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19th May 2019, 16:01 | #11 |
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19th May 2019, 20:38 | #12 |
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20th May 2019, 06:33 | #13 |
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A Skoda Superb is an excellent car. I know a taxi driver who does 60k a year in then and has nothing but good to say about them. Plenty of goodies to be had in them just like the R75.
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20th May 2019, 17:50 | #14 |
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I've owned/operated over 30 cars in my time, my 75 tourer being the latest, and one of the best. If I had to choose something different, I would go back to my former Toyota Soarers (both were the twin turbo 2.5 litre models). Solidly built, great performance, big for a coupe. Even older than Rover 75, but a very satisfying car to drive.
Failing which, I would revert to my old favourite E34 M5 - another very well built car, though perhaps a tad expensive to maintain these days. Make sure the driver's window is clear, as you'll often be looking out of it whilst navigating...
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20th May 2019, 17:59 | #15 | |
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With you all the way with that one. I had the Elegance spec' Superb estate. Real monster of a car, Really well built and enough toys to keep me happy without being over the top with silly things like electric tail lift (check out the price to replace the rams on that one). Thing went like a darn rocket with 175 under the hood. Sadly the short runs I do she just didn't come up to temp long enough, DPF would have suffered so she had to go. |
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20th May 2019, 19:12 | #16 |
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There certainly are some good 'uns out there. I found a CTDI Club , one owner since new, FSH, with only 85k on it. Not even run in. Superb car.
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20th May 2019, 19:34 | #17 |
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Skoda superb gets my vote too. I replaced my daily 75 tourer with a 2017 superb estate after looking at many alternatives. It's the closest to a 75 I could find. So comfortable, toys galore and lovely ride quality.
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20th May 2019, 20:28 | #18 |
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I also like the Superb.
But, a Mercedes CLS is much more "British" and at least one step above the 75 in terms of refinement, power and ambiance. Ditto modern Jaguars. |
21st May 2019, 00:36 | #19 |
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Hmm, not sure if the s type rusted - the x did, with gusto. Any info appreciated.
At the end of the day you're replacing one old car with another old car... How about this list:- Volvo Saab Mercedes Subaru Toyota? |
22nd May 2019, 06:39 | #20 |
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Would definately recommend Volvo S60 2005 model year on. Bullet proof engines, don't rot, comfortable, economical, all original parts available which don't cost an arm and a leg (in some cases they're cheaper than the parts for the 75/ZT) and if you get an SE with the winter pack better equipped than a Connie SE
I've been running one as a daily for the last 3 years almost 30,000 miles, it's a wonderful car, reliable, far, far easier to work on than any 75/ZT and designed and put together in a way that far exceeds the 75/ZT. Russ
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