Dollywobbler's GR-8 Rover - getting better all the time

[KruJoe]

YES to the Aerodeck. Bottom half should be bronze / met brown please.

 

 

Two autoshiters had a free ride from Devil's Bridge to Preston, maybe you too...
Come back in this:
 

 

@ £215, Long MOT, taxed, plate included.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281389393873

[forddeliveryboy]

Not sure about too interesting. The Saab 900i 16v I had was thoroughly disappointing. The looks were interesting, but it was exceedingly underwhelming to drive. A bit like your dream night with Kate Winslet only to discover that she'd rather watch Big Brother than do anything naughty.

 

This is a more intriguing proposition.

 

Not sure what I'd do about that utterly shit bottom half paint job though. Paint it brown perhaps.

 

Know what you mean about n/a 900s, they're so competent that they can be a little boring at first, a little like 124s. But this one's a T16, definitely not underwhelming, even after a 2cv...

[dollywobbler]

I did call about the Probe, as I do like them. Knackered clutch and no idea when timing belt was last done. NEXT!

[EssDeeWon]

This thread is like an episode of Bergerac, full of chod but you cant quite tell how its going to end.

[cort16]

I like the idea of this non mot'd Volvo it's reminiscent of the E300 when you knew it was broken but still went to buy it anyway then suffered months of shit running and conking out at it's hands.

Gets popcorn.

[dollywobbler]

Was bloody rewarding when I turned the corner with that Merc though. Paid too much for it sadly, then had to throw even more money at it. Got there in the end and it rewarded me with an absolutely fault-free drive to Kent and back.

 

There's always another banger rally rescue as with the Sirion. Perhaps it would end more happily?

 

£400 BIN with offer option, finishes tomorrow. Could be a decent car under all that crap.

 

EDIT - rather than de-stripe the bonnet, anyone got a decent non-grille one? I hate retro-fitted grilles on these.

[trigger]

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/subaru-forester-gls-winter-pack-4x4-estate-20ltr-manual-hi-low-box-r-reg-98-mot-tax/1074160002#photo-content

 

A little too new maybe but not a million miles away and cheap enough.

[dollywobbler]

Deffo too new - the specs have changed. No later than 1994 due to insurance reasons. Haven't got enough budget for the extra premium it turns out!

[Lukas]

One of the best quality cars ever made:

 

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/toyota-camry-lpg-very-cheap/1061560770

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1986-TOYOTA-CAMRY-GLI-AUTO-BROWN-/321467917725?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4ad8fb259d

[hairnet]

buy the 80s one just for the inside

 

bring missus and day trip to frog too for 2cv parts obv

[dollywobbler]

May be no need. I may have found the perfect car. No more for now...

[andy18s]

Not mine !

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153071161774199&set=pcb.741560072569060&type=1&theater

 

MGF 1.8 90800 miles MOT may 16th 2015 and tax until end of November, just had new immobliser ECU and remote needs a little tidying (usual paint needed) and a couple of tyres drives great... Full Janspeed exhaust sounds awesome and very fast... had new head gasket and cam belt at 74000. Needs to go now first £450 takes it NO OFFERS!!!!! ows me a lot more. and please no stupid questions as will ignore....
Telford

 

[dollywobbler]

Nice, but fails on age. And stupid aero wiper blades. I do like purple for an MGF though. I make no apologies.

[dollywobbler]

Potential purchase is in Sheffield, and I can apparently get there for £31. Why do I even own a car?! Trains can be stupidly cheap. 

 

Car sounds good, owner sounds normal and pleasant. Do I commit? It's a car I want much more than a Volvo (sorry Scotland).

[dollywobbler]

I'm not giving anything away at this juncture. Where's the fun in that? (especially as money hasn't changed hands yet).

[Tetleysmooth]

Potential purchase is in Sheffield, and I can apparently get there for £31. Why do I even own a car?! Trains can be stupidly cheap. 

 

Car sounds good, owner sounds normal and pleasant. Do I commit? It's a car I want much more than a Volvo (sorry Scotland).

 

I can see it coming.

You're going to get a really shite motor, aintcha Wobbler?

[EssDeeWon]

Give us a clue ??

 

[cort16]

Boom pow! I bet it goes okay to with 1.8 zetec Powa!

 

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201404183444979/

[KruJoe]

... the bonnet, anyone got a decent non-grille one? I hate retro-fitted grilles on these.

 

It's probably just a grille stuck on the front.

If you're lucky it'll still have the plastic grille bar thing underneath.

 

 

These two are original. (Pre-K-reg cars should be as my L-reg one, but with the shorter, squarer indicators.)

[C1am]

This?

 

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/rover-620/1071779782/gallery

[forddeliveryboy]

This?

 

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/rover-620/1071779782/gallery

 

That's so polished and shining you could use it as a shaving mirror!

 

"Rover 620, honda engine L reg. Full history from new,

New exhaust, new battery, new tyres all round.

Taxed until end of july, tested till July 2015"

111,000 miles

 

And everyone in the street seems to park with their nsr wheel on the kerb.

[hairnet]

you lot are bad

[trigger]

I feel a bit bad about that Acclaim to be honest, I shared it on the Acclaim Facebook page and a Welsh lad was straight on it. It looks as rough as arseholes to be fair but with a year's mot and the garage full of spares that came with it, it was worth every penny of £200. Mind you I don't think you'd have enjoyed a Triomatic much though.

[dollywobbler]

Prob needs more work than I can be arsed with though Trig. I don't feel like I missed out. Fat lady not singing yet and I'm off to bed. Another day, another failure to buy!

[KruJoe]

Which classic insurer are you with Ian?

 

Footman James covered me on an 18 years and 10 months old Rover, but wouldn't touch a 19-and-a-bit year old Toyota on a classic policy.

What I'm saying is that it may be worth giving yours a ring if you find a good 1995 600 for example.

[dollywobbler]

Peter James. They have a blanket 20-year rule.

[Tetleysmooth]

Looks like comparison websites could be your friend here.

[dollywobbler]

Comparison sites are unlikely to be as cheap as adding a car to my existing policy. If it's over 20, it's just a £15 admin charge. Adding a later 600 would only be another £70 as I'm due a refund for the Sirion cancellation before end of term. As it happens, I'm now able to go and view a 1998 diesel. I'm also going to be saying goodbye to the Maestro van. Danger! I'll have actual cash-money in my hand!

[dugong]

I did call about the Probe, as I do like them. Knackered clutch and no idea when timing belt was last done. NEXT!

 

Wow, £295 car in 'needs work done' shocker!

[dollywobbler]

I'm fussy. So fussy I've turned down two cars today, including a Nightfire Red 600 diesel which turned out to be super shonky and being sold by the dodgiest guys. Ever. Now at Bham International waiting for the Maestro buyer. Then I think I've just agree to buy that Benidorm Rover to get home! Not seen it yet. Need to check train times... FUN!