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21 February 2008, 11:04 AM
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My new wheels!
1994 Rover 216 on eBay, also, Rover MG, Cars, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 20-Feb-08 17:37:06 GMT)
Finally come to terms with the fact that my 130 mile a day commute is a) costing me £700 a month in fuel and b) putting too many miles on the scoob!
Therefore I have reverted to plan 2 - buy hideous cheapies and run them until they break!
I did think about spending 5 or 6k but although it sounds stupid, the only way I could convince myself to give up the scoob everyday was by going with a minger! Anything other than a banger and I would end up cleaning and modding it!
Finally come to terms with the fact that my 130 mile a day commute is a) costing me £700 a month in fuel and b) putting too many miles on the scoob!
Therefore I have reverted to plan 2 - buy hideous cheapies and run them until they break!
I did think about spending 5 or 6k but although it sounds stupid, the only way I could convince myself to give up the scoob everyday was by going with a minger! Anything other than a banger and I would end up cleaning and modding it!
Wow nice shed !
21 February 2008, 02:16 PM
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Dont worry - I have one too ! 1995 214 - in British Racing Green.
Same story as you mate, 140 round trip to work, I put 30k on the scoob in a year and a half - almost cried last week when I looked closely at all the tar spots and stone chips. I could'nt let it continue so bought the Rover for work. I havent driven the scoob for a week now and cant wait till the weekend !
Oh the shame of it though, on the M25 i'm in the oldest car as far as the eye can see!
Cant wait till summer and I have to suffer the traffic without aircon - seriously retro!
Same story as you mate, 140 round trip to work, I put 30k on the scoob in a year and a half - almost cried last week when I looked closely at all the tar spots and stone chips. I could'nt let it continue so bought the Rover for work. I havent driven the scoob for a week now and cant wait till the weekend !
Oh the shame of it though, on the M25 i'm in the oldest car as far as the eye can see!
Cant wait till summer and I have to suffer the traffic without aircon - seriously retro!
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21 February 2008, 02:39 PM
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Yeah - I am pleased about the CD system - that said the central locking is knackered so it will probably go walk abouts in near future. I did with out aircon last summer - I had a Turbo like yours but the original owned hadnt specced AC
- I swore that I would never do the commute without it again. I guess the scoob can always be called in for extra hot days!
- I swore that I would never do the commute without it again. I guess the scoob can always be called in for extra hot days!
21 February 2008, 02:59 PM
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Do you think it would go walkabout?
First thing I did when I got my rover 214 was drive to a supermarket and leave it unlocked while I bought some food. Its great to not be worried about dings or a key down the side when I came back.
So - SIDC sticker in the rover - yes or no?
First thing I did when I got my rover 214 was drive to a supermarket and leave it unlocked while I bought some food. Its great to not be worried about dings or a key down the side when I came back.
So - SIDC sticker in the rover - yes or no?
21 February 2008, 03:05 PM
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Yes - definately go with the sticker now that there are several off us commuting in Rovers! Maybe we need Scoobynet to open up a new channel for us. I have got a giant Scoobyworld sticker as well - not sure that is good publicity for them though
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Do you offer a 'roverwave' to other owners
.Do you offer a 'roverwave' to other owners
21 February 2008, 03:11 PM
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The thing is, I did !!!
When I got the rover I took the wife out for a spin, I told her that there is a Roverwave just like the scoobywave, she said dont be daft so I said I would show here the way. The next old Rover 200 I drove past I waved frantically - it was some old granny who couldnt see and didnt notice at all.
My wife called me a plank - true but you gotta laugh !
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i had a rover 218vvc and loved it untill i got the scooby and oh my pockets are crying out for more money.
welcome to the world of rover driving your love them
just remember it dont have the grip as the scooby.
welcome to the world of rover driving your love them
just remember it dont have the grip as the scooby.
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