Forma Fiat Croma Owna, Now Tipo + others...

[jmsguzzi]

I’ve got a new job and have decided to treat myself with a car known for it’s exploding gearbox. The 5 series has gone, coincidentally that 5er was my 5th car and this one will be my 6th. 
 

Any guesses? 

[Supernaut]

Is the 6 a clue? Along with the exploding gearbox hint, I'm saying Volvo S60 Geartronic.

[jmsguzzi]

Just now, Supernaut said:

Is the 6 a clue? Along with the exploding gearbox hint, I'm saying Volvo S60 Geartronic.

The 6 is a clue, ain’t a Volvo though.

[Agila]

Bmw m6. Smg

[brownnova]

Alfa 156... 

[Floatylight]

Citroen C6?

[jmsguzzi]

No right answers so far.

Collection transport ain’t the most exciting way to travel coast to coast...

 

 

[Agila]

Alright ill go two more guesses.

Mazda mx6

Jaguar xj6

If not I'm going home and not playing anymore.

[Floatylight]

Renner 6?

[High Jetter]

Mazda 6?

[sierraman]

3 minutes ago, High Jetter said:

Mazda 6?

 

[loserone]

MG6?

 

Ami 6?

 

TR6?

 

VR6?

[martc]

It's a FIAT 6hp (hopefully the sporting 'corsa' version).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[spartacus]

Peugeot 206?

[Fumbler]

Fiat 126?

[jmsguzzi]

No one got it, it’s a 620ti!

And at the moment, I wish I hadn’t bothered. My insurance company decided that after quoting me only last week they no longer wish to insure a Rover 620ti. New policy taken out which is double the amount I thought I’d be paying a month, a proper faff on that spoiled the day before I’d even drove it. Anyway, the car, it’s relatively low mileage at 90,000 and is in decent nick baring the obvious lacquer peel on the bonnet, everything electrical works on it baring the electric aerial. It pulls well and and there’s no knocks but there’s a couple of issues that I’ve noticed straight away. When I come off the accelerator no matter what gear I’m in the car will kind of stutter (lurch?)  a couple of times, more noticeable in lower gears, any ideas?

Also for a car that’s supposed to be a light steer it’s mega stiff (oo-er). Feeling a little knackered and deflated right now, but will look at it with fresh eyes tomorrow.

[wesacosa]

ooh lovely. Always fancied one 

shame about the insurance but remember you get a 14 day cooling off period from the policy you took out,  so you have more time over next few days to find a better deal if you can

 

[spartacus]

It's a shame it's marring the purchase experience but I reckon it'll be great once sorted, these are a good steer.

More pics please.

[wuvvum]

These are a superb car when they're right - proper sleeper.  Mine had a couple of issues (including lacquer peel) but went like the clappers.

@trigger had a lovely example a couple of years back.

How bad is the oil leak from the rocker cover gasket?

[Jazoli]

14 minutes ago, jmsguzzi said:

No one got it, it’s a 620ti!

And at the moment, I wish I hadn’t bothered. My insurance company decided that after quoting me only last week they no longer wish to insure a Rover 620ti. New policy taken out which is double the amount I thought I’d be paying a month, a proper faff on that spoiled the day before I’d even drove it. Anyway, the car, it’s relatively low mileage at 90,000 and is in decent nick baring the obvious lacquer peel on the bonnet, everything electrical works on it baring the electric aerial. It pulls well and and there’s no knocks but there’s a couple of issues that I’ve noticed straight away. When I come off the accelerator no matter what gear I’m in the car will kind of stutter (lurch?)  a couple of times, more noticeable in lower gears, any ideas?

Also for a car that’s supposed to be a light steer it’s mega stiff (oo-er). Feeling a little knackered and deflated right now, but will look at it with fresh eyes tomorrow.

Ah so you bought it then, I don't think you can lose out with it, bits are dirt cheap for them and the value can only climb (knowing how much it was  )

[stuboy]

11 hours ago, jmsguzzi said:

Also for a car that’s supposed to be a light steer it’s mega stiff (oo-er).

tyre pressure low?

[Soundwave]

27 minutes ago, jmsguzzi said:

No one got it, it’s a 620ti!

And at the moment, I wish I hadn’t bothered. My insurance company decided that after quoting me only last week they no longer wish to insure a Rover 620ti. New policy taken out which is double the amount I thought I’d be paying a month, a proper faff on that spoiled the day before I’d even drove it. Anyway, the car, it’s relatively low mileage at 90,000 and is in decent nick baring the obvious lacquer peel on the bonnet, everything electrical works on it baring the electric aerial. It pulls well and and there’s no knocks but there’s a couple of issues that I’ve noticed straight away. When I come off the accelerator no matter what gear I’m in the car will kind of stutter (lurch?)  a couple of times, more noticeable in lower gears, any ideas?

Also for a car that’s supposed to be a light steer it’s mega stiff (oo-er). Feeling a little knackered and deflated right now, but will look at it with fresh eyes tomorrow.

Lovely! The "double insurance" shit is exactly what cost me the chance of buying a Volvo 940 a couple of weeks back. Sucks.

[loserone]

Engine mount causing jerking?

[jmsguzzi]

42 minutes ago, loserone said:

Engine mount causing jerking?

Could very well be that, seems the most logical.

57 minutes ago, Jazoli said:

Ah so you bought it then, I don't think you can lose out with it, bits are dirt cheap for them and the value can only climb (knowing how much it was  )

Aye cheers once again for checking it out for me, prices seem to be all over with these, but I’m sure I got an ok deal.

In other news, my new book was waiting for me in the porch when I got home. Written by @motorpunk , looking forward to reading it.

[HMC]

52 minutes ago, loserone said:

Engine mount causing jerking?

Was about to say. Famed for being heavy on their transmission, presumably the engine mounts are generic T series ones (?) and transverse/front driven Would tend to magify the effect on/off power.

[HMC]

Ps lovely car, -VC so perhaps a management car? Around this time quite a few press / publicity vehicles were so registered But usually double digit. 
 

Interior pics please! Love the part leather that these tended to have.

[sierraman]

Maybe the throttle body wants a clean out, that could be causing the issues you have. Nice car in the right colour for one of these. 

[clayts450]

Woof - so much on my wanted list. Fancy a swap for a sensible low-cost insurance Honda 620 auto ? (well, that assumes I can get an MoT for it, when I get time)

[tooSavvy]

2 hours ago, spartacus said:

It's a shame it's marring the purchase experience but I reckon it'll be great once sorted, these are a good steer.

More pics please.

DirectLine slapped me £396 for the 1.0i Swift, after several years of £200ish for 1.6 Toyyo ToMM©. Renewal up in early Nov.

Confused* introduced clarity... Churchill £204... TF!

Same policy excesses and general shizzle.... As I'm 'auto renew', I bet they just thought I would roll it over.... B#staddz

Phone Around.......

[somewhatfoolish]

Do like, although I prefer these in Canley Racing Orange.