Who's still active?
- Vard66
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Who's still active?
Subject says it all really, popping my nose in for a shufty about the place, seems quiet.
Anyone still lurking daily?
Anyone still lurking daily?
Vard.
2004 Astra SXi 1.7 CDTi
1995 Land Rover Discovery 3.9 V8i
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Re: Who's still active?
Every day!
A diminishing number, reflected in the seriously diminishing numbers of 800s knocking about I guess.
A diminishing number, reflected in the seriously diminishing numbers of 800s knocking about I guess.
Adrian
1998 Rover Mk2 820 Vitesse Hatchback (white gold)
Gone...1998 Rover Mk2 820 Vitesse Hatchback (green)
Gone...1992 Rover Mk1 827 SLi Manual (green)
Gone...1998 Rover Mk2 825 Diesel (green)
1998 Rover Mk2 820 Vitesse Hatchback (white gold)
Gone...1998 Rover Mk2 820 Vitesse Hatchback (green)
Gone...1992 Rover Mk1 827 SLi Manual (green)
Gone...1998 Rover Mk2 825 Diesel (green)
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Re: Who's still active?
I'm here every day.
I don't always comment but I always check in .
I don't always comment but I always check in .
1993 Rover 827 SLI Fastback Mk2
1999 Rover 825 Sterling Saloon Mk2 (HGF)
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Previously
1996 Rover 825 Sterling Coupe Mk2
1993 Rover 827 Sterling Saloon Mk2
1990 Rover 827 Sterling Saloon Mk1
1972 Rover P6 2000TC
1999 Rover 825 Sterling Saloon Mk2 (HGF)
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Previously
1996 Rover 825 Sterling Coupe Mk2
1993 Rover 827 Sterling Saloon Mk2
1990 Rover 827 Sterling Saloon Mk1
1972 Rover P6 2000TC
- Vard66
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Re: Who's still active?
Tell me about it. I've been idly checking once or twice a week since I last had an 800 (y'know, as you do), and it's shocking how few come up on the sale sites and eBay - even more so 820 Vitesse models that might actually tempt me.deano wrote:I'm here every day.
I don't always comment but I always check in .
Vard.
2004 Astra SXi 1.7 CDTi
1995 Land Rover Discovery 3.9 V8i
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Re: Who's still active?
Still popping in despite selling up 4.5 years ago.
I don't think it's just related to the number of cars for the lack of traffic here?
I think things like Facebook are to blame too. Much easier to post on there these days than here.
I don't think it's just related to the number of cars for the lack of traffic here?
I think things like Facebook are to blame too. Much easier to post on there these days than here.
Chris
19 Vauxhall Astra 1.6T SRi Nav Estate
08 Vauxhall Astra 2.0T Design Twintop
02 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4.7 V8 HO
Previously owned 57 800s 2000-2012
Relapse of 1 in 2021 Now Sold
19 Vauxhall Astra 1.6T SRi Nav Estate
08 Vauxhall Astra 2.0T Design Twintop
02 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4.7 V8 HO
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- BlueRover
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Re: Who's still active?
Me too.
Gordon:-
Only two 800's now,white 1991 820i with TWR and full special order leather (been stood for 15 years) and now a Nightfire red Tickford with 135k on the clock
Only two 800's now,white 1991 820i with TWR and full special order leather (been stood for 15 years) and now a Nightfire red Tickford with 135k on the clock
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Re: Who's still active?
Vard66 wrote:Tell me about it. I've been idly checking once or twice a week since I last had an 800 (y'know, as you do), and it's shocking how few come up on the sale sites and eBay - even more so 820 Vitesse models that might actually tempt me.deano wrote:I'm here every day.
I don't always comment but I always check in .
Vittesses are thin on the ground , but they still come up...
a few years ago members used to flag up all 800`s for sale from ebay or elsewhere
doesn't happen so often now,,,
but that's not really the purpose of the forum .
I like the general chat about all things 800 and have learned loads on here.
I also try to help out others with problems , where I can , but I don't know the technical stuff so much.
