ZT and 75 reliability, the proof - Page 2

mach1rob · 5th December 2008, 16:23

Rovers are carp! Bloke down teh pub said so!

BigRuss · 5th December 2008, 16:38

Well said Jamie, if they were poorly built, unreliable cars then why are there so many on here who have had, or own more than one.

Russ

Number 6 · 5th December 2008, 17:15

Well what can I say I had a problem which I would probaly never found out what it was,but thanks to this club I got it sorted and was able to cure the fault/problem myself with the help of various members.So yes people will knock things when they go wrong and are slow to praise when they go right. long live the 75/ZT

tourerfogey · 5th December 2008, 17:25

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Originally Posted by BigRuss

Well said Jamie, if they were poorly built, unreliable cars then why have so many on here who have had, or own more than one.

Russ

Could it be that the sort of people who get enthusiastic about any car are the sort of people who don't mind a few problems or even relish a challenge? After all, to a true car enthusiast, a car that is perfect in every respect and 100% reliable could soon become 'boring'.

Jules · 5th December 2008, 17:56

Nothing wrong with seeing our cars through rose tinted spectacles TF!
OK so I make my living out of selling/servicing them.

I could have chosen to specialise in Saabs say but that would be boring & less patriotic!
We've always owned cars that our friends "perceive to be rubbish" (take Dolomites & Stags for instance, we owned those for many years.)

But at least we can say we never own or drive Bland, modern, run of the mill fleet cars.

afcbadam · 5th December 2008, 19:26

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Originally Posted by mach1rob

Rovers are carp! Bloke down teh pub said so!

lets be honest. the only NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- thing about rover is longbridge went under. the head gaskets are a issue but what else really constantally goes wrong with them..... nouthing really

tourerfogey · 5th December 2008, 19:27

Nothing wrong with seeing our cars through rose tinted spectacles TF!

But there possibly is if that gives a false impression to the casual viewer of these forums of the reality of 75/ZT ownership.

mach1rob · 5th December 2008, 20:00

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Originally Posted by afcbadam

lets be honest. the only NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- thing about rover is longbridge went under. the head gaskets are a issue but what else really constantally goes wrong with them..... nouthing really

Absolutely! I've had one of everything from the 3 litre P5 onwards, and I'd love another P5B, but the trouble is, BL did for Rover in the 70s, and alas they never really recovered, plus it never helped with the bad press they always got, which is why Joe Bloggs is under the impression they're all rubbish and break down constantly because thats all he ever sees or hears.

I must admit tho, I've been casting loving eyes over black XJRs last few days

but I wonder if I could talk Paul into letting me change Rovergroup to www.rovergroupwithasmatteringofjaguar.org.uk!

calibrax · 5th December 2008, 20:09

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Originally Posted by mach1rob

I must admit tho, I've been casting loving eyes over black XJRs last few days

Nooooooooooo!!!!

Go for a black MG, much better. :lol:

(I'm not biased in any way of course...)

FROGGY · 5th December 2008, 20:12

My advice, (for what it's worth), to anyone considering one of these cars is, have a thorough read on this forum first and list all the known problem areas.

Then buy the cheapest, GOOD condition car you can find.

Service history isn't even worth the paper it's written on, especially if it was a company car wheeled into a dealership for it's annual stamp and out.

Spend the money you saved on the purchase renewing bits that are KNOWN to give problems, and enjoy your motoring.

In the case of the diesels, the engines (not the ancilleries) are bombproof, and a high mileage motorway cruiser is probably the best buy of all (could be why I bought one!).

Big plus, they're nearly BRITISH. (now considered by certain ((non-English)) members of the UK to be a politically incorrect term).

Mick

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5th December 2008, 17:15	#13
Number 6 This is my second home Rover 75 tourer Club CD/Limo Tints Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Meneac Posts: 6,759 Thanks: 5,007 Thanked 1,609 Times in 869 Posts	Well what can I say I had a problem which I would probaly never found out what it was,but thanks to this club I got it sorted and was able to cure the fault/problem myself with the help of various members.So yes people will knock things when they go wrong and are slow to praise when they go right. long live the 75/ZT __________________ ] "I started out with nothing, and Ive still got most of it left!"

5th December 2008, 17:56	#15
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Nothing wrong with seeing our cars through rose tinted spectacles TF! OK so I make my living out of selling/servicing them. I could have chosen to specialise in Saabs say but that would be boring & less patriotic! We've always owned cars that our friends "perceive to be rubbish" (take Dolomites & Stags for instance, we owned those for many years.) But at least we can say we never own or drive Bland, modern, run of the mill fleet cars. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

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FROGGY I really should get out more....... MG ZT CDTI Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 17500 REAUX, CHARENTE-MARITIME Posts: 2,749 Thanks: 2 Thanked 133 Times in 90 Posts	My advice, (for what it's worth), to anyone considering one of these cars is, have a thorough read on this forum first and list all the known problem areas. Then buy the cheapest, GOOD condition car you can find. Service history isn't even worth the paper it's written on, especially if it was a company car wheeled into a dealership for it's annual stamp and out. Spend the money you saved on the purchase renewing bits that are KNOWN to give problems, and enjoy your motoring. In the case of the diesels, the engines (not the ancilleries) are bombproof, and a high mileage motorway cruiser is probably the best buy of all (could be why I bought one!). Big plus, they're nearly BRITISH. (now considered by certain ((non-English)) members of the UK to be a politically incorrect term). Mick __________________ http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps628d4119.jpg IN THE BLACK NOW Last edited by FROGGY; 5th December 2008 at 20:25.. Reason: Missed a ) off!

5th December 2008, 16:23	#11
mach1rob Gets stuck in Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 889 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Rovers are carp! Bloke down teh pub said so!

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tourerfogey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Nothing wrong with seeing our cars through rose tinted spectacles TF! But there possibly is if that gives a false impression to the casual viewer of these forums of the reality of 75/ZT ownership.