Rover 45 Models 2003 - I am confused

[moggie 939]

Can anyon assist me please.

I am lookig at buying a Rover 45 '03' which I am a little confused over the spec. It is very ice condition and is down as a Model 1.8 ixs (or is it LXS) and it is automatic which is what I drive. Looking online i cannot understan the spec especially the auto which is listed as a tiptonic type, but I have driven this and it is a normal 4 speed auto and very nice box. The interior spec has aircon electric mirrors et el and cloth upholstery and a blaupunct radio with detach front. It has all the bells and whistles, but I understand there are two specs SE and something else? or was there a change in that year or 2004? it is the hatchback version with Rover 45 writ large on the rear and new style headlights.
Can anyone help me with details?

Thanks

Moggie

[tali1]

try here(-it is 1.8ixs)
http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/equipment/Summar y.aspx?model=773

[moggie 939]

Tali1

Thanks for that - everything I needed to know in one place!

Moggie

[tali1]

i can understand your confusion its a pigs ear of a model line up!

[moggie 939]

Thanks Tali1
I have now bought a 2003 Rover 45 18 Auto and the spec is very good.

I have checked everything and all works - but can you, or any Rover 45 owner answer me the following:

The roof aerial is rather long. Is it possible to change it? ie does it unscrew so I can put on a smaller one? presume it does otherwise wht about car washes!

My car is thepale blue metallic with mid grey upholstery. I notice that the rear parcel shelf seems to be a very slightly different colour and has a slight 'mauvish' hue. The car is all original and has only done 12K so I doubt it has ben changed!

Finally, I have a radio code with the handbook - but it also mentions a key access code which I can't locate. How to I get this? Is it for resetting the fob o what and will I ever need it?

Thanks everyone

Mogggie