These cars really are incredible!

smudge.g · 11th December 2017, 19:27

Seasons greeting to all! I have just completed my first long trip in my tourer (1100 mile round trip from NE Scotland to Norfolk) and I couldnt be more pleased with the performance. I was a little nervous about such a journey but it was quiet, comfortable and almost trouble-free (a pot-hole knocked out a head-lamp bulb). Cruise control was a god-send and my Navall 3 performed faultlessly with igo only trying to lose me once! A thoroughly enjoyable non-stop 12 hours out and 4.5 & 7 hours back with overnight stop at the in-laws. Just the MOT to hopefully pass next week and I look forward to a great 2018.

macafee2 · 11th December 2017, 19:37

I agree these cars on good on a motorway run.
Did a return trip to Paris earlier in the year, not as many miles as you but 650 in 25 hours with a concert in between. Smooth and comfortable

macafee2

Les4048 · 11th December 2017, 19:44

Couldn’t believe how good they are either Gary, people knock them but they really are fantastic

Ravinder · 11th December 2017, 20:08

They are nice and comfortable on the motorways.

mininuts · 11th December 2017, 21:09

Yes, agree. Proper mile munching cars and great to be in on the motorway and A roads. Mine's probably not as relaxed as a 75 but, still love it

Rev Jules · 11th December 2017, 21:16

We were stuck on the motorway for six hours on Sunday start/stop, had to do 150 Miles, thank god the Limo was an automatic because my left foot would have got cramp with a clutch, and it never hiccuped or missed a beat. A really comfy car.

Rev

vacuman · 11th December 2017, 22:33

Speaking as someone who generally prefers cars from the last century it does worry me a little that you all seem almost surprised that your modern robot-built, German engineered cars actually got from A to B and back.

I've always assumed that anything under 15 years old should just do what it says on the tin ....so it's almost a pleasant surprise to have so much to fettle and fiddle with on my ZTT. But it is an almost new car in my eyes (56 plate) and I'm more worried about some clown bashing into it than a break down

andymc · 11th December 2017, 22:52

I completed another of my regular 550-mile round trips at the weekend - these alone were responsible for 7000 miles last year. Thanks to the weather conditions and the extra hour's delay halfway there (as a result of someone's ambition exceeding their talent), it took me six hours to get there and over five to get back. Still couldn't do this in any other car I've owned.

lady zed · 12th December 2017, 06:28

I love my mg6, drive it every day but for long journeys you cannot beat the 75. It's like driving in your comfy armchair.

kbonney88 · 12th December 2017, 07:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by smudge.g

Seasons greeting to all! I have just completed my first long trip in my tourer (1100 mile round trip from NE Scotland to Norfolk) and I couldnt be more pleased with the performance. I was a little nervous about such a journey but it was quiet, comfortable and almost trouble-free (a pot-hole knocked out a head-lamp bulb). Cruise control was a god-send and my Navall 3 performed faultlessly with igo only trying to lose me once! A thoroughly enjoyable non-stop 12 hours out and 4.5 & 7 hours back with overnight stop at the in-laws. Just the MOT to hopefully pass next week and I look forward to a great 2018.

yep - fantastic cars - I use mine to buzz up and down the country all the time.

that's why I can't understand when people get rid just because the cost of fixing may be more than its monetary value, then only to buy a more expensive car..

And I am not saying they are the best cars in the world.. what I am saying is that they are possibly one of the best value for money cars you can buy.

Kev

11th December 2017, 19:27	#1
smudge.g Gets stuck in 75 Tourer CDTi Connie SE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Keith, Banffshire Posts: 686 Thanks: 431 Thanked 132 Times in 105 Posts	These cars really are incredible! Seasons greeting to all! I have just completed my first long trip in my tourer (1100 mile round trip from NE Scotland to Norfolk) and I couldnt be more pleased with the performance. I was a little nervous about such a journey but it was quiet, comfortable and almost trouble-free (a pot-hole knocked out a head-lamp bulb). Cruise control was a god-send and my Navall 3 performed faultlessly with igo only trying to lose me once! A thoroughly enjoyable non-stop 12 hours out and 4.5 & 7 hours back with overnight stop at the in-laws. Just the MOT to hopefully pass next week and I look forward to a great 2018. __________________ My 75 Tourer CDTi was born Saturday, 21st June 2003 @ 09:50 My 75 was the 18,749th 75 Tourer to run off the production line, out of 27,407 It was the 195th 75 Tourer CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 2,074 and the 1,789th 75 Tourer in Wedgewood Blue Metallic (code: JEL) to be made out of 1,871 Wedgewood Blue Metallic 75 Tourers

