What's your favourite thing about driving a 75/ZT? - Page 3

peelaaa · 19th November 2020, 10:26

I drive the cdti with extra bit of bhp. Its a relaxing car to drive, can stay in 5th gear from 30mph upwards. Very little need to change down and quite easy to overtake lorries etc with a punch of torque from 50 mph upwards.

Suspension still impressive even now, just not as quiet as the newer cars

itcaptainslow · 19th November 2020, 10:26

The happy memories-I grew up being ferried around in my parents 75 Connoisseurs (first a saloon, then a tourer).

The lovely leathery smell and feeling of “waft” are pretty good, too; it’s completely the opposite end of the scale to my Elise.

Retap · 19th November 2020, 10:28

I like the way it sticks to the road like its glued on and having just rebuilt the Injector pump it really has some extra power unknown to me before the rebuild, never driven one from new but it must close.

AndyN01 · 19th November 2020, 10:47

With family living away up in the North East I was casting an eye around for something comfortable to waft away the miles.

SWMBO's Mazda2 is an awesome car. Sum total of non service items in 7 years and about 70K - one brake pedal switch

. But it's not the greatest place to be for 3+ hours up the M1/A1.

To my surprise a 75 came up as a comfortable mile eater. Wasn't even in my head. I was thinking more Mazda 6/Mondeo/Avensis/Passat.

Found this most superb forum with it's unbelievable amount of knowledge and support. Particularly the "what to look for when buying one."

Found my first - a Copperleaf diesel saloon from a member on here. One fastidious owner with a shed load of paperwork. Absolutely wonderful car. Comfy, quiet and a lovely place to be. Economical to run and I introduced myself to the Midland Nano's. OMG what a team. I was now well and truly hooked.

Ran beautifully, did everything asked of it and then Quizzie came along. Fine when she was a small puppy but not practical as she got older.

Had a dalliance with a Passat estate. Perfectly decent car but just wasn't a 75. Cold/clinical/efficient/effective/soulless.

I'm now on my sixth (I think

) with my latest one being a Conny SE with all the lovely leather. She was just too good to miss

It's the comfort and the surroundings and the classic lines and the simple practicality and the whole part of being something lovely and decent with all the genuinely nice folks on here.

What after her if not another one - I have no idea

.

AndrewJames · 19th November 2020, 12:38

Thanks for all the interesting comments. Especially the poem.

Another thing I love in the CDT is the fact that while I can amble along comfortably, I can also put the foot down and build up speed fairly rapidly (within the limits!). I think it takes some other road users by surprise but then again I may be thinking too highly of myself

I have driven a fair few cars in my 12 years on the road and they've all been cars with smaller engines and less comfort!

Rogue · 19th November 2020, 13:35

I posted this a while back in a similar thread but it's just as applicable ...

Quote:

I've strayed from the path a few times but i've always found you get great levels of equipment on a bit of a shoestring budget and dammit i just have a bit of an addiction with the marque... There i've said it ... i'm an addict.
Sometimes i even manage to go cold turkey for a year or so but there is always one somewhere on the side of the road tempting me to fall off the wagon and normally i just don't have the willpower to say no!!
I don't think i can put a finger on just one thing that i fell in love with the car but if pushed i would have to say that it one of the prettiest saloon cars i can think of, or maybe how its such a nice place to be with the sumptious interior, or maybe the ride especially over long distances.
Maybe, just maybe, its just that everytime i go outside and see it sitting in my drive it puts a smile on my face because its mine

AndrewJames · 19th November 2020, 14:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogue

I posted this a while back in a similar thread but it's just as applicable ...

Well said.

roverbarmy · 19th November 2020, 14:18

Comfortable, it suits me and it oozes nostalgia!

COLVERT · 19th November 2020, 17:03

Quote:----Rogue:---

I've strayed from the path a few times but I've always found you get great levels of equipment on a bit of a shoestring budget and dammit i just have a bit of an addiction with the marque... There I've said it ... I'm an addict.
Sometimes I even manage to go cold turkey for a year or so but there is always one somewhere on the side of the road tempting me to fall off the wagon and normally I just don't have the willpower to say no!!
I don't think i can put a finger on just one thing that I fell in love with the car but if pushed I would have to say that it one of the prettiest saloon cars I can think of, or maybe how its such a nice place to be with the sumptuous interior, or maybe the ride especially over long distances.
Maybe, just maybe, its just that every time I go outside and see it sitting in my drive it puts a smile on my face because its mine

Good content to your post.--

--I reckon I could get a really good poem out of what you've said.--

Must give it some thought.--

Rogue · 19th November 2020, 17:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by COLVERT

