She’s gone!

Kiltman · 30th September 2018, 08:45

I’m afraid after 10+ years as an owner I am now Rover-less.
Firstly I would like to thank all the wonderful people I have met here who have offered help, encouragement and support, I couldn’t have done it without you!
Secondly, what next? I am currently driving my son’s Suzuki Wagon R+ but it’s not too good for a 90 mile commute. Need a diesel and looking for something a bit ‘out of the ordinary’. Currently considering Volvo S60 or Saab 9-3, any thoughts, experiences or suggestions?
Thirdly, I will be selling some nice bits & pieces so keep an eye out!

phatfiesta75 · 30th September 2018, 09:10

Sorry to hear you're roverless 😩 hmm....i was thinking of the saab 9-3 meself before going back to my 75. All the best with whatever you choose 👍

FLYING BANANA · 30th September 2018, 09:30

Don't be a stranger, pop in from time to time, you never know you maybe tempted back at some point. Let us know what you buy.

tourer · 30th September 2018, 09:40

I, too, have been Roverless for over 2 years after 12 years with a 75. I still read the forums at least once a day as fascinating topics pop up.
I do get to see and ride in my old 75 regularly as it was passed on to my son in law.

Kiltman · 30th September 2018, 09:43

I won’t be a stranger!

blaggard · 30th September 2018, 10:55

SAAB 9-3 is an Astra, get a 9-5 the last PROPER SAAB, I had an '07 9-5 Vector Sport last year, Brilliant car. I had a 9000 in 98 and a 200 Convertible in about '04. The convertible was an unusual one as it had a 2.5 V6.

Sjonnie · 30th September 2018, 14:11

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Originally Posted by blaggard

SAAB 9-3 is an Astra, get a 9-5 the last PROPER SAAB, I had an '07 9-5 Vector Sport last year, Brilliant car. I had a 9000 in 98 and a 200 Convertible in about '04. The convertible was an unusual one as it had a 2.5 V6.

SAAB 9-3 is only based on the same platform. That's about it. Motor management, suspension, drive, interior, experience are all very different from the Astra. I might even say you are a jellyfish because you share more than 90% of its DNA

PS. The last 9-5 was the one that Victor (you know... the Dutch guy who tried to save SAAB) brought to market. If you mean the previous one I fear I have to tell you that it was based on the Vectra

. I had a 9-5NG and it as brilliant.

respace · 30th September 2018, 15:50

I needed a diesel for the commute, looked at Saab, Volvo and Jag. The Saab diesel is a Fiat with cambelt, the Volvo is a Ford and the Jag is a Ford or Peug depending on which one.
The Rover is a BMW, no contest.

30th September 2018, 08:45	#1
Kiltman I really should get out more....... MG ZT CDTi 135 / Rover 75 Club SE 160 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Leek Posts: 2,013 Thanks: 235 Thanked 128 Times in 104 Posts	She’s gone! I’m afraid after 10+ years as an owner I am now Rover-less. Firstly I would like to thank all the wonderful people I have met here who have offered help, encouragement and support, I couldn’t have done it without you! Secondly, what next? I am currently driving my son’s Suzuki Wagon R+ but it’s not too good for a 90 mile commute. Need a diesel and looking for something a bit ‘out of the ordinary’. Currently considering Volvo S60 or Saab 9-3, any thoughts, experiences or suggestions? Thirdly, I will be selling some nice bits & pieces so keep an eye out!

30th September 2018, 09:30	#3
FLYING BANANA Moderator/Club Shop MG ZT 1.8t+. No.3 of 4 in Sunspot Yellow & Ford Fiesta in Black. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rattler Farm Posts: 22,548 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	Don't be a stranger, pop in from time to time, you never know you maybe tempted back at some point. Let us know what you buy. __________________ 233,250. And that was our first event of 2024. onen hag oll

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30th September 2018, 09:10	#2
phatfiesta75 Loves to post rover 75 2.0 cdti connoisseur se Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: warrington Posts: 475 Thanks: 223 Thanked 91 Times in 85 Posts	Sorry to hear you're roverless 😩 hmm....i was thinking of the saab 9-3 meself before going back to my 75. All the best with whatever you choose 👍

30th September 2018, 09:40	#4
tourer Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer CDT Auto. Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Long Eaton Posts: 1,342 Thanks: 30 Thanked 220 Times in 160 Posts	I, too, have been Roverless for over 2 years after 12 years with a 75. I still read the forums at least once a day as fascinating topics pop up. I do get to see and ride in my old 75 regularly as it was passed on to my son in law.

30th September 2018, 09:43	#5
Kiltman I really should get out more....... MG ZT CDTi 135 / Rover 75 Club SE 160 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Leek Posts: 2,013 Thanks: 235 Thanked 128 Times in 104 Posts	I won’t be a stranger!

30th September 2018, 10:55	#6
blaggard Avid contributor Rover 75 connoisseur se Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Wallington Posts: 180 Thanks: 6 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	SAAB 9-3 is an Astra, get a 9-5 the last PROPER SAAB, I had an '07 9-5 Vector Sport last year, Brilliant car. I had a 9000 in 98 and a 200 Convertible in about '04. The convertible was an unusual one as it had a 2.5 V6.

30th September 2018, 15:50	#8
respace Avid contributor Rover 75 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dorchester Posts: 110 Thanks: 14 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts	I needed a diesel for the commute, looked at Saab, Volvo and Jag. The Saab diesel is a Fiat with cambelt, the Volvo is a Ford and the Jag is a Ford or Peug depending on which one. The Rover is a BMW, no contest.