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[omegod]

I don't own it anymore but there's the legendary 220 sli of many shiters floating about somewhere ! 

[Ghosty]

AS bike's no good to me sadly, I want an auto and RELIABLE HONDA ENGINE, 'cause I like them.

 

I'll just bide my time and look around, signed up to rover200.org.uk as well to see what's what there.

 I definitely think I want another 200, though.

[BorniteIdentity]

My only advice about going BACK to a car you’ve already had, is make sure it’s the perfect spec you want. If it’s inferior, you will forever be comparing to your first car. There are a lot of cars to own in a short life, so if you’re going to cover old ground - make sure it’s for the right reasons.

[bramz7]

AS bike's no good to me sadly, I want an auto and RELIABLE HONDA ENGINE, 'cause I like them.

 

I'll just bide my time and look around, signed up to rover200.org.uk as well to see what's what there.

I definitely think I want another 200, though.

How about that 416 GTI on gumtree? It's £795 and has leather....

[Ghosty]

It's manual

[bramz7]

It's manual

https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/1991-rover-416-gti-twincam-16/1297899425

 

Well here it is anyway...the manuals aren't too bad to be fair. Although, again I prefer the auto like you.

[Ghosty]

Having experienced both manual and auto D-Series I vastly prefer the autos. There's also the matter that autos are a bit better for my slightly sketchy mental state as my coordination can be off at times, and having an auto makes driving easier, less stressful and more fun for me.

[beko1987]

RELIABLE HONDA ENGINE

 

 

You sure you don't want to re phrase that?

[Ghosty]

Yes!

[clayts450]

Ghosty, get yourself registered on the R8 Facebook group, there's always a few being advertised on there for sale

 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1071922119521435

 

Also worth registering with the 200/400 Owners club forum, don't need to be a member (I have just joined actually as they've let Streetwise and 25 owners in now) - there's a few on there and they have spies out looking at all the usual places

 

http://www.rover200.org.uk/forums/index.php

 

Finally keep checking eBay tat - I often post up any interesting ones I find - like that R8 Tourer in Hampshire, altho it is a manual

 

R8 deffo on my list but they do seem to be thinning out at quite an alarming rate. There's also an SD3 being advertised on Facebook at present

 

[Scotball]

Caught this outside Sainsbury's Longstone Edinburgh - Very impressive looks like it just came from the showroom! Not a single Fail or advisory since the computerised MOT database from 2006 either! jealous...

 

 

F336 OPF

 

[Ghosty]

Thanks Clayts - have done both. I'll be keeping my eyes open as I've realised I definitely want another. SD3s aren't really of interest to me sadly, that's a nice car though.

[GrumpiusMaximus]

You just know the same bloke has owned that Granada from new.

[Guest Hooli]

That Granny is a thing of beauty.

[Guest Hooli]

You sure you don't want to re phrase that?

 

He didn't say what they can be relied on to do....

[adw1977]

You just know the same bloke has owned that Granada from new.

Changed hands in 2012, surprisingly.

[RayMK]

