Everyday use of a 75 - who does this? - Page 6

Jules · 20th April 2012, 09:25

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Originally Posted by FrazzleTC

Every car is designed to be used, and I really don't understand the idea of hardly using a car, especially one, which, let's face it, is far from rare. Even my

Ah well the other side of the coin is that some of these special Cars should be preserved.
I don't like taking the V8 out in the Rain or Salt or parking anywhere near lesser cars which might bash my doors in !!

So in the garage it stays gathering some harmless dust

Used to have a dust cover on it but trouble with Car Covers is you can't admire the beauty, so off it came 3 years back!!

Mannie · 20th April 2012, 12:50

However I do use my V8 everyday with ladders on the roof come rain and shine (I know I'm a heathen) but ............... when I brought her I knew nothing of the cars (V8's) that is. So she has to work and a mighty fine job she makes of it to. Got to be the quickest painter around, and with Zebs rear protecter no probs with the gear inside. I think a car should be used as twas built for, but each to there own, I have now done over 24k since last Jan and S/C fitted and I think a small inprovement on fuel, Although we are only talking single figures. Mind you

per mile a BIG improvement

Robson Rover Repair · 20th April 2012, 17:03

I do now!

Forestgreen · 20th April 2012, 17:37

Thought I'd try to avoid driving too much as a classic but has turned out to nice to resist taking for a spin most days. But I didn't use it in the icy weather (second car is a 4x4) - too worried about other drivers slamming into me!

martin green · 20th April 2012, 18:07

I have really worked the Rover 75 tourer this week, since last saturday its been to Berwick upon tweed there and back 600 MILES return, on Tuesday back up north to Newcastle upon tyne 380 miles, and then today Leeds and back 190 miles and in between my normal offices, which was another 200 miles, 1370 MILES THIS WEEK.

the Week before was in wigan, my Rover 75 tourer does around 30,000 miles a year, The mileage is now 200,000 miles from Brand new still going and never brokedown and still on its original clutch, springs,exhaust, bearings..

fantastic motor, thats why I bought that Rover 75 tourer mark 2 the other weekend with 30,000 miles only from new 2005 54 plater.

At this rate my old 2002 02 plater is getting hammered with mileages, However i have noticed it's getting quicker with age and never needs water or oil between service stops...WITHOUT DOUBT THE BEST, GREATEST