Lol
No worries, Andy - all good banter :lol:
U know what?
After the experience of buying the C alone and then problems came to light AFTER I drove away....I was determined to thoroughly researched the Rover AND got a forum member to inspect it for me before I bought a one way ticket to final inspect myself :thumbleft:
Rover was described as "excellent inside and out, FSH, long MOT, most importantly BIG jobs done (cambelt/pump/pretensions/guides - ah, I learnt this from here :lol:) and the infamous VIS motors inside the inlet manifold also replaced + major service and OBD diagnostic check (T4) by an expert Rover garage. Forum member inspection also reported back EXCELLENT with a BUY BUY BUY recommendation...
...what more endorsement do I need??? :shrug:
I went down on the day looking forward to it and thinking " Wayne s luck starting to turn :)"
And....
...I didn't want it.
Parked outside for God knows how long.
Dirt, bird poo, door frames engine sides covered in debris - though inside was very clean.
The thought of the C inspection made me sweat....but feeling is this car not excellent nor loved and I don't want it to be like the C ALL OVER AGAIN :eek: :shocked!"
Rang the member who inspected it "I backing out!"
Member "why, its an excellent buy, worth more!"
Me "needs new tyres coz cracking, trims falling apart, looks unloved..."
Member "seriously, its nothing its a very good buy"
Contradicting my gut feeling ...I proceeded to test drive..."engine grinding, fan kicks in intermittently, heavy petrol smell, winning in cabin, lots of squeaks rattles too...."
Member "that's normal!"
I bought it, rest is history.
Now car pulls to left when breaking :eek:
Refurb radiator fan + bits £140 :eek:
Tyres are 18" so £100+ (unless budget) :eek:
Lots of talks about hot weather , long trips, air conditioning and WHY? :shocked!:
Taking a 500mile round trip over weekend wish me luck! ARGHHHHH....
Cheers
I paid top dollars for this one hoping most big issues sorted - apparently may not be the case :(
I understand yes its old car - but it isn't that old when compared to the C....
Username: Wayne2015 :lol:
Cheers bud.
Forum has remade seals for £10 - so Andy was right some cheap parts made by members :thumbleft:
But no reply from members AND its started to rain these few days - so I might make the seals myself.
Agree!
Forum already said spray direct on air con evaporator - accessible via footwell (as underneath too big a job for me)! :)
The forum is very good.
Members are very helpful.
So please don't take my words as Rover are bad cars and forum not so good esp with my personal inspection.
Rover is a LOT of car for the money.
Forum is excellent so far.
Members really helpful - person who inspected my car really nice :thumbleft:
I think this time I just picked a member who is not very thorough with inspections and too generous with praise - my bad luck.
Fan needs to be fixed - as they are well know to break.
Especially been told my coolant temp is NOT being kept at optimal temp :eek:
Forum members are already helping me left right and centre!
So all praise and respect to them - so please don't take my experience so far as a poor light to the Rover and forum ...I just sharing my personal experience...
Buying ANYTHING is not my thing, Sean!
Not told u about other stuff I bought yet!
Don't get me started on bikes!
Few years ago - waited months to buy a new mountain bike.
No promotions were available, so bought a new one from Halfords.
Next day,
In national newspapers on double page "Halford bikes now 1/3 off!".....
