BeEP Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I bought this in April but haven't really done anything with it other than getting a new MOT last month (passed with no advisories). Rover 218D, which means absolute base spec: keep-fit windows, manual steering, no central locking, no little bits of fake wood etc. XUD9 n/a engine. 76000 miles. Basically one owner until June 2017; the first three years as a company car then bought when he retired. The good.... Incredibally solid, never welded and doesn't need any. Mechanically spot on. In the last three years has had new clutch and cable, new battery, new brake discs and pads. Oil and filter has been changed annually irrespective of mileage. Interior is very clean. Original radio cassette works well and comes with code. The not quite so good.... Some of you may remember the pictures I posted when I got it showing the comical lacquer peel. Judging by the coarseness of the remainder of the paint the old chap had been somewhat less fastidious about cleaning it as he was about oil changes. I've rubbed it down and sprayed with the aerosols it came with. Result; lacquer peel replaced by patchy paint whcih is half a shade off colour (and the bonnet required lots more prep but I got bored). Tyres passed the MOT but are old and should probably be replaced sooner rather than later. Edited to add: Rear wiper doesn't work; well, it tries, which indicates it's the motor at fault, but needs a helping hand to complete its sweep. The pictures..... £375ovno to shiters (will be advertised for £450 elsewhere in a couple of days). Location PE14, 5 miles from Wisbech on Norfolk/Cambridgeshire border. Lacquer Peel, ProgRocker, aldo135 and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 This will be gone soon you'd imagine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonsays Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 That's a fine looking vehicle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeEP Posted August 17, 2018 Author Share Posted August 17, 2018 This will be gone soon you'd imagine! I'd like to think so but I'm not holding my breath! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Bit of Wuv, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theorganist Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Why are all the interesting cars for sale always in East Anglia?! I am sure someone will snap it up, it is a bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 A 218D! Knew these existed, but have never seen one before... 60hp from a 1769cc XUD7... must be spectacularly economic if not fast! Roffle at £6.50? I'd have 2 tickets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 It's an XUD9 in the 218D, XUD7TE in the 218D turbo, I owned the former years ago, it went okay, a bit heavier and longer geared than the equivalent PSA product so not as perky as a ZX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Why are all the interesting cars for sale always in East Anglia?! I am sure someone will snap it up, it is a bargain.If you fancy it, I’mma offer a limousine service fromSt Neots to Wisbech for anyone wanting to live the bASe dream. We can do the journey in my bASe 190. chaseracer and Craig the Princess 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveDorson Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 My dad keeps banging on about wanting an economical car to keep the miles off his S type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theorganist Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 If you fancy it, I’mma offer a limousine service fromSt Neots to Wisbech for anyone wanting to live the bASe dream. We can do the journey in my bASe 190.If I wasnt bothering a Maxi I would seriously consider it but I cant justify it at the moment sadly. Nice offer though. You also have a 190? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 If I wasnt bothering a Maxi I would seriously consider it but I cant justify it at the moment sadly. Nice offer though. You also have a 190?Aye. Bought at the start of the year. https://flic.kr/p/21GGHLw Sorry for the thread drift. This Raver does look a good proposition for someone. DaveDorson and theorganist 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Bloke Next Door Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Ran one as a daily from 2008 to 2010, same base spec non turbo. High 40's mpg local, nothing complicated to go wrong, mine was totally reliable at more than twice the mileage. Scrapped due to terminal corrosion. Real world performance from the legendary Pug lump is more than adequate, also a very comfortable ride. With an impressive Mot history even adding on the cost of a set of tyres and a cam belt if it hasn't had one, it still looks a very good buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Really like this. I think I’d be dangerous these days with £500 burning a hole in my pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Oh yes. If it is still around when I get back from my hols.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Bit of Wuv, no?Tempting though it is, I already have three diesel Rovers - four would just be taking the piss. BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 ITYM... Tempting. I already have three diesel Rovers - four would just be ideal. theorganist, wuvvum, BeEP and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 The keep fit steering is a bit of a deal breaker on these, it's very heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I’ve had one, it is heavy for parking but once you are rolling it’s ok. Wouldn’t put me off put it that way. BeEP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 It's an XUD9 in the 218D, XUD7TE in the 218D turbo, I owned the former years ago, it went okay, a bit heavier and longer geared than the equivalent PSA product so not as perky as a ZX.I wonder if the turbo gearbox ratios (well, final drive) was used in the non-turbo version of these. I once fitted a turbo-spec gearbag in a non-turbo 405 diesel estate. Made it very slightly slower to accelerate, but lost something like 700 rpm at 80mph, and gained it 2-3mpg. Well worth it. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleyeller Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 The keep fit steering is a bit of a deal breaker on these, it's very heavy. Just get a knob for the steering wheel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Or a telescopic bar attached to the wheel so you can get some real leverage on those tight turns in the car park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeEP Posted August 18, 2018 Author Share Posted August 18, 2018 I’ve had one, it is heavy for parking but once you are rolling it’s ok. Wouldn’t put me off put it that way. *this. The only time I thought of it as heavy was the tight turn off the seller's drive. Maybe it's because I didn't own a car with power steering until I'd been driving for over 20 years (and I don't own one with it now) but I don't see why people get so hung up about it (obviously unless there are specific physical reasons why it's needed). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Maybe I'm just soft. The 218D's steering felt a lot heavier than the small petrols I'd driven with no PAS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeEP Posted August 18, 2018 Author Share Posted August 18, 2018 Maybe I'm just soft. The 218D's steering felt a lot heavier than the small petrols I'd driven with no PAS. Agreed, it is. Probably just my personal preference, but I'd still rather have the feel of a manual system. Anyway, these are all good free bumps; I've yet to disappear under a deluge of offers. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Can’t be as heavy as the Astra with failed EPAS I drive a few months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezzabsa Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 owned a 418gsd....great car until it grenaded itself veggy compliant??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 If any midlanders or Wales dwellers want this then I may be able to offer them a lift over next week... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeEP Posted August 25, 2018 Author Share Posted August 25, 2018 If any midlanders or Wales dwellers want this then I may be able to offer them a lift over next week... Thanks Tom; it's very much still here if anyone wants it. Had someone coming to see it tomorrow but he's now postponed until Thursday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen01 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Tempting as I should really start to save some money as I've agreed to take the wife and three kids to Florida, 15 mpg from the s type on short runs or 40 from the rover?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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