Rover 75 2.5v6 best engine in 75?

[thomas 75 connie]

Hi i am writing this as i want to know what all of you guys think my dad has a rather nice launch 75 2.5 v6 all leather and that, and i think that the engine suits the car ie v6 smooth powerful and the sound. I know there are diesels out there and there owners might not agree with me but i think that the 75 with the 2.5 v6 is the best combination as its a luxury car and luxury cars in my mind come with big engines what are your views thanks Thomas. P.S: im not dissing the diesel or lesser engines as any 75 no matter what size or spec is a very special car.

[Fraser Mitchell]

Hi Thomas

The V6 is a lovely engine, and I have been very happy with mine. I have taken it from 43k to 80k since March 2007. The only downside is the fuel consumption, which seems a bit high for a 2.5 litre engine. Those who want economy go for the diesel, but there is nothing quite like the V6 when it comes on song above 3500 revs.

[philjacko]

Personal choice really. The V6 is a lovely engine to drive in 2 or 2.5 litre form. I had a 2.0 V6 auto for 2 years from new and did space mileage in it (82k) with very few problems. Admitedly it was mainly well thrashed motorway miles but it usually only did 27 - 30 mpg. I now have the diesel auto which, as everyone will appreciate, is a very different type of power plant. However, I find that for a diesel it's reasonably smooth, a little underpowered but "adequate" and above all very economical for the size of the car. The current fuel consumption round town is around 35 mpg and on a run 48. What you have to do is decide if you want to pay the premium for diesel economy/reliability or the power, smoothness and sound of the V6.

As I say - personal choice really.

Cheers
Phil

[muey]

Hi Thomas. I had a 2.0 v6 which I "retired" before i found this site. I now have a diesel but it suits me fine, my boy racer days are long gone ! However, on an open road on a quiet sundy morning, the 2.0 packed a punch if you wanted it to, and the growl wen i did put her through her paces was a wonderful sound. Whichever engine is in these cars, you are going to have to look long and hard to find a nicer ride, such a shame all went wrong wen Rover got it right ! regards, Mark

[pab]

i have driven all the engine variants,and my favourite is the 190 2.5 v6,great engine.

not diesel minded,but the diesel can be very economical.

and don't disregard a correctly maintained 1.8T

[tazman3]

Originally Posted by pab

i have driven all the engine variants,and my favourite is the 190 2.5 v6,great engine.

not diesel minded,but the diesel can be very economical.

and don't disregard a correctly maintained 1.8T

I have to agree with you there pab.....2.5 V6 190 for me all the way...

Martin

[mark_bonsai]

Personally I have to have the diesel due to the length of my daily commute, and I'm quite happy with it. That said, if daily running costs weren't an issue, it'd be a V8

[stocktake]

Originally Posted by mark_bonsai

if daily running costs weren't an issue, it'd be a V8

No argument from me

[AldoR]

I took a v6 for test drive two days before to i bought the v8 the v8 won because i dont use it daily so it is affordable to run and keep otherwise the v6 would win hands down

[pab]

Originally Posted by AldoR

I took a v6 for test drive two days before to i bought the v8 the v8 won because i dont use it daily so it is affordable to run and keep otherwise the v6 would win hands down

yep...fair comment aldo.

when are going to post up the fuel consumption on the v8?