Advice Please Which version would best suit our requirements.

SPIFF · 16th July 2018, 13:48

Good afternoon from a sunny Mullion Cove Cornwall.

I joined the forum as you gentlemen are the experts on this model, so my question is which version would best suit our requirements.

We have owned Citroens for the last 23 years, the latest is a C5 2003 petrol estate, top of the range.

It was a temporary car after the Xantia died last year.

I now am looking for a Rover 75 estate, mainly for its good looks outside and in, I think they are beautiful : )

An estate version.

Automatic if possible.

Top of the range.

Low miles as quite a few I have seen advertised are, where as Citroens normally are 100,000 or over, I do not know why this is ?

A friend sujested that perhaps they are all clocked LOL

Diesel I think so good on fuel.

We do under1000 miles a year, we want a car we can fall in love with and I think a 75 is the one.

The last Rover I had was a 1947 Rover 12, that was a long time ago : )

God Bless Spiff

Daveluck · 16th July 2018, 14:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPIFF

Good afternoon from a sunny Mullion Cove Cornwall.

I joined the forum as you gentlemen are the experts on this model, so my question is which version would best suit our requirements.

We have owned Citroens for the last 23 years, the latest is a C5 2003 petrol estate, top of the range.

It was a temporary car after the Xantia died last year.

I now am looking for a Rover 75 estate, mainly for its good looks outside and in, I think they are beautiful : )

An estate version.

Automatic if possible.

Top of the range.

Low miles as quite a few I have seen advertised are, where as Citroens normally are 100,000 or over, I do not know why this is ?

A friend sujested that perhaps they are all clocked LOL

Diesel I think so good on fuel.

We do under1000 miles a year, we want a car we can fall in love with and I think a 75 is the one.

The last Rover I had was a 1947 Rover 12, that was a long time ago : )

God Bless Spiff

If you are doing less then a 1000 miles a year then engine type really doesn't matter. Get yourself a nice v6!

Yorkshire GOC · 16th July 2018, 14:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPIFF

Good afternoon from a sunny Mullion Cove Cornwall.

I joined the forum as you gentlemen are the experts on this model, so my question is which version would best suit our requirements.

We have owned Citroens for the last 23 years, the latest is a C5 2003 petrol estate, top of the range.

It was a temporary car after the Xantia died last year.

I now am looking for a Rover 75 estate, mainly for its good looks outside and in, I think they are beautiful : )

An estate version.

Automatic if possible.

Top of the range.

Low miles as quite a few I have seen advertised are, where as Citroens normally are 100,000 or over, I do not know why this is ?

A friend sujested that perhaps they are all clocked LOL

Diesel I think so good on fuel.

We do under1000 miles a year, we want a car we can fall in love with and I think a 75 is the one.

The last Rover I had was a 1947 Rover 12, that was a long time ago : )

God Bless Spiff

Welcome to the party - i would say a Mark 1 MG ZT T 190 but hey thats me

- I did ask the question a few years ago of a well known contributor on this site as to the best car to get and he said V6 Automatic.

macafee2 · 16th July 2018, 14:36

welcome, what the guys here don't know about these cars is not worth knowing, very helpful

fwiw you can check the mot history via a government web site. This cant tell you as a fact the mileage is correct but if one year the mileage is lower then at previous mots, their may be cause for concern or at least finding out why.
https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history

Todays top of the range cars have far more goodies they those of cars 10 years ago. what goodies are you expecting?

macafee2

first-things-first · 16th July 2018, 14:58

Don't leave the quirky, gallic side. Get yourself a C6

CLINTE · 16th July 2018, 15:11

Welcome to the club.

I would not buy a diesel if you are doing <1k miles a year.

I would buy a 75 KV6 2.5 Connoisseur SE Tourer auto or the Contemporary SE.

