Facelift or Pre-Facelift

KO52ARY · 11th September 2009, 22:05

I'm still searching for a nice Conny SE auto diesel and would prefer a pre-facelift model.

I just like the more rounded shape.

Other than the obvious advantage of it being a younger model, are there any other advantages or improvements in the Facelift 75?

Is there much of a noticeable difference between the CDT and the CDTi?

Which model do you prefer?

trebor · 11th September 2009, 22:10

its down to youir own personal choice, i have owned both and decided that the Mk1 looks more elegant than the facelift, bu i had the facelift with a low mileage and dont regret it.

The CDTi has more BHP than the CDT, 131 compared to 115 i tbink and it is noticeable as again i have owned both, you can always get a synergie and increase BHP even more on either model

pab · 11th September 2009, 22:26

i must admit i prefer the styling of the mk 1, the bumpers fit the styling.on the facelift it don't work for me..

stef_uk · 11th September 2009, 22:42

the mk1 was in 116 and 131bhp forms, nothing to do with mk1 or mk2

steve

steffo · 11th September 2009, 22:56

You will probably find that the build quality on the mk1 is better.I know my Yreg 75 was built much better that my '05 ZT-T.The workers probably took more care when they knew the company had a future than when my '05 was built a month before they went bust :lol:

KO52ARY · 11th September 2009, 23:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by stef_uk

the mk1 was in 116 and 131bhp forms, nothing to do with mk1 or mk2

steve

Thanks

You're right. In my Parker's Price Guide (I had presumed that all model variants are listed) I can only see a Conny SE CDTi in 04,54 and 05, so I'd assumed that they were only in Facelift models.

But the CDTi is listed as 52, 03, 53 & 04 in Classic & Club spec's as a Mark 1.

CDTi · 11th September 2009, 23:16

I think the mk1 looks a bit dated now.

The facelift still looks like a relatively modern car IMHO.

James.uk · 11th September 2009, 23:41

The Mk1 looked dated the day it came out, that was the whole point. It is based on the early Jags. Personaly I love the look.

:lol:

As for the Mk2 it does, as you say, look like a lot of other modern cars, mainly from the front, and for me that's a no no..

But it's nice that we get a choice innit.

.

FredSpencer · 12th September 2009, 06:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by James.uk

The Mk1 looked dated the day it came out, that was the whole point. It is based on the early Jags. Personaly I love the look.

:lol:

As for the Mk2 it does, as you say, look like a lot of other modern cars, mainly from the front, and for me that's a no no..

But it's nice that we get a choice innit.

.

muey · 12th September 2009, 07:10

To be honest, i won't be modin mine either way, i 47 yr old, wen you drive a rover 75 at my age, i not really worried how long the journey, so long as i can drive her back ! the pleasure is always there !
:lol:

11th September 2009, 22:05	#1
KO52ARY Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Halesowen Posts: 63 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Facelift or Pre-Facelift I'm still searching for a nice Conny SE auto diesel and would prefer a pre-facelift model. I just like the more rounded shape. Other than the obvious advantage of it being a younger model, are there any other advantages or improvements in the Facelift 75? Is there much of a noticeable difference between the CDT and the CDTi? Which model do you prefer?

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trebor This is my second home Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE & MG ZT Saloon 190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coven Posts: 12,522 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,877 Times in 885 Posts	its down to youir own personal choice, i have owned both and decided that the Mk1 looks more elegant than the facelift, bu i had the facelift with a low mileage and dont regret it. The CDTi has more BHP than the CDT, 131 compared to 115 i tbink and it is noticeable as again i have owned both, you can always get a synergie and increase BHP even more on either model __________________ www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk Robs Car Gallery Coven near Wolverhampton WV9 2000 Cowley Built Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE/ Atlantic Blue/ Sandstone/Walnut (daily driver) 2003 Land Rover Freelander 1 TD4 HSE Helsinki Blue/Black Leather (swmbo daily driver)

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steffo Loves to post '05 MG ZT-T 1.8T 160+,'89 MG Metro Turbo Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London Posts: 368 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	You will probably find that the build quality on the mk1 is better.I know my Yreg 75 was built much better that my '05 ZT-T.The workers probably took more care when they knew the company had a future than when my '05 was built a month before they went bust :lol: __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Member no:7797

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CDTi This is my second home No longer in the MGR club Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tipperary Posts: 3,933 Thanks: 35 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	I think the mk1 looks a bit dated now. The facelift still looks like a relatively modern car IMHO. __________________ 'Tis better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.

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pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	i must admit i prefer the styling of the mk 1, the bumpers fit the styling.on the facelift it don't work for me..

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James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	The Mk1 looked dated the day it came out, that was the whole point. It is based on the early Jags. Personaly I love the look. :lol: As for the Mk2 it does, as you say, look like a lot of other modern cars, mainly from the front, and for me that's a no no.. But it's nice that we get a choice innit. .

12th September 2009, 07:10	#10
muey Loves to post 75 connoiseur se hi-line tourer cdt Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: nelson,lancs Posts: 299 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	mk 1 To be honest, i won't be modin mine either way, i 47 yr old, wen you drive a rover 75 at my age, i not really worried how long the journey, so long as i can drive her back ! the pleasure is always there ! :lol: