Newbie and Rover 75 question

landgirl1971 · 12th October 2009, 18:21

Hi, hope you do not mind me posting. Although I do not own a Rover 75, I do own a Rover 420 SDI and before that a Rover Montego. I was really writing to say hello and also for some advice. I was thinking of changing my Rover to a Rover 25, but after coming across the Rover 75, I am now tending to lean towards the 75, I really wanted to know if, and hope this is not a stupid question, the 75 drives like a big car and would be too big to use in town etc. I am thinking of getting a 2 lt turbo diesel.

I do apologise again for the stupid question.

Many thanks for all your help in advance.

Gail (Cornwall UK)

steffo · 12th October 2009, 18:46

No question is stupid.The 75 does tend to feel it's size,the gearchange is quite meaty and although the steering has PAS it tends to be heavier than say a supermini and watch for a heavy clutch on a Diesel.Best thing to do is try and find one local and go for a drive around your normal roads. :lol:
Just re-read you post and you say you have a 400series,the 75 won't be too much bigger than that really

pab · 12th October 2009, 18:52

no not astupid question..and we don't mind you posting..

as steffo says take one for a test drive and see what you think

James.uk · 12th October 2009, 19:00

Hi Gail..

A lady friend often borrows my 75 and loves it to bits. -- My cars only prev owner was a lady. She owned it for more than 6 years. Get a CDT auto, And --- you too will love it!.

The steering is light and responsive, the car is roomy, and a lovely envoirment to be in, the interiors retro looks are a whiff of bygone days when British engineering and British made cars were something to be proud of. The 75 has a real touch of luxury and "class" that's rarely found in a car these days ..

The best thing of all about the 75 is the way it drives, in my opinion the only car to come close to it, is the XJ6 series Jaguar-Daimler..

Buy one Gail, and enjoy...

.:lol:
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FredSpencer · 12th October 2009, 19:02

Hello Gail, welcome to the club.

Try one, you'll love it. You don't so much drive around as waft. An automatic would make driving in town easier but increase fuel consumption, although less critical if you get a diesel. You get used to driving bigger cars, accept you can't get through the same gaps as you would in something smaller, then just sit back and enjoy your surroundings. There is nothing you can get for the money that compares to the feeling you get when you drive a 75 (that rough MG ZT lot will argue but don't listen to them)

steffo · 12th October 2009, 20:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by FredSpencer

(that rough MG ZT lot will argue but don't listen to them)

Of course a lady would have to drive a ZT.A lady with a pipe,slippers and a 75 wouldn't be a good look

FredSpencer · 12th October 2009, 21:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by steffo

Of course a lady would have to drive a ZT.A lady with a pipe,slippers and a 75 wouldn't be a good look

Oh I dunno, just add a cloth cap and she'd be my ideal woman.

AldoR · 12th October 2009, 21:11

Look what happend to me i came from a vauxhall background went and test drove a ZT and got one .:lol:

. hammer · 12th October 2009, 21:37

'Ello Gail - glad you dropped by....
You've probably already gathered we're a light-hearted bunch...... but we love our 75s & ZTs. To answer your question(s) - you could do a lot worse for your money! Don't know what your budget is, but all the owners here will gladly give you the benefit of their experience regarding price, repairs, maintenance, etc. I have a 75 Tourer diesel and my wife drives a Saab 9-3 convertible, but she's always happy to drive the 75, whether it's sharing a long journey or taking a longer drive alone. Although the Saab is very well-appointed, my Lady enjoys the luxury ride afforded by the 75 (town, country or motorway) and, I should add, I'm a very relaxed passenger when she drives.
A word of warning!!!.... If you ask around, some may tell you there is a problem with spares for this discontinued classic. The reality is quite different. Most parts are off-the-shelf and only a few parts are on back-order.
It's a shame you're so far away from the National Meet venue (Peterborough, this Sunday) as you could gain a lot from chatting to over 60 owners. However, the site is always here and there will be many members in your area willing to help.
So, in conclusion, my advice would be...... buy one - subscribe to the Club - enjoy!
Final note: in terms of size, it won't feel much different to the Montego - just more luxurious!

buzzard · 13th October 2009, 00:09

Hi Gail i have a 75 cdt auto which i use for work every day which is a 6 mile town route and the frequent blast up the motorway, i have found it to be an excellent car at both jobs, it is a car that will pootle around at 30mph and cruise at 70mph without fuss. My wife keeps trying to "borrow" it rather than use her Almera which for 5 years has had no problem untill the 75 turned up, to my best knowledge the 75 replaced the 600 and the 800 series Rovers (a medium car that thought it was a large car!) which it succeeded in doing oh and by the way i'm 6ft and swmbo is 4ft 11 so the 75 is all things to all people buy one you wont regret it

