2.0 V6 Performance?

timspencer · 11th January 2018, 15:07

Hi Guys

Collected my 98 2.0 V6 Conn Auto yesterday and it sailed the 155 miles home without a hitch.....quiet, smooth and so comfortable

My only concern is its dog slow.... pushing the throttle when moving did hardly nothing unless I floored it when it changed down 3 gears and then made lots of noise but still didn't so a fat.

Having had a diesel auto with a remap the difference is huge

Its VERY overdue a service but the engine is sweet as but I wonder if the VIS motors are at fault or are they just a bit "pedestrian"

thomas 75 connie · 11th January 2018, 15:09

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Originally Posted by timspencer

Hi Guys

Collected my 98 2.0 V6 Conn Auto yesterday and it sailed the 155 miles home without a hitch.....quiet, smooth and so comfortable

My only concern is its dog slow.... pushing the throttle when moving did hardly nothing unless I floored it when it changed down 3 gears and then made lots of noise but still didn't so a fat.

Having had a diesel auto with a remap the difference is huge

Its VERY overdue a service but the engine is sweet as but I wonder if the VIS motors are at fault or are they just a bit "pedestrian"

When I had one albeit 15 miles it was noticeably slower than a 2.5v6. Also when test driving one that also seemed the same. They are lovely smooth vehicles but not fast by any means

coolguy · 11th January 2018, 15:29

Ultra smooth but pedestrian. No more economic than the 2.5 either in my experience.

timspencer · 11th January 2018, 15:34

Ok guys

Ill learn to wear my heavy boots when I drive it!

gary t · 11th January 2018, 15:45

Haveing owned both 2.5 and 2.0 v6.s plus a 18turbo all autos yes the 2.0 v6 as less torque than the others especially the 18 turbo but if vis/power valves are working right my 2.0 v6 goes very well. And a lot quicker than the one diesel i have driven that to was a auto. Pulling away out of side roads on to a busy main was frightening. Ok once you got it up to speed. but get up and go was well nonexistent. So check vis/power valves' and use the revs and stop driving it like a smelly scary diesel

timspencer · 11th January 2018, 16:04

My diesel pulls like a train to be honest, even from a standing start.

Will check the VIS motors.

gary t · 11th January 2018, 16:17

yes but yours was remapped ? just use the revs thats what it likes

Jim Jamieson · 11th January 2018, 20:39

We ran both a diesel and 2.5 V6 Connoisseur’s. To be honest I found the diesel would always be quicker off the mark, especially when cold but the V6 is silky smooth.

I seldom give my V6 the welly so to speak but if floored it can give sufficient power to do the job.

Treat it with respect and enjoy it after all it’s not a sports car but a luxury saloon.

Gate Keeper · 12th January 2018, 04:24

Good morning Tim

Congratulations on rescuing a very early S reg and all the very best with its restoration. Rover Rabett is an authority on these cars. Do an archive search and you will find all of his research along with other members comments, he is also on Facebook. It’s possible that you could find what you are looking for. The other thing to do is to get your car booked in with one of the forum gurus for a T4 session.

You asked about it’s performance. My money on lack of acceleration is faulty VIS motors. Drop Stocktake a pm and ask if he can do an exchange unit for you.

I had a problem a few years ago driving over the Brecons as the car struggled to make it to the top, so double backed and called into see Jules. He ran a diagnostics and faulty VIS motors came up. Fortunately he had a new unused unit. What a difference that made, with all the welly that was suddenly available.

I am not saying anymore about giving plenty of welly in Wales

For economy the 2.0 V6 is a poor performer if your looking to hammer the engine

On the motorway on a long run, the best I have had is 42 mpg with cruise at 55 - 60. Oh mine will easily do 70-80 mph if it’s needed, the oomph is there and what a beautiful sound it makes. I am more than happy to do my best driving, more sedately - London driver

LeeW · 13th January 2018, 17:42

There have been a couple of threads on recently bemoaning the performance of the 2.0 V6. I haven’t found that at all, although mine is manual. It is the least powerful car I have had for some years but always feels it has plenty of power in a smooth refined way. Granted it is no hot hatch beater but were 75’s ever meant to be?

In response to OP’s comment on auto, our main family car for last few years have been 2.0 diesels from VW stable. Our previous car was VW Tiguan 140 bhp manual. We changed this last year to Seat Alhambra 150 bhp DSG. I appreciate the Seat is bigger but extra 10 bhp should mitigate some of the weight. The main difference must be auto box and the difference is significant. Big pause from rest and then really have to give it some pedal to keep it going.

