Today’s want

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Yeah definitely needs better wheels.

I’ve always wanted my own version of Pierce Brosnan’s suburban in Dante’s Peak, it’s my version of the Spectre Defender :lol:
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Explosive Newt wrote: Wed Oct 13, 2021 10:16 pm
nuttinnew wrote: Wed Oct 13, 2021 8:50 pm
Sundayjumper wrote: Wed Oct 13, 2021 1:17 pm

Have you suffered a recent head injury ?

Not a recent, no, but probably a permanent; I like it (needs a sunroof though).
I agree. Didn’t Richard Porter run one for a bit? The underlying DNA is good enough to suspect it would waft but also allow it to provide some limited underpowered enjoyment. And I must confess that piped leather is growing on me.
Richard Porter’s was an unusual colour, sort of dark aubergine. He thought it had been intended for the Japanese market I think.

I still think the 75 looks great. Has to be a pre-Phoenix decontented one though because they removed many of the nicer detail touches to make it cheaper to build. This one fits that criterion.
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Unfortunately it's only the lesser 2.0 v6, not the 2.5, and also has the basic radio, no cruise etc.

Still a lovely thing to waft in and very comfortable and quiet.
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I think I'd only be interested in a 75 if I found a V8 one. Like, it's not very good but it's interesting :lol:
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Simon wrote: Thu Oct 14, 2021 9:02 am Unfortunately it's only the lesser 2.0 v6, not the 2.5, and also has the basic radio, no cruise etc.

Still a lovely thing to waft in and very comfortable and quiet.
I dunno, based on Hubnuts experience with the 45 2.0 V6, it takes a fair bit of revs to get moving, so it might not be that quiet, especially not in the bigger 75!
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A rover 75 only really makes any sense if it's <£1k & 1 owner who is a fastidious grandad who has pampered it within an inch of its life.

Even then, it's a banger to run until it dies.
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Simon wrote: Thu Oct 14, 2021 9:02 am Unfortunately it's only the lesser 2.0 v6, not the 2.5, and also has the basic radio, no cruise etc.

Still a lovely thing to waft in and very comfortable and quiet.
Agree - I'd also want one in an interesting colour like Porter's. Can't be many around with such low mileage though.

And like Rich says, it should be cheap; but in the context of KGF's offerings, this one is, relatively :lol:
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Another ten years once most have rotted away in 'slightly more expensive to repair than the car is worth' ways, or have eaten their engines through poor maintenance, and a clean low mileage one might be interesting due to rarity, but now?

Nah, all cheap sheds.
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At £700 I’d be interested. At £7k? No thanks :lol:
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https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... =relevance

Less waft but has a sunroof for you
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16vCento wrote: Wed Sep 29, 2021 3:33 pm I'm tempted to find a 205 to put the Activa's engine into, and then put a V6 in the Activa, both very straightforward swaps.

Always fancied a 205, great ride/handling balance, and they look great on those 1.9 GTI wheels.
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jamcg wrote: Thu Oct 14, 2021 12:50 pm https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... =relevance

Less waft but has a sunroof for you

Not entirely unappealing :D
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8k :shock:
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Swervin_Mervin wrote: Thu Oct 14, 2021 7:11 pm
16vCento wrote: Wed Sep 29, 2021 3:33 pm I'm tempted to find a 205 to put the Activa's engine into, and then put a V6 in the Activa, both very straightforward swaps.

Always fancied a 205, great ride/handling balance, and they look great on those 1.9 GTI wheels.
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Swervin_Mervin wrote: Thu Oct 14, 2021 7:11 pm
16vCento wrote: Wed Sep 29, 2021 3:33 pm I'm tempted to find a 205 to put the Activa's engine into, and then put a V6 in the Activa, both very straightforward swaps.

Always fancied a 205, great ride/handling balance, and they look great on those 1.9 GTI wheels.
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Shame we never got Manual ones, or Activa ones.

Looks in a lot better condition paint wise than mine as well 😔
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https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 6je&page=1

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Would prefer lighter interior but otherwise yes 8-)
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Nice
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Manual in resale red, high miles but low price ? Apart from the colour it looks quite good.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224659204022


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High mileage 20yr old Ferrari for nearly £50k. What could possibly go wrong?

How much does a Mondial go for these days? Some Ferraris just aren’t ever going to be loved.
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