Still cannot get over the 75

thomas 75 connie · 3rd October 2016, 03:23

On saturday I came home from work_ I work away all week in a Lorry now.

I needed a pair of gloves so we went to B&Q and bought some.
On the way there I needed the car washed and as I was tired I thought Id get the local car wash people to do it.

I still cannot get over that the 75 is now an old car and mine and my fathers launch cars are all 17 years old.
They still are a special looking car and they truly have presence.

What a great car they are.

On another note my dads launch car needed a couple of tyres and also anti roll bar drop links.
All in all come to £235 including the MOT.
So now the car has a clean MOT with no advisories.
Not bad for a 17 year old car.

By god these cars are great.

Anyway a couple of quick pictures I got.

Again its a beautiful looking car and after 2 and a half years I am still smitten
regards Thomas

Kennyeth · 3rd October 2016, 06:32

They most certainly have what other marques lack Thomas.
Ken.

Parker · 3rd October 2016, 07:53

Despite all the mockery and oh its a Rover, this marque will certainly go down in history as one of the nicest and unique looking cars ever designed with a forever retro but modern look. A standout design against all the Euro models that blend into one.

SD1too · 3rd October 2016, 08:23

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Originally Posted by Parker

A standout design ...

Or even an outstanding one.

Simon

Parker · 3rd October 2016, 08:30

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Originally Posted by SD1too

Or even an outstanding one.

Simon

Outstanding too, but I did mean standout

"noun
1. a person or thing of exceptional quality or ability."

kbonney88 · 3rd October 2016, 08:56

They are without a doubt a very beautiful car.. and I reckon most people will agree.. and alot of the Rover mockery is down to the press etc jumping on the bandwagon with things like the head gasket issues, which lots of other makes suffer from too.

I find that the people who are "non-believers" actually go in a 75 or even drive one, and actually understand what one is about they soon change their mind..
There are lots of people at work who now realise how many miles I actually do in my 75's, up and down the country regularly, proving to be just as reliable then their own "newer" cars which cost the earth compared to a 75...

anyway - love my 75's.. enough said..

FLYER · 3rd October 2016, 08:57

The thought of a eurobox would make me hand my drivers licence in ..

lady zed · 3rd October 2016, 10:33

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Originally Posted by FLYER

The thought of a eurobox would make me hand my drivers licence in ..

Ahem. My scenic is quite capable

but obviously nothing like a 75...........

kbonney88 · 3rd October 2016, 10:39

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Originally Posted by lady zed

Ahem. My scenic is quite capable

but obviously nothing like a 75...........

yep agreed - and it won't be long before you are back in your own 75..

xx

Leyland Worldmaster · 3rd October 2016, 10:58

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Originally Posted by FLYER

The thought of a eurobox would make me hand my drivers licence in- unless it has a working fuel burning heater... then I might be interested... ..

Yes they do have presence for sure! Sometimes miss my old one. Atlantic Blue was my favorite colour!

3rd October 2016, 03:23	#1
thomas 75 connie This is my second home Rover 75 launch car x2, Rover 800 Vitesse Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Plymouth Devon Posts: 8,463 Thanks: 1,115 Thanked 1,083 Times in 653 Posts	Still cannot get over the 75 On saturday I came home from work_ I work away all week in a Lorry now. I needed a pair of gloves so we went to B&Q and bought some. On the way there I needed the car washed and as I was tired I thought Id get the local car wash people to do it. I still cannot get over that the 75 is now an old car and mine and my fathers launch cars are all 17 years old. They still are a special looking car and they truly have presence. What a great car they are. On another note my dads launch car needed a couple of tyres and also anti roll bar drop links. All in all come to £235 including the MOT. So now the car has a clean MOT with no advisories. Not bad for a 17 year old car. By god these cars are great. Anyway a couple of quick pictures I got. Again its a beautiful looking car and after 2 and a half years I am still smitten regards Thomas

3rd October 2016, 07:53	#3
Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	Despite all the mockery and oh its a Rover, this marque will certainly go down in history as one of the nicest and unique looking cars ever designed with a forever retro but modern look. A standout design against all the Euro models that blend into one. __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP

3rd October 2016, 06:32	#2
Kennyeth This is my second home No more Rover Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Posts: 5,881 Thanks: 1,625 Thanked 1,308 Times in 998 Posts	They most certainly have what other marques lack Thomas. Ken.

3rd October 2016, 08:56	#6
kbonney88 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Tourer & 75 Saloons Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Perth/Glasgow Scotland Posts: 2,313 Thanks: 804 Thanked 656 Times in 512 Posts	They are without a doubt a very beautiful car.. and I reckon most people will agree.. and alot of the Rover mockery is down to the press etc jumping on the bandwagon with things like the head gasket issues, which lots of other makes suffer from too. I find that the people who are "non-believers" actually go in a 75 or even drive one, and actually understand what one is about they soon change their mind.. There are lots of people at work who now realise how many miles I actually do in my 75's, up and down the country regularly, proving to be just as reliable then their own "newer" cars which cost the earth compared to a 75... anyway - love my 75's.. enough said..

3rd October 2016, 08:57	#7
FLYER Banned rover75 cdti AUTO TOURER 160 bhp. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Glasgow Posts: 35,346 Thanks: 2,985 Thanked 3,685 Times in 2,463 Posts	The thought of a eurobox would make me hand my drivers licence in ..