Hello from New Member John

[kellyjt]

I am a lifetime classic car lover for more that 50 years. I have purchased from an original Rover supplying dealer a 75 Connoisseur SE V6 Auto, registered 20th October 2005. In 2004 I bought new a 75 diesel estate from Souls of Olney as an every day car and loved it but lost the job and the Rover had to go. Going back to my new purchase. I am collecting the 75 next week as the dealer is doing a cam belt change.
The 75 is immaculate one owner with all the bills, hand look, original key rings etc having been serviced at the supplying dealer. The previous owner really looked after the Rover. The chassis number ends 343301 and I would be interested to know where it came in the product cycle.
The 75 was garaged from new and I would like to put some 'waxoyl' type of protection underneath but no skills or knowledge in this area. The last car I did rustproofing was when I bought a brand new MGB roadster in 1976 and they used Dinitrol. The MGB body was good for many years. Can anyone recommend a company as well as a garage for servicing. I am in Northampton but happy to travel. I trust i put the post in the correct place. Thanks John

[trikey]

Welcome aboard, it sounds like your new purchase is a good one, if you send me a private message with your reg number, ill bring up the details of your new car.

And Souls of Olney have one of the best Rover mechanics on their books now, you would be hard pushed to find a better local place for your service.

[mininuts]

Hi John, welcome to the club.
Sounds like you’ve got yourself a lovely car there.........pics would be good, we like pics on here
There’s a lot of very knowledgable members on here so, you’re in the right place

I Waxoyl the underside of my ZTT every year after a good pressure wash and wire brushing. It’s kept it reasonably nice underneath and I live near the coast. I have a small compressor and spray the Waxoyl on with a paraffin gun. Thin the Waxoyl slightly with white spirit.

Hope you enjoy your new 75 as much as I do my ZTT

[marinabrian]

Hello John and welcome.

As requested, a little more information for you

Brian

Vehicle Information

vin SARRJZLLM5D343301
vin_sequence 343301
off_assembly_date Monday, 11th October 2004 @ 12:47:21
model 75
variant 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE
num_doors 4
paint_code MCN
brochure_model_desc R75 C3 Saloon 2.5 KV6 (177)
sales_model_derivative RJZLL
sales_model_derivative_desc Rover 75 2.5V6 Connoisseur SE Saloon
home_export HOME
country GREAT BRITAIN
exterior_paint Platinum Gold
interior_trim Sandstone Leather (Black Piping)
engine 2500 NA 177Bhp
trimlevel Connoisseur SE
bodytype 4DR
manual_auto A
hand_of_drive RHD
model_year 2005
sold_date Unknown

General Information

This vehicle was the 105,034th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381
This vehicle was the 3,568th 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE to be made out of 3,671
This vehicle was the 522nd 75 in Platinum Gold (code: MCN) to be made out of 1,685 Platinum Gold 75s

[trikey]

Originally Posted by marinabrian

Hello John and welcome.

As requested, a little more information for you

Brian

Vehicle Information

vin SARRJZLLM5D343301
vin_sequence 343301
off_assembly_date Monday, 11th October 2004 @ 12:47:21
model 75
variant 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE
num_doors 4
paint_code MCN
brochure_model_desc R75 C3 Saloon 2.5 KV6 (177)
sales_model_derivative RJZLL
sales_model_derivative_desc Rover 75 2.5V6 Connoisseur SE Saloon
home_export HOME
country GREAT BRITAIN
exterior_paint Platinum Gold
interior_trim Sandstone Leather (Black Piping)
engine 2500 NA 177Bhp
trimlevel Connoisseur SE
bodytype 4DR
manual_auto A
hand_of_drive RHD
model_year 2005
sold_date Unknown

General Information

This vehicle was the 105,034th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381
This vehicle was the 3,568th 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE to be made out of 3,671
This vehicle was the 522nd 75 in Platinum Gold (code: MCN) to be made out of 1,685 Platinum Gold 75s

Bloomin heck that was fast!

[Neil1]

Welcome to the Club John.

There are a great number of knowledgeable members on here who can help/advise you with your V6.

[planenut]

Welcome John, and congratulations on acquiring your vehicle. As others have asked, pics would be good. You'll have to find a local meet to gather knowledge and enjoy other benefits of the Club.

[kellyjt]

I will upload photos after next week.
Thanks everyone for you help.
John

[ryszard]

Hi John, I'm also in Northampton,if you need any help give me a shout.Regards Ryszard...

[FLYING BANANA]

Welcome to the fountain of knowledge. Have a look round the place. Lots of info and help available.