What brought you to your 75.... and what next? - Page 3

tourerfogey · 7th February 2008, 17:41

This has been done before on here - perhaps someone can find the original thread?

brownie21 · 7th February 2008, 18:05

Vauxhall Chevette - awfully NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- banger but my first 'passion wagon'
Fiat Mirafiori (have I spelt it right?) - fast but wouldn't start in damp weather
Mark 5 Cortina (oh bring back the Cortina) - deathtrap
Mark 5 Escort (I think it was a mark 5) - my first 'decent' car
Peugot 309 - NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- and plasticcy
ROVER 214 - very nice but gearbox went
Another Escort - very reliable
Mondeo - got written off
Mondeo - to replace above
My 75
Next......? - probably a Jag in a couple of years or hopefully the Roewe 750 if it ever makes the UK.

ace1977lan · 7th February 2008, 18:15

Since 1996 to date

1988 Ford Fiesta 1.1 L
1992 Ford Fiesta 1.1 LX
1986 Ford Fiesta 1.4 S
1997 Ford Fiesta 1.25 LX
1994 Ford Escort 1.6 16v LX
1999 Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec
2003 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI Ghia 115 bhp
2002 Ford Fiesta 1.25 Black
1999 Volkswagen Bora 1.6 SE
2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTI SRI 150bhp Sporthatch - wifes car, now 200 bhp !
2003 MG ZT CDTI 135 +

Fille · 7th February 2008, 18:29

Since 1995:
1973 Morris Marina 1,3 Coupé (still have it, now restored)
1978 Austin Allegro (How could I ever sell that one?)
1989 Mazda 626 (Awful)
1990 Citroën XM (now joining the Marina in the garage)
2001 Citroën C5 Estate (my wifes car)
2001/2 Rover 75 Tourer.

The Rover is racking up good mileage and I guess that reality is once it develops a serious fault I will have to look at something else. Only what? Just today I was asked what my drem car would be. My answer was: My current Rover 75 Tourer but with a V6 Diesel and four wheel drive.

Just put a bid on an old Range Rover though...

ali355 · 7th February 2008, 19:38

My first car was a 216 gsi auto, which was on 127k and going strong when it was nicked and wrapped around a lampost.
Second was a 416 GTI auto, nicked after 4 weeks.
Third was a 216 Gsi auto, kept for 3 years before unfortunate demise hitting a merc on the M6
Fourth was a 216 Gsi auto,kept for 2 years before being donated to little brother.
Fifth was a 416 GTI auto, kept for 6 months before being sold- still regret selling it!
Sixth is a 75 CDT, first foray into a non-honda based, non-wedge Rover and I'm loving it. Totally different car to the 416 and couldnt think of any other current car in its price bracket that I would rather own.
In terms of the next car, I want to stay with my 75 for another 3 years at least(fingers crossed), after that I would love to own an Alfa, possibly 159, the Jag XF is a possible contender, and the ultimate aim is to work my way up to a Maserati Quattroporte- four door Ferrari without the footballer connotations. Undertsated looks with blistering performance.

Jonathan · 7th February 2008, 19:55

Since passing my driving test 6 years ago I've had my name on the V5 of this little lot, in order:

1987 (D) MG Maestro 2.0 Efi (First car, still own & treasure this one)
1997 (P) Rover 820 Si (crashed - did a good job of it too!)
1997 (R) Rover 825 Si (HGF)
1983 (Y) Austin Maestro 1.6HLS
1997 (P) Rover 820 Sterling Coupe
1975 (N) Triumph Spitfire 1500
1977 (R) Austin Allegro 1300 Super (driven to Italy on a banger rally)
1991 (H) Saab 900i (more comfortable means of getting back from Italy!!)
2003 (03) Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur SE
1997 (P) Jaguar XJ6 3.2 Sovereign

Replacing the 75 is going to be tough because there's not much that even comes close in terms of style, but can't see it being an issue for a couple of years yet. Either a newer 75 or another Jag I guess, but circumstances change.

ikorodu · 7th February 2008, 20:01

From 1999
H reg Rover 214 SLi (had two gaer boxes then poleaxed by muppet!)
Y reg Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 SXi
52 reg Vauhall Astra 1.6 Club
04 reg Rover 75 Conn SE Tourer

rob

JAS 495 · 7th February 2008, 20:15

1994 ford fiesta 1.1 LX
2003 brabus fortwo smartcar 700cc turbocharged 101bhp!!
1955 standard eight 800cc
2000 rover 75 2.0 V6

Am fetching the rover on saturday, hope i can keep up with its drinking habit!!

allegroman · 7th February 2008, 20:38

Since 1989...