1993 Rover 827 SLI Fastback Mk2
1999 Rover 825 Sterling Saloon Mk2 (HGF)
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Previously
1996 Rover 825 Sterling Coupe Mk2
1993 Rover 827 Sterling Saloon Mk2
1990 Rover 827 Sterling Saloon Mk1
1972 Rover P6 2000TC
1999 Rover 825 Sterling Saloon Mk2 (HGF)
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Previously
1996 Rover 825 Sterling Coupe Mk2
1993 Rover 827 Sterling Saloon Mk2
1990 Rover 827 Sterling Saloon Mk1
1972 Rover P6 2000TC
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Re: Who's still active?
A regular visitor, but a very irregular poster
Simon
Rover Vitesse Coupe - 1997
Rover Vitesse Coupe - 1997
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Re: Who's still active?
I'm a daily lurker.
Rob
1997 820T Coupe Zircon
Previous Rovers
1979 2.6 SD1
1982 214
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1997 820T Coupe Zircon
Previous Rovers
1979 2.6 SD1
1982 214
1989 213 (Gunmetal)
1993 820 Fastback (BRG)
1997 825D Fastback (Nightfire)
2002 ZS 180
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Re: Who's still active?
Mostly daily lurker still.
Now I own a Vitesse funnily enough!
Good luck tomorrow with the '93 Flame red one
Now I own a Vitesse funnily enough!
Good luck tomorrow with the '93 Flame red one
Dušan - head lunatic @ Four Paw Racing
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Daily lurker and semi regular poster here.
Tom.
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Re: Who's still active?
Regular lurker and poster, there's a few new members on here that have only recently discovered the joys of the 800 but i think a lot of the reduced traffic on here is due to faceache as others have mentioned and the reduced number of 800s around now. The reaction i get these days when driving any of mine is (assuming they know what it is of course!) firstly amazement the head gasket hasn't gone then i explain it doesn't have a K-Series and secondly that it's still in good condition and in regular use. Often the next reaction is do i want to sell it with an offer of considerable size.
Most of the regulars still on here use their cars regularly, many are daily drivers of their 800s but a lot of people who were about a few years ago have sold up and moved on to different marques.
I think what is left is the "hardcore enthusiasts" for the most part these days.
Most of the regulars still on here use their cars regularly, many are daily drivers of their 800s but a lot of people who were about a few years ago have sold up and moved on to different marques.
I think what is left is the "hardcore enthusiasts" for the most part these days.
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I don't understand the idea that Facebook is a more attractive place. Aside from having to read inane post about what people's guinea pigs had for breakfast, the way posts appear and are arranged prevents any sort of useful archive being created. It's full of nonsensical chatter and very little knowledge or intelligence.
My apologies to anyone who posts on there, I don't seem to be able to mention "social media" without ranting these days.
My apologies to anyone who posts on there, I don't seem to be able to mention "social media" without ranting these days.
Tom.
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Well said Tom, As a newbie here I much prefer a forum as to Facebook, just full of people wanting to be so called friends... And trying to find any related issues with your motor just disappears amongst all the insane chatter. that's modern day life I expect!traineefarmer wrote:I don't understand the idea that Facebook is a more attractive place. Aside from having to read inane post about what people's guinea pigs had for breakfast, the way posts appear and are arranged prevents any sort of useful archive being created. It's full of nonsensical chatter and very little knowledge or intelligence.
My apologies to anyone who posts on there, I don't seem to be able to mention "social media" without ranting these days.
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PMSL @ guinea pigs breakfast!traineefarmer wrote:I don't understand the idea that Facebook is a more attractive place. Aside from having to read inane post about what people's guinea pigs had for breakfast, the way posts appear and are arranged prevents any sort of useful archive being created. It's full of nonsensical chatter and very little knowledge or intelligence.
My apologies to anyone who posts on there, I don't seem to be able to mention "social media" without ranting these days.
It does sum up so-called social media very well though, i prefer to call it anti-social media as it stops people actually speaking and interacting with each other and loses the social aspect of being human. It's also spawned "selfies" - can you imagine going into Boots 30 years ago with your camera film to get it developed full of pictures of yourself? The shop assistant/developer would probably hand it back with a note of the next "How to use your camera" lesson at your local Adult Education College! Not to mention all the extremely strange looks from the staff!
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