Just thought id pop in and say hello

johnnyb44 · 10th December 2019, 20:12

Hi
Its been quite a while since ive been here. You may remember me from a few years back!
Life took a change for the worst and had to adapt to it.
Anyway the good news is ive still got my trusty Rover 75 after all these years and touch wood its still running as great today as it ever was. Ive had a couple of little hiccups along the way but nothing serious.Its past many an mot without any advisories apart from this year just gone with the front tyres getting close to there limits and slight corrosion of break pipes. This is all in hand and will get sorted after Christmas
Apart from that its just been general run of the mill maintenance to keep in in fine fettle. I can't believe it's still in its original exhaust. 19 years old and 125k on the clock!!
I was expecting it drop off years ago lol.
Anyway hope your all well and wish all a Merry Christmas and Happy New year.
All the best
Johnny 👍

FLYING BANANA · 10th December 2019, 20:33

Welcome back. There has been a few changes but the forum is basically the same.

trikey · 10th December 2019, 20:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLYING BANANA

the forum is basically the same.

Yep, full of reprobates

Welcome back

johnnyb44 · 10th December 2019, 21:16

Thanks for the warm welcome.
The Forum has changed slightly and I'm still finding my way around lol.
As said before this car of mine has been utterly reliable over the last few years. I've owned a few cars over the years, and can hand on heart say the old rover has been the best by a long mile. I still look back at it every time i lock it even now. I can't believe how suspicious i was of them and the horror stories when i first bought it. They've all been over published and gave me a few concerns but over the years they proved me wrong. I used to get alot of stick from my work mates for own one. A bit like the old Lada jokes but ive now gained respect as there new modern cars dropped to pieces.
I've also noticed over the last year how other Zt/75 owners give my the customary wave as they pass by.
A sure sign there becoming a niche and rarer sight on our roads. Since life has changed i tend not to use the car so much nowadays. I used to average around 15k a year but i only do around 8k now

Ive sometimes thought about selling it (shock horror) as its way to big for my needs realistically but i just cannot part with it. I look at the modern stuff, but to me they just don't have that certain quality or endearing style the 75 has.
I have however replaced my driving habits though with a new form of transport. Ive become a keen cyclist and think nothing of cycling 100 miles a day. This year so far i covered nearly 6 thousand miles. Ive dropped from 15,st to 12.5, st and feel so much better for it.
Anyway im rabbiting on abit now so it's time for me to shut up!! :=)

bl52krz · 10th December 2019, 21:26

Hi John. Nice to see you are still really in the 75/ZT fold. I wondered how you were going on after your problems. Nice that you have kept the faith with your car. Still got mine, now on 107,000 plus. Bought my sons 2.5V6 Connie SE in September and want to get that done up and on the road next year. Have a merry Christmas.

johnnyb44 · 10th December 2019, 21:35

Hi David.
Great to hear from you buddy. Hope you keeping well. It seems like a long time since we last spoke. It's good to see your still a proud owner and you're son too.
All very best to you, and promise i won't be a stranger any more.

bl52krz · 11th December 2019, 23:54

You will have to see if you have time to come down to The Four Ashes Meets we have. I am certain you will not only enjoy the banter, but if you have anything not oil related that you want doing you may be ale to get it done. We have quite a few cars that attend, a lot on a regular basis from a lot further than your home town. It would also be nice to see you. They start again next year in March.

johnnyb44 · 12th December 2019, 15:36

Will do David.I can't remember the last time i went over there now be honest. (its been to long &#128522

