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planenut · 9th February 2014, 08:32

I think it looks great, but don't like the instrument panel.

alanjay · 18th February 2014, 00:04

For the first time in years ADO were not governed by financial restraints and produced their dream, a beautifully symmetrical car, right down to the slightly tapered filler cap. Sorry to say this to the Phoenix face lift lovers, but those angular bumpers spoiled the look.
Had Phoenix continued with the Mark 1 for us oldies, and simultaneously marketed a more aggressive looking version like this Roewe, to attract younger buyers away from Beemers and Audi's, they might have succeeded in staying afloat.
My opinion of course but beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Dashiel · 18th February 2014, 06:41

The 75 was intended to restore rovers prestige . They still needed to replace the 45. Company was sunk due to the exhange rate and lack of government support. too big to survive, too small to succeed

alanjay · 22nd February 2014, 23:30

Having seen more and more pictures, if nothing else it has a sensible sized glove box!

alanjay · 22nd February 2014, 23:44

What's this about a meet at The Frog and Wicket? I can't find it on the calendar, are you trying to exclude us Surreyites?

alanjay · 24th February 2014, 15:32

I agree with Dean the mark one was perfectly balanced, the "chiselled" bumpers on the facelift model took away the pleasing aesthetics. I'll stick to series one for as long as I can

alanjay · 24th February 2014, 15:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jules

Here here.
The Phoenix 4 should have been shot and the government should have bailed MGR out like they did the Banks.

The UK government have a policy of not appearing to support British industry, what they do is use a backdoor method. Send billions of aid to India so the Indians could buy Jaguar/Land Rover.
Shame they couldn't have done the same for Rover.

mrsimon · 24th March 2015, 21:30

It'll appeal to die-hard MG owners and not many others. It's hard to see them competing in the Europe with the VAG group and others... sadly.
Cheap and cheerful.

moarjin · 8th October 2015, 17:37

I think it looks great imo. I'd have one for sure.

Even though we can't get the cars over here, wouldn't it be good if we could find a supplier of 750 PARTS in the UK?
Looking at the car and under that bonnet, it's obvious how many parts are identical to ours.

stevenicks · 8th October 2015, 17:48

Why oh why, couldn't it have come to the UK

18th February 2014, 00:04	#102
alanjay Passed Away Rover 75 Connie Tourer Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Guildford Posts: 2,582 Thanks: 682 Thanked 979 Times in 612 Posts	I like it For the first time in years ADO were not governed by financial restraints and produced their dream, a beautifully symmetrical car, right down to the slightly tapered filler cap. Sorry to say this to the Phoenix face lift lovers, but those angular bumpers spoiled the look. Had Phoenix continued with the Mark 1 for us oldies, and simultaneously marketed a more aggressive looking version like this Roewe, to attract younger buyers away from Beemers and Audi's, they might have succeeded in staying afloat. My opinion of course but beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Last edited by alanjay; 22nd February 2014 at 23:26.. Reason: spelling correction

22nd February 2014, 23:44	#105
alanjay Passed Away Rover 75 Connie Tourer Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Guildford Posts: 2,582 Thanks: 682 Thanked 979 Times in 612 Posts	What's this about a meet at The Frog and Wicket? I can't find it on the calendar, are you trying to exclude us Surreyites? Last edited by alanjay; 22nd February 2014 at 23:45.. Reason: missed word

24th March 2015, 21:30	#108
mrsimon Avid contributor MG ZT CDTi 2005 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Barcelona Posts: 139 Thanks: 13 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	It'll appeal to die-hard MG owners and not many others. It's hard to see them competing in the Europe with the VAG group and others... sadly. Cheap and cheerful. __________________ Today is the first day of the rest of your life. ------------- [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

8th October 2015, 17:48	#110
stevenicks This is my second home MG ZT 180 Auto / Rover 75 2.0 Diesel Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brecon. Posts: 7,465 Thanks: 3,297 Thanked 1,666 Times in 1,264 Posts	Why oh why, couldn't it have come to the UK __________________ "You're Not Laughing Now Are You?" Steve

9th February 2014, 08:32	#101
planenut Regional Secretary Rover 1.8T Tourer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Heathrow Posts: 6,955 Thanks: 1,551 Thanked 2,036 Times in 1,264 Posts	I think it looks great, but don't like the instrument panel.

18th February 2014, 06:41	#103
Dashiel Posted a thing or two Rover 75 V6 2.0 Club Tourer LPG Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South East Posts: 1,405 Thanks: 3 Thanked 39 Times in 34 Posts	The 75 was intended to restore rovers prestige . They still needed to replace the 45. Company was sunk due to the exhange rate and lack of government support. too big to survive, too small to succeed

22nd February 2014, 23:30	#104
alanjay Passed Away Rover 75 Connie Tourer Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Guildford Posts: 2,582 Thanks: 682 Thanked 979 Times in 612 Posts	Having seen more and more pictures, if nothing else it has a sensible sized glove box!

24th February 2014, 15:32	#106
alanjay Passed Away Rover 75 Connie Tourer Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Guildford Posts: 2,582 Thanks: 682 Thanked 979 Times in 612 Posts	I agree with Dean the mark one was perfectly balanced, the "chiselled" bumpers on the facelift model took away the pleasing aesthetics. I'll stick to series one for as long as I can

8th October 2015, 17:37	#109
moarjin Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Yeovil Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I think it looks great imo. I'd have one for sure. Even though we can't get the cars over here, wouldn't it be good if we could find a supplier of 750 PARTS in the UK? Looking at the car and under that bonnet, it's obvious how many parts are identical to ours.