I'm going to use this thread to 'voice' my current thoughts regarding my 1988 Hyundai Stellar GSL Gold Medal Edition. Some of you may have strayed in to the Open Forum area and explored the thread of human suffering otherwise known as 'What the fuck is wrong with you' where I have occasionally mentioned my ongoing trials and tribulations with cancer of the bladder. Apart from the personal mental and physical effects, it has severely curtailed my ability to adequately look after and even use older cars.  I've had the above Stellar since 2010 and back in 1986 bought one, yes, brand spanking new. It made a lasting impression on me (favourable!), hence the spur of the moment decision to leap on a train to travel from Northants to Carlisle when one made a rare appearance on the bay in 2010, buying it at an agreed price before even seeing it. I need not have worried.  It was as described and I drove it home without drama or concern.  In my subsequent eight years of ownership which boosted its original low mileage (around 40,000 I think) to its current 84,000, it has been used not as a classic car but as a genuinely reliable, practical car that I simply drove to wherever I fancied without prior nail biting or special preparation.  This confidence in an elderly Korean car which probably had a design life of maybe 6-10 years has only caught me out a couple  of times. One FTP was caused by the points failing (the spring broke) and was quickly diagnosed by myself, a replacement set found in the glovebox and I was mobile again within 20 minutes.  The next FTP took rather longer to sort out. I was showing off/getting irritated because something modern was tail gating on a country road.  I increased my speed on this heavily undulating but straight road to about 60mph, whereupon there was a loud bang, followed my lots of smoke visible  in my rear view mirror. Initially I thought I had clouted the sump and holed it, but the engine sounded ok as I eased the pace.  Cautiously, I turned down a minor road and parked in a field gateway to investigate.  The cause was the failure of the weld which secured the lower front spring cradle to the McPherson strut (my Stellar has Mitsubishi rather than Ford Cortina derived front suspension). Corrosion was the culprit. The spring was now pressing hard against the inner tyre wall and had carved much of it away, hence the smoke. The AA rescued me on this occasion but actually fixing the car took many weeks. NOS struts for Stellars could not be found anywhere, not even in Korea.  Eventually, my classic friendly garage sought similar struts and tried them for size. A Lantra unit was close and could have been modified to fit, obviously as a pair, but then a late Pony strut was tried and apart from a fractionally lower ride height was found to fit without modification. It was completely compatible  with the Stellar's existing top joint, bottom joints and spring. A pair were fitted and it's been fine ever since. The head gasket did not cause a failure to proceed but did cause oil leakage to the outside world.  No mixing of oil and coolant occurred. A new head gasket was fitted by my friendly garage after a head flatness check and a light skim. Several years later i.e. now, the gasket is showing signs of slight oil leakage again. It makes the engine a bit messy but a good clean every few months has been the only attention required so far. The engine runs fine, there's no mixing of coolant and oil and no measurable loss of either for several thousand miles.  Clearly, this will require attention again eventually. Stellars were never strong on corrosion resistance and mine shows this particularly on the rear wheel arches.  They look scruffy though still not too bad for a near enough thirty year old car.  It scrubs up well and looks semi respectable from a few paces. The inside is in good condition. All four electric windows work fine!

 

The reason for this essay: I do not want to part with this car but my health is forcing the issue. I use a 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage CVT for all my driving needs as it gives me the reliability and confidence in that reliability that only a modern car can (well, this particular one at any rate  ). My provisional plan is to submit the Stellar for MOT - it is due in June - and provided that it either passes or can be rectified without ridiculous cost, I'll offer it on here at no cost. I will not knowingly release it to banger boys, but once a new owner has it, it is his to look after and use as he sees fit. I cannot be arsed with selling it.  This is not definitely going to happen but is very likely, given my circumstances.  If anyone is interested, please either reply in this thread or pm me if shy.

[alcyonecorporation]

Would be interested in the Stellar if you're wanting rid, Ray.

[RayMK]

Would be interested in the Stellar if you're wanting rid, Ray.

 

Duly noted as the first interested party. I'll keep everyone informed of my plan as it firms up and accept that anyone who expresses interest will, in order of appearance, have the right to change their mind before or after inspecting the car.  Yes, it will be a free car and I want it to have 12 months MOT but it may not be the sort of car you want (for long!). I am totally biased and love Stellars.

[Ghosty]

I just had the sensible* idea of taking the engine/autobox combo from a Rover 623 and putting it in an R8.

 

One day...

[Lord Sterling]

RayMK - All the best for your health and may you find yourself reunited with your Steller one day.

[Ghosty]

Fetched the Bini and it’s a solid little thing and a nice spec. It has glass sliding roof, Chilli Pack, and full leather. Also has traction control and dynamic stability.

 

However, the dash is lit like a Christmas tree, headlining needs attention, boot lock needs sorting and A/C is inoperative. Needs brakes all round and some fettling on the body.

 

Wheels are original but I’m not sure if I like them or not. Pedal rubbers have a Mini script on them and it appears that early incarceration’s didn’t have a glove box, just a parcel tray.

 

Is it worth the effort? I think so as these are a good steer and there is decent enough interest in early 2001 motors. It was also cheap, but that’s testament to the condition.

 

I will keep you all posted in my Bini thread and turn it into a project.

 

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Been reading on AROnline and if the reg is Y***OBL like the pic of a black One I posted upthread, then you have a press/dealer demonstrator car!

You also likely have a very low VIN/chassis number.

