Rover 75 as a family car

Paul_1978 · 26th August 2010, 22:25

Hello all,

Early in 2011 I hope to replace my ageing Rover 214 SEi wedge with a Rover 75. The SEi is 15 years old now. I bought it in 2005 when there was just me and the missus, 27k on the clock but now has 94k. It's been a great car and I've always driver Rovers of one form or another. Now we have two kids...and a third on the way!

I wanted to ask the question if anyone used the Rover 75 as a family car, especially if you have three children.

I am thinking about child seats specifically. Is the centre seat belt a full length belt or just a lap belt?
If it is a lap belt, what is the best solution for child seats?

When the time comes, I've already decided to go for the diesel, at as higher spec and low mileage as I can afford...

All the best
Paul, Wakefield

Thomas · 26th August 2010, 22:26

Evening, I only have the one wee one (just about a year old) and find it a great family car and safe too, all of the rear seats have 3 point seatbelts.

thomas 75 connie · 26th August 2010, 22:27

Welcome to the forum the 75 has full seat belts no lap belts in sight also they are excellent cars also the 214 sei lovely little cars with the little alloys and half leather seats.

Thomas · 26th August 2010, 22:27

ps welcome to the club and congratulations on the third litte one !

thomas 75 connie · 26th August 2010, 22:28

To quick for me Thomas regards Thomas lol I've always wanted to do that

Thomas · 26th August 2010, 22:29

LOL Think I will change my name to ken or something !

thomas 75 connie · 26th August 2010, 22:31

Why I think Thomas is a posh name ken just sounds like someone that sits in the corner of the pub selling dodgy DVDs

Paul_1978 · 26th August 2010, 22:33

Many thanks for all the speedy replies!

That's good news about the middle seat belt.

Yes, the SEi is the one with the half leather seats and alloys. It's never let me down and looks great. It doesn't use a drop of oil or water. I've got a nice quiet stainless steel exhaust on it, and have had some minor restoration done on the arches.

I'll be sad to see it go, but it's time for a change given my expanding family!

I've been on the forums for about 12 months but don't post much. I am sure when I finally get my 75 that I'll be here pretty often.

I go on the Rover 200 forums quite a bit too and they're all a good bunch.

Thanks again and all the best
Paul

Thomas · 26th August 2010, 22:34

im not posh im priveleged................LOl back on Thread !

M9_Nut · 26th August 2010, 22:37

Check the relevant kids /booster seats will all fit in the back first, I have 2 kids seats in the back of mine and there's only just room to fold down the armrest/ tray in the centre - let alone get another one in there! Ironically though it's the babies one that takes up the most room!

26th August 2010, 22:25	#1
Paul_1978 Avid contributor Rover 216 SLi (1995 R8) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire Posts: 117 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rover 75 as a family car Hello all, Early in 2011 I hope to replace my ageing Rover 214 SEi wedge with a Rover 75. The SEi is 15 years old now. I bought it in 2005 when there was just me and the missus, 27k on the clock but now has 94k. It's been a great car and I've always driver Rovers of one form or another. Now we have two kids...and a third on the way! I wanted to ask the question if anyone used the Rover 75 as a family car, especially if you have three children. I am thinking about child seats specifically. Is the centre seat belt a full length belt or just a lap belt? If it is a lap belt, what is the best solution for child seats? When the time comes, I've already decided to go for the diesel, at as higher spec and low mileage as I can afford... All the best Paul, Wakefield

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26th August 2010, 22:26	#2
Thomas This is my second home MG6 1.8T GT SE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Falkirk Posts: 9,510 Thanks: 106 Thanked 173 Times in 128 Posts	Evening, I only have the one wee one (just about a year old) and find it a great family car and safe too, all of the rear seats have 3 point seatbelts.

26th August 2010, 22:27	#3
thomas 75 connie This is my second home Rover 75 launch car x2, Rover 800 Vitesse Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Plymouth Devon Posts: 8,463 Thanks: 1,115 Thanked 1,083 Times in 653 Posts	Welcome to the forum the 75 has full seat belts no lap belts in sight also they are excellent cars also the 214 sei lovely little cars with the little alloys and half leather seats.

26th August 2010, 22:28	#5
thomas 75 connie This is my second home Rover 75 launch car x2, Rover 800 Vitesse Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Plymouth Devon Posts: 8,463 Thanks: 1,115 Thanked 1,083 Times in 653 Posts	To quick for me Thomas regards Thomas lol I've always wanted to do that

26th August 2010, 22:29	#6
Thomas This is my second home MG6 1.8T GT SE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Falkirk Posts: 9,510 Thanks: 106 Thanked 173 Times in 128 Posts	LOL Think I will change my name to ken or something !

26th August 2010, 22:31	#7
thomas 75 connie This is my second home Rover 75 launch car x2, Rover 800 Vitesse Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Plymouth Devon Posts: 8,463 Thanks: 1,115 Thanked 1,083 Times in 653 Posts	Why I think Thomas is a posh name ken just sounds like someone that sits in the corner of the pub selling dodgy DVDs

26th August 2010, 22:33	#8
Paul_1978 Avid contributor Rover 216 SLi (1995 R8) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire Posts: 117 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Many thanks for all the speedy replies! That's good news about the middle seat belt. Yes, the SEi is the one with the half leather seats and alloys. It's never let me down and looks great. It doesn't use a drop of oil or water. I've got a nice quiet stainless steel exhaust on it, and have had some minor restoration done on the arches. I'll be sad to see it go, but it's time for a change given my expanding family! I've been on the forums for about 12 months but don't post much. I am sure when I finally get my 75 that I'll be here pretty often. I go on the Rover 200 forums quite a bit too and they're all a good bunch. Thanks again and all the best Paul

26th August 2010, 22:34	#9
Thomas This is my second home MG6 1.8T GT SE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Falkirk Posts: 9,510 Thanks: 106 Thanked 173 Times in 128 Posts	im not posh im priveleged................LOl back on Thread !

26th August 2010, 22:37	#10
M9_Nut Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sheffield Posts: 150 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Check the relevant kids /booster seats will all fit in the back first, I have 2 kids seats in the back of mine and there's only just room to fold down the armrest/ tray in the centre - let alone get another one in there! Ironically though it's the babies one that takes up the most room!