Trip to MG dealer in Riyadh, Saudi

kbonney88 · 3rd May 2014, 08:00

Hi all,

just back from my trip to the local MG dealer in Riyadh, Saudi... and I am as jealous as hell... the new 750e - 75's/ZT's look fab.. they are not as elegant as our British 75's/ZT's but all the same are very very nice.. and are still a 75/ZT even if not completely a British one.. wish they'd release them in the UK..

I spoke to a few people whilst I was there, and everyone is "happy" with the "new" model MG's - 3, 5, 350 & 550... but say the 750e is the best by far.. they call that one British... the ones in the photo's are V6's and a 1.8T.. going back to the spares dept this week.. see whats what..

kbonney88 · 3rd May 2014, 08:03

the blue 750e was gorgeous.. and was nice to see the v6 under the bonnet!!

kbonney88 · 3rd May 2014, 08:05

last lot of pics.. have more of the other cars if anyone is interested..

SD1too · 3rd May 2014, 08:09

Thanks for posting that Kev. I've just finished reading James Taylor's book which has an interesting chapter on the Chinese cars. Did the cars you saw have the redesigned 'Vauxhall Vectra' instrument pack? Edit: Ah, you've beaten me to it; they have!

I'd also be interested to know whether the Chinese have changed the plastic thermostat housing & pipes when they modified the V6 engine (provided it's visible of course).

Simon

PS Note the long wheelbase rear doors.

deanbmx · 3rd May 2014, 08:12

The 750 looks very much like a lincoln town car now though

kbonney88 · 3rd May 2014, 08:15

Hi Simon,

didnt take much notice of the thermostat, will have a look when I go back..

and I think the new instruments look out of place in the 750.. for me - it lets it down.. in the flesh - it looks nicer that the photo's..

And Dean - you may think they dont look the same now - but for me, when you are near them, and sat in them.. they still feel like a 75..

and can't wait to read James Taylors book - its waiting for me at home in Salisbury

Sledge · 3rd May 2014, 08:31

Appreciate the pics.

Whilst the instrument cluster is nice in it's own right, in a 75 type car it's missing the elegance.

Huey · 3rd May 2014, 08:50

Many thanks for this thread. What a shame that Rover folded and the cars are no longer made where they should be.

maintenanceman · 3rd May 2014, 08:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by kbonney88

Hi all,

just back from my trip to the local MG dealer in Riyadh, Saudi... and I am as jealous as hell... the new 750e - 75's/ZT's look fab.. they are not as elegant as our British 75's/ZT's but all the same are very very nice.. and are still a 75/ZT even if not completely a British one.. wish they'd release them in the UK..

Very interesting - What were the local prices like compared to other makes?

All in one headlight/sidelight is neat and more up to date.

Keep the pics coming!

Reebs · 3rd May 2014, 09:00

It is good to see that the 75 design lives on to this day, thanks for posting the pictures

I've moved this thread into the Chinese NAC & SAIC forum so it doesn't get lost in the General section.

3rd May 2014, 08:09	#4
SD1too Doesn't do things by halves Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Former Middlesex Posts: 20,380 Thanks: 1,587 Thanked 3,749 Times in 3,181 Posts	Thanks for posting that Kev. I've just finished reading James Taylor's book which has an interesting chapter on the Chinese cars. Did the cars you saw have the redesigned 'Vauxhall Vectra' instrument pack? Edit: Ah, you've beaten me to it; they have! I'd also be interested to know whether the Chinese have changed the plastic thermostat housing & pipes when they modified the V6 engine (provided it's visible of course). Simon PS Note the long wheelbase rear doors. __________________ "Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble." Sir Henry Royce. Last edited by SD1too; 3rd May 2014 at 08:11..

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kbonney88 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Tourer & 75 Saloons Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Perth/Glasgow Scotland Posts: 2,313 Thanks: 804 Thanked 656 Times in 512 Posts	Hi Simon, didnt take much notice of the thermostat, will have a look when I go back.. and I think the new instruments look out of place in the 750.. for me - it lets it down.. in the flesh - it looks nicer that the photo's.. And Dean - you may think they dont look the same now - but for me, when you are near them, and sat in them.. they still feel like a 75.. and can't wait to read James Taylors book - its waiting for me at home in Salisbury Last edited by kbonney88; 3rd May 2014 at 08:21.. Reason: extra info

3rd May 2014, 09:00	#10
Reebs Owners Club Director Rover 75 Conn SE V6 / MG ZT 260 SE V8 / MG ZT 180 SE V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 20,941 Thanks: 645 Thanked 6,851 Times in 2,537 Posts	It is good to see that the 75 design lives on to this day, thanks for posting the pictures I've moved this thread into the Chinese NAC & SAIC forum so it doesn't get lost in the General section. __________________ Check your trim here . Check your spec here Check your colour here . Check Project Drive here Check your original price here

3rd May 2014, 08:12	#5
deanbmx Gets stuck in mg zt-t Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: nottingham Posts: 757 Thanks: 14 Thanked 45 Times in 42 Posts	The 750 looks very much like a lincoln town car now though

3rd May 2014, 08:31	#7
Sledge Loves to post Rover 75 SE V6 2.5 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Durie Hill Posts: 403 Thanks: 28 Thanked 41 Times in 27 Posts	Appreciate the pics. Whilst the instrument cluster is nice in it's own right, in a 75 type car it's missing the elegance.

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Huey Avid contributor Rover 75 Club SE CDT Tourer Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Peterborough Posts: 225 Thanks: 84 Thanked 40 Times in 37 Posts	Many thanks for this thread. What a shame that Rover folded and the cars are no longer made where they should be.