75's Becoming rare! - Page 4

onlyslightlymad · 13th May 2012, 18:54

Quite a few round here. I pass a 75 parked at the side of the road every time I go to work, there are a few 75 taxis too. Yesterday on my way to work at 5.30am I followed a 75 tourer for about 6 miles and hardly a day goes by that I don't see a 75 or ZT in the airport carpark, apart from mine that is! I suppose it may be partly down to the fact there is still a MG dealer in town here!

The Rover Woman · 14th May 2012, 01:33

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Originally Posted by Talago

Look at this Petrol Station I was in today...

That's a great photo Colin. The staff in the petrol station were bemused by all the Rovers.

I think they thought they were going to get a weeks takings in one afternoon they must have been very disappointed when only one of us put diesel in.

They asked if we were part of an owners club and what we had planned for the day.

Tim_Burgess · 14th May 2012, 13:14

I see lots around here.

I was at Morrisons in Dumbarton last Tuesday and within 2 parking spaces of mine were a Moonstone 75 Saloon, Moonstone Tourer and an XP Grey ZT.

gave me a nice warm feeling inside; Then I got back to my car to find some moron had done a hit n' run on my o/s rear wheelarch.

Alan_G · 14th May 2012, 13:48

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Originally Posted by Tim_Burgess

I see lots around here.

I was at Morrisons in Dumbarton last Tuesday and within 2 parking spaces of mine were a Moonstone 75 Saloon, Moonstone Tourer and an XP Grey ZT.

gave me a nice warm feeling inside; Then I got back to my car to find some moron had done a hit n' run on my o/s rear wheelarch.

Oh dear Tim, not having much luck! Hope its an easy and cheap fix

Galleon · 14th May 2012, 14:52

The other day, as I wandered around grotty Swinton town waiting as my 75 had it's 90k service, belts changed and front lower arms replaced - my wallett was not happy! - I noticed just how regularly 75s/ZTs are to be seen. They're still commonplace in my experience and long may it continue.

I was up in Manchester working when I needed the service and what have you. I ended up going to Horner's Auto Repair Centre - the guys who used to be in the workshops at Horner's Rover. I was impressed at their prices and service -much cheaper than other MGR "specialists" I tried and the guys in the workshop were really friendly and seemed honest enough. Put it up on the ramp again after they'd finished just to show me everything they'd done and explain it all. Based on my experience I'd recommend them.

Robson Rover Repair · 14th May 2012, 15:01

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Originally Posted by Talago

Look at this Petrol Station I was in today...

Does look like a Rover advert doesnt it

Tim_Burgess · 14th May 2012, 18:52

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Originally Posted by Alan_G

Oh dear Tim, not having much luck! Hope its an easy and cheap fix

Unfortunately it's dented the arch and cracked the paint. I've done a "quick" job on it but the only silver I had was for Volvo. So the colour's a bit off.

AdyB · 14th May 2012, 20:17

We went to the Lake district at the weekend i was driving my wifes Volvo but i was on Rover and classic car watch and there was a good few 75`s and ZT`s out there cruising the M6 and around the Lakes, i love the way they stand out from all the other cars great stuff.

Adrian

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Tim_Burgess This is my second home 1999 75 Connoisseur SE 2.5, 2000 75 Classic SE 2.0, 2012 Lancia Delta 3, 2016 Dacia Sandero Ambiance Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kilcreggan Posts: 3,191 Thanks: 334 Thanked 334 Times in 162 Posts	I see lots around here. I was at Morrisons in Dumbarton last Tuesday and within 2 parking spaces of mine were a Moonstone 75 Saloon, Moonstone Tourer and an XP Grey ZT. gave me a nice warm feeling inside; Then I got back to my car to find some moron had done a hit n' run on my o/s rear wheelarch. __________________ *The fact there's a highway to hell and only a stairway to heaven says a lot about anticipated traffic numbers.*.

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onlyslightlymad Retired Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 188 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Quite a few round here. I pass a 75 parked at the side of the road every time I go to work, there are a few 75 taxis too. Yesterday on my way to work at 5.30am I followed a 75 tourer for about 6 miles and hardly a day goes by that I don't see a 75 or ZT in the airport carpark, apart from mine that is! I suppose it may be partly down to the fact there is still a MG dealer in town here!

14th May 2012, 14:52	#35
Galleon Avid contributor 75 CDTi Conn SE Saloon Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Whitchurch - Hants Posts: 208 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	The other day, as I wandered around grotty Swinton town waiting as my 75 had it's 90k service, belts changed and front lower arms replaced - my wallett was not happy! - I noticed just how regularly 75s/ZTs are to be seen. They're still commonplace in my experience and long may it continue. I was up in Manchester working when I needed the service and what have you. I ended up going to Horner's Auto Repair Centre - the guys who used to be in the workshops at Horner's Rover. I was impressed at their prices and service -much cheaper than other MGR "specialists" I tried and the guys in the workshop were really friendly and seemed honest enough. Put it up on the ramp again after they'd finished just to show me everything they'd done and explain it all. Based on my experience I'd recommend them.

14th May 2012, 20:17	#38
AdyB Avid contributor CDT Club Saloon Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Northampton Posts: 221 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	We went to the Lake district at the weekend i was driving my wifes Volvo but i was on Rover and classic car watch and there was a good few 75`s and ZT`s out there cruising the M6 and around the Lakes, i love the way they stand out from all the other cars great stuff. Adrian