[BorniteIdentity]

The reason for this essay: I do not want to part with this car but my health is forcing the issue. I use a 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage CVT for all my driving needs as it gives me the reliability and confidence in that reliability that only a modern car can (well, this particular one at any rate ). My provisional plan is to submit the Stellar for MOT - it is due in June - and provided that it either passes or can be rectified without ridiculous cost, I'll offer it on here at no cost. I will not knowingly release it to banger boys, but once a new owner has it, it is his to look after and use as he sees fit. I cannot be arsed with selling it. This is not definitely going to happen but is very likely, given my circumstances. If anyone is interested, please either reply in this thread or pm me if shy.

Hey, Ray. Sorry to read about your health.

 

I would hope that

 

1) The new owner is local to you so that, if you wish, you can keep in touch with the car.

 

2) Nobody would actually take the car for free, despite your best efforts, and that any party would recognise your kind gesture with a good donation to either you, your family, or a charity of your choice.

 

If the only reason you don't want to sell is the thought of dealing with Joe Public, then I and I'm sure a few others would be more than happy to help you get a good price for the Stellar. I don't know your financial situation, but I do know (intimately) the hidden costs of being a cancer patient. Money is always helpful - both during palliative and eol care, and (without being morbid) once you've hit the slip road to the promised land.

 

Whatever I can do, I will. Just shout.

[Jim Bell]

Sorry to hear of your battle RayMK. Hope theres many many many miles left to go.

[oldcars]

What a lovely thing to do Ray. I hope you too pass your next mot with flying colours. Take care 

[They_all_do_that_sir]

Hey, Ray. Sorry to read about your health.

 

I would hope that

 

1) The new owner is local to you so that, if you wish, you can keep in touch with the car.

 

2) Nobody would actually take the car for free, despite your best efforts, and that any party would recognise your kind gesture with a good donation to either you, your family, or a charity of your choice.

 

If the only reason you don't want to sell is the thought of dealing with Joe Public, then I and I'm sure a few others would be more than happy to help you get a good price for the Stellar. I don't know your financial situation, but I do know (intimately) the hidden costs of being a cancer patient. Money is always helpful - both during palliative and eol care, and (without being morbid) once you've hit the slip road to the promised land.

 

Whatever I can do, I will. Just shout.

This times a million.

 

My suggestion is that one of the forum members roffles it on your behalf, that way we all get to throw a couple of quid your way and someone gets the car for near enough free as was your original wish?

 

Sent from my F3211 using Tapatalk

[loserone]

Difficulty there is making sure the right person looks after it. I'd buy a ticket of course, but the chances of me being able to keep it on the road would be slim

[mercrocker]

Sorry to hear of your situation, Ray.   I am sure that the Stellar will be looked after in or through the AS fold, it must be a difficult thing to plan ahead for but cherished cars are not something I would be happy to leave to chance, either.   Good luck.

[Kiltox]

If anyone was wondering - the eBay sellers of number plates that now say you must provide documents are lying, they’ll still just send them without

[RayMK]

Re: My Stellar post of yesterday.

 

Many thanks for the good wishes. I am not dying yet but had a close call in hospital in March. Current medical 'fixes' are similar to my attempts to keep older cars on the road and useable i.e. I am living independently and ok most days, but for how long? Nobody knows the answer to that even if healthy. The probable answer in my case makes it seem wise to plan day to day.  Next month, who knows? Next year, well, I would gladly accept the surprise of reaching 2019. 

 

My plan to offer the car on here as stated in my post will firm-up once the MOT situation is known. I'll book the MOT in the next week or two. Thank you for the various suggestions as to how I might see some return on the Stellar's departure, assuming it goes ahead.  I am not a millionaire but the financial aspects have no importance whatsoever.  I simply want to give the car to someone suitable (to me) who has expressed an interest after I have got an MOT on it. I have indicated who is first on the list and have had subsequent expressions of interest by PM. These will take their place in the queue. No roffles, donations, part exchanges, favours (!!) or courtesy payments are necessary or indeed wanted. What I do want is for the car to go to someone who will enjoy it for what it is, a somewhat rare survivor of a South Korean car produced when Hyundai was still in its cheap/budget/throwaway sector of the market, and to get a space on my driveway.  My son, who lives with me, has just acquired a Volvo V70, need I say more (it is huge!)?  It replaces his Tipo 1.4ie which he has put on eBay.

 

I have not yet decided what to do with my 1961 Reliant Regal or my 1967 Peugeot Moped.  The latter may be offered free on here in due course.