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12th January 2017, 08:18 | #1 |
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Newbie - Just popping in . . .
I've just joined your forum for a short while to give away a 75 spare wheel and jacking kit (see post in the freebie section) but thought I'd say hello and relate my 75-ownership experience.
Some years back (2000) I was lucky enough to be given a Rover 75 Connoisseur Tourer as a company car having previously had a Rover 600. I had it for 3 years and 96k miles at which point it was changed for another 75 Connoisseur but a saloon this time. I also had this for 3 years and a similar mileage. Company cars stopped at that point as I moved jobs and I bought a Jaguar X-Type 2.2d Sovereign and now own a Jaguar XF-S Portfolio. Comparison: There is no doubt that the Jags are very nice cars and certainly the V6 diesel in the XF is probably the smoothest engine (diesel or petrol) I've ever driven. But . . . . . I maintain to this day that the interior of both 75s was equal to (and in some ways superior to) the Jags. I really miss the seats and the walnut and leather steering wheels. Had Rover not gone bump a few months after I took delivery of my second 75, I am sure I'd still be driving it's modern equivalent today. I'm really please to find that there is still a thriving and proud owners community. Long may you continue!! |
12th January 2017, 09:31 | #2 | |
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You now know where to be if you ever have the desire to own one, they can still be bought for reasonable cash. good examples are out there. Ken. |
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12th January 2017, 14:20 | #3 |
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Welcome John,
You have great taste! I would love to own a Jaguar XF-S Portfolio Do you have any pictures of your car? |
12th January 2017, 14:27 | #4 |
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Do I have any pictures, he asks!! Just one or two. . . but I haven't figured out how to upload. Clicking on the photo icon asks for a URL. But how do you upload from your computer?
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This is mine, but also own a ZT and a ZTT, any excuse to post up pictures The ZTT and the ZT Stu Last edited by Fusilier; 12th January 2017 at 17:19.. |
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12th January 2017, 17:31 | #6 |
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