12th October 2009, 18:21	#1
landgirl1971 Newbie ROVER 420 Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Newbie and Rover 75 question Hi, hope you do not mind me posting. Although I do not own a Rover 75, I do own a Rover 420 SDI and before that a Rover Montego. I was really writing to say hello and also for some advice. I was thinking of changing my Rover to a Rover 25, but after coming across the Rover 75, I am now tending to lean towards the 75, I really wanted to know if, and hope this is not a stupid question, the 75 drives like a big car and would be too big to use in town etc. I am thinking of getting a 2 lt turbo diesel. I do apologise again for the stupid question. Many thanks for all your help in advance. Gail (Cornwall UK)

12th October 2009, 18:46	#2
steffo Loves to post '05 MG ZT-T 1.8T 160+,'89 MG Metro Turbo Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London Posts: 368 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	No question is stupid.The 75 does tend to feel it's size,the gearchange is quite meaty and although the steering has PAS it tends to be heavier than say a supermini and watch for a heavy clutch on a Diesel.Best thing to do is try and find one local and go for a drive around your normal roads. :lol: Just re-read you post and you say you have a 400series,the 75 won't be too much bigger than that really __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Member no:7797

12th October 2009, 19:00	#4
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	Hi Gail.. A lady friend often borrows my 75 and loves it to bits. -- My cars only prev owner was a lady. She owned it for more than 6 years. Get a CDT auto, And --- you too will love it!. The steering is light and responsive, the car is roomy, and a lovely envoirment to be in, the interiors retro looks are a whiff of bygone days when British engineering and British made cars were something to be proud of. The 75 has a real touch of luxury and "class" that's rarely found in a car these days .. The best thing of all about the 75 is the way it drives, in my opinion the only car to come close to it, is the XJ6 series Jaguar-Daimler.. Buy one Gail, and enjoy... .:lol: . Last edited by James.uk; 12th October 2009 at 19:09..

12th October 2009, 21:37	#9
. hammer Steve Rover 75 CDT Auto Conn Tourer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Danbury, Essex Posts: 247 Thanks: 6 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	'Ello Gail - glad you dropped by.... You've probably already gathered we're a light-hearted bunch...... but we love our 75s & ZTs. To answer your question(s) - you could do a lot worse for your money! Don't know what your budget is, but all the owners here will gladly give you the benefit of their experience regarding price, repairs, maintenance, etc. I have a 75 Tourer diesel and my wife drives a Saab 9-3 convertible, but she's always happy to drive the 75, whether it's sharing a long journey or taking a longer drive alone. Although the Saab is very well-appointed, my Lady enjoys the luxury ride afforded by the 75 (town, country or motorway) and, I should add, I'm a very relaxed passenger when she drives. A word of warning!!!.... If you ask around, some may tell you there is a problem with spares for this discontinued classic. The reality is quite different. Most parts are off-the-shelf and only a few parts are on back-order. It's a shame you're so far away from the National Meet venue (Peterborough, this Sunday) as you could gain a lot from chatting to over 60 owners. However, the site is always here and there will be many members in your area willing to help. So, in conclusion, my advice would be...... buy one - subscribe to the Club - enjoy! Final note: in terms of size, it won't feel much different to the Montego - just more luxurious! __________________ Steve. Last edited by . hammer; 12th October 2009 at 22:34..

12th October 2009, 18:52	#3
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	no not astupid question..and we don't mind you posting.. as steffo says take one for a test drive and see what you think

12th October 2009, 19:02	#5
FredSpencer Passed Away Typhoon ZT 190+ Saloon Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Leeds Posts: 6,833 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 10 Posts	Hello Gail, welcome to the club. Try one, you'll love it. You don't so much drive around as waft. An automatic would make driving in town easier but increase fuel consumption, although less critical if you get a diesel. You get used to driving bigger cars, accept you can't get through the same gaps as you would in something smaller, then just sit back and enjoy your surroundings. There is nothing you can get for the money that compares to the feeling you get when you drive a 75 (that rough MG ZT lot will argue but don't listen to them)

12th October 2009, 21:11	#8
AldoR Aldo Ross ,MGZT SE V8 MG GS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Clydebank Posts: 1,168 Thanks: 239 Thanked 61 Times in 42 Posts	Look what happend to me i came from a vauxhall background went and test drove a ZT and got one .:lol:

13th October 2009, 00:09	#10
buzzard Newbie Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Blackpool Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Gail i have a 75 cdt auto which i use for work every day which is a 6 mile town route and the frequent blast up the motorway, i have found it to be an excellent car at both jobs, it is a car that will pootle around at 30mph and cruise at 70mph without fuss. My wife keeps trying to "borrow" it rather than use her Almera which for 5 years has had no problem untill the 75 turned up, to my best knowledge the 75 replaced the 600 and the 800 series Rovers (a medium car that thought it was a large car!) which it succeeded in doing oh and by the way i'm 6ft and swmbo is 4ft 11 so the 75 is all things to all people buy one you wont regret it