Rover 620ti or 75 V8?

-Joe · 2nd February 2013, 11:29

Saw this stock condition 600ti on ebay today.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1999-ROVER...item20cf05698c

How does such a car rate against the 75/MG v8 for speed and drivability?

Mr Bone · 2nd February 2013, 11:45

Can't see how the two could be compared tbh. I used to own a 600Ti and it was a good car,quick but suffered from torque steer and didn't ride or handle as well as my 75cdt. I've never driven a 75/zt V8, but used to drive a 3500S V8 and although the 600 turbo put more bhp out it wasn't as useable.

coab · 2nd February 2013, 14:32

I owned a 620 Ti and the drivers window fell in 20 times, the car is fast but not on corners as if you boot it you end up the wrong way round. If the right hand side of the head isn't weeping oil the handbrake will cost you a fortune every mot.
Mine was 79k full history etc and blew 2 turbos in 12 months.

The alloy wheels pit terribly and the interior seats fall apart at the seems even in the back where no one has sat! Oh and rear discs simply rot away as the rear shoes don't clean the discs as they stick.

Shapfell · 2nd February 2013, 14:38

Depends on what you want to do with it. If it would be an everyday car, then the 600ti wins on fuel economy and general abuseability; if its for high days and holidays and for going to shows, then its a closer call. 600ti's never were that common, and their engines have been raped for powering other kit cars or Rovers. In that case, purely for "I haven't seen one of them for years", go for the 600. If you are just after a rare car, period, go for the 75/ZT V8.

eurorover · 2nd February 2013, 16:20

I have had 620 ti 820 vitesse and i got a v8. if you blow 2 turbos on a ti then there is something wrong with your driving! mine handled fab on corners

I loved the ti fab car perfect for giving youngsters a supprise in thir saxo's

MrDoodles · 2nd February 2013, 17:36

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beejay · 2nd February 2013, 17:56

I had a 620 ti before my 75 and was a very economical car and have to admit I miss it but then you can't compare a 1.8 n/a with a 2 ltr Turbo, 200 BHP. Happy memories, Lesley (my late wife) loved driving the 620 manual but hated driving the 75 Auto

Barry

pab · 2nd February 2013, 18:19

I've driven the 620Ti on many occasions, great performance even in today's standards. My Father had a 820 Vitesse, which was superb.

Hard to compare against the Mustang V8 though, horses for courses.

ProfDave · 2nd February 2013, 18:20

They are not on the same field but then the ti are very very good value. Brilliant car although with a tendency for torque steer

They seem to come up occasionally in unmolested original shape and I am always tempted

As I have sad before I need a bigger shed!

oldcarguy · 2nd February 2013, 18:26

Gotta go for that wonderful V8 soundtrack

2nd February 2013, 11:29	#1
-Joe Avid contributor Rover 75 Classic SE 1.8T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: wink Posts: 135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 20 Times in 15 Posts	Rover 620ti or 75 V8? Saw this stock condition 600ti on ebay today. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1999-ROVER...item20cf05698c How does such a car rate against the 75/MG v8 for speed and drivability?

2nd February 2013, 11:45	#2
Mr Bone Gets stuck in 75 Cdt. VW Touareg V6 Tdi. Galaxy 1.9Tdi (x2). R1200GS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Planet Zog Posts: 742 Thanks: 169 Thanked 206 Times in 145 Posts	Can't see how the two could be compared tbh. I used to own a 600Ti and it was a good car,quick but suffered from torque steer and didn't ride or handle as well as my 75cdt. I've never driven a 75/zt V8, but used to drive a 3500S V8 and although the 600 turbo put more bhp out it wasn't as useable. __________________ If the world was run by decent honest leaders, we'd have a decent & honest place to live in.

2nd February 2013, 14:38	#4
Shapfell Loves to post Rover 75 Conn SE saloon / MG ZTT cdti auto Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lowestoft Posts: 497 Thanks: 10 Thanked 33 Times in 26 Posts	Depends on what you want to do with it. If it would be an everyday car, then the 600ti wins on fuel economy and general abuseability; if its for high days and holidays and for going to shows, then its a closer call. 600ti's never were that common, and their engines have been raped for powering other kit cars or Rovers. In that case, purely for "I haven't seen one of them for years", go for the 600. If you are just after a rare car, period, go for the 75/ZT V8. __________________ Oh well, it's only money...... 2004 Conn SE 1.8 Work so far:- Gerry T, Rad Fan Resistor, Handbrake Compensator, Bonnet Catch Block, Leather Handbrake gaiter, Journey Camera, Sean's DD Unit with Freeview!, Towbar, Rear Sunblind, Smiley!, Headlamp Protectors, Alloy Intake, R75 Brolly, Puddle lights, reversing camera. 2004 Connie CDTi Tourer; replacement for the ZTT.

2nd February 2013, 16:20	#5
eurorover Posted a thing or two MG ZT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Swansea Posts: 1,231 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	I have had 620 ti 820 vitesse and i got a v8. if you blow 2 turbos on a ti then there is something wrong with your driving! mine handled fab on corners I loved the ti fab car perfect for giving youngsters a supprise in thir saxo's Last edited by eurorover; 2nd February 2013 at 18:04..

2nd February 2013, 14:32	#3
coab This is my second home 2007 57 GOLF GTi EDITION 30 DSG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newport Shropshire and Coventry. Posts: 5,138 Thanks: 2,424 Thanked 1,452 Times in 852 Posts	I owned a 620 Ti and the drivers window fell in 20 times, the car is fast but not on corners as if you boot it you end up the wrong way round. If the right hand side of the head isn't weeping oil the handbrake will cost you a fortune every mot. Mine was 79k full history etc and blew 2 turbos in 12 months. The alloy wheels pit terribly and the interior seats fall apart at the seems even in the back where no one has sat! Oh and rear discs simply rot away as the rear shoes don't clean the discs as they stick.

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2nd February 2013, 17:56	#7
beejay Retired Rover 75, 04 Connie SE Auto. 2.5 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brandon Posts: 1,125 Thanks: 516 Thanked 114 Times in 92 Posts	I had a 620 ti before my 75 and was a very economical car and have to admit I miss it but then you can't compare a 1.8 n/a with a 2 ltr Turbo, 200 BHP. Happy memories, Lesley (my late wife) loved driving the 620 manual but hated driving the 75 Auto Barry

2nd February 2013, 18:19	#8
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	I've driven the 620Ti on many occasions, great performance even in today's standards. My Father had a 820 Vitesse, which was superb. Hard to compare against the Mustang V8 though, horses for courses.

2nd February 2013, 18:20	#9
ProfDave This is my second home ZTT, Contemp Saloon, Duotone Tourer Join Date: May 2012 Location: Llandeilo Posts: 4,192 Thanks: 290 Thanked 387 Times in 333 Posts	They are not on the same field but then the ti are very very good value. Brilliant car although with a tendency for torque steer They seem to come up occasionally in unmolested original shape and I am always tempted As I have sad before I need a bigger shed!

2nd February 2013, 18:26	#10
oldcarguy Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Conn SE Tourer Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Driffield Posts: 1,952 Thanks: 27 Thanked 151 Times in 125 Posts	Gotta go for that wonderful V8 soundtrack