If there is a good 2.0 KV6 version I would not shun that either as it is best to buy on condition but the 2.5 offers a little more

Check what maintenance has been done ( cam belts water pump etc ) and have a budget for any rectification

Clinte

vacuman · 16th July 2018, 18:04

If it's not your only car and happy to keep it low per annum miles you will be able to get cheap 'classic car' insurance.

We have a Citroen C4 Cactus as our 'daily' and my ZTT and Escort GTI as weekend/project cars.

Rick-sta · 16th July 2018, 18:06

Welcome to the club Alan, have a read here for the ultimate buyers guide

https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...ad.php?t=75282

As mentioned above, if you're doing less than 1k a year then I wouldn't advise buying the diesel as doing constant short journeys or little mileage isn't good for them.

Your options would be the 1.8na, 1.8t, 2.0v6 or 2.5v6. The 2.5v6 is the one to have, the 1.8 is more economical but has the HGF issues.

The v6 is available in 2litre but it was replaced by the 1.8t quite early on so you'll only really find the 2.0 v6 in the earlier reg cars. There are a couple later 2.0v6's about but they are rare as they were only made when ordered as an option.

I believe the 1.8 and 1.8 turbo were both available with an automatic gearbox but someone should be able to confirm that.

the models you'll be looking for is either the Connoisseur SE or Contemporary SE which are both the top spec models available.

Comfortably Numb · 16th July 2018, 18:39

Check whether you prefer the earlier or later (facelift) styling. Earlier had more rounded bumpers with chrome strips and separate, paired headlamps, facelift have 1-piece headlamps. Various styles of wheels. If I wasn't doing the mileage I do (15,000 miles a year), I wouldn't have a diesel, I'd have a 1.8T petrol with properly re-gasketed head. Very smooth, and otherwise reliable engine, but a lot easier for servicing/access than a v6.

chris75 · 16th July 2018, 18:43

I was sent this copy of a recent "Honest John" reply to a question in the Telegraph :
"Which is the best Rover 75 Tourer to buy as a future classic, but also to use for about 3,000 miles per year? RB"

"Diesel will increasingly get hammered, so the 130bhp M47 BMW engine that used to be the best choice might be surpassed by the 175bhp 2.5-litre KV6 petrol engine with an automatic gearbox. The pre-2004 facelift 75s looked best."

Seems relevant

16th July 2018, 13:48	#1
SPIFF Newbie Rover 75 Intended Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Mullion Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Advice Please Which version would best suit our requirements. Good afternoon from a sunny Mullion Cove Cornwall. I joined the forum as you gentlemen are the experts on this model, so my question is which version would best suit our requirements. We have owned Citroens for the last 23 years, the latest is a C5 2003 petrol estate, top of the range. It was a temporary car after the Xantia died last year. I now am looking for a Rover 75 estate, mainly for its good looks outside and in, I think they are beautiful : ) An estate version. Automatic if possible. Top of the range. Low miles as quite a few I have seen advertised are, where as Citroens normally are 100,000 or over, I do not know why this is ? A friend sujested that perhaps they are all clocked LOL Diesel I think so good on fuel. We do under1000 miles a year, we want a car we can fall in love with and I think a 75 is the one. The last Rover I had was a 1947 Rover 12, that was a long time ago : ) God Bless Spiff Last edited by SPIFF; 16th July 2018 at 14:01..

16th July 2018, 18:04	#7
vacuman Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: St Albans Posts: 855 Thanks: 69 Thanked 236 Times in 172 Posts	If it's not your only car and happy to keep it low per annum miles you will be able to get cheap 'classic car' insurance. We have a Citroen C4 Cactus as our 'daily' and my ZTT and Escort GTI as weekend/project cars. __________________ • This vehicle was the 8,186th ZT-T to run off the production line, out of 8,249 • This vehicle was the 1,723rd ZT-T 190 + to be made out of 1,756 • This vehicle was the 149th ZT-T in Mica Blue (Ignition) (code: JGY) to be made out of 160 Mica Blue (Ignition) ZT-Ts

