Noticed a drop off in the Rover 75 on the British roads these last few weeks

[Olde faithful]

Originally Posted by tonybel

Pretty much in the same place. spent loads of time last summer sorting mine out, but only a few weeks later had to take it off the road as it has a load more that needs doing. I will come at it again when the weather gets better, but its the running gear and suspension that after 15 years is getting pretty bad.

I had my entire suspension overhauled in December 2019 by a MG/Rover specialist , worth every penny, I realised at the time on 318000 miles it was worn out and needed an upgrade it was not too dear either in my opinion, all was replaced except rear suspension arms as those were both done in 2018, the rest in December a shade under £700, my god it was like driving a brand new Rover 75 and not a sound over any bumps.. beautiful.

I can honestly say its cheaper in the long run to overall than to buy brand new car, even though i have bought a brand new car as well, its really dawned on me with government threats of banning this and that, we might as well save our hard earned cash keep what we enjoy and drive it until no more ICE fuel if it ever comes about ( doubt it)

my new car loses around £600 per month, each month that's nuts... my new Rover 75 suspension has lost no ground since fitting, shes still only worth £4.50 so who cares.....where else can you drive a depreciation free car NO WHERE
LONG LIVE THE ROVER 75 DRIVERS AND THEIR CARS

I want to see them on the roads..just like the London route master bus years after production completion THEY ARE BUILT TO LAST!!
and great to look at.

[patrolman pete]

I drove 1500 miles around Scotland up the west side , along the top and back down the east side a few weeks ago and I was the only 75 on the road it seems. Last week I toured the Lakes and saw a 75 coming towards me on the A595 near Seascale so I waved but I was ignored as usual . Today I spotted a blue ZTT at McDonalds at Thinford near Durham but that is a very rare sight to see another these days .

[trikey]

Originally Posted by edwardmk

Wow. That's an impressive mileage. I see it's a diesel. Is that the BMW diesel?

Well done for taking such good care of her.

Incidentally, what is a reasonable life for a V6 if well maintained anyone?

I think well maintained V8's are good for 250000, but few get that far with UK petrol prices

There are a few V6 cars that have done 150-180k afraid they are the exception though.


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[edwardmk]

Originally Posted by trikey

There are a few V6 cars that have done 150-180k afraid they are the exception though.


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Just acquired 'Big Mo' from Rick Sta. Comprehensively documented on the forum she's in lovely condition (and plenty of cool lighting too)
I always fancied an MG 190SE tourer and was tempted despite a mileage of almost 140k. Testimony to Rick's brand of TLC
Very happy with the package and only planning maybe 3-4k per annum. Nevertheless, since it's mighty close to the upper limit apparently for a V6, I'd welcome suggestions on preventive maintenance and what to watch out for going forwards to make sure she's around for a long time.
It's more fun than buying a new equivalent saloon car and dropping 5k as soon as you leave the showroom and 15k in the first two years. £15k depreciation would buy my entire current fleet of four oldies but goodies.
Seems I may need to add a nice diesel 75 Connoisseur to complete the collection.