What car to replace the 75

[ako2k7]

So guys, ive had my 75 now for nearly 6 years, been a great car. Just wondering what your planning on buying to replace your 75s with when the time comes?


I dont think i'll be putting mine through another MOT as it will need quite a bit of work doing (both front bearings, exhaust, roll bar bushes, rear disks and pads) so will be looking to buy something else in the summer.


The modern cars ive been reading up on (Mondeo, Insignia, Focus, Astra, Citroen DS4) all seem to be plagued with problems

[coolguy]

All modern cars seem plagued with problems, mostly electrics, which are not only difficult to trace but very expensive to fix as well. Also, they have no character. I have no idea with what I shall replace mine with when the time comes.

[trikey]

Your 'to do' list doesn't seem that bad to me! Get it fixed and xarry on enjoying it.

If you replace it with something else, what the chances of that having issues?

[Lancpudn]

Stay away from modern diesels with DPF's

https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fle...e-to-emissions

[BigRuss]

Originally Posted by Lancpudn

Stay away from modern diesels with DPF's

https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fle...e-to-emissions

Depends what car and how you drive it
I have 2 Volvo S60 MK1 facelifts with DPF's and they've less soot in them than when I got them and have never gone through a regen cycle.

If all you do is potter around town on short journeys then any diesel with a DPF will clog up, petrols in those circumstances are a better solution.

Must say the Volvo S60's have both been extremely reliable, they're better equipped than a Connie SE, more comfortable, more economic despite being 2.4l ,all parts are available and reasonably priced

Russ

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[Rick-sta]

Pretty much anything newer than an 10 plate is a headache once they get older.

I had a good look at other cars a couple years ago when I was no longer going to use the typhoon as a daily. Plenty of nice cars out there but common faults and the cost of repairs on newer cars just put me off. So bought redfive.

But if I had to move onto something else I'd probably go for a Jag XF or xj350.

[Adam2003]

The new MG ZS looks quite smart, as well as the new Ford Puma. Both are a decent size (not too big or compact) and you get a lot of technology and assistance.

You could enquire about prices to repair the 75 if you don’t want to replace and don’t know what to replace it with yet. It might cost X amount to repair but it’ll be much cheaper than a new car, as well as being more enjoyable if you’re passionate about it. If not, don’t scrap it, I’m sure someone will want to repair it!


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[Robson Rover Repair]

Personally I've planned in advance. Majority of modern cars are absolute garbage, no character and as much driving appeal as a dentist chair on wheels.

I'm aiming to be driving 75s as my daily for rest of my life, nothing like them.

I've got a few low millage versions (80k) and by time they are worn I will have my other versions restored and ready to daily.

Absolutely determined to be driving them until I can't drive any more.

[Heddy]

When my last 75 was written off I never considered anything else, started looking at 75's immediately. The reasons I got one in the first place was that they were cheap, economical, comfortable and repairs don't cost the earth. Nothing's changed. Only reason I'd change is health, it's getting a little harder to get in and out. (don't say a word Paul)

[coolguy]

Originally Posted by Colin_NI

Personally I've planned in advance. Majority of modern cars are absolute garbage, no character and as much driving appeal as a dentist chair on wheels.

I'm aiming to be driving 75s as my daily for rest of my life, nothing like them.

I've got a few low millage versions (80k) and by time they are worn I will have my other versions restored and ready to daily.

Absolutely determined to be driving them until I can't drive any more.

........and I thought it was only me who was laying a collection down for the future, just like wine!!