie is enough. It isn’t slow (not fast either) but is smooth and quiet. Hope you do find the right one for you soon.
@@LivetoDriveUK Thanks very much! Guess I'll have to be patient...meanwhile good luck with Reggie!
Front lower arm rear bushes can be changed without the cost of the arm if the ball joints are fine, and you don’t even need to take the arm off to replace the bush.
That’s good to know if it ever requires again. I will ask the specialist why the arms needed to be replaced.
@@LivetoDriveUK Believe me these bushes are notoriously known for wearing out.
Only way to combat is to fit poly bushes.
@@dandare2829 I have no reason not to believe you. I am always interested in finding out as much about the car as I can.
@@LivetoDriveUK Life expectancy of the bushes does depend on mileage and road conditions, I’m confident you will be fine for quite a few miles yet.
I must compliment you on a fabulous looking car.
I’m a 75 nut and owned many of these totally underrated cars and still running a 04 tourer and a 52 saloon.
I’m looking forward to more of your videos.
All the best, Dan.
@@dandare2829 and I’m real grateful for the knowledge share. This is my first 75 but had many Austin Rover cars years back.
I love the Tourers. Think they look nicer than the saloons.
Thanks for your support 👍
Der Rover 75 ist ein sehr schönes Auto, unbestritten.
Da diese Autos von der Technik gesehen eine absolute Katastrophe sind sollte eine Anschaffung sehr gut überlegt sein.
Ich selbst habe den 1.8 Turbo. Ein seltenes Stück hier in Deutschland.
Aber ganz ehrlich hätte ich geahnt was für eine Kostenlawine da auf mich drauf zu kommt hätte ich mir keinen Rover gekauft.
Nun fahre ich diesen seit vier Jahren und möchte ihn nicht mehr hergeben. Auch wenn ich schon über 4000€ rein gesteckt habe. Motor ausgewechselt, Kupplung gewechselt sowie Kleinteile. Querlenker, Spurstangenköpfe, Stabilisatoren, Radlager, Benzinpumpe, Zündspule, Kühlergrill und so weiter
Meine Frau hat den alten Ford Focus C-max seit 7 Jahre und war mit diesen Auto sehr selten in der Werkstatt.
In Kürze werden bei mein Rover die Querlenker hinten gewechselt. Wieder 600€ für Reparatur.
I believe the car was built well and with BMW money and knowledge included thicker side glass and a double bulkhead. Yes the K Series engine (award winning engine) had its head gasket issues and the clutch servo can be a problem but over here they are still around £1K - £2K to buy a good car. Like with you, I have put money into mine that I will not get back but I love the car, comfort, heated seats and peaceful ride. Thanks for watching and your comment.
We have the earth strap to the bonnet on our 2001 75 but its not on our 2003 75
It looked like it wasn’t “factory” and the specialist said it wasn’t needed so it is gone. I will have a look around 75’s at Pride of Longbridge as I’m interested to see how many have them.
@@LivetoDriveUK it would be interesting to see
2k for a car that's well sorted is chicken feed. Wish it was mine. Billy
Thanks. I agree it is a lot of car for little money. Don’t think they are appreciated as much as they should be.
I think you should spend money on this car they are great cars
Thanks. I think they are great cars and the values of them are good (for the buyer) but unfortunately some are used simply because they have an MOT and then disposed of when the time comes to spend money.
I dont think £2000 spent on a car thats loved is over the top. As we all know classics are not about the money after all
I feel the same. £2k is not a lot of money (for a car) and the 75 seems to have been in good order except a few service and age related items which are now all fixed. Thanks for watching Alan.
That is one heck of a car for two grand, worth a lot more and you will either get years of pleasure from it or a decent return on investment if you sell (hopefully won't sell)
Price for work I would have thought nearer £14/1500!
Was looking at similar car CDTi Connoisseur local to me in same colour, immaculate (but victim of "Project Drive") at £1500, I will likely hum and ha until it's gone. But really prefer pre "PD" cars.
As far as yours goes, every penny well spent. Good future proofed investment 👍.
Thank you. Yes the plan is to keep Reggie until I eventually leave this Earth and then it is up to the children to find someone that will want it. I love the 75s but do really like the pre Project Drive cars. Thanks for watching and your comments.
I had a late MK1 made in 2004 and they are miles away from a 1999 - early 2001 pre project drive car.
Mine cost me £1000..and Iv spent way more then a grand onit,,mostly stuff underneath.... Honestly in this day and age £2/3000 for a loverly car is nothing,,,,you wait in a few years time people will be looking in your direction with very envious eyes while they are driving there not so beautifull BMW/VW/Toyota/Nissan/or any other make you care to mention.
The 75 must be one of the best looking retro cars you can find for the price. Great cars. All that leather and wood for no money.
You'd get over £4000 for that tomorrow, easily! But I still wouldn't sell it for that.
Thanks. As mentioned I will not be selling although if it has a value when I’m no longer about and the kids sell it I am pleased for them to get the money of course. To answer your other question that has now disappeared I do mention I paid “just under £1000” for the car. The price paid was £900 so that and an invoice of just under £1100 makes it just under £2000. But of course that will rise as more jobs are done. Thanks for watching.
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What is the name and address of the Rover specialists in Derby please
@@mickcollins3266 the specialist is in the description below video.
MG Rover Mobile Mechanic Specialists:
Website: www.mg-rovermobilemechanics.com
Email: allkins1@live.co.uk
Mobile: +44 7595 708278
Address: MG Rover Mobile Mechanics, Unit 7, Endland Industrial Estate, Parcel Terrace, Derby DE1 1LY
Many thanks for your help, keep up the good work