11th January 2018, 15:07	#1
timspencer Gets stuck in MG ZTT Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: BURTON ON TRENT Posts: 854 Thanks: 125 Thanked 283 Times in 153 Posts	2.0 V6 Performance? Hi Guys Collected my 98 2.0 V6 Conn Auto yesterday and it sailed the 155 miles home without a hitch.....quiet, smooth and so comfortable My only concern is its dog slow.... pushing the throttle when moving did hardly nothing unless I floored it when it changed down 3 gears and then made lots of noise but still didn't so a fat. Having had a diesel auto with a remap the difference is huge Its VERY overdue a service but the engine is sweet as but I wonder if the VIS motors are at fault or are they just a bit "pedestrian"

11th January 2018, 15:45	#5
gary t Loves to post rover 75 connoisseur se v6 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: brockworth Posts: 278 Thanks: 46 Thanked 23 Times in 20 Posts	rubbish Haveing owned both 2.5 and 2.0 v6.s plus a 18turbo all autos yes the 2.0 v6 as less torque than the others especially the 18 turbo but if vis/power valves are working right my 2.0 v6 goes very well. And a lot quicker than the one diesel i have driven that to was a auto. Pulling away out of side roads on to a busy main was frightening. Ok once you got it up to speed. but get up and go was well nonexistent. So check vis/power valves' and use the revs and stop driving it like a smelly scary diesel Last edited by gary t; 11th January 2018 at 15:49..

11th January 2018, 16:17	#7
gary t Loves to post rover 75 connoisseur se v6 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: brockworth Posts: 278 Thanks: 46 Thanked 23 Times in 20 Posts	yes yes but yours was remapped ? just use the revs thats what it likes Last edited by gary t; 11th January 2018 at 16:19..

12th January 2018, 04:24	#9
Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,123 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	Good morning Tim Congratulations on rescuing a very early S reg and all the very best with its restoration. Rover Rabett is an authority on these cars. Do an archive search and you will find all of his research along with other members comments, he is also on Facebook. It’s possible that you could find what you are looking for. The other thing to do is to get your car booked in with one of the forum gurus for a T4 session. You asked about it’s performance. My money on lack of acceleration is faulty VIS motors. Drop Stocktake a pm and ask if he can do an exchange unit for you. I had a problem a few years ago driving over the Brecons as the car struggled to make it to the top, so double backed and called into see Jules. He ran a diagnostics and faulty VIS motors came up. Fortunately he had a new unused unit. What a difference that made, with all the welly that was suddenly available. I am not saying anymore about giving plenty of welly in Wales For economy the 2.0 V6 is a poor performer if your looking to hammer the engine On the motorway on a long run, the best I have had is 42 mpg with cruise at 55 - 60. Oh mine will easily do 70-80 mph if it’s needed, the oomph is there and what a beautiful sound it makes. I am more than happy to do my best driving, more sedately - London driver Last edited by Gate Keeper; 12th January 2018 at 04:27..

11th January 2018, 15:29	#3
coolguy Coolguy Rover 75 CDT Tourer Auto, Rover 75 2.0 Connoisseur Auto, MG ZT 2.5 Auto and MG ZT Cdti Auto (Monogra Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Finedon Posts: 1,901 Thanks: 933 Thanked 638 Times in 430 Posts	Ultra smooth but pedestrian. No more economic than the 2.5 either in my experience.

11th January 2018, 15:34	#4
timspencer Gets stuck in MG ZTT Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: BURTON ON TRENT Posts: 854 Thanks: 125 Thanked 283 Times in 153 Posts	Ok guys Ill learn to wear my heavy boots when I drive it!

11th January 2018, 16:04	#6
timspencer Gets stuck in MG ZTT Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: BURTON ON TRENT Posts: 854 Thanks: 125 Thanked 283 Times in 153 Posts	My diesel pulls like a train to be honest, even from a standing start. Will check the VIS motors.

11th January 2018, 20:39	#8
Jim Jamieson This is my second home Rover less ! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tarbolton Posts: 3,442 Thanks: 393 Thanked 888 Times in 542 Posts	We ran both a diesel and 2.5 V6 Connoisseur’s. To be honest I found the diesel would always be quicker off the mark, especially when cold but the V6 is silky smooth. I seldom give my V6 the welly so to speak but if floored it can give sufficient power to do the job. Treat it with respect and enjoy it after all it’s not a sports car but a luxury saloon.

13th January 2018, 17:42	#10
LeeW Newbie Rover 75 2.0 V6 CLUB SE Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Chester le Street Posts: 18 Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	There have been a couple of threads on recently bemoaning the performance of the 2.0 V6. I haven’t found that at all, although mine is manual. It is the least powerful car I have had for some years but always feels it has plenty of power in a smooth refined way. Granted it is no hot hatch beater but were 75’s ever meant to be? In response to OP’s comment on auto, our main family car for last few years have been 2.0 diesels from VW stable. Our previous car was VW Tiguan 140 bhp manual. We changed this last year to Seat Alhambra 150 bhp DSG. I appreciate the Seat is bigger but extra 10 bhp should mitigate some of the weight. The main difference must be auto box and the difference is significant. Big pause from rest and then really have to give it some pedal to keep it going.