Stuck with our Old Car

[horseshoes]

We had a 2004 Rover 75 with very low mileage (35,000). When my husband retired he bought a SAAB (used) which is a car he has always wanted. He paid cash for it rather than put the Rover in as part exchange as he thought he would get a better deal. The problem is now, that the Rover has been for sale for 12 months and it just won't sell! It is in wonderful condition, has luxury interior wth extras such as rear blinds, electric seats , air-con, CD stacker etc etc but it just won't sell. It was advertised in the local paper too but didn't sell there either. He was asking £2,8000 at first and now it's down to £1,800 and STILL it doesn't sell. What do you suggest? (Other than a bonfire)!

[ChuckFickens]

Pay to advertise it somewhere worthwhile, such as Autotrder, or put it on Ebay with a £1800 reserve.

[horseshoes]

Hi Chuck, yes I'd thought about eBay too. I'll get onto it. I might wait for a free listing weekend. Thank you.

[Graham-W]

Without knowing the engine size and trim level it's difficult but a 2004 Rover 75 1.8 classic is worth not much more than £1000 according to Parkers Guide.
http://www.parkers.co...4/27410/?yearplate=74

[ChuckFickens]

If it's the V8 one I'll give you £1800 for it BTW :)

[Graham-W]

Chuck. Even the 2004 V8 aren't worth a fortune. Private sale £1200-1800. Lot of car for the money though.
http://www.parkers.co...4/27410/?yearplate=74

[Graham-W]

Oooops. Wrong link. It's here: http://www.parkers.co...4/29153/?yearplate=75

[horseshoes]

But the mileage is half that guide Graham. No Chuck it's not a V8!

[Graham-W]

Yes, I can see it's low mileage but unfortunately, the badge on the front says "Rover". I'm not saying it's a bad car but the Rover name became what Skoda was 20 years ago.

[horseshoes]

Yes Graham I feared as much. Such a shame as it really is a lovely, lovely car. It's a bit big for me though, otherwse I'd sell my little Yaris and drive the Rover.