what does connoisseur SE spec actually include?

mikmoz · 22nd May 2017, 11:03

i have just been weighing up the difference between my two 75 tourers,the x power grey is a connoisseur se ,and whilst it had leather heated memory seats,it had no cruise control,no auto dimming mirror or rain sensing wipers and no A pillar airbags,the green tourer is a connoisseur no se spec,yet it has all these features but came with cloth manual seats,they are both facelift models 2004,is it the case that these later cars just got whatever was available at the factory?

jackatesme · 22nd May 2017, 17:01

Have you looked at REEBS post on car spec,as for using what ever was on hand my 54 reg conn se has 2 different heater panels.

steve-45 · 22nd May 2017, 21:21

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Originally Posted by mikmoz

i have just been weighing up the difference between my two 75 tourers,the x power grey is a connoisseur se ,and whilst it had leather heated memory seats,it had no cruise control,no auto dimming mirror or rain sensing wipers and no A pillar airbags,the green tourer is a connoisseur no se spec,yet it has all these features but came with cloth manual seats,they are both facelift models 2004,is it the case that these later cars just got whatever was available at the factory?

They could have all been added as optional extras by the original purchaser.

They list of optional fit extras was quite extensive.

Graham1961 · 23rd May 2017, 10:37

I am aware that 2004 model year Connoissuer's had cloth seats, but leather was fitted to 2005 model year Connoissuer's.

All Connoissuer SE models should have electric leather/heated seats.

I believe near he end of production as parts became scarce it was not uncommon for cars to be fitted out with what was available, or in many cases left out.

steve-45 · 23rd May 2017, 11:02

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Originally Posted by GRAHAM1961

I am aware that 2004 model year Connoissuer's had cloth seats, but leather was fitted to 2005 model year Connoissuer's.

All Connoissuer SE models should have electric leather/heated seats.

I believe near he end of production as parts became scarce it was not uncommon for cars to be fitted out with what was available, or in many cases left out.

Very true, and they did a certain amount of "up specing" with extras to boost sales in 2005 also.

mikmoz · 23rd May 2017, 15:04

yes it t seems later cars could have quite different specs,i know realise that the auto dimming mirror, rain sensing wipers etc were an option with the drivers intelligence pack,so the only difference between my connie se and the non se was the heated leather seats.well at least all the loom was there under the cloth seats,so an easy upgrade

roverbarmy · 23rd May 2017, 16:09

My 2005 Conni SE didn't have auto dimming mirror or auto wipers.

I've recently retro fitted them (thanks to a forum member selling them to me-much appreciated) and they are a must, in my opinion. I came home the other night in drizzly rain and they both performed flawlessly. They made the drive home even more enjoyable!

Mike

cahill17 · 23rd May 2017, 16:35

My 04 plate facelift connie se has heated leather seats and that's it

Bonjovi1 · 23rd May 2017, 19:06

My 03 conny has full leather interior heated seats, dimmable rear view mirror and a pillar air bags but no rain sensor.

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Santara man · 23rd May 2017, 22:42

My 2004 "Classic" has full leather heated electric seats, dimming mirror, rain sensing wipers,heated mirrors,electric windows front and rear,Traffic master.
I don't know if these were retro fit by a previous owner or factory fit.
Apparently Rover were offering a "Value pack" of upgrades in later years to try to boost sales.

22nd May 2017, 11:03	#1
mikmoz Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer cdti/75 v6 2.5 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: manchester Posts: 279 Thanks: 172 Thanked 45 Times in 35 Posts	what does connoisseur SE spec actually include? i have just been weighing up the difference between my two 75 tourers,the x power grey is a connoisseur se ,and whilst it had leather heated memory seats,it had no cruise control,no auto dimming mirror or rain sensing wipers and no A pillar airbags,the green tourer is a connoisseur no se spec,yet it has all these features but came with cloth manual seats,they are both facelift models 2004,is it the case that these later cars just got whatever was available at the factory?

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jackatesme This is my second home rover 75 saloon.Renault Captur 1.5 diesel. Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: rhymney Posts: 3,661 Thanks: 2,269 Thanked 1,242 Times in 702 Posts	Have you looked at REEBS post on car spec,as for using what ever was on hand my 54 reg conn se has 2 different heater panels. __________________ - John B signing out Maralyn was born 9th Sept 2004 14.44.48. 103,597 of 112,381 (75s) 3,021 of 4,744 Connie SE 239 of 1.685 Platinum Gold. "Maralyn": Platinum Blonde,Troublesome,Unpredictable.

23rd May 2017, 10:37	#4
Graham1961 Moderator / RS East Scotland Rover 75 1.8 Conn Se saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Berwick, East Lothian Posts: 4,738 Thanks: 4,143 Thanked 753 Times in 563 Posts	I am aware that 2004 model year Connoissuer's had cloth seats, but leather was fitted to 2005 model year Connoissuer's. All Connoissuer SE models should have electric leather/heated seats. I believe near he end of production as parts became scarce it was not uncommon for cars to be fitted out with what was available, or in many cases left out. __________________ Graham.

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roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	My 2005 Conni SE didn't have auto dimming mirror or auto wipers. I've recently retro fitted them (thanks to a forum member selling them to me-much appreciated) and they are a must, in my opinion. I came home the other night in drizzly rain and they both performed flawlessly. They made the drive home even more enjoyable! Mike __________________ Oil in my veins!

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cahill17 Gets stuck in rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: dundee Posts: 526 Thanks: 345 Thanked 50 Times in 37 Posts	connie se My 04 plate facelift connie se has heated leather seats and that's it

23rd May 2017, 15:04	#6
mikmoz Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer cdti/75 v6 2.5 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: manchester Posts: 279 Thanks: 172 Thanked 45 Times in 35 Posts	yes it t seems later cars could have quite different specs,i know realise that the auto dimming mirror, rain sensing wipers etc were an option with the drivers intelligence pack,so the only difference between my connie se and the non se was the heated leather seats.well at least all the loom was there under the cloth seats,so an easy upgrade

23rd May 2017, 19:06	#9
Bonjovi1 Avid contributor Rover 75 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Ireland Posts: 100 Thanks: 8 Thanked 12 Times in 5 Posts	My 03 conny has full leather interior heated seats, dimmable rear view mirror and a pillar air bags but no rain sensor. Sent from my D5503 using Tapatalk

23rd May 2017, 22:42	#10
Santara man Avid contributor 2004 Rover75 Tourer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Winsford Cheshire Posts: 147 Thanks: 41 Thanked 43 Times in 32 Posts	My 2004 "Classic" has full leather heated electric seats, dimming mirror, rain sensing wipers,heated mirrors,electric windows front and rear,Traffic master. I don't know if these were retro fit by a previous owner or factory fit. Apparently Rover were offering a "Value pack" of upgrades in later years to try to boost sales. __________________ Growing old gracefully in a 75...Real nameTony