Jim 1 Posted July 13, 2015 Glad to hear you are happy with the new acquisition. Running a Corrado as a reliable daily can test all of us. Last year was the straw that broke the camels back for me and I doubt now I will ever go back to using mine every day.. Will forever be a weekend car now. Hope you get back into a situation where you can afford another Corrado again as there was no doubting your enthusiasm for it and the desire to get things put 'right' rather than bodging them. All the best :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted July 13, 2015 the 75 were meant to have so lovely leather sofas in the back... you got some driving gloves yet ? Lol No But boot fits my golf clubs :lol: congrats on selling the rado wayne hopefully your next one, whenever that may be, will not be so troublesome Thanks Andy! It was the worse day of my C ownership however troublesome it was. The fact I get to blast her at least THREE times a week on a quiet no-camera bypass is just heaven! :) But also relieved now it's gone and to someone who s going to restore her :) Still want a VR6 (but with 4wd :)) Glad to hear you are happy with the new acquisition. Running a Corrado as a reliable daily can test all of us. Last year was the straw that broke the camels back for me and I doubt now I will ever go back to using mine every day.. Will forever be a weekend car now. Hope you get back into a situation where you can afford another Corrado again as there was no doubting your enthusiasm for it and the desire to get things put 'right' rather than bodging them. All the best :) Thanks Jim - that means a lot :thumbleft: I still have my upgraded parts (wink)(wink) CDA, headlight upgrade loom, nearly got a working directional heater panel, short shifter (but someone needed it locally recently so sold that), still looking for a Passat moonroof! :lol: and I ain't selling any of the parts as its a permanent fixture of me now :) Still got the flipping Octavia sunroof (seller sent me a facelift one rather than the pre-facelift) STILL arguing with him on payment! Else I would have a working sunroof on the C when I sold her :( Update: fuel flap The vinyl wrap never arrived (again debating with eBay seller) So quickly clay, polish, DoDo Juice wax and its smooth as silk - shame if looked spotty though :( Will missed the C hugely as well as this forum as I need to concentrate on spamming the Rover forum - er I mean participate in the Rover forum :lol: But I will still be about :thumbleft: Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carrots 1 Posted July 13, 2015 has your headgasket gone on the rover yet lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted July 13, 2015 has your headgasket gone on the rover yet lol Lol It only affects the 1.8 :) Though my rear light seals are leaking in water - but its only a £10 fix (phew!) :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted July 13, 2015 Just notice I get more Rover posts on my thread at this speed - than my C! With that in mind we be at 200 pages in less than a month :lol: Not sure if appropriate on a C thread though...... :eek: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted July 15, 2015 Same s**t happening to the same Wayne (guy) TWICE?!!! :eek: :shocked!: Maybe u guys are right. Don't buy Rover! 1. Rear lights leaking water into boot 2. Radiator fan low speed broke 3. Stinky air con 4. Whining noise from engine 5. Concerns cambelt/water pump incorrectly fitted 6. Needs 2 new tyres 7. Gearbox oil needs changing Etc Etc Wayne STILL the unluckiest person alive OR dead on this planet! :eek: Still, At least it's not broke down... ...yet! :shocked!: Wayne signing off for a while - whilst he have s a nervous breakdown... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 13 Posted July 16, 2015 (edited) oh dear lord! wayne did you actually look at it properly before handing over your cash!!?? surely a good inspection & test drive would have brought your list of issues to light :( at least rover parts will be cheap ;) lol EDIT: all meant in the nicest possible way of course, just disappointed for you fella Edited July 16, 2015 by g0ldf1ng3r Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted July 16, 2015 im no expert on this... but a 10 - 15 year old less than >2K car don't you expect these issues ? sorry to here about the issues wayne another can of worms. that rado was just about sorted... I admire you for sorting all these old bangers out and selling them on. best of luck with the rover.... whats your user name on the rover forum..... I want to see a 200 page thread again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VW_OwneR_85 1 Posted July 16, 2015 Maybe u guys are right. Don't buy Rover! 1. Rear lights leaking water into boot 2. Radiator fan low speed broke 3. Stinky air con 4. Whining noise from engine 5. Concerns cambelt/water pump incorrectly fitted 6. Needs 2 new tyres 7. Gearbox oil needs changing Etc Etc Wayne STILL the unluckiest person alive OR dead on this planet! :eek: Still, At least it's not broke down...... gutted but you have to expect some issues with used cars, if i was you ..... 1- remove light and re seal with silicone. 2- ignore unless fan doesnt work at all, 3-Dont use air con or try air con sanitizer spray, 4- dont bother 5- dont bother, 6- buy new tyres, 7- might aswell its cheap... if dies it dies because of 5 and 6 then no biggy just move on.