SVM 286
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Nothing wrong with Rovers boys.
Watch Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.
How cool is the green P5 and Vinnie Jones' Mango P6 V8s. 
There have been plenty of shit cars made by BL/Austin Rover, and they only have themselves to blame, but christ, every other manufacturer is equally guilty of making shit.
When they get it right, they get it right.
This particular car is a cracking little motor. It's got the same engine as an Elise, and while the interior may not appeal to some (like Adam), many like it, me being one of them.
I'm not usually a fan of FWD cars, but these are realy nicely balanced, and are a good drive and are good value for money. 
[Edited on 30-05-2006 by SVM 286]
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tom_simes
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quote:
Originally posted by SVM 286
On the subject of the grille surround on the 200, my Dad had his done in silver to match the other trim on his before he collected it.
It does look nice but I can't help thinking it detracts from the whole idea a bit.
I remember the original show car that these were based on.
It looked amazing, it was in proper BRG which is almost black. It had vented seats and a Motolita style wood and bright metal steering wheel, plus it sat lower than production cars and sat on the deeper dish MGF Cup racer wheels and had a splitter, plus a bigger more flush lower grille surround in a darker orange and a satin finished upper grille.
I would post the pic but i'm not prem. 
On behalf of Jim:
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SVM 286
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Nice one Tom.
Meant to say, they gave it clear indicators too.
Deffo want to do that to my Dad's car.
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Eck
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I'm sorry guys but I like that  its definately different, and its not like that for the banter its heritage, so I think its a special car
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Kyle T
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 I know nothing about that cars "heritage", all i know is I think it looks shite!
Each to their own tho...
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SVM 286
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Is that your Seat Kyle?
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Tom
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I think it's horrible looking, whatever the history. Like the old rover v8's etc but there's just nothing special or nice about them
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Kyle T
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quote:
Originally posted by SVM 286
Is that your Seat Kyle?
yeah. why?
I guess it does look a bit strange, being all the same colour n' all that....
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Dean_W
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Nothing wrong with Rovers 
I loved this car
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SVM 286
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quote:
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quote:
Originally posted by SVM 286
Is that your Seat Kyle?
yeah. why?
I guess it does look a bit strange, being all the same colour n' all that....
No, it just looks strange full stop to me Kyle. But that's obviously what floats your boat mate.
Differing tastes I suppose.
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Kyle T
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Aye, different opinions is all.
Didnt mean to offend you, my eyes just wont stop bleeding
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ackers2302
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i think they are nice mate, my bro use to have one. red leather interior wi aluminium interior. was quick too. a bit dated now tho. but fcuk it, if you like it then go for it
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X 60RSA
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K series engine still used!?
Arent these well knows for blowing head gaskets.
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Marc
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If they don't get sufficient cooling yes.
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Filby1
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Bet that rover would give a XE Corsa a good run Anyday. Good engines apart from Shit Head gasket Probs, Great honda style Free reving engine too
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Dean_W
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Gasket my arse!
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jr
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the interior reminds me of a well thought out ww2 fighter plane
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Filby1
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Deam_w What you mean?? they do have water troubles them rover engines
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SVM 286
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Dad's has been cool.
No problems on the engine front and he's used it practically every day for nigh on 6 years.
Cracking little lump too. Realy eager over 5k.
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