RobT Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Hello everyone Having been a lurker on the forum for ages, I thought it about time I actually registered and made a post. Being a child of the 80s I’m mostly into cars of this period, although I find pretty much anything automotive of interest . I’ve currently got four glorious objects of shite: miniMetro L in hearing aid beige – a great little car that I really should use more often as it always makes me grin when I drive it. Some people take the piss out of me owning this, but I frankly don’t care. The Metro Owners Club are also a really good bunch of people which helps no end – I’ve found having a positive club experience has made me enjoy the car even more. Rover 114 SLi CVT auto – the ‘daily’, motoring on the cheap (if you ignore the fact it’s just needed a new headgasket). Can’t really fault it apart from that, and serves me and the missus well. If you put all thoughts of NCAP ratings out of your head it’s a nifty little driver. Rover Montego 2.0 GSi auto – believe it or not this is one of the best, and cheapest, cars I’ve ever owned (does that mean it isn’t shite?!). The driving position suits me perfectly, it’s comfortable and quick, and I love the way it looks . The usual rot issues though, mostly in the door bottoms and the rear arches. The idea was to just use this over the winter and then trade up to a mk1 Rover 800, but I’m happy to remain in middle-management for the time-being. This one is on a SORN and in storage whilst I play with my new purchase... Volvo 740 GLE 2.3 Estate – I’ve only had this a week, and apart from a leaky sunroof (gaffer taped it up, sorted) and a dodgy temp gauge it seems OK. The previous owner had the auto ‘box re-conditioned at a cost of £1,100 so it seems a bit odd he wasn’t bothered at seeing what temperature it was running at! I shan’t be keeping this one long (famous last words) as I bought it on the flimsy pretext that we need a big estate car to help with a house move next month. I Paid £450 for it which didn't seem too bad considering it's got a full MoT. Some may say I could have haggled a bit more, but to be honest once I've decided I want a car I can't be arsed and will gladly just hand over the folding! By the way, this forum often has me in stitches some of the stuff you lot get up to – keep up the good work!Rob Photos not a great standard, but here you go: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seth Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Welcome. Nice touch on the back seat at Nene Park last year! At least I'm pretty sure this is your car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angrydicky Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Welcome to Autoshite! I love your Metro and Montego Edit: I thought I recognised your Montego, it was at Brooklands the other week wasn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycox Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I like miniMetros, that one looks great! The Montego is also awesome. Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shep Shepherd Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Another 740ist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brammy777 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I saw that Montego the other weekend at Brooklands! A superb car, nice one. Welcome to the site, funnily enough I thought that car summed up autoshite perfectly.Just a shot in the dark here, but you don't live in, or near Hersham do you? Because I spotted an identical Metro to your one from the train yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negative Creep Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Welcome along, great selection of motors you have there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogweasel Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Is that Montego the beigest car ever? It seems to be a shade of beige that conveys even less excitement than regular beige. Oh, and I see you have a metro...here's hoping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 Thanks for the welcome chaps Yes it was my Monty at Brooklands, did any of you see the white Montego Mayfair that was also there? Lovely motor, I'll try and find a piccie of it, makes mine look a right crusty old thing! Re the Metro, yes that was my car at Nene Park Seth - I noticed your photo on here last year of it, I'm glad someone appreciated the books casually thrown in the back Wasn't me in Hersham though brammy, unless my one has been knicked from the driveway! I live in South East London, probably not that far from Torsten's manor as I'm sure I've seen a few of his cars around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 Is that Montego the beigest car ever? It seems to be a shade of beige that conveys even less excitement than regular beige. BL Oyster beige it's called, but the photo makes it look even more dull. I've grown to rather like it now, but probably wouldn't have been my first choice of colour if I was buying it new! (turns a blind eye to the Metro pic... ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashmicro Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Montego GSi! Legend, Sir. Welcome along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Top choices sir, welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete-M Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Greetings, and a fine selection of shite you have there Squire. Find a comfy chair and don't piss in the plant pots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 Find a comfy chair and don't piss in the plant pots. Okey doke professor. Loved your 604 road trip report, superb car you have there chief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Station Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Thanks for the welcome chaps Yes it was my Monty at Brooklands, did any of you see the white Montego Mayfair that was also there? Lovely motor, I'll try and find a piccie of it, makes mine look a right crusty old thing! I think I may have saw the white one when I was looking at the M&M forum last week, is it this one? http://www.maestro.org.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=14684 I can't believe I'm looking at montego/maestro forums now, what has become of me! I've always liked the Montego, I think it's one of those cars that don't seem to age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Welcome along sir. Metro and Montego are full of win and the Volvo ain't far behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSparrow Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Welcome! This place needs more Metro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrad D. Conelrad Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 In my religion's heaven, this is the vehicle used to convey new arrivals from the pearly gates to the orientation centre and room key pickup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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