10th December 2019, 20:33	#2
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10th December 2019, 21:16	#4
johnnyb44 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: north wales Posts: 2,698 Thanks: 1,774 Thanked 902 Times in 507 Posts	Thanks for the warm welcome. The Forum has changed slightly and I'm still finding my way around lol. As said before this car of mine has been utterly reliable over the last few years. I've owned a few cars over the years, and can hand on heart say the old rover has been the best by a long mile. I still look back at it every time i lock it even now. I can't believe how suspicious i was of them and the horror stories when i first bought it. They've all been over published and gave me a few concerns but over the years they proved me wrong. I used to get alot of stick from my work mates for own one. A bit like the old Lada jokes but ive now gained respect as there new modern cars dropped to pieces. I've also noticed over the last year how other Zt/75 owners give my the customary wave as they pass by. A sure sign there becoming a niche and rarer sight on our roads. Since life has changed i tend not to use the car so much nowadays. I used to average around 15k a year but i only do around 8k now Ive sometimes thought about selling it (shock horror) as its way to big for my needs realistically but i just cannot part with it. I look at the modern stuff, but to me they just don't have that certain quality or endearing style the 75 has. I have however replaced my driving habits though with a new form of transport. Ive become a keen cyclist and think nothing of cycling 100 miles a day. This year so far i covered nearly 6 thousand miles. Ive dropped from 15,st to 12.5, st and feel so much better for it. Anyway im rabbiting on abit now so it's time for me to shut up!! :=) __________________ Replaced pcv filter, springs, plenum spy hole mod,Bonnet cable divider mod. Wax oiled.Air con recharged. Auto box oil changed , Jules plenum guard fitted .Smoked wind deflectors fitted.S/S Compensator.Club Grill Badge kindly donated by Andyg2011.. Last edited by johnnyb44; 10th December 2019 at 21:20.. Reason: .

10th December 2019, 21:26	#5
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,387 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Hi John. Nice to see you are still really in the 75/ZT fold. I wondered how you were going on after your problems. Nice that you have kept the faith with your car. Still got mine, now on 107,000 plus. Bought my sons 2.5V6 Connie SE in September and want to get that done up and on the road next year. Have a merry Christmas. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

10th December 2019, 21:35	#6
johnnyb44 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: north wales Posts: 2,698 Thanks: 1,774 Thanked 902 Times in 507 Posts	Hi David. Great to hear from you buddy. Hope you keeping well. It seems like a long time since we last spoke. It's good to see your still a proud owner and you're son too. All very best to you, and promise i won't be a stranger any more. __________________ Replaced pcv filter, springs, plenum spy hole mod,Bonnet cable divider mod. Wax oiled.Air con recharged. Auto box oil changed , Jules plenum guard fitted .Smoked wind deflectors fitted.S/S Compensator.Club Grill Badge kindly donated by Andyg2011..

11th December 2019, 23:54	#7
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,387 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	You will have to see if you have time to come down to The Four Ashes Meets we have. I am certain you will not only enjoy the banter, but if you have anything not oil related that you want doing you may be ale to get it done. We have quite a few cars that attend, a lot on a regular basis from a lot further than your home town. It would also be nice to see you. They start again next year in March. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

10th December 2019, 20:12	#1
johnnyb44 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: north wales Posts: 2,698 Thanks: 1,774 Thanked 902 Times in 507 Posts	Just thought id pop in and say hello Hi Its been quite a while since ive been here. You may remember me from a few years back! Life took a change for the worst and had to adapt to it. Anyway the good news is ive still got my trusty Rover 75 after all these years and touch wood its still running as great today as it ever was. Ive had a couple of little hiccups along the way but nothing serious.Its past many an mot without any advisories apart from this year just gone with the front tyres getting close to there limits and slight corrosion of break pipes. This is all in hand and will get sorted after Christmas Apart from that its just been general run of the mill maintenance to keep in in fine fettle. I can't believe it's still in its original exhaust. 19 years old and 125k on the clock!! I was expecting it drop off years ago lol. Anyway hope your all well and wish all a Merry Christmas and Happy New year. All the best Johnny 👍 __________________ Replaced pcv filter, springs, plenum spy hole mod,Bonnet cable divider mod. Wax oiled.Air con recharged. Auto box oil changed , Jules plenum guard fitted .Smoked wind deflectors fitted.S/S Compensator.Club Grill Badge kindly donated by Andyg2011..

12th December 2019, 15:36	#8
johnnyb44 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: north wales Posts: 2,698 Thanks: 1,774 Thanked 902 Times in 507 Posts	Will do David.I can't remember the last time i went over there now be honest. (its been to long &#128522 __________________ Replaced pcv filter, springs, plenum spy hole mod,Bonnet cable divider mod. Wax oiled.Air con recharged. Auto box oil changed , Jules plenum guard fitted .Smoked wind deflectors fitted.S/S Compensator.Club Grill Badge kindly donated by Andyg2011..