11th December 2017, 20:08	#4
Ravinder This is my second home Rover 75 saloon x2, Rover 75 Tourer x2, Rover 220 Coupe Turbo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife Posts: 9,036 Thanks: 2,278 Thanked 2,852 Times in 1,718 Posts	They are nice and comfortable on the motorways. __________________ Wanted - Indian bride. Cash waiting. (All sorted - bargain) First name and forum name: Ravinder Rover 75 2.0 CDT Connoisseur SE 116 (160 remap) Royal Blue (JFM) This vehicle was the 50,481st 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 2,238th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE to be made out of 3,775 This vehicle was the 5,002nd 75 in Royal Blue (code: JFM) to be made out of 14,420 Royal Blue 75s

11th December 2017, 21:09	#5
mininuts This is my second home Cooper S 210 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Port William Posts: 5,309 Thanks: 5,098 Thanked 2,406 Times in 1,631 Posts	Yes, agree. Proper mile munching cars and great to be in on the motorway and A roads. Mine's probably not as relaxed as a 75 but, still love it __________________ *Paul* 2016 MINI Cooper S 210 : 2000 Rover 75 CDT Classic SE : 2009 Freelander 2 GS : 2000 Mini Cooper Sport : 1986 Mini Mayfair : 1980 Mini Pickup : 1971 Mini Cooper S

11th December 2017, 22:33	#7
vacuman Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: St Albans Posts: 855 Thanks: 69 Thanked 236 Times in 172 Posts	Speaking as someone who generally prefers cars from the last century it does worry me a little that you all seem almost surprised that your modern robot-built, German engineered cars actually got from A to B and back. I've always assumed that anything under 15 years old should just do what it says on the tin ....so it's almost a pleasant surprise to have so much to fettle and fiddle with on my ZTT. But it is an almost new car in my eyes (56 plate) and I'm more worried about some clown bashing into it than a break down __________________ • This vehicle was the 8,186th ZT-T to run off the production line, out of 8,249 • This vehicle was the 1,723rd ZT-T 190 + to be made out of 1,756 • This vehicle was the 149th ZT-T in Mica Blue (Ignition) (code: JGY) to be made out of 160 Mica Blue (Ignition) ZT-Ts

11th December 2017, 22:52	#8
andymc Posted a thing or two Wedgewood Connie SE / Black Club SE Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Ballymoney Posts: 1,459 Thanks: 542 Thanked 583 Times in 365 Posts	I completed another of my regular 550-mile round trips at the weekend - these alone were responsible for 7000 miles last year. Thanks to the weather conditions and the extra hour's delay halfway there (as a result of someone's ambition exceeding their talent), it took me six hours to get there and over five to get back. Still couldn't do this in any other car I've owned. __________________ My blood brother is an immigrant A beautiful immigrant My blood brother's Freddie Mercury A Nigerian mother of three

11th December 2017, 19:37	#2
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,912 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	I agree these cars on good on a motorway run. Did a return trip to Paris earlier in the year, not as many miles as you but 650 in 25 hours with a concert in between. Smooth and comfortable macafee2

11th December 2017, 19:44	#3
Les4048 This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer/ MG ZT-T 400 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lhanbryde Posts: 3,277 Thanks: 2,627 Thanked 1,523 Times in 869 Posts	Couldn’t believe how good they are either Gary, people knock them but they really are fantastic

11th December 2017, 21:16	#6
Rev Jules This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer+ Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Radcliffe on Trent Posts: 10,709 Thanks: 7,308 Thanked 3,929 Times in 2,051 Posts	We were stuck on the motorway for six hours on Sunday start/stop, had to do 150 Miles, thank god the Limo was an automatic because my left foot would have got cramp with a clutch, and it never hiccuped or missed a beat. A really comfy car. Rev

12th December 2017, 06:28	#9
lady zed This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On the edge Posts: 6,659 Thanks: 1,354 Thanked 1,210 Times in 716 Posts	I love my mg6, drive it every day but for long journeys you cannot beat the 75. It's like driving in your comfy armchair. __________________ it's all about the first person you want to tell good news to