bramz7 Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Hello, I had intended to keep this one going, but sensibly, I can't do 4 cars at the moment, and shouldn't have attempted to. This has been my daily for a month and despite not using it for any commuting, I have done nigh on 1300 miles in it. Probably because all my nearest and dearest have wanted me to drive places far away in it during the weekend. It's an ex Rover UK car, and belonged to an old chap for a decent wedge of its life. I have tons of paperwork for it from that part of its life, he spent a bloody fortune on it. It got bumped in to during his ownership, passed a VIC check and the only signs it had an accident is the slight rattle from the boot. It does have some good bits: -Engine is peppy and quick, sits at 70 all day and loves it. The temperature never strays above midway, ever, even in traffic. -Everything works. Literally everything. All four windows, sunroof, switch gear, original stereo, speakers sound oddly amazing for an older car.-Original everything too.-Blue leather is a rare option and the seats are pristine. Most of the interior is spotless, and the headlining is not sagging either.-Decent ish, if slightly old looking tyres.-Starts first time-Never FTP'd or even wanted to on me.- Really comfortable to sit in for extended periods. Bad bits -Very rusty in parts. I don't know when it was done but someone stuffed the nearside rear arch with filler. Said filler has now gone AWOL and there is some tape hiding the utter misery behind. Door bottoms are going the same way, as are all the arches, in varying degrees. Not beyond hope by any means though, just prepare yourself.-Hot starting is not the engines forte.-Paint is generally good but noticed some lacquer flaking off a rear door the other day-Cambelt due in about 5k.- Needs a service-Small leak into boot, but I have not found a puddle.-Wiper blades smearing a touch.-PAS pump ever so slightly whiney... Anyway, it is a good car, and will drive literally anywhere. I kind of don't want to sell it, but know it's presence will eventually hinder me and I will end up growing to resent it. £275. Located in Reading, Berks. Some basic photos for now but I shall add more when I can. I know there is millions of for sale adverts on here at the moment so don't expect this to sell too quickly. Will be entering short term storage this coming weekend. 1993 Rover 216 GSI Blue Leather Interior. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr My 1993 Rover 216 GSI. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr My 1993 Rover 216 GSI. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Vince70, oldcars, Mrs6C and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs6C Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Those seats - wow! KruJoe, Vince70 and oldcars 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 ...and that dash though!I don't think I've ever seen a blue one in an R8 before. Boot dampness - TADTSI fixed mine by replacing the tail-light seals with ones cut from an old Karrimat smeared in Vaseline. The original foam-rubber seals are very porous, and the channels pour rain water straight onto them. Hot-start issue - TADTSBecause Ronda, I'm 99% sure it'll be a failing soldered connection inside the fuel pump relay, which lives inside the centre console, best accessed by lying on your back in the passenger footwell. I think I might have a PAS pump for this, was good, but not used for several years, FREE to the winning bidder, just pay postage. DeeJay, RobT and strangeangel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabergé Greggs Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 ProgRocker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 It is a sea of blue finesse inside. Even the seat belt guides are blue. Oh yeah it's done 80k by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbob McGregor Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Looking at the MOT history this once had an advisory for having a the sump plug replaced with a spark plug. Never seen that one before! Dick Longbridge, egg and davehedgehog31 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sterling Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 What I wouldn't give to own that man, Coventry registered as well. But guess what, I don't even have job now, let alone monies Good luck with the sale man. I hope it goes to a shiter here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Blue dash?! Must be saved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 As Joe said, the hot start could be the fuel relay, or as I found on mine it was the ignition module. 20 quid or so and fairly easy to fit, so it'll give the new owner something to do! I'll have a bunch of tickets if it goes to roffle bramz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 Potentially have an interested party in this at the moment. Will update accordingly. I'm so 50/50 about selling it but these things happen. Can't keep them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesapandre Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Interesting car. Hope it finds a good home. From the era when Rover was in with a chance. Should have gone to Honda. Shep Shepherd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Should've gone to Brilliance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen01 Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 I'd buy that just for the interior - lovely. HMC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Potentially have an interested party in this at the moment. Will update accordingly. I'm so 50/50 about selling it but these things happen. Can't keep them all. Good news, although I'm currently feeling the same about the Mazda which probably means I should keep it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 This now available again due to unforseen circumstances. £275 as it stands. A decent car in the snow as it turns out! Can deliver when weather is better. Someone broke the passenger side mirror but will supply new mirror with car for buyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Oooosssshhhh, my dad's R8 has got the blue dash as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatharris Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 I would lick that all day long. Handful of roffle tickets if it comes to it please! ???? Sent from my ONEPLUS A3003 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 If it went to raffle I'd have to put it to £5 a ticket. I know that's slightly more but ideally could with the extra pennies.... Wingz123 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
83C Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 I'd go for a brace of tickets on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 Okay, roffle is go. It's advertised elsewhere to this could get pulled at any time. For some reason it's been quite popular on FB (ugh) but I've had loads of 'whats your best price' shit already. £5 a go. Let me know if you want any. 1 Pandamonium2 magpie21534567 RobT89101112131415161718 83C1920212223242526 magpie215272829303132333435363738394041 83C4243444546474849505152 Brodders53545556575859 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SierraMikeHotel Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Really like this (my Grandad had one of the first ones, on a G or H plate I think) but I need an estate so I am out. Would have had a couple otherwise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
83C Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Random me twice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodders Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 I will take 52 despite my track record when collecting blue Rovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Yep, one for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 All updated, cheers chaps. As an aside I ordered a new mirror last night, and if this is still here when it arrives I will fit it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie215 Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 #2 and 26 please ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 Updated. Seriously if anyone on here wants this it's yours for 225. I just can't be bothered with the public, they're either terrified of commitment or just idiots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 I'll have a random please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 Rob, done. I've amended the title now. I don't mind it going to raffle but if someone wants a bargain, please let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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