What you LOVE about having a Rover...

calibrax · Post by **calibrax** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 12:47 pm

Speaking of value... my 620ti insurance is less than half what the insurance co wanted for a Calibra V6 (a mere 170bhp)... plus they insisted that the Calibra would need a Thatcham Cat 1 before they'd even consider it!

mach1rob · Post by **mach1rob** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 1:01 pm

raistlin295 wrote: it'd be unwise for me to park mine outside of my garage overnight

I'm not saying nuffink, but next time leave the keys

Post by **SubCat001** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 1:44 pm

raistlin295 wrote:Have to say, I like the stealth mode on my Ti

The looks of surprise make it all worthwhile

NOBODY expects a Rover to have THAT sort of poke.

The thing about yours is its almost unusable. Just get it into the power band to feel that turbo really kick and you're doing 140mph in no time

Made overtaking on the motorway somewhat ridiculas.

One of the best moments in mine was when i took a mate out in it for the first time. He used to rave a lot about how fast his minis where and even a turbo diesel fiat he had owned. We where chatting when we arrived at my test track. So mid convo I promptly floored it. I've never seen someone grab onto the door handle so quickly and go sheet white

Actually tell a lie a couple more people who had supposedly owned fast cars did exactly the same

Not quite sure how they'd react to it in its current state

Raistlin · Post by **Raistlin** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 2:29 pm

SubCat001 wrote: The thing about yours is its almost unusable. Just get it into the power band to feel that turbo really kick and you're doing 140mph in no time Made overtaking on the motorway somewhat ridiculas.

I don't think James likes my car

Neil F · Post by **Neil F** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 2:40 pm

Hi,

I like the fact that you can spank much newer 'performance' cars, the fact that they each have their own rattles, squeaks and leaks (call it personality

), cost bugger all, but mainly I like the fact that they have a great community of owners willing to help each other out and support each other.

At the moment, my favourite reaction is Jase's after we put his NOS kit on, only running a 25bhp shot and a bit rich to boot, first words "it's a bit scary"

Cheers

Neil

Post by **SubCat001** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 3:17 pm

raistlin295 wrote:
SubCat001 wrote: The thing about yours is its almost unusable. Just get it into the power band to feel that turbo really kick and you're doing 140mph in no time Made overtaking on the motorway somewhat ridiculas.
I don't think James likes my car

Yeah its a terriable car..........if you want to keep your licence that is

216si · Post by **216si** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 3:27 pm

erm:

the looks
the specs
the power
the noise
the charictor (rust

)

and most of all the expression on peoples faces when you are pulling away from them

i matched a supra to silly speed (was std i think) and the guy's face!!!, well i just wish i had taken a picture

Post by **Punx0r** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 6:50 pm

simonptomcat wrote:
Punx0r wrote:As said, the great value for money. But also the stealth means you can park it somewhere and it'll still be there when you come back.
WHAT?? Ive had 3 nicked.

Sorry to hear that! Perhaps I should have excluded 200 coupes or obviously modifed cars. Just that a 620ti or a vitesse looks so everyday and ordinary at first glance that they don't attract thieves. 420 has got to be similar too - boring boxy rover in a lot of people's eyes.

Si · Post by Si » Sun Jun 25, 2006 7:55 pm

For me its just surprising people, weather on the road or on the track. All it can do is be underestimated by the car next to it at the lights it often makes them look silly as it leaves 2 black lines on the tarmac . Also love the effortless power.

Will certainly miss the underdog aspect when I change cars

114gta · Post by **114gta** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 11:55 pm

Cheap performance for me to be honest.

Ant 05 · Post by **Ant 05** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 7:48 am

id have to because, its cheap to run and insure.. lol

and its best of british

i started from metro`s now working my way up to bigger and better rovers..

Post by **agw_01** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 10:54 am

raistlin295 wrote:Unfortunately, the local scrotes now know that there is something unusual about my Rover.

They don't quite know what, but it'd be unwise for me to park mine outside of my garage overnight

Not had any nasty suprises in the night have you Paul?

mach1rob · Post by **mach1rob** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 3:05 pm

Maybe

Post by **agw_01** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 3:32 pm

How did I know Rob would be the first person to reply to that

paul888 · Post by **paul888** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 6:12 pm

Nice one leo .. keeping the rover name up there..

For me, they're so much more than people ever gave them credit for.
And made in england albeit with a few honda parts..(2/4/6/8's)

They have speed and soul..

(most of em )..

Squaddiemodo · Post by **Squaddiemodo** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 6:28 pm

Power, speed, comfort, stealth factor and cost to run

Love it

doughts · Post by **doughts** » Tue Jun 27, 2006 12:53 pm

Suits my image it's great driving around all day with my slippers on

Mynheers_a_pint · Post by **Mynheers_a_pint** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 10:45 am

basically already been said, but no one expects the accelleration passengers and other cars alike. And launch control confuses people

vi turbo · Post by **vi turbo** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 6:25 pm

i dont remember what i like about mine as i aint driven it since december

john