75 Vs XJ6 - Page 3

mimbo · 20th August 2009, 23:01

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Originally Posted by martin green

That colour is one of my favs mimbo...top notch..

MG.

Yes but it was much easier to get when I PX a Honda Civic that was a year older than the 75

Have all the toys apart from the TV, But then I do not see the point of having TV in the car?

Have had a few minor problems BUT this club has sure halped me out

The previous owner of the 75 did look after it very well, BUT I do not understand why he did not have the cam belts done the year they were due

Rover parts are sure cheaper than Honda and I am forever cleaning the car now, My pride and joy

martin green · 20th August 2009, 23:05

I think within a few years the british racing green ones will be gone with any decent numbers. I think silver will be around a long time to come. I used to like silver but gone right off it now, with so many of the things on every brand of car.

Racing green, arden green excellent colours, however I really still love that copperleaf red paintwork with chrome, ummmh nows thats a magical colour on the Rover 75.

MG.

PS did I mention primrose yellow, the more i own it the more i think it suits the car, one of the few good things to come out of BMW with Rover, risky colour to throw on a new launch car like the rover 75.

JohnDotCom · 20th August 2009, 23:09

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Have all the toys apart from the TV, But then I do not see the point of having TV in the car?

The "TV" is also the Sat Nav, the Radio Display and choice of all stations available in area, Computer for various functions and displays, Speed Camera alerts etc (on MK4)
Shows titles of your CD Tracks/MP3/IPod Tags etc so it is far more than just a TV.

martin green · 20th August 2009, 23:11

john dot comm

How reliable are those tv units on the r75? i never hear of one going down the pan very often??

JohnDotCom · 20th August 2009, 23:15

They are as a rule very reliable,
The TV Head unit is a dumb unit having all the working components as separate units really, so not a lot to go wrong.

The only repair I had to do once was a Blown back-light.
The knobs can wear but cheap replacements are available through Les.

The separate units (Radio, TV tuner) are reliable if kept dry,
the Sat Navs can have Laser problems or fail when not shut down properly.
There is also the dreaded won't turn off fault on them sometimes,
but as a whole very reliable IMHO.

Rob75 · 20th August 2009, 23:18

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Originally Posted by JohnDotCom

They are as a rule very reliable,
The TV Head unit is a dumb unit having all the working components as separate units really, so not a lot to go wrong.

The only repair I had to do once was a Blown back-light.
The knobs can wear but cheap replacements are available through Les.

must resist temptation to reply!

JohnDotCom · 20th August 2009, 23:18

I thought that may happen, when I posted it Rob....

martin green · 20th August 2009, 23:20

Thanks John

I say I have never heard of them going down the pan, so very good then, I sleep easy on this subject the next time i see a fully loaded one.

thank you sir!

MG.

mimbo · 20th August 2009, 23:22

But will the TV work when the digital change over , only within the next 3 years now till that happens

martin green · 20th August 2009, 23:24

I fear not Mimbo...................but the trash on the telly anyway its not worth worrying about. I only watch the sweeeny once a week now mate, only 1 hour of telly per week.
ITS THE ONLY NONE PC CORRECT PROGRAMME LEFT TO WATCH

MG.

20th August 2009, 23:15	#25
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	They are as a rule very reliable, The TV Head unit is a dumb unit having all the working components as separate units really, so not a lot to go wrong. The only repair I had to do once was a Blown back-light. The knobs can wear but cheap replacements are available through Les. The separate units (Radio, TV tuner) are reliable if kept dry, the Sat Navs can have Laser problems or fail when not shut down properly. There is also the dreaded won't turn off fault on them sometimes, but as a whole very reliable IMHO. Last edited by JohnDotCom; 20th August 2009 at 23:17..

20th August 2009, 23:22	#29
mimbo Posted a thing or two Rover 75 216 Coupe Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newbury (Berkshire) Posts: 1,167 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	But will the TV work when the digital change over , only within the next 3 years now till that happens __________________ http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/y...h_100_0150.jpg Rover 75 2.5 V6 Automatic 2002 connoisseur SE British Racing Green(HFF) P.James (Member 6589 ) Nuts about the 75

20th August 2009, 23:05	#22
martin green Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 TOURER CDT 2002 & 2000 PRIMROSE YELLOW 75 SE Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH Posts: 1,518 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I think within a few years the british racing green ones will be gone with any decent numbers. I think silver will be around a long time to come. I used to like silver but gone right off it now, with so many of the things on every brand of car. Racing green, arden green excellent colours, however I really still love that copperleaf red paintwork with chrome, ummmh nows thats a magical colour on the Rover 75. MG. PS did I mention primrose yellow, the more i own it the more i think it suits the car, one of the few good things to come out of BMW with Rover, risky colour to throw on a new launch car like the rover 75.

20th August 2009, 23:11	#24
martin green Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 TOURER CDT 2002 & 2000 PRIMROSE YELLOW 75 SE Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH Posts: 1,518 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	john dot comm How reliable are those tv units on the r75? i never hear of one going down the pan very often??

20th August 2009, 23:18	#27
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	I thought that may happen, when I posted it Rob....

20th August 2009, 23:20	#28
martin green Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 TOURER CDT 2002 & 2000 PRIMROSE YELLOW 75 SE Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH Posts: 1,518 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks John I say I have never heard of them going down the pan, so very good then, I sleep easy on this subject the next time i see a fully loaded one. thank you sir! MG.

20th August 2009, 23:24	#30
martin green Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 TOURER CDT 2002 & 2000 PRIMROSE YELLOW 75 SE Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH Posts: 1,518 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I fear not Mimbo...................but the trash on the telly anyway its not worth worrying about. I only watch the sweeeny once a week now mate, only 1 hour of telly per week. ITS THE ONLY NONE PC CORRECT PROGRAMME LEFT TO WATCH MG.