Quote:----Rogue:---

I've strayed from the path a few times but I've always found you get great levels of equipment on a bit of a shoestring budget and dammit i just have a bit of an addiction with the marque... There I've said it ... I'm an addict.
Sometimes I even manage to go cold turkey for a year or so but there is always one somewhere on the side of the road tempting me to fall off the wagon and normally I just don't have the willpower to say no!!
I don't think i can put a finger on just one thing that I fell in love with the car but if pushed I would have to say that it one of the prettiest saloon cars I can think of, or maybe how its such a nice place to be with the sumptuous interior, or maybe the ride especially over long distances.
Maybe, just maybe, its just that every time I go outside and see it sitting in my drive it puts a smile on my face because its mine

Good content to your post.--

--I reckon I could get a really good poem out of what you've said.--

Must give it some thought.--

lol... Feel free, that's about as poetic as i get

19th November 2020, 10:28	#23
Retap Loves to post MG ZT-T CDTi Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Lincs Posts: 288 Thanks: 73 Thanked 51 Times in 44 Posts	I like the way it sticks to the road like its glued on and having just rebuilt the Injector pump it really has some extra power unknown to me before the rebuild, never driven one from new but it must close. __________________ ZT-T Mk2 Jobs to do: Renew auxiliary drive belt # Replace driver door lock actuator # Refurbish wheels

19th November 2020, 10:47	#24
AndyN01 This is my second home Toyota RAV4 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Tamworth Posts: 3,067 Thanks: 2,478 Thanked 1,579 Times in 968 Posts	With family living away up in the North East I was casting an eye around for something comfortable to waft away the miles. SWMBO's Mazda2 is an awesome car. Sum total of non service items in 7 years and about 70K - one brake pedal switch . But it's not the greatest place to be for 3+ hours up the M1/A1. To my surprise a 75 came up as a comfortable mile eater. Wasn't even in my head. I was thinking more Mazda 6/Mondeo/Avensis/Passat. Found this most superb forum with it's unbelievable amount of knowledge and support. Particularly the "what to look for when buying one." Found my first - a Copperleaf diesel saloon from a member on here. One fastidious owner with a shed load of paperwork. Absolutely wonderful car. Comfy, quiet and a lovely place to be. Economical to run and I introduced myself to the Midland Nano's. OMG what a team. I was now well and truly hooked. Ran beautifully, did everything asked of it and then Quizzie came along. Fine when she was a small puppy but not practical as she got older. Had a dalliance with a Passat estate. Perfectly decent car but just wasn't a 75. Cold/clinical/efficient/effective/soulless. I'm now on my sixth (I think ) with my latest one being a Conny SE with all the lovely leather. She was just too good to miss It's the comfort and the surroundings and the classic lines and the simple practicality and the whole part of being something lovely and decent with all the genuinely nice folks on here. What after her if not another one - I have no idea . __________________ Andy. http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ Last edited by AndyN01; 19th November 2020 at 10:49..

19th November 2020, 14:18	#28
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	Comfortable, it suits me and it oozes nostalgia! __________________ Oil in my veins!

19th November 2020, 17:03	#29
COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	Quote:----Rogue:--- I've strayed from the path a few times but I've always found you get great levels of equipment on a bit of a shoestring budget and dammit i just have a bit of an addiction with the marque... There I've said it ... I'm an addict. Sometimes I even manage to go cold turkey for a year or so but there is always one somewhere on the side of the road tempting me to fall off the wagon and normally I just don't have the willpower to say no!! I don't think i can put a finger on just one thing that I fell in love with the car but if pushed I would have to say that it one of the prettiest saloon cars I can think of, or maybe how its such a nice place to be with the sumptuous interior, or maybe the ride especially over long distances. Maybe, just maybe, its just that every time I go outside and see it sitting in my drive it puts a smile on my face because its mine Good content to your post.----I reckon I could get a really good poem out of what you've said.-- Must give it some thought.--

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19th November 2020, 10:26	#21
peelaaa Posted a thing or two 75 cdti 2004 contemporary Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: meath Posts: 1,551 Thanks: 272 Thanked 80 Times in 58 Posts	I drive the cdti with extra bit of bhp. Its a relaxing car to drive, can stay in 5th gear from 30mph upwards. Very little need to change down and quite easy to overtake lorries etc with a punch of torque from 50 mph upwards. Suspension still impressive even now, just not as quiet as the newer cars

19th November 2020, 10:26	#22
itcaptainslow Avid contributor 200Vi & 214 SEi Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Letchworth Posts: 196 Thanks: 36 Thanked 63 Times in 40 Posts	The happy memories-I grew up being ferried around in my parents 75 Connoisseurs (first a saloon, then a tourer). The lovely leathery smell and feeling of “waft” are pretty good, too; it’s completely the opposite end of the scale to my Elise.

19th November 2020, 12:38	#25
AndrewJames Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 291 Thanks: 133 Thanked 102 Times in 61 Posts	Thanks for all the interesting comments. Especially the poem. Another thing I love in the CDT is the fact that while I can amble along comfortably, I can also put the foot down and build up speed fairly rapidly (within the limits!). I think it takes some other road users by surprise but then again I may be thinking too highly of myself I have driven a fair few cars in my 12 years on the road and they've all been cars with smaller engines and less comfort!