16th July 2018, 18:06	#8
Rick-sta This is my second home MG ZT 2.0 CDTI+ in Typhoon, MG TF 135 in Typhoon & Rover 75 Connoisseur CDTI SE in Pearl Black Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Norfolk Posts: 7,532 Thanks: 2,718 Thanked 2,827 Times in 1,462 Posts	Welcome to the club Alan, have a read here for the ultimate buyers guide https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...ad.php?t=75282 As mentioned above, if you're doing less than 1k a year then I wouldn't advise buying the diesel as doing constant short journeys or little mileage isn't good for them. Your options would be the 1.8na, 1.8t, 2.0v6 or 2.5v6. The 2.5v6 is the one to have, the 1.8 is more economical but has the HGF issues. The v6 is available in 2litre but it was replaced by the 1.8t quite early on so you'll only really find the 2.0 v6 in the earlier reg cars. There are a couple later 2.0v6's about but they are rare as they were only made when ordered as an option. I believe the 1.8 and 1.8 turbo were both available with an automatic gearbox but someone should be able to confirm that. the models you'll be looking for is either the Connoisseur SE or Contemporary SE which are both the top spec models available. __________________ How to retrofit Cruise Control on a diesel with no OEM wiring in place: Link How to retrofit heated electric memory seats with no OEM wiring in place: Link How to operate FBH and ATC via text Link How to restore cloudy projector headlights Link

16th July 2018, 18:43	#10
chris75 same car since 2005 2001 Rover 75 2.0 v6 Connoisseur Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ellesmere Port , Cheshire Posts: 3,811 Thanks: 379 Thanked 549 Times in 466 Posts	I was sent this copy of a recent "Honest John" reply to a question in the Telegraph : "Which is the best Rover 75 Tourer to buy as a future classic, but also to use for about 3,000 miles per year? RB" "Diesel will increasingly get hammered, so the 130bhp M47 BMW engine that used to be the best choice might be surpassed by the 175bhp 2.5-litre KV6 petrol engine with an automatic gearbox. The pre-2004 facelift 75s looked best." Seems relevant __________________ Who said it was simples ?

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16th July 2018, 14:36	#4
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,911 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	welcome, what the guys here don't know about these cars is not worth knowing, very helpful fwiw you can check the mot history via a government web site. This cant tell you as a fact the mileage is correct but if one year the mileage is lower then at previous mots, their may be cause for concern or at least finding out why. https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history Todays top of the range cars have far more goodies they those of cars 10 years ago. what goodies are you expecting? macafee2

16th July 2018, 14:58	#5
first-things-first Posted a thing or two MG ZT Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Hornchurch Posts: 1,255 Thanks: 176 Thanked 352 Times in 272 Posts	Don't leave the quirky, gallic side. Get yourself a C6

16th July 2018, 15:11	#6
CLINTE Loves to post Rover & MG less Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: ELLESMERE PORT Posts: 320 Thanks: 44 Thanked 97 Times in 90 Posts	Welcome to the club. I would not buy a diesel if you are doing <1k miles a year. I would buy a 75 KV6 2.5 Connoisseur SE Tourer auto or the Contemporary SE. If there is a good 2.0 KV6 version I would not shun that either as it is best to buy on condition but the 2.5 offers a little more Check what maintenance has been done ( cam belts water pump etc ) and have a budget for any rectification Clinte

16th July 2018, 18:39	#9
Comfortably Numb Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Penrith Posts: 1,336 Thanks: 165 Thanked 303 Times in 241 Posts	Check whether you prefer the earlier or later (facelift) styling. Earlier had more rounded bumpers with chrome strips and separate, paired headlamps, facelift have 1-piece headlamps. Various styles of wheels. If I wasn't doing the mileage I do (15,000 miles a year), I wouldn't have a diesel, I'd have a 1.8T petrol with properly re-gasketed head. Very smooth, and otherwise reliable engine, but a lot easier for servicing/access than a v6.