Rode in a 1.8T 75...Impressed!!

celicaman · 28th January 2011, 16:03

I`m going to be getting a 75 in a month or two so I`m reading everything I can, I had settled on a CDTI but a friend at work took me for a spin in his 1.8T 75 club SE at lunchtime and I was very impressed with the pick up on the thing a lot quicker than I thought it would be, being so silent inside compared to my Celica made it seem even quicker. I could really feel that turbo kicking in ...think I want a 1.8T now LOL, lot cheaper than the diesel so I could put some cash aside just in case the dreaded HGF happens.
Just thought I`d share what you 1.8T owners already know.

Mike

trikey · 28th January 2011, 16:33

Another convert! good to hear, there are some very hi spec (and cheap) 2.0 & 2.5 V6's about, they don't suffer from HGF either

celicaman · 28th January 2011, 16:50

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Originally Posted by trikey

Another convert! good to hear, there are some very hi spec (and cheap) 2.0 & 2.5 V6's about, they don't suffer from HGF either

I have noticed the very low prices of the V6`s I dont do a big milage (7000-8000 per year) so I could prob stand the petrol but its the tax that would upset me.

Villa Villan · 28th January 2011, 16:54

Go for it fella.

Cheers
Tony

Robson Rover Repair · 28th January 2011, 16:59

The 1.8T is a wonderful engine, had a go in a 75 auto tourer LPG'd and a manual saloon ZT.

Head gasket risk aside, theres no reason not to go for one imo, espcially with tax brackets cheaper than V6 and will handle better with less front weight.

Manual is wonderful in them, ZT version has about 5/6bhp extra as standard and ive heard of a few remaps also bringing them closer to 180bhp. Would be rather rapid then imo.

Also, these people are extra Rover workers afaik, http://www.zandf-tuning.co.uk/ might be able to do something with a healthy 1.8T!

VVC-Geeza · 28th January 2011, 17:21

I must admit, prior to test driving my 1.8T i had feared it would be underpowered with being such a large car.I was very pleasantly suprised when i found how well it pulled away and picked up.

The 1.8T is well up to the job,and as previously mentioned even more so with a remap.

celicaman · 28th January 2011, 19:29

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Originally Posted by VVC-Geeza

I must admit, prior to test driving my 1.8T i had feared it would be underpowered with being such a large car.I was very pleasantly suprised when i found how well it pulled away and picked up.

The 1.8T is well up to the job,and as previously mentioned even more so with a remap.

Love the look of yours, love the seat colour thats what I`m going to look for, anyone know what colour cars came with cream leather or was it an option in any.

Phil · 28th January 2011, 19:31

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Originally Posted by celicaman

Love the look of yours, love the seat colour thats what I`m going to look for, anyone know what colour cars came with cream leather or was it an option in any.

It was an option on any colour. The 1.8t is a lovely engine.

Graham1961 · 28th January 2011, 20:12

Many first time passengers in a 75 have later become owners, which is quite impressive for a car that's been out of production since April 2005. I still remember sitting the first time in the one i bought, felt like royalty!

VVC-Geeza · 28th January 2011, 20:21

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Originally Posted by celicaman

Love the look of yours, love the seat colour thats what I`m going to look for

Thankyou,it was a long search to find exactly what i was looking for but i'm very happy with it

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Originally Posted by GRAHAM1961

I still remember sitting the first time in the one i bought, felt like royalty!

I know exactly how you felt,it took me about 10 seconds of first sitting in it to decide this is the one.The sumptuous luxury could not be surpassed.

28th January 2011, 16:03	#1
celicaman Loves to post Rover 75 Contemporary SE 1.8T Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Newton-Le-Willows Posts: 285 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rode in a 1.8T 75...Impressed!! I`m going to be getting a 75 in a month or two so I`m reading everything I can, I had settled on a CDTI but a friend at work took me for a spin in his 1.8T 75 club SE at lunchtime and I was very impressed with the pick up on the thing a lot quicker than I thought it would be, being so silent inside compared to my Celica made it seem even quicker. I could really feel that turbo kicking in ...think I want a 1.8T now LOL, lot cheaper than the diesel so I could put some cash aside just in case the dreaded HGF happens. Just thought I`d share what you 1.8T owners already know. Mike

28th January 2011, 16:33	#2
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,772 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Another convert! good to hear, there are some very hi spec (and cheap) 2.0 & 2.5 V6's about, they don't suffer from HGF either __________________ Lest we forget..

28th January 2011, 16:54	#4
Villa Villan I really should get out more....... ZT-T 160 1.8T Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: West Sussex Posts: 2,664 Thanks: 46 Thanked 64 Times in 42 Posts	Go for it fella. Cheers Tony __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

28th January 2011, 16:59	#5
Robson Rover Repair NI/ROI RS ZT-T 190 / 75 Diesel x3 / 6 door limo / 216 Cabby / Rover 25 van Join Date: May 2009 Location: Antrim Posts: 8,103 Thanks: 299 Thanked 1,046 Times in 568 Posts	The 1.8T is a wonderful engine, had a go in a 75 auto tourer LPG'd and a manual saloon ZT. Head gasket risk aside, theres no reason not to go for one imo, espcially with tax brackets cheaper than V6 and will handle better with less front weight. Manual is wonderful in them, ZT version has about 5/6bhp extra as standard and ive heard of a few remaps also bringing them closer to 180bhp. Would be rather rapid then imo. Also, these people are extra Rover workers afaik, http://www.zandf-tuning.co.uk/ might be able to do something with a healthy 1.8T! __________________ Cheers, Colin Robson Rover Repair on Youtube DISCOUNTED MTEC BRAKES FOR ALL MG ROVER'S Braided hoses, more coating and pad options for 2024

28th January 2011, 17:21	#6
VVC-Geeza This is my second home 2005 Connoisseur SE 1.8 Turbo,2004 45 1.8 Connoisseur and my beloved 1998 VVC Coupe. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Derby. Posts: 8,761 Thanks: 2,022 Thanked 1,016 Times in 739 Posts	I must admit, prior to test driving my 1.8T i had feared it would be underpowered with being such a large car.I was very pleasantly suprised when i found how well it pulled away and picked up. The 1.8T is well up to the job,and as previously mentioned even more so with a remap. __________________

28th January 2011, 20:12	#9
Graham1961 Moderator / RS East Scotland Rover 75 1.8 Conn Se saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Berwick, East Lothian Posts: 4,738 Thanks: 4,143 Thanked 753 Times in 563 Posts	Many first time passengers in a 75 have later become owners, which is quite impressive for a car that's been out of production since April 2005. I still remember sitting the first time in the one i bought, felt like royalty! __________________ Graham.