Kind of new! Advice wanted

Goldenrebeever · 21st December 2016, 11:00

Hi, I have rejoined this lovely forum after left in a hissy fit because my muched loved Conny V6 auto shreeded its cambelt and died.

Anyway due to lack of cash i had to replace it with a ford focus which i am now tired of and am looking for another 75. My question is this, The thing i loved about my 2.5 V6 was the lovely burble noise and smooth running it had and looking around there seems to be plenty of 2.0 V6's about but not many 2.5's! so does the 2.0 V6 have the same burble and smooth running? Many thanks and a Merry Christmas!!

trikey · 21st December 2016, 11:11

Same noise, smoother drive, just not so much power.

roverbarmy · 21st December 2016, 11:14

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Originally Posted by trikey

Same noise, smoother drive, just not so much power.

.................. but will still need regular cambelt changes!

Pete · 21st December 2016, 11:21

The larger engine has a longer stroke and a fair bit more torque. There's no real difference in terms of noise, the smaller engine is a bit more eager to rev.

Who were you last time round here then?

Dallas · 21st December 2016, 11:26

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Originally Posted by trikey

Same noise, smoother drive, just not so much power.

Andy, are you sure the 2.0V6 has the same noise as the 2.5V6?

My previous two 2.0V6 75's sounded nothing like my current two 2.5V6 ZT's, the 2.0ltr doesn't have the same burble.

... or is the difference due to being a 75 and not a ZT?

TomRS · 21st December 2016, 11:28

If you arent interested in needing the extra power the 2.0L is perfectly fine, but given they are quite a heavy old thing and the auto saps more power still the 2.5 is a more complete package, but you will still get all the noise although i agree above, they do sound different
As above the 2.0L is a little bit smoother due to its shorter stroke but not overly noticeable.

Would you want another 75 or would you be open to a ZT? there are quite a few 2.5's for sale on trader and eBay etc.

Ravinder · 21st December 2016, 11:39

Plenty of 2.5 that come up for sale. You may be disappointed going from a 2.5 to a 2.0.

Goldenrebeever · 21st December 2016, 12:03

Thanks guys, I don't want to be disappionted so i think the only way is to have a go in one. Just want the feeling of wafting about in my sitting room like i did with my old one. Such lovely cars, such a shame that they didn't make for long.

t5tart · 21st December 2016, 12:06

I think there was a nice 2.5 75 on ebay the other day ill have a dig about

t5tart · 21st December 2016, 12:07

personal line quite high miles (not for the age tho) and cheap as chips

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232179344486

21st December 2016, 11:00	#1
Goldenrebeever Newbie ROVER 75 SALOON Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Sheffield Posts: 21 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Kind of new! Advice wanted Hi, I have rejoined this lovely forum after left in a hissy fit because my muched loved Conny V6 auto shreeded its cambelt and died. Anyway due to lack of cash i had to replace it with a ford focus which i am now tired of and am looking for another 75. My question is this, The thing i loved about my 2.5 V6 was the lovely burble noise and smooth running it had and looking around there seems to be plenty of 2.0 V6's about but not many 2.5's! so does the 2.0 V6 have the same burble and smooth running? Many thanks and a Merry Christmas!!

21st December 2016, 11:11	#2
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,769 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Same noise, smoother drive, just not so much power. __________________ Lest we forget..

21st December 2016, 11:21	#4
Pete Owners Club Director Rover 75 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sherfield-on-Loddon Posts: 4,872 Thanks: 137 Thanked 996 Times in 444 Posts	The larger engine has a longer stroke and a fair bit more torque. There's no real difference in terms of noise, the smaller engine is a bit more eager to rev. Who were you last time round here then? __________________ Follow The Club On Twitter

21st December 2016, 11:28	#6
TomRS Posted a thing or two Mk1 ZT 190 - Mk2 ZS 180 - Mercedes E63 AMG S - Ford Ranger Hawk Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 1,456 Thanks: 123 Thanked 409 Times in 281 Posts	If you arent interested in needing the extra power the 2.0L is perfectly fine, but given they are quite a heavy old thing and the auto saps more power still the 2.5 is a more complete package, but you will still get all the noise although i agree above, they do sound different As above the 2.0L is a little bit smoother due to its shorter stroke but not overly noticeable. Would you want another 75 or would you be open to a ZT? there are quite a few 2.5's for sale on trader and eBay etc. __________________ http://i66.tinypic.com/5cd6xj.jpg

21st December 2016, 11:39	#7
Ravinder This is my second home Rover 75 saloon x2, Rover 75 Tourer x2, Rover 220 Coupe Turbo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife Posts: 9,036 Thanks: 2,278 Thanked 2,852 Times in 1,718 Posts	Plenty of 2.5 that come up for sale. You may be disappointed going from a 2.5 to a 2.0. __________________ Wanted - Indian bride. Cash waiting. (All sorted - bargain) First name and forum name: Ravinder Rover 75 2.0 CDT Connoisseur SE 116 (160 remap) Royal Blue (JFM) This vehicle was the 50,481st 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 2,238th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE to be made out of 3,775 This vehicle was the 5,002nd 75 in Royal Blue (code: JFM) to be made out of 14,420 Royal Blue 75s

21st December 2016, 12:03	#8
Goldenrebeever Newbie ROVER 75 SALOON Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Sheffield Posts: 21 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks guys, I don't want to be disappionted so i think the only way is to have a go in one. Just want the feeling of wafting about in my sitting room like i did with my old one. Such lovely cars, such a shame that they didn't make for long.

21st December 2016, 12:06	#9
t5tart Posted a thing or two MG ZT cdti Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northants / Bucks border Posts: 1,815 Thanks: 260 Thanked 204 Times in 182 Posts	I think there was a nice 2.5 75 on ebay the other day ill have a dig about __________________ now with ZT Diesel power after killing the connie and the zt180 combusting see my scrapbook thread check your sunroof drains and plenum drains http://www.buddy-icons.info/img/smile/1609.gif members who do t4 diagnostics map

21st December 2016, 12:07	#10
t5tart Posted a thing or two MG ZT cdti Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northants / Bucks border Posts: 1,815 Thanks: 260 Thanked 204 Times in 182 Posts	personal line quite high miles (not for the age tho) and cheap as chips http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232179344486 __________________ now with ZT Diesel power after killing the connie and the zt180 combusting see my scrapbook thread check your sunroof drains and plenum drains http://www.buddy-icons.info/img/smile/1609.gif members who do t4 diagnostics map