Daft question, mk1 or mk2

littlened · 21st December 2012, 15:06

I know this is very subjective, but which is considered to be the most sought after of the two?

Kiltman · 21st December 2012, 15:10

Mk1 for both 75 & ZT imho!

Craig parker · 21st December 2012, 15:13

Mk1 in 75 and ZT are alot better looking than facelift models IMO

TR75 · 21st December 2012, 15:17

Agree with the above. I think the MK1 was exactly as Rover had intended without financial constraint with a superb end result. Where they allowed the same freedom for the facelift model?

pevil · 21st December 2012, 15:18

Mk1 for me too

mamasboy · 21st December 2012, 15:21

do what I did, buy a MK1 and convert to a MK2

grandy · 21st December 2012, 15:30

hi Shaun,firstly welcome to the club you don't realy think the facelift version looks better than the mk 1 do you, mk 1 every time.

MrDoodles · 21st December 2012, 15:33

For most sought after, I would have said V8 and LWB, in either Mk 1 or Mk 2 form!

As far as "normal" cars are concerned, the most collectable cars are usually the 1st and the last of the breed, so as far as I'm concerned, for me, that would mean a 1999 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE auto with as many factory options, or a 2005 75 Contemporary SE auto, the same!

As far as looks are concerned, I prefer the Mk 1 to the Mk 2 and if I ever bought a Mk 2, I would have to buy one with a Premium bumper, or fit one straight away, as I'm not a fan of the Mk 2 front bumper on either the 75 or the ZT!

oldcarguy · 21st December 2012, 15:34

What! am I on my own here, Mk2 for me.

Craig parker · 21st December 2012, 15:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldcarguy

What! am I on my own here, Mk2 for me.

Yes mate your on your own mk1 is way better !

21st December 2012, 15:06	#1
littlened Avid contributor MG TF, MG ZT 1.8t, Astra SRi 2.0 CDTi Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Peterlee, County Durham Posts: 200 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Daft question, mk1 or mk2 I know this is very subjective, but which is considered to be the most sought after of the two?

21st December 2012, 15:17	#4
TR75 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Launceston Posts: 1,567 Thanks: 169 Thanked 166 Times in 134 Posts	Agree with the above. I think the MK1 was exactly as Rover had intended without financial constraint with a superb end result. Where they allowed the same freedom for the facelift model? __________________ You've just been ROVERtaken

21st December 2012, 15:18	#5
pevil Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon 1.8 Manual, Club Join Date: May 2012 Location: Gainsborough Posts: 506 Thanks: 7 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Mk1 for me too __________________ Peter Mods; Plenum checked-cleared and modded (spy-hole) - Leather handbrake grip fitted - Walnut gear knob fitted - C panel badges fitted - Bonnet catches greased - Stainless bolts fitted to front bumper - Digital temp gauge fitted.

21st December 2012, 15:21	#6
mamasboy RS South East Ford fester... blah.... Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hastings Posts: 2,900 Thanks: 29 Thanked 78 Times in 42 Posts	do what I did, buy a MK1 and convert to a MK2 __________________ the name's Bernard but you can call me nursie......

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21st December 2012, 15:10	#2
Kiltman I really should get out more....... MG ZT CDTi 135 / Rover 75 Club SE 160 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Leek Posts: 2,013 Thanks: 235 Thanked 128 Times in 104 Posts	Mk1 for both 75 & ZT imho!

21st December 2012, 15:13	#3
Craig parker Avid contributor 2003 MG ZT+ 1.8 TURBO Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Bradford Posts: 235 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mk1 in 75 and ZT are alot better looking than facelift models IMO

21st December 2012, 15:30	#7
grandy Passed Away rover 75 2ltr auto PETROL Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Basildon Posts: 1,425 Thanks: 220 Thanked 241 Times in 131 Posts	hi Shaun,firstly welcome to the club you don't realy think the facelift version looks better than the mk 1 do you, mk 1 every time.

21st December 2012, 15:33	#8
MrDoodles Banned MG ZT+ V6 190 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Spalding Posts: 13,245 Thanks: 369 Thanked 1,196 Times in 818 Posts	For most sought after, I would have said V8 and LWB, in either Mk 1 or Mk 2 form! As far as "normal" cars are concerned, the most collectable cars are usually the 1st and the last of the breed, so as far as I'm concerned, for me, that would mean a 1999 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE auto with as many factory options, or a 2005 75 Contemporary SE auto, the same! As far as looks are concerned, I prefer the Mk 1 to the Mk 2 and if I ever bought a Mk 2, I would have to buy one with a Premium bumper, or fit one straight away, as I'm not a fan of the Mk 2 front bumper on either the 75 or the ZT!

21st December 2012, 15:34	#9
oldcarguy Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Conn SE Tourer Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Driffield Posts: 1,952 Thanks: 27 Thanked 151 Times in 125 Posts	What! am I on my own here, Mk2 for me.