Rover 75 auto any issues? - Page 2

350zwelgje · 16th September 2022, 16:26

Two nice automatics here, everybody likes them and people are surprised when driving or even being a passenger.

This besides the compliments the 75s in general get. They don't believe these are 'that old' cars

(non-car enthousiasts probably).
2003 CDTI+ over 300.000km (has been a daily driver, now 'only' 25.000km/year, owned for close to 10years) and an early 2004 KV6 (mk1) over 230.000km (daily driver every day.... over 30.000km/year, owned since 2017).

No gearbox issues, fluid change is vital with the right fluid (done twice myself on both, myself buy fluid it at local Land Rover dealer) and 2/4 solonoid if harsh changes are happening and that has not been required yet on any, but have it on the shelf as a spare part. Can be fixed with gearbox in the car. Myself only wanted automatics from 2003 onwards as there has been a technical issue in the past (rear piston crack).

Rob

tony g · 16th September 2022, 17:12

what's the score with road TAX on the auto, is it the same price as a manual ?
on my last car (suzuki vitara) my auto was Neally £600 a year but the manual was just over £300

patrolman pete · 16th September 2022, 17:26

£100 a year more for my automatic diesel

Busboy · 17th September 2022, 08:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al75

I currently own a 2005 Diesel Rover 75 and am considering buying a Diesel with and automatic gearbox. Im aware of the issues with short life clutch slave cylinder with the manuals. Do the automatic gearbox models have any known issues? Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance.

I have a Diesel Auto and ( touch wood) have not had any issues in 8 years and 70k miles the Japanese Jatco box is generally very reliable, your fuel consumption will be a little less than a manual but it all depends on the mileage you generally do, the more motorway miles the better! around town expect around 35-40 mpg and this is what I normally achieve, I tend to keep a light right foot and let the box change up when it's ready, and keep the rev counter around 2k RPM. in my opinion the 75 was built to be an auto car , it's much more refined and as you say no clutch issues to worry about.

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16th September 2022, 16:26	#11
350zwelgje Avid contributor 75 KV6 2.5 3x Rover 75 CDT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Belgium Posts: 249 Thanks: 6 Thanked 34 Times in 33 Posts	Two nice automatics here, everybody likes them and people are surprised when driving or even being a passenger. This besides the compliments the 75s in general get. They don't believe these are 'that old' cars (non-car enthousiasts probably). 2003 CDTI+ over 300.000km (has been a daily driver, now 'only' 25.000km/year, owned for close to 10years) and an early 2004 KV6 (mk1) over 230.000km (daily driver every day.... over 30.000km/year, owned since 2017). No gearbox issues, fluid change is vital with the right fluid (done twice myself on both, myself buy fluid it at local Land Rover dealer) and 2/4 solonoid if harsh changes are happening and that has not been required yet on any, but have it on the shelf as a spare part. Can be fixed with gearbox in the car. Myself only wanted automatics from 2003 onwards as there has been a technical issue in the past (rear piston crack). Rob __________________ 75 KV6 2.5 Sterling automatic, 3x 75 CDT (2 manual + automatic), MG ZT 190+, 620i, SD1 2300S, P6 2000SC & TVR 350i

16th September 2022, 17:12	#12
tony g Posted a thing or two MG ZT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: cumbria Posts: 1,238 Thanks: 8 Thanked 43 Times in 24 Posts	what's the score with road TAX on the auto, is it the same price as a manual ? on my last car (suzuki vitara) my auto was Neally £600 a year but the manual was just over £300

16th September 2022, 17:26	#13
patrolman pete Posted a thing or two Rover 75 club se tourer CDT and a Connoisseur SE Diesel Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houghton - le - Spring Posts: 1,444 Thanks: 618 Thanked 333 Times in 197 Posts	£100 a year more for my automatic diesel