Rocket88 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Well, the FTO (aka scarlet harlot) has been replaced by something that could either described as an automotive dead end, or 20 years ahead of it’s time. I owner, 20k miles from new, 1.8 kettle with CVT gearbox…. inconsistant, gm, Low Horatio gearbox and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorpunk Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 20k miles? I’ve never been ashamed to admit that I think these are bloody great. Tell us more! Low Horatio gearbox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket88 Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 Genuine mileage, but scant service history…. Timing belt is first priority…drives really well. Bedouin tent headlining, and a recalcitrant glovebox catch aside, it’s in very good condition. Suspect an elderly owner from new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Fearn Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 What a HONEY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 When MG Rover ceased making cars there were rumours that the local dealership were selling off cars dirt cheap. I went down in the hope of snagging a streetwise! Sadly the rumours were untrue and I’ve still never owned a Rover! Do like a streetwise though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter C Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 CVT 'box aside, that is absolutely lush. I haven't seen one in years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket88 Posted July 8, 2021 Author Share Posted July 8, 2021 Box is surprisingly good… in that you don’t notice it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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