Considering a 75. Engine choice is proving tricky - Page 3

Nick999 · 16th April 2009, 16:13

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Originally Posted by M3NDEREZ

Agreed on that one - If I did less than 5,000 miles a year, I'd have a V6.. Actually, maybe a V8 come to think of it..

Agreed, maybe I would too... But the 2.5 fits inbetween the 4.6 V8 and the 2.0 diesel nicely

The big V8 was really a specialist car, selling under 900 examples. You will be lucky to average 20 MPG. A great weekend play thing, but not an every day car!!

The diesel will average 40mpg. Great for high mileage drivers. Not really an ideal town car, because just like the big V8 the entire engine is made of cast iron. Takes an age to warm up. Expect under 30mpg on the school run, and a lot less during the coldest winter weeks if it doesnt have a FBH.

The 2.5 V6 was the best seller. Modern all alloy V6 will warm up with in a mile. Ideal alrounder that should average 30mpg. Great if you are not raking up 30K+ miles per year. And the engine note and performance will garantee a smile on your face.

Nightfire · 16th April 2009, 16:16

Thanks again for the replies. Unlike most people my age, I know how to save. So I've got quite a lot in the bank. I start my job in September 21k a year , but I get paid over the summer and receive a golden hello for my first year. Take that into account and it is more like 26k. So money isn't a issue. I intend to rent a house for a couple of years (approx 500 a month) even so , I will be fairly comfortable.

My heart is saying the V6, although if I find the diesel is acceptable to drive and the noise acceptable I may go for that. Condition wise , i'm looking for something that is more or less mint.

Nightfire · 16th April 2009, 16:18

Cosford could be a good idea. I was planning on going to Longbridge on Saturday, but the weather is looking a little iffy.

Rabett_Rover · 16th April 2009, 16:19

Why don't you come to our national meet at RAF Cosford this Sunday there will be many people there that can advise you.

EDIT: You beat me to it! There will be over 100 cars coming and the weather looks good!

derekosb · 16th April 2009, 16:20

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Originally Posted by M3NDEREZ

It is rather nice, I grant you

Yeah, but not GANGSTA nice

Derek

Nick999 · 16th April 2009, 16:20

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Originally Posted by Nightfire

Thanks again for the replies. Unlike most people my age, I know how to save. So I've got quite a lot in the bank. I start my job in September 21k a year , but I get paid over the summer and receive a golden hello for my first year. Take that into account and it is more like 26k. So money isn't a issue. I intend to rent a house for a couple of years (approx 500 a month) even so , I will be fairly comfortable.

My heart is saying the V6, although if I find the diesel is acceptable to drive and the noise acceptable I may go for that. Condition wise , i'm looking for something that is more or less mint.

All that money in the bank.. Go for a ZT260V8... I made £24K on Lloyds banking group shares today.. Gona be an M3 for me soon

JohnDotCom · 16th April 2009, 16:35

Beers are on you then.......

Nightfire · 16th April 2009, 16:39

Well I don't have that much! About 16k saved up , quite a lot considering I've been at uni the last 4 years.

Nick999 · 16th April 2009, 16:42

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Originally Posted by JohnDotCom

Beers are on you then.......

I took a chance a few weeks back and bought at 55p when they bottomed out. Sold at 90p today.

Its how I bought my 190 new two years back.. Got to be an M3 for me next.

You Only Live Once

Nick999 · 16th April 2009, 16:45

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Originally Posted by Nightfire

Well I don't have that much! About 16k saved up , quite a lot considering I've been at uni the last 4 years.

£6K - £7K will buy you a lovely ZT260V8. May be a grand to insure it. You will still have the best part of £10K in the bank!!

Although I would still recommend the V6 because it is such a good allrounder.

You only live once - Follow your heart - I always do.

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Nightfire Avid contributor Rover 45 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: leicester Posts: 115 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks again for the replies. Unlike most people my age, I know how to save. So I've got quite a lot in the bank. I start my job in September 21k a year , but I get paid over the summer and receive a golden hello for my first year. Take that into account and it is more like 26k. So money isn't a issue. I intend to rent a house for a couple of years (approx 500 a month) even so , I will be fairly comfortable. My heart is saying the V6, although if I find the diesel is acceptable to drive and the noise acceptable I may go for that. Condition wise , i'm looking for something that is more or less mint.

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Nightfire Avid contributor Rover 45 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: leicester Posts: 115 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 3 Posts	Cosford could be a good idea. I was planning on going to Longbridge on Saturday, but the weather is looking a little iffy.

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Rabett_Rover This is my second home Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 5,895 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Why don't you come to our national meet at RAF Cosford this Sunday there will be many people there that can advise you. EDIT: You beat me to it! There will be over 100 cars coming and the weather looks good!

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JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Beers are on you then.......

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Nightfire Avid contributor Rover 45 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: leicester Posts: 115 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 3 Posts	Well I don't have that much! About 16k saved up , quite a lot considering I've been at uni the last 4 years.