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Dreaded thread revival!!! Well folks, I'm four years (approx) further down the line. I have had a 1.8 Conny for most of that time. I have never had a breakdown with it. It had a precautionary head gasket and cambelt change when I bought it and just annual servicing. A knee injury has made me seek out my 2.0 V6 automatic and I love it. Petrol is my choice due to my relatively low annual mileage. I'm still seeing a lot of oil burner problems on the forum???
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I guess it comes down to priorities, and likes and dislikes. I've driven mainly diesels for years, Peugeot-Citroen, VAG, and now Rover/BMW. (I also currently own a 1991 Mitsubishi diesel auto 4x4). I've had a Renault 19 16v and a MGFvvc, and loved them for their free-revving verve on winding country roads and engine note. But as a daily, long distance commuter, the ability of the Rover to eat the miles at high motorway speeds, when you can't hear the engine, and to arrive relaxed, and without the discomfort of the Audi (The Renault and MGFs seats are far better, but the Rover's are supreme), not to mention the 45+ mpg and £195 tax, it is hard to beat. If you can afford the running costs of a V6, and a beautiful noise is your priority, - then put on your Neil Diamond CD!
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Looks like only me who snapped a crankshaft on a diesel then???
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I just prefer the power delivery of a diesel engine and the lazy motorway cruising.
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They have been known to snap but it isn't common fortunately.
There's been another couple of members on here that it's happened to Russ
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Guys who used to service my 1.8 had this to say (both were ex Rover/MG mechanics and both drove 75's)
1.8/1.8T - Easiest of the bunch to maintain and if necessary do major work V6 - Not so easy to maintain and more expensive to do major work Diesel - Mid way between the two but filthy horrible things to work with |
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No such thing as a bad car,just bad owners imho😉
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