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted July 16, 2015 Maybe buying cars isn't your thing Wayne. Have you thought about buying a pushbike? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted July 17, 2015 (edited) oh dear lord! wayne did you actually look at it properly before handing over your cash!!?? surely a good inspection & test drive would have brought your list of issues to light :( at least rover parts will be cheap ;) lol EDIT: all meant in the nicest possible way of course, just disappointed for you fella 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.... im no expert on this... but a 10 - 15 year old less than >2K car don't you expect these issues ? sorry to here about the issues wayne another can of worms. that rado was just about sorted... I admire you for sorting all these old bangers out and selling them on. best of luck with the rover.... whats your user name on the rover forum..... I want to see a 200 page thread again. 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: gutted but you have to expect some issues with used cars, if i was you ..... 1- remove light and re seal with silicone. 2- ignore unless fan doesnt work at all, 3-Dont use air con or try air con sanitizer spray, 4- dont bother 5- dont bother, 6- buy new tyres, 7- might aswell its cheap... if dies it dies because of 5 and 6 then no biggy just move on.. 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... Maybe buying cars isn't your thing Wayne. Have you thought about buying a pushbike? 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!"..... Edited July 17, 2015 by Wayne2015 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diarmaid16 1 Posted July 17, 2015 Dear Lord baby Jesus, I'm going to cry! Always, ALWAYS go with your gut! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted July 17, 2015 Dear Lord baby Jesus, I'm going to cry! Always, ALWAYS go with your gut! I always think others know better :( Maybe lack of confidence in myself....but then again knowing my luck even if I walked away I probably end up with an even worse car :lol: Took Rover on bypass....can't even call it a BLAST now :( I missed my C.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZpog 10 Posted July 17, 2015 Three steps to happiness:- 1. Sell Rover 2. Sell a kidney 3. Buy a sorted Corrado Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted July 17, 2015 Three steps to happiness:- 1. Sell Rover 2. Sell a kidney 3. Buy a sorted Corrado But I already sold one kidney when financing my C s repair work.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZpog 10 Posted July 17, 2015 But I already sold one kidney when financing my C s repair work.... Scuppered then, lol. As for tyres, Yogi's in Keighley is worth popping into to see if he's got any part worn rubber to suit, just to get you by. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted July 17, 2015 Scuppered then, lol. As for tyres, Yogi's in Keighley is worth popping into to see if he's got any part worn rubber to suit, just to get you by. Thanks Stuart. I think I prefer new nowadays - maybe go for budget new... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZpog 10 Posted July 17, 2015 Thanks Stuart. I think I prefer new nowadays - maybe go for budget new... He does new too. I got a Landsail budget from him once and it seemed pretty good. Either that or the P-Zero on the other side was doing all the work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted July 17, 2015 He does new too. I got a Landsail budget from him once and it seemed pretty good. Either that or the P-Zero on the other side was doing all the work. Is that the garage when heading towards Halfords from BQ, Turn left (Mac on corner), A few 100 yards right is some sort of industrial units ....they there? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZpog 10 Posted July 17, 2015 Is that the garage when heading towards Halfords from BQ, Turn left (Mac on corner), A few 100 yards right is some sort of industrial units ....they there? that's em. I prefer to turn at ASDA's lights, then a right left, right at mini round about and then first left after 1 speed-bump (your way has several) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted July 17, 2015 that's em. I prefer to turn at ASDA's lights, then a right left, right at mini round about and then first left after 1 speed-bump (your way has several) Nah thanks! Been there a couple of years ago for used tyres - they scratched my alloys :( And gave me a used tyre with a side bulge in it !!! Eeek!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZpog 10 Posted July 17, 2015 Nah thanks! Been there a couple of years ago for used tyres - they scratched my alloys :( And gave me a used tyre with a side bulge in it !!! Eeek!! I've never had any bother with them, but with "Wayne luck" you maybe best steer clear.;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted July 17, 2015 I've never had any bother with them, but with "Wayne luck" you maybe best steer clear.;) :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted July 29, 2015 Selling my MG....anyone want to swop for a mint C? ;) :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted July 29, 2015 Tidy storm on eBay at moment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
