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Old 12th August 2021, 16:11   #26
SD1too
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Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model.

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Originally Posted by Norman2CV View Post
... nearly £300 road tax and a thirst for petrol it make it impossible for many to run.
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... its the harsh reality of running a thirsty 2.5 engined car ...
The 2.5 V6 is at its best on long journeys at cruising speed when it will return 30 mpg or more. That is not thirsty!

The road tax is £280 p.a. which is significantly cheaper than the same car taxed under the CO2 emissions system. That is not expensive!

What does cost time and money is a restoration or recommissioning. I know because I've done it. That is the reason why no-one wants this car. It's got nothing to do with road tax or fuel consumption.

During the next 20 years few will want a petrol or diesel car anyway.

Simon
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