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Blue Straggler · 21st April 2013, 20:47

I needed a new car and decided (based on the suggestion from a friendly stranger on another forum that I frequent) on a Zt-T. That guy had said there is a good and helpful community, so a bit of Googling and I found this. Been super-helpful, without my long thread I would have gone straight for a 1.8 petrol when the diesel really is the right answer for me, so it's been helpful already.

ricky599 · 24th April 2013, 13:50

ive been a member of the ford probe owners club for a couple of years. having an idea that most car owners will have some kind of club i just searched the internet until i found what i was looking for. and i have to say ive never been so warmly welcomed as you guys have been.

1954roversreturn · 21st May 2013, 23:49

I have been largely out of touch with events in the UK for almost ten years, having departed her shores in late 2003 to work in the far-east. Then in 2008 I had to return for an undetermined length of time as my father was seriously ill and not expected to survive for very long. I decided at this time that it would be best for me to buy some transportation rather than rely on public transport.
My first thought was I need something reliable so I immediate started thinking German, maybe an Audi A4 or something. Well I looked at one in a local showroom but was not overly impressed with it, but parked next to it was a very nice Rover 75 top spec CDT.
Having never owned a turbo diesel I was a little reluctant remembering to old noisy smelly pre-turbo's, but this was something completely different.
After a quick test drive this highly refined car became my property.
Sadly my stay in the UK was only until shortly after my father died five months after purchasing this wonderful vehicle.
Why didn't I join the club back in 2008,.. well I didn't know one existed!

This is why I did not join all those year ago, but now I am doing things properly, I've joined, soon I will be back in the UK to stay, and then comes the fun part I need to shop for a new 75, but this time a CDTi auto transmission.

Wish me luck.

Dragrad · 22nd May 2013, 00:50

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Originally Posted by 1954roversreturn

This is why I did not join all those year ago, but now I am doing things properly, I've joined, soon I will be back in the UK to stay, and then comes the fun part I need to shop for a new 75, but this time a CDTi auto transmission.

Wish me luck.

Good Luck

Get a good one and you will not look back, except to admire her, just before you enter your house

Welcome aboard Sir

Jay · 22nd May 2013, 07:58

I joined because an acquaintance Had a rover 75 Clun and wanted £2000 for it. I used this forum to learn about them. Now I know he was taking the p
After 1 month I had to buy one and imho the best

jinkybhoy · 23rd May 2013, 18:20

I was recommended to join by another Rover 75 owner.

MG Tom · 23rd May 2013, 18:24

Google for me. Forums really can add to the ownership experience. This forum however seems to be one of the best!

cw1uk2 · 23rd May 2013, 21:47

Upgraded from a 45 to 75, was searching for some info on maintenance, this was the first website that popped up. So Glad I did

Bg1 · 10th June 2013, 17:12

Via a Google search - I'm in the market for my 1st Rover 75.

df111 · 12th June 2013, 08:25

I first saw this site several years ago, was considering a 75 when I bought my last car, but ended up with a Volvo...

Been reading & picking up useful info again recently and used the info to find a very nice ZT 180 auto, had it a few weeks and very happy so far.

I have to say the amount of useful info about these cars, and helpful friendly advice from members is incredible. A tribute to all you regulars who clearly care about these cars and people getting the best from them.

I've never been part of a car owners forum, either I'm getting old or there is something special about this place

Chris

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24th April 2013, 13:50	#452
ricky599 Regular poster rover 75 1.8 T Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: bury Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hi ive been a member of the ford probe owners club for a couple of years. having an idea that most car owners will have some kind of club i just searched the internet until i found what i was looking for. and i have to say ive never been so warmly welcomed as you guys have been.

21st May 2013, 23:49	#453
1954roversreturn Newbie None at the moment Join Date: May 2013 Location: Kai Fa Qu, Zhanjiang Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I never knew, but hardly surprising! I have been largely out of touch with events in the UK for almost ten years, having departed her shores in late 2003 to work in the far-east. Then in 2008 I had to return for an undetermined length of time as my father was seriously ill and not expected to survive for very long. I decided at this time that it would be best for me to buy some transportation rather than rely on public transport. My first thought was I need something reliable so I immediate started thinking German, maybe an Audi A4 or something. Well I looked at one in a local showroom but was not overly impressed with it, but parked next to it was a very nice Rover 75 top spec CDT. Having never owned a turbo diesel I was a little reluctant remembering to old noisy smelly pre-turbo's, but this was something completely different. After a quick test drive this highly refined car became my property. Sadly my stay in the UK was only until shortly after my father died five months after purchasing this wonderful vehicle. Why didn't I join the club back in 2008,.. well I didn't know one existed! This is why I did not join all those year ago, but now I am doing things properly, I've joined, soon I will be back in the UK to stay, and then comes the fun part I need to shop for a new 75, but this time a CDTi auto transmission. Wish me luck.

22nd May 2013, 07:58	#455
Jay This is my second home Small....Far away Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 9,473 Thanks: 2,707 Thanked 2,060 Times in 1,194 Posts	I joined because an acquaintance Had a rover 75 Clun and wanted £2000 for it. I used this forum to learn about them. Now I know he was taking the p After 1 month I had to buy one and imho the best __________________ ~Karma will help or hinder you. Therefore look positive for this day~ Last edited by Thomas; 22nd May 2013 at 20:12..

23rd May 2013, 18:20	#456
jinkybhoy Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hungerford Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New Member I was recommended to join by another Rover 75 owner.

21st April 2013, 20:47	#451
Blue Straggler Avid contributor MG Zt-T+ Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Loughborough Posts: 138 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I needed a new car and decided (based on the suggestion from a friendly stranger on another forum that I frequent) on a Zt-T. That guy had said there is a good and helpful community, so a bit of Googling and I found this. Been super-helpful, without my long thread I would have gone straight for a 1.8 petrol when the diesel really is the right answer for me, so it's been helpful already.

23rd May 2013, 18:24	#457
MG Tom Posted a thing or two ex. MG ZT+ Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northampton-ish Posts: 1,484 Thanks: 156 Thanked 98 Times in 95 Posts	Google for me. Forums really can add to the ownership experience. This forum however seems to be one of the best! __________________ '03 MG ZT+ 1.8T X-Power Grey with Monogram 'WTD' black alcantara trim. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My project thread HERE

23rd May 2013, 21:47	#458
cw1uk2 Regular poster MG ZT 190+ Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southampton Posts: 81 Thanks: 29 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Upgraded from a 45 to 75, was searching for some info on maintenance, this was the first website that popped up. So Glad I did

10th June 2013, 17:12	#459
Bg1 Newbie Ford Focus Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Birmingham Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Via a Google search - I'm in the market for my 1st Rover 75.

12th June 2013, 08:25	#460
df111 Regular poster MG ZT+ 180 Sports Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: West Mids Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I first saw this site several years ago, was considering a 75 when I bought my last car, but ended up with a Volvo... Been reading & picking up useful info again recently and used the info to find a very nice ZT 180 auto, had it a few weeks and very happy so far. I have to say the amount of useful info about these cars, and helpful friendly advice from members is incredible. A tribute to all you regulars who clearly care about these cars and people getting the best from them. I've never been part of a car owners forum, either I'm getting old or there is something special about this place Chris