What would the 75 / ZT be now?

kardiokate · 8th June 2012, 15:34

Just a bit of fun :P

If you had to select a car, that is currently available on the market, as a 'new Rover 75 / MG ZT' what would it be?

For me I think the Jaguar XF fits the bill. I know it's a bit bigger than the 75, but looks the part, and works well as both a more upmarket car, and a sports variant. Not to mention the tourer / wagon / estate version that is coming out!

Over to you!

Galleon · 8th June 2012, 15:52

But the latest batch of Jags are too bling. I hate the interiors. My Dad bought a nearly new X-type just after they'd stopped making them. I went with him to collect it and had a look at the XFs and XJs in the showroom. I was not impressed. The X-type and S-type were quite 75esque but the latest Jag interiors are not really that classy IMHO

calibrax · 8th June 2012, 15:57

When I eventually end up replacing my ZT, the Jaguar XF will certainly be one of my options. Mercedes CLS and Audi A5 will be the only other options on my list.

Final choice will probably come down to price and availability, as I'm hard pressed to choose just one of those three right now!

Having said that, I'm not discounting anything else, after all you never know. My first Rover (a 620ti) wasn't anywhere even NEAR my list when I bought it (the list was a Calibra V6, Ford Probe or Audi A4...) - but the price and performance was such a revelation, I just had to buy it. And have stuck with MGRover ever since!

stevemac · 8th June 2012, 15:58

I think the new Jags are a bit too "eurobox" I think I would go for one of these

OldChuffey · 8th June 2012, 16:02

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Originally Posted by stevemac

I think the new Jags are a bit too "eurobox" I think I would go for one of these

A car only surpassed in ugliness by the estate version

For me it would have to be a Jag.....

Brabus · 8th June 2012, 16:04

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Originally Posted by stevemac

I think the new Jags are a bit too "eurobox" I think I would go for one of these

My most favorite everyday car apart from the 75.The SRT8 is

daveb57 · 8th June 2012, 16:14

This will do nicely thank you!!

:d rool4:

OldChuffey · 8th June 2012, 16:28

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Originally Posted by daveb57

This will do nicely thank you!!

:d rool4:

Stunning......

stevemac · 8th June 2012, 16:32

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Originally Posted by OldChuffey

Stunning......

You realise, of course, that the car doesn't really look like that. Wide angle lens shot makes it wider and a lot lower.

And it starts at 65K hardly a 75 replacement for most of us.

ProfDave · 8th June 2012, 16:34

Problem will be the price. Super cars and I think transformed in recent years for the better. Certainly paying dividends in sales world wide.

Back to the price issue; the next Mazda 6 looks like a Jag imitation and will be very very reasonable and totally reliable. Along with my 75 and some minis we have a Mazda bongo camper and this although from 1995 does not break at all; even the electric blinds still work!

Probably a curve ball though; the 2.2 diesel will be £30y tax in case anyone in the future is tempted!

8th June 2012, 15:34	#1
kardiokate Regular poster Vauxhall Agila Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hull Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What would the 75 / ZT be now? Just a bit of fun :P If you had to select a car, that is currently available on the market, as a 'new Rover 75 / MG ZT' what would it be? For me I think the Jaguar XF fits the bill. I know it's a bit bigger than the 75, but looks the part, and works well as both a more upmarket car, and a sports variant. Not to mention the tourer / wagon / estate version that is coming out! Over to you!

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calibrax Posted a thing or two BMW 4 Series Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 1,975 Thanks: 29 Thanked 37 Times in 28 Posts	When I eventually end up replacing my ZT, the Jaguar XF will certainly be one of my options. Mercedes CLS and Audi A5 will be the only other options on my list. Final choice will probably come down to price and availability, as I'm hard pressed to choose just one of those three right now! Having said that, I'm not discounting anything else, after all you never know. My first Rover (a 620ti) wasn't anywhere even NEAR my list when I bought it (the list was a Calibra V6, Ford Probe or Audi A4...) - but the price and performance was such a revelation, I just had to buy it. And have stuck with MGRover ever since! __________________ Steve 2004 MG ZT+ CDTi 160 (sadly now gone!) 2015 BMW 435d GranCoupe XDrive

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stevemac This is my second home Jaguar X Type 2.2D Estate Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Farnborough Posts: 4,306 Thanks: 6 Thanked 13 Times in 6 Posts	I think the new Jags are a bit too "eurobox" I think I would go for one of these __________________ • • • • • • • • Steve “People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day.” Winnie-the-Pooh http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/n...5/twitter1.jpg

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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	yes to the Jag but......... Problem will be the price. Super cars and I think transformed in recent years for the better. Certainly paying dividends in sales world wide. Back to the price issue; the next Mazda 6 looks like a Jag imitation and will be very very reasonable and totally reliable. Along with my 75 and some minis we have a Mazda bongo camper and this although from 1995 does not break at all; even the electric blinds still work! Probably a curve ball though; the 2.2 diesel will be £30y tax in case anyone in the future is tempted!

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Galleon Avid contributor 75 CDTi Conn SE Saloon Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Whitchurch - Hants Posts: 208 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	But the latest batch of Jags are too bling. I hate the interiors. My Dad bought a nearly new X-type just after they'd stopped making them. I went with him to collect it and had a look at the XFs and XJs in the showroom. I was not impressed. The X-type and S-type were quite 75esque but the latest Jag interiors are not really that classy IMHO

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daveb57 Loves to post Mercedes Benz E 350 Coupe Peugeot 407 SW 1.9 HDI Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Around jcn 26 of the M1 Posts: 483 Thanks: 74 Thanked 61 Times in 29 Posts	This will do nicely thank you!! :d rool4: