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deepblue · 13th July 2019, 14:50

Hi

My story is that back in 2007 I looked at buying an MGZT and test drove one (more later on why I did not go ahead) but eventually ended up with a Mercedes CLK. Now for the past 2 years I have driven a BMW 420i Gran Coupe - which I am looking to replace, and I like the look of the MGZT or Rover 75.

What I want is:
- a very smooth comfortable ride (the BMW is just ok-ish) - by all accounts, the Rover 75/MGZT give a high quality smooth and quiet ride
- large boot for golf clubs and trolley
- reasonable service/maintenance
- electric seat adjustment (BMW does not have)
- petrol/automatic

(I only do a few '000 miles a year).

Now my questions are:

1. Given all this, I see Rover 75 Connoiseur (2.5 V6) or MG ZT as most suitable for my needs - any views on this? I see on Autotrader they can be from £2-£5k with reasonable mileage, good condition.

2. This big one: in my MG ZT test drive I was put off by the pedal configuration - specifically the accelerator pedal. I did post on this forum about it back in 2007, and seem to recall it was just one of those things (I think the brake and accelerator pedals were just too close together??). Is this the same on the Rover 75? Any view on this?

3. What is the best option for Sat Nav for my occasional longer trips?

Many thanks, D.

13th July 2019, 14:50	#1
deepblue Newbie None Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: St. Albans Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rover 75 (or MG ZT) - advice sought for newbie (looking to buy) Hi My story is that back in 2007 I looked at buying an MGZT and test drove one (more later on why I did not go ahead) but eventually ended up with a Mercedes CLK. Now for the past 2 years I have driven a BMW 420i Gran Coupe - which I am looking to replace, and I like the look of the MGZT or Rover 75. What I want is: - a very smooth comfortable ride (the BMW is just ok-ish) - by all accounts, the Rover 75/MGZT give a high quality smooth and quiet ride - large boot for golf clubs and trolley - reasonable service/maintenance - electric seat adjustment (BMW does not have) - petrol/automatic (I only do a few '000 miles a year). Now my questions are: 1. Given all this, I see Rover 75 Connoiseur (2.5 V6) or MG ZT as most suitable for my needs - any views on this? I see on Autotrader they can be from £2-£5k with reasonable mileage, good condition. 2. This big one: in my MG ZT test drive I was put off by the pedal configuration - specifically the accelerator pedal. I did post on this forum about it back in 2007, and seem to recall it was just one of those things (I think the brake and accelerator pedals were just too close together??). Is this the same on the Rover 75? Any view on this? 3. What is the best option for Sat Nav for my occasional longer trips? Many thanks, D.