Am I the first MG7 owner on this Forum? - Page 7

Reebs · 19th February 2011, 23:43

And here are the pictures in full

Banjo · 20th February 2011, 08:37

I am in two minds about the chrome trim in the MG grill - looks nice, yet is it too BMW - ish ?

Roelof · 20th February 2011, 13:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnny english

Hi Roelof
welcome to the club, love the car its so british bet you feel proud
i have only one question how much is fuel in china diesel here is 1.33 per litre and petrol 1.28 per ltr (approx) shame about the shunt. I have a feeling that you are likely to become one of our most popular members please keep posting
all news is good news
b.f.n.

Petrol in China is approx. 7.8 RMB/Ltr. (=0.73 UK pound.) Diesel is a little bit less expensive and is not very popular for private use.

Robson Rover Repair · 20th February 2011, 20:16

Beautiful car my friend, the whole car looks perfect.

RoverAlicante · 20th February 2011, 22:14

I want one!

Roelof · 25th March 2011, 08:23

Last week we drove back from our holiday apartment on the Chinese tropical island of Hainan to our house in Chongqing in the usual two days (1550 Km.).We had prepared sandwiches, coffee, thee and Coca-Cola to avoid the dirty and not very good road-restaurants (if you find any at all).
Although we had a longer waiting time for the Ferry from Hainan to the mainland than normal, we had a good trip to our hotel in Nanning where we arrived at 06.00 pm.
In China it is not evident when new roads are open (lack of communication, no good road maps and the GPS is not always up-to-date), but we had a pleasant surprise when, 10 Km after the Ferry, we found a new Expressway connecting to the Expressway to Nanning, bridging the 180 Km. old highway which is guiding you through many small towns and heavy local traffic. What a relief!
We enjoyed a nice dinner and a good night in the hotel (4-stars, 21 pound Sterling/night), getting up again at 5.30 am. We hit the road at 6.00 am. for the remaining 1005 Km. to Chongqing. No breakfast (which was included in the price, but that was only served as from 7.30 am), but we had new hot thee and coffee in our thermos and some fresh breads we bought the previous night.
All went well, also the 180 Km. two-lane highway through the mountains. Not too many cars (it was early) and not many trucks because of Sunday). We hope that next time we can use the new Expressway which is under construction to bridge this 180 Km. as well.
The MG7 was driving very well, many Km. on the cruise control with a speed of 125 Km./Hr (120 Km/Hr speed limit with many camera’s); I have not been tired for one moment.
The minor damage (scratch, caused by a stupid Chinese driver) I wrote about the previous time, has been repaired already and the car is as good as new. The cost was only 32 UK pounds, so I even made a small profit.
The ODO meter now shows 8700 Km.; soon going for the 10.000 Km. oil change etc. (I have to follow the schedule as per the maintenance book in order to keep the three-year guarantee).
Our next big trip will be in May together with my oldest daughter and her husband and daughter from the Netherlands, who will visit us for a couple of weeks.

Carter67 · 2nd May 2011, 02:08

@Roelof Congrats on your new car. They new builds look awesome.

I want one Pity you guys drive on the wrong side of the road tho.

I Hope eventually all models are sold in europe and the ones being built for the euro market are built in Longbridge where they should be.

STUBIE · 2nd May 2011, 08:38

How many speeds has you auto box got, look like a different one from the one fitted to the UK 75.

Stubs

Anthony & Maricel · 2nd May 2011, 11:25

I want one love it, what a nice car in brg that paint just looks so lush.

STUBIE · 2nd May 2011, 14:10

Just notices 1.8 Turbo with cruise which Rover didn't offer - can anyone tell me why not?

Stubs

19th February 2011, 23:43	#61
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20th February 2011, 20:16	#64
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25th March 2011, 08:23	#66
Roelof Newbie MG7 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chongqing, China Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	Back home again Last week we drove back from our holiday apartment on the Chinese tropical island of Hainan to our house in Chongqing in the usual two days (1550 Km.).We had prepared sandwiches, coffee, thee and Coca-Cola to avoid the dirty and not very good road-restaurants (if you find any at all). Although we had a longer waiting time for the Ferry from Hainan to the mainland than normal, we had a good trip to our hotel in Nanning where we arrived at 06.00 pm. In China it is not evident when new roads are open (lack of communication, no good road maps and the GPS is not always up-to-date), but we had a pleasant surprise when, 10 Km after the Ferry, we found a new Expressway connecting to the Expressway to Nanning, bridging the 180 Km. old highway which is guiding you through many small towns and heavy local traffic. What a relief! We enjoyed a nice dinner and a good night in the hotel (4-stars, 21 pound Sterling/night), getting up again at 5.30 am. We hit the road at 6.00 am. for the remaining 1005 Km. to Chongqing. No breakfast (which was included in the price, but that was only served as from 7.30 am), but we had new hot thee and coffee in our thermos and some fresh breads we bought the previous night. All went well, also the 180 Km. two-lane highway through the mountains. Not too many cars (it was early) and not many trucks because of Sunday). We hope that next time we can use the new Expressway which is under construction to bridge this 180 Km. as well. The MG7 was driving very well, many Km. on the cruise control with a speed of 125 Km./Hr (120 Km/Hr speed limit with many camera’s); I have not been tired for one moment. The minor damage (scratch, caused by a stupid Chinese driver) I wrote about the previous time, has been repaired already and the car is as good as new. The cost was only 32 UK pounds, so I even made a small profit. The ODO meter now shows 8700 Km.; soon going for the 10.000 Km. oil change etc. (I have to follow the schedule as per the maintenance book in order to keep the three-year guarantee). Our next big trip will be in May together with my oldest daughter and her husband and daughter from the Netherlands, who will visit us for a couple of weeks.

20th February 2011, 08:37	#62
Banjo Posted a thing or two MG6 Magnette 1.8 Tci SE Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Shrewsbury Posts: 1,300 Thanks: 19 Thanked 27 Times in 27 Posts	I am in two minds about the chrome trim in the MG grill - looks nice, yet is it too BMW - ish ?

20th February 2011, 22:14	#65
RoverAlicante Avid contributor Rover 75 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Madrid (and London!) Posts: 109 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	I want one!

2nd May 2011, 02:08	#67
Carter67 Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	@Roelof Congrats on your new car. They new builds look awesome. I want one Pity you guys drive on the wrong side of the road tho. I Hope eventually all models are sold in europe and the ones being built for the euro market are built in Longbridge where they should be.

2nd May 2011, 08:38	#68
STUBIE This is my second home Back in a Rover Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 4,926 Thanks: 131 Thanked 357 Times in 261 Posts	How many speeds has you auto box got, look like a different one from the one fitted to the UK 75. Stubs

2nd May 2011, 11:25	#69
Anthony & Maricel This is my second home Rover 75 Connoisseur 1.8L pre production S573 AOX Vin 001493 Feb 1999 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Leicester Posts: 5,145 Thanks: 642 Thanked 318 Times in 259 Posts	I want one love it, what a nice car in brg that paint just looks so lush.

2nd May 2011, 14:10	#70
STUBIE This is my second home Back in a Rover Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 4,926 Thanks: 131 Thanked 357 Times in 261 Posts	Just notices 1.8 Turbo with cruise which Rover didn't offer - can anyone tell me why not? Stubs