1980 Renault 12 TL (a shed)
1977 VW Polo (nippy but knackered)
1978 Datsun 140J Violet (rusty, and then nicked)
1980 Vanden Plas 1500 (very clapped out, ended up with Equipe 1750TC Engine)
1989 Montego 1.6 Estate (tired but capable)
1986 Saab 900 (2 door single carb saloon)
1976 Vanden Plas 1500 (lovely)
1993 Saab 900 Convertible (still have)
1980 Austin Allegro 1.3L (now a Gambian Taxi)
1981 Austin Allegro 1.3HL (probably dead in Tashkent
1984 Austin Maestro 1.3HLE (sold with under 20k on the clock)
1985 Toyota Carina Hatchback (sold for £1 to be chopped up and sent to Africa as parts, beats the crusher anyway)
1968 Rover 2000 TC (beautiful but troublesome)
19991 Rover 827Si Fastback (so fast so loud so much fun)

And now a 2001 75 Tourer.

What next? Hmm. Another Allegro when I can get hold of the spare cash (not as a replacement but for fun). Intend on keeping the 75 for the forseeable future...

allegroman · 7th February 2008, 20:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fille

1978 Austin Allegro (How could I ever sell that one?)

Now that's a quality car!

7th February 2008, 18:05	#22
brownie21 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon 1.8T Club SE Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 521 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Vauxhall Chevette - awfully NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- banger but my first 'passion wagon' Fiat Mirafiori (have I spelt it right?) - fast but wouldn't start in damp weather Mark 5 Cortina (oh bring back the Cortina) - deathtrap Mark 5 Escort (I think it was a mark 5) - my first 'decent' car Peugot 309 - NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- and plasticcy ROVER 214 - very nice but gearbox went Another Escort - very reliable Mondeo - got written off Mondeo - to replace above My 75 Next......? - probably a Jag in a couple of years or hopefully the Roewe 750 if it ever makes the UK. __________________ Wayne [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] We all have mental problems, it's just that some of us choose to show them. Last edited by brownie21; 7th February 2008 at 21:14..

7th February 2008, 18:29	#24
Fille Loves to post SOLD - Rover 75 Tourer 2,0 V6 Connoisseur Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Vaasa Posts: 476 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Since 1995: 1973 Morris Marina 1,3 Coupé (still have it, now restored) 1978 Austin Allegro (How could I ever sell that one?) 1989 Mazda 626 (Awful) 1990 Citroën XM (now joining the Marina in the garage) 2001 Citroën C5 Estate (my wifes car) 2001/2 Rover 75 Tourer. The Rover is racking up good mileage and I guess that reality is once it develops a serious fault I will have to look at something else. Only what? Just today I was asked what my drem car would be. My answer was: My current Rover 75 Tourer but with a V6 Diesel and four wheel drive. Just put a bid on an old Range Rover though... __________________ 2007 Citroën Grand C4 Picasso - 2005 Citroën C3 - 1990 Citroën XM - 1986 Honda Civic - 1973 Morris Marina 1,3 Coupé - 1973 Morris Marina 1,8 TC Coupé

7th February 2008, 20:15	#28
JAS 495 Newbie Rover 75 connoisseur saloon Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1994 ford fiesta 1.1 LX 2003 brabus fortwo smartcar 700cc turbocharged 101bhp!! 1955 standard eight 800cc 2000 rover 75 2.0 V6 Am fetching the rover on saturday, hope i can keep up with its drinking habit!! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

7th February 2008, 17:41	#21
tourerfogey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	This has been done before on here - perhaps someone can find the original thread?

