Getting in and out - Page 2

murphyv310 · 1st March 2019, 20:47

Hi.
One of the reasons I parted with my 75 was problems for getting in and out of the car. My late wife Anne had problems with it too and she suffered with Fibromyalgia. Recently I got a lift in a new Honda Civic, it was even worse than the 75, far far to low.

Discofan · 3rd March 2019, 21:25

Had a jaguar xe courtesy car while my freelander 2 was in for some work. Lovely car but a bigger to get in and out of. I was glad to climb back into my landrover!

Mike Trident · 3rd March 2019, 23:51

I suffer from DISH, and I am also 6'2" and I have often thought the same thing. How on earth is this an old man's car lol.

I have a sticker on my window asking people to allow enough room for me to open my door fully. I park, whenever possible in a place that will allow me to fully open the door.

On my bad day's I leave the 75 at home and take the Suzuki Splash. Huge doors, high seating position are the reasons it has always been a mobility car favourite.

Dorchester2 · 4th March 2019, 09:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by aguy

Haven't been on here for a while (hello to all my old mates!

) but I know your plight.
I was able to manage okay but sometimes not without a struggle, however sadly my wife who has a back problem was finding it more and more difficult and I had to part with my pride and joy. We both miss it but have to accept that in our dotage we have to take a hit on numerous things

Heart keeps telling me I'd have another of these superb cars tomorrow but head says no.

Hope you are able to manage as life's not just the same once you part company.

Harry.

You might have changed the wife instead...

Dorchester2 · 4th March 2019, 09:57

Since we are all to make a fuss with our age & sufferings, I'm nearly 66 and I suffer since long of Modic disease. My better half 65 has got arthritis as well and she is complaining that the 75 is a bit low.

But no no no way to part neither with my pride & joy nor with my better half!

Hence I bought her an ergonomic cushion (colour close to sandstone) where she sewed a nice Rover badge on.
No more complain since... I cross fingers & the rest...

jackatesme · 4th March 2019, 10:28

I am coming up to 74,have a little difficultly getting in and out, but worth it. My wife who is coming up to 70,not as agile as me,was always complaining about getting out of the car. So she bought herself an x-trail,i am the only driver (chauffeur).

Paul 44 · 4th March 2019, 12:05

The only reason the bloke I got my car from sold it because he struggled to get in and out of it

respace · 4th March 2019, 14:43

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Originally Posted by Paul 44

The only reason the bloke I got my car from sold it because he struggled to get in and out of it

I'm afraid that is what will happen to mine, my wife has struggled with it for some time, I'm finding it increasingly difficult. She had a Swift as mentioned, and now has a C3 Picasso, both of which are more upright. I've also got a VWT5 Caravelle but don't find it half as comfortable as the 75 (once in it!)

mileshawk56 · 4th March 2019, 15:04

"if it wasn't difficult it wouldn't be worth doing" was my fathers remark- how ever I sympathise, I am 83 and 6'1"and its not easy but Im not getting rid of the ZT any time soon-keeping the weightdown helps(a bit)? Chris.S.

ratchet · 4th March 2019, 15:25

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ldaj_K0oQfM

There are many versions of this aid available, it might be worth trying before you flog the car or divorce the Mrs

1st March 2019, 20:47	#11
murphyv310 This is my second home Hyundai i10 998cc Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kilmarnock Posts: 6,602 Thanks: 2,088 Thanked 2,298 Times in 1,349 Posts	Hi. One of the reasons I parted with my 75 was problems for getting in and out of the car. My late wife Anne had problems with it too and she suffered with Fibromyalgia. Recently I got a lift in a new Honda Civic, it was even worse than the 75, far far to low. __________________ Cheers from Trevor MM0KJJ

