The current owner did say the ABS light comes on now and then, but no fault was apparently found. Is this something to worry about? Could it be dangerous in any way?
Thanks again
Thanks again
Rover Vitesse 2.0 Turbo
Howdy
I've been offered a Vitesse Turbo for a few quid and would like to know what I'd be getting myself in to...
Its on a J plate, I'm unsure as to the exact shape/model name, but its not a fastback or coupe, and I don't think it has the sport trim. The drive is quite smooth, and there's a fair amount of power to play with. Interior is a little worn, but nothing really bad. One window motor has gone and one is on its way out. Body work seems fine, but I'm far from an expert. Milage was around the 100,000 mark.
Are there any known problems which will cost money to fix? And is there anything else I should know?
Thanks
- James
I've been offered a Vitesse Turbo for a few quid and would like to know what I'd be getting myself in to...
Its on a J plate, I'm unsure as to the exact shape/model name, but its not a fastback or coupe, and I don't think it has the sport trim. The drive is quite smooth, and there's a fair amount of power to play with. Interior is a little worn, but nothing really bad. One window motor has gone and one is on its way out. Body work seems fine, but I'm far from an expert. Milage was around the 100,000 mark.
Are there any known problems which will cost money to fix? And is there anything else I should know?
Thanks
- James
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Thank you Richard
Nice
The one I'm looking at doesn't have the alloys anymore as some kids nicked them I'll start my hunt for some cheap replacements asap, but I've got to watch tyre prices...
The Recaro seats aren't too bad, but the owner has a dog who likes to stretch out on the back seats making them a bit grubby, and the dash / carpets needs a good clean too. I was suprised at the condition really.
The one I'm looking at doesn't have the alloys anymore as some kids nicked them
I'll start my hunt for some cheap replacements asap, but I've got to watch tyre prices...The Recaro seats aren't too bad, but the owner has a dog who likes to stretch out on the back seats making them a bit grubby, and the dash / carpets needs a good clean too. I was suprised at the condition really.
Thanks again all
Does anyone know a rough price on getting the airbags disabled? We've a little one on the way and my wife would like to have him in the front when she's out alone...
Does anyone know a rough price on getting the airbags disabled? We've a little one on the way and my wife would like to have him in the front when she's out alone...
hmmm, is it really a case of being that simple?
If it turns out to be in resonable condition, I'd happily spend that on her, but with 150,000 miles on the clock there can't be too much life left in the old girl...
And, it might sound silly, but for the price I paid in the end, if I get 6 months out of her I'll be more than happy.
Anyone care to have a guess what I paid???
And, it might sound silly, but for the price I paid in the end, if I get 6 months out of her I'll be more than happy.
Anyone care to have a guess what I paid???
Yup, I had it checked out - no airbags
I did get a quote from Rover to remove the bags anyway, and was quite surprised when they quoted just £50. VW and others charge up to 4 times this amount...
I did get a quote from Rover to remove the bags anyway, and was quite surprised when they quoted just £50. VW and others charge up to 4 times this amount...
Close enough - I got him down to £170Richard Moss said:
Better late than never - she's been up on the ramps and the outcome is pretty good...
Passenger side top bush has gone.
2 new tyres are needed.
A new back box.
The only problem is the ABS. My mate at the garage was straight up and said he didn't know anything about the sensors and suggested I had it fully tested which I will try to do at some point next week...
The light doesn't even come on when started, so I think the previous owner has removed the bulb from the dash. I'll try to look into this later tonight if possible... ABS is an MOT failure though, so I hope its going to be a quick and simple sensor fix... No scrapyards around here seem to have 800 parts though
Passenger side top bush has gone.
2 new tyres are needed.
A new back box.
The only problem is the ABS. My mate at the garage was straight up and said he didn't know anything about the sensors and suggested I had it fully tested which I will try to do at some point next week...
The light doesn't even come on when started, so I think the previous owner has removed the bulb from the dash. I'll try to look into this later tonight if possible... ABS is an MOT failure though, so I hope its going to be a quick and simple sensor fix... No scrapyards around here seem to have 800 parts though
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