7th February 2008, 18:15	#23
ace1977lan Loves to post MG ZT CDTI 135 + Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Preston, Lancashire Posts: 295 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Since 1996 to date 1988 Ford Fiesta 1.1 L 1992 Ford Fiesta 1.1 LX 1986 Ford Fiesta 1.4 S 1997 Ford Fiesta 1.25 LX 1994 Ford Escort 1.6 16v LX 1999 Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec 2003 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI Ghia 115 bhp 2002 Ford Fiesta 1.25 Black 1999 Volkswagen Bora 1.6 SE 2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTI SRI 150bhp Sporthatch - wifes car, now 200 bhp ! 2003 MG ZT CDTI 135 +

7th February 2008, 19:38	#25
ali355 Newbie 75 cdt saloon Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My first car was a 216 gsi auto, which was on 127k and going strong when it was nicked and wrapped around a lampost. Second was a 416 GTI auto, nicked after 4 weeks. Third was a 216 Gsi auto, kept for 3 years before unfortunate demise hitting a merc on the M6 Fourth was a 216 Gsi auto,kept for 2 years before being donated to little brother. Fifth was a 416 GTI auto, kept for 6 months before being sold- still regret selling it! Sixth is a 75 CDT, first foray into a non-honda based, non-wedge Rover and I'm loving it. Totally different car to the 416 and couldnt think of any other current car in its price bracket that I would rather own. In terms of the next car, I want to stay with my 75 for another 3 years at least(fingers crossed), after that I would love to own an Alfa, possibly 159, the Jag XF is a possible contender, and the ultimate aim is to work my way up to a Maserati Quattroporte- four door Ferrari without the footballer connotations. Undertsated looks with blistering performance.

7th February 2008, 19:55	#26
Jonathan Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Haslemere, Surrey Posts: 98 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Since passing my driving test 6 years ago I've had my name on the V5 of this little lot, in order: 1987 (D) MG Maestro 2.0 Efi (First car, still own & treasure this one) 1997 (P) Rover 820 Si (crashed - did a good job of it too!) 1997 (R) Rover 825 Si (HGF) 1983 (Y) Austin Maestro 1.6HLS 1997 (P) Rover 820 Sterling Coupe 1975 (N) Triumph Spitfire 1500 1977 (R) Austin Allegro 1300 Super (driven to Italy on a banger rally) 1991 (H) Saab 900i (more comfortable means of getting back from Italy!!) 2003 (03) Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur SE 1997 (P) Jaguar XJ6 3.2 Sovereign Replacing the 75 is going to be tough because there's not much that even comes close in terms of style, but can't see it being an issue for a couple of years yet. Either a newer 75 or another Jag I guess, but circumstances change.

7th February 2008, 20:01	#27
ikorodu Loves to post Rover 75 Facelift Conn SE Tourer CDTi Manual Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 269 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 1 Post	From 1999 H reg Rover 214 SLi (had two gaer boxes then poleaxed by muppet!) Y reg Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 SXi 52 reg Vauhall Astra 1.6 Club 04 reg Rover 75 Conn SE Tourer rob

7th February 2008, 20:38	#29
allegroman Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer CDT Club SE: BRG, Deep Sea Green and plenty of options Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Plymouth Posts: 984 Thanks: 126 Thanked 62 Times in 31 Posts	Since 1989... 1980 Renault 12 TL (a shed) 1977 VW Polo (nippy but knackered) 1978 Datsun 140J Violet (rusty, and then nicked) 1980 Vanden Plas 1500 (very clapped out, ended up with Equipe 1750TC Engine) 1989 Montego 1.6 Estate (tired but capable) 1986 Saab 900 (2 door single carb saloon) 1976 Vanden Plas 1500 (lovely) 1993 Saab 900 Convertible (still have) 1980 Austin Allegro 1.3L (now a Gambian Taxi) 1981 Austin Allegro 1.3HL (probably dead in Tashkent 1984 Austin Maestro 1.3HLE (sold with under 20k on the clock) 1985 Toyota Carina Hatchback (sold for £1 to be chopped up and sent to Africa as parts, beats the crusher anyway) 1968 Rover 2000 TC (beautiful but troublesome) 19991 Rover 827Si Fastback (so fast so loud so much fun) And now a 2001 75 Tourer. What next? Hmm. Another Allegro when I can get hold of the spare cash (not as a replacement but for fun). Intend on keeping the 75 for the forseeable future...