1.8t seems to be getting very rare

zedhed · 25th March 2017, 19:25

just looked on eBay and could only find 1

but plenty v6s.

marinabrian · 25th March 2017, 19:31

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Originally Posted by zedhed

just looked on eBay and could only find 1

but plenty v6s.

Yes, it's a shame as they are after all the best balanced of all the engine variants.

All gone to meet their maker, or their engines installed into MGZR and whathaveyou

Brian

Ravinder · 25th March 2017, 19:52

Cracking engine the 1.8T. It's just right for the 75 I feel and handles well too.

solarsailor · 25th March 2017, 19:57

Mine runs like a dream, and takes off like a scalded cat if you floor the accelerator.

victorgte · 25th March 2017, 20:00

I may be biased but the 1.8T has been a delight to drive for the last 3 and half years.
The V6 behaves like a different car but has its good points especially the power and delivery of it along with a great sound.
No plans to change either of them and shortly the 1.8T will have new rear suspension arms and compete Dinitrol underneath to preserve it. Long may it last.

kc13661 · 25th March 2017, 20:01

Have to agree out of my three variants, the 1.8 T is just so nice to drive, (That's when mine is running correctly, but this is not a fault of the engine it is the fact that my car is a total hybrid of variants that should and indeed did not exist in 1999..... and my knowledge of diagnostics is minimal but once told what the problem is, i can fix it.... contrary to some beliefs)

The Diesel is a great drive, especially when taken up to 160, the V6 is great sounding and so comfortable, but the 1.8 T is so responsive, quiet and smooth, handling is great and the most economical of the three

rrobson · 25th March 2017, 20:10

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

All gone to meet their maker, or their engines installed into MGZR and whathaveyou

Brian

Only because nobody wanted the 75 when I tried to sell it, they are a really difficult model to sell.
However, I won't be held responsible for a friend who's following in my footsteps and scrapping a turbo tourer for the same conversion. My monogram needed a sill and his 25 engine is poorly so it's saving two...

VVC-Geeza · 25th March 2017, 20:15

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Originally Posted by solarsailor

Mine runs like a dream, and takes off like a scalded cat if you floor the accelerator.

+1 Vrooom tishhh

suzublu · 25th March 2017, 20:19

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Originally Posted by VVC-Geeza

+1 Vrooom tishhh

Mine just goes vroom without the tshhh, or rather, vrooburbleburble

Dallas · 25th March 2017, 20:22

Just to balance the odds here a bit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by zedhed

just looked on eBay and could only find 1

but plenty v6s.

That is because the V6 is the better engine, its withstood the test of time.

25th March 2017, 19:25	#1
zedhed Posted a thing or two zt saloon turbo Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Tipton Posts: 1,461 Thanks: 1 Thanked 167 Times in 132 Posts	1.8t seems to be getting very rare just looked on eBay and could only find 1but plenty v6s.

25th March 2017, 19:52	#3
Ravinder This is my second home Rover 75 saloon x2, Rover 75 Tourer x2, Rover 220 Coupe Turbo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife Posts: 9,036 Thanks: 2,278 Thanked 2,852 Times in 1,718 Posts	Cracking engine the 1.8T. It's just right for the 75 I feel and handles well too. __________________ Wanted - Indian bride. Cash waiting. (All sorted - bargain) First name and forum name: Ravinder Rover 75 2.0 CDT Connoisseur SE 116 (160 remap) Royal Blue (JFM) This vehicle was the 50,481st 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 2,238th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE to be made out of 3,775 This vehicle was the 5,002nd 75 in Royal Blue (code: JFM) to be made out of 14,420 Royal Blue 75s

25th March 2017, 19:57	#4
solarsailor Posted a thing or two 75 Saloon 1.8T Club SE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Colchester Posts: 1,225 Thanks: 87 Thanked 653 Times in 344 Posts	Mine runs like a dream, and takes off like a scalded cat if you floor the accelerator. __________________ This vehicle was born on Wednesday June 4th 2003 @ 08:24:38 This vehicle was the 73,905th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 1,862nd 75 1.8 T Club SE to be made out of 3,980 This vehicle was the 6,856th 75 in Wedgewood Blue to be made out of 7,515 Wedgewood Blue 75s

25th March 2017, 20:00	#5
victorgte I really should get out more....... MGTF, MGZT, Range Rover Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 2,802 Thanks: 395 Thanked 633 Times in 446 Posts	I may be biased but the 1.8T has been a delight to drive for the last 3 and half years. The V6 behaves like a different car but has its good points especially the power and delivery of it along with a great sound. No plans to change either of them and shortly the 1.8T will have new rear suspension arms and compete Dinitrol underneath to preserve it. Long may it last. __________________ MG TF 135, MG ZT, Range Rover P38

25th March 2017, 20:01	#6
kc13661 I really should get out more....... Freelander Td4 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Gateshead Posts: 2,332 Thanks: 704 Thanked 909 Times in 419 Posts	Have to agree out of my three variants, the 1.8 T is just so nice to drive, (That's when mine is running correctly, but this is not a fault of the engine it is the fact that my car is a total hybrid of variants that should and indeed did not exist in 1999..... and my knowledge of diagnostics is minimal but once told what the problem is, i can fix it.... contrary to some beliefs) The Diesel is a great drive, especially when taken up to 160, the V6 is great sounding and so comfortable, but the 1.8 T is so responsive, quiet and smooth, handling is great and the most economical of the three __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Growing old is compulsory.... Growing up is Optional

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