Rover stereotypes - Old man's car?
 

So, there's a big stereotype with Rover drivers being "Old men", but i'm not entirely sure how true that is, but It seems to be a widespread belief.

I only bought my Rover 75 a few months ago - a few weeks after passing my driving test. I bought it when I was 17, and Since buying it I think that every single person I know has called it an "old man's car,"and I get reminded of it every day. I've loved 75's for a long time, as you can see I joined the forums almost a year before I even started driving lessons.

The bloke I bought the car from was baffled as to why I was interested in a Rover at my age, and actually thought that I was joking about buying it until I handed over the money, even though me and a mechanic examined the car for over an hour. Both the man I bought the car from and my mechanic have said that after speaking to me on the phone, they expected to see an old man greeting them, only to find a teenager who looks like he should be driving a corsa! I definitely enjoy all the attention I get from it though, and I couldn't be happier with the car. At the end of the day i'm laughing, because most people I know have clio's / Aygos that cost more money than mine and just aren't as good, and there is nothing better than driving back home from uni with the heated seats on.

How true do you reckon the old man stereotype is, and are there any younger Rover 75/ MG ZT drivers on the forums? I assume the ZT will attract a slightly younger crowd due to the sporty appearance and suspension.

Good for you young man .As a matter of interest What was the cost of insurance as a first car at such a young age

Congrats on choosing a Rover 75. They were always classed as a mature mans car if only because they were not cheap to purchase when new. No Rover ever was.
My first car at 22 yrs old was a Ford Consul deluxe, with leather bench seats, great winter heaters and roomy space for a passengers, way back in the 1960's when I was driving it. Back then young guys travelled on scooters and motor bikes. Cars were too expensive to purchase and loans from banks were not given too readily.
So, enjoy your spacious Rover 75 and the girls you will be dating. :icon_lol:

Kevin.

I think its way past old mans car now.

Even Romanian Gypsies drive Mercs.

Latvian benefits claimant maybe?

Classed as an old man's car! yes for sure, even my wife tells me that lol.

One good point in your favour tho, at least most Rovers will have had a steady life. I mean, a second hand Corsa, Clio etc will probably have been wragged to death by some young boy racer, with minimal maintenance. Or worse still, been modded to death with go faster parts that don't

remember:- Pipe, Slippers, Werthers are not compulsory. And the music system will still play your favourite music even if the radio does contain "valves" lol only joking.

I guess you will be too young to know what "valves" are unless of course, you play electric guitar!

Anyway! well done that man, and welcome.

Even the ZTs get the old man's car jibe from time to time. However when one of the jokers get in the story usually changes - especially when they hear that gorgeous V6.

Enjoy your car, we know ours are far better than any Clio or Aygo to name but two.

It’s always had the “old man” reputation and in my personal experience that’s not changed

not only "old man" but also captain sensible!

We all know Police drove Rovers and the bad guys drove Jags lol

I don't mind one bit it being labelled as an old mans car because finally ... i have a car that suits me to a 'T' haha.