"Driver Power" 75's fall from grace

Jim Jamieson · 11th April 2012, 13:41

Just looking through this weeks edition No 1212 of Auto Express,
It's a shame as we seem to have dropped right out of contention after being in the top 20 in Driver Power for the last few years.

The Honda S2000 did the same thing a couple of years back if I recall correctly. It was at no 1 for at least 2 years then dropped out of sight.

Never mind we still love our 75's & ZT's

Dont we

JYJ

carguy143 · 11th April 2012, 13:47

It was a good run while it lasted, the newest of our cars will have been built 7 years ago so it's not like we have any newer models to help keep us competitive. Yes i know there's the MG6 but that's hardly made any impact in the UK. I've still only seen two, one on a transporter and one in a hospital carpark.

Rik.

testdasi · 11th April 2012, 13:50

The more I like it. I like the "low-key-ness" of my R75. Fit my personality quite well. Just relaxed and cruising. What other people think about other cars isn't relevant. The most important is I like the car.

GagHalfrunt · 11th April 2012, 14:31

I don't know about 75s but my ZT certainly isn't low key. It's the first car I've actually had strangers comment (positively) on it.

The oddest one was when I broken down in Leamington Spa with steam pouring out of the bonnet. I woman stopped me and said "it's shame as it's a lovely MG" and walked off

e668ecp · 11th April 2012, 17:25

Saw my first MG6 on the road today... was an Avis rental car though. Looked okay although the burnt orange colour isn't my cuppa.

Funny how the car has the exact same wheelbase as the 75 but isn't based on it

Banjo · 11th April 2012, 17:29

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Originally Posted by e668ecp

Saw my first MG6 on the road today... was an Avis rental car though. Looked okay although the burnt orange colour isn't my cuppa.

Funny how the car has the exact same wheelbase as the 75 but isn't based on it

I understood that it does share the same floorpan as the 75 ?

e668ecp · 11th April 2012, 18:18

Not according to some... but the wheelbase is exactly the same

carguy143 · 11th April 2012, 18:28

I thought the 6 was based on the Insignia?

Sent from a Galaxy Nexus in a ZT far, far away!

testdasi · 11th April 2012, 19:40

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Originally Posted by GagHalfrunt

I don't know about 75s but my ZT certainly isn't low key. It's the first car I've actually had strangers comment (positively) on it.

The oddest one was when I broken down in Leamington Spa with steam pouring out of the bonnet. I woman stopped me and said "it's shame as it's a lovely MG" and walked off

Your ZT is supposed to be the sporty R75. Of course your ZT won't be as low key.

Sort of like the M5 vs 520i.
My R75 is in tempest grey with black leather and plastic wood trim. It's a 1.8 also so no screaming engine and no aggressive overtaking. It just glides along. Even my sitting position is high and laid back for maximum comfort.

11th April 2012, 13:41	#1
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	"Driver Power" 75's fall from grace Just looking through this weeks edition No 1212 of Auto Express, It's a shame as we seem to have dropped right out of contention after being in the top 20 in Driver Power for the last few years. The Honda S2000 did the same thing a couple of years back if I recall correctly. It was at no 1 for at least 2 years then dropped out of sight. Never mind we still love our 75's & ZT's Dont we JYJ

11th April 2012, 13:47	#2
carguy143 This is my second home MG ZT 190+ Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Skelmersdale, Lancs Posts: 3,027 Thanks: 163 Thanked 161 Times in 122 Posts	It was a good run while it lasted, the newest of our cars will have been built 7 years ago so it's not like we have any newer models to help keep us competitive. Yes i know there's the MG6 but that's hardly made any impact in the UK. I've still only seen two, one on a transporter and one in a hospital carpark. Rik. __________________ "You don't park a ZT, you simply allow it to rest until next time." It may not happen very often but if I say something helpful please hit the "thanks" button as it helps other users. Thank you. No. 16 of only 52 Nocturne Blue 75/ZT ever produced. ONLY TEN of these were ZT 190+ http://badges.fuelly.com/images/sig-uk/263467.png

11th April 2012, 13:50	#3
testdasi Avid contributor Rover 75 1.8 Connoisseur SE Saloon Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London Posts: 212 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The more I like it. I like the "low-key-ness" of my R75. Fit my personality quite well. Just relaxed and cruising. What other people think about other cars isn't relevant. The most important is I like the car. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] ================================================ If eating could save the world, I would be the superhero.

11th April 2012, 14:31	#4
GagHalfrunt Gets stuck in MG ZT190+ Solar Red Commission No: 396 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Very North Cotswolds Posts: 702 Thanks: 17 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	I don't know about 75s but my ZT certainly isn't low key. It's the first car I've actually had strangers comment (positively) on it. The oddest one was when I broken down in Leamington Spa with steam pouring out of the bonnet. I woman stopped me and said "it's shame as it's a lovely MG" and walked off __________________ Dave D. Vell, He'z Juzt Ziz Guy Y'Know?

11th April 2012, 18:28	#8
carguy143 This is my second home MG ZT 190+ Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Skelmersdale, Lancs Posts: 3,027 Thanks: 163 Thanked 161 Times in 122 Posts	I thought the 6 was based on the Insignia? Sent from a Galaxy Nexus in a ZT far, far away! __________________ "You don't park a ZT, you simply allow it to rest until next time." It may not happen very often but if I say something helpful please hit the "thanks" button as it helps other users. Thank you. No. 16 of only 52 Nocturne Blue 75/ZT ever produced. ONLY TEN of these were ZT 190+ http://badges.fuelly.com/images/sig-uk/263467.png

11th April 2012, 17:25	#5
e668ecp I really should get out more....... Range Rover Evoque and ZT V8 SE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 2,232 Thanks: 20 Thanked 37 Times in 34 Posts	Saw my first MG6 on the road today... was an Avis rental car though. Looked okay although the burnt orange colour isn't my cuppa. Funny how the car has the exact same wheelbase as the 75 but isn't based on it

11th April 2012, 18:18	#7
e668ecp I really should get out more....... Range Rover Evoque and ZT V8 SE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 2,232 Thanks: 20 Thanked 37 Times in 34 Posts	Not according to some... but the wheelbase is exactly the same