With the missus keen to get driving, i decided to get her a car and get the ball rolling.
Not too long ago, i had my old 1.9 TD but this was far too big for her.
The Mondeo is out of the question, i would be an idiot letting her loose on a 240bhp car. I wanted something with a small engine but zippy, economical, cheap to tax and insure. A boot big enough for pushchairs, and a few toys would be nice too.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 522wt_1137
There are a few pictures on my ad, short story long its a lovely car, drives so well but it wasnt 'trendy' enough for her.
And then last week, this turned up at work.
2002, 75k on the clock, and all the same bits as the other one, meaning a lively 1.4 103bhp engine, 0-60 in 9.8 seconds, 40+mpg, same cheap tax and insurance, but in a slighter more compact and up to date shape.
And i only paid £900 for it, with MOT till next April.
I've started cleaning it up, and its far from perfect but for the money who can complain? And its a hoot to drive! The handling is brilliant for a small car, tons of grip, sharp and precise steering and well controlled body roll.
The missus likes this one! So its a keeper, and thats why the Rover is for sale.
Apart from much car action everything else is good. Vicky is 30 weeks gone, not much longer and we can start to settle down as it feels we are constantly waiting before it all falls in place in the new house. Been very blessed with work, its been consistently busy.
Jack is growing up very fast, total car nut. in fact anything that moves like planes, trains and tractors, he is nutty about them.
And yes, i do miss my Activa!