3rd March 2019, 23:51	#13
Mike Trident Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Saloon & Citroen C1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oakenshaw, Near Bradford Posts: 1,622 Thanks: 385 Thanked 552 Times in 328 Posts	I suffer from DISH, and I am also 6'2" and I have often thought the same thing. How on earth is this an old man's car lol. I have a sticker on my window asking people to allow enough room for me to open my door fully. I park, whenever possible in a place that will allow me to fully open the door. On my bad day's I leave the 75 at home and take the Suzuki Splash. Huge doors, high seating position are the reasons it has always been a mobility car favourite. __________________ Rover 75 2.0 CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Saloon. (Manual) 160 Remap, cruise control, electric window blind, temp gauge, Real walnut / ZT interior, FBH with GSM control. BORN Tuesday, 5th October 2004 @ 12:35:52 This vehicle was the 104,679th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 3,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 This vehicle was the 12,440th 75 in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 14,280 Starlight Silver 75s

4th March 2019, 09:57	#15
Dorchester2 incurable Rover addict Rover 75 Saloon V6 2.5 1999 - Rover 25 1.4 2002 - Rover 214i cab 1994 - Rover P5b coupe 1968 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bioule. South West of France. Posts: 1,643 Thanks: 612 Thanked 385 Times in 223 Posts	Since we are all to make a fuss with our age & sufferings, I'm nearly 66 and I suffer since long of Modic disease. My better half 65 has got arthritis as well and she is complaining that the 75 is a bit low. But no no no way to part neither with my pride & joy nor with my better half! Hence I bought her an ergonomic cushion (colour close to sandstone) where she sewed a nice Rover badge on. No more complain since... I cross fingers & the rest... __________________ Rover 75 V6 2.5 Auto Connie born 1 July 1999, 24 kOhms resistor, 10 kOhms manual starter, full E85, modified airbox, full derestricted SS exhaust line, power & torque remap -> 202 bhp This vehicle was the 7,517th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 1,190th 75 2.5 V6 Contemporary to be made out of 8,214 This vehicle was the 2,032nd 75 in Atlantic Blue Pearlescent (code: JEY) to be made out of 2,572 Atlantic Blue Pearlescent 75s Last edited by Dorchester2; 4th March 2019 at 14:46..

4th March 2019, 10:28	#16
jackatesme This is my second home rover 75 saloon.Renault Captur 1.5 diesel. Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: rhymney Posts: 3,661 Thanks: 2,269 Thanked 1,242 Times in 702 Posts	I am coming up to 74,have a little difficultly getting in and out, but worth it. My wife who is coming up to 70,not as agile as me,was always complaining about getting out of the car. So she bought herself an x-trail,i am the only driver (chauffeur). __________________ - John B signing out Maralyn was born 9th Sept 2004 14.44.48. 103,597 of 112,381 (75s) 3,021 of 4,744 Connie SE 239 of 1.685 Platinum Gold. "Maralyn": Platinum Blonde,Troublesome,Unpredictable.

3rd March 2019, 21:25	#12
Discofan Loves to post (Land)Rover Freelander 2 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Stuck in the 1980's Posts: 477 Thanks: 118 Thanked 135 Times in 94 Posts	Had a jaguar xe courtesy car while my freelander 2 was in for some work. Lovely car but a bigger to get in and out of. I was glad to climb back into my landrover!

4th March 2019, 12:05	#17
Paul 44 Newbie Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Gainsborough Posts: 21 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	The only reason the bloke I got my car from sold it because he struggled to get in and out of it

4th March 2019, 15:04	#19
mileshawk56 Posted a thing or two MGZT Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Berkshire Posts: 1,281 Thanks: 1,738 Thanked 299 Times in 216 Posts	"if it wasn't difficult it wouldn't be worth doing" was my fathers remark- how ever I sympathise, I am 83 and 6'1"and its not easy but Im not getting rid of the ZT any time soon-keeping the weightdown helps(a bit)? Chris.S.

4th March 2019, 15:25	#20
ratchet Posted a thing or two ZT-T + CTDI Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Gone walkabout Posts: 1,185 Thanks: 179 Thanked 361 Times in 289 Posts	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ldaj_K0oQfM There are many versions of this aid available, it might be worth trying before you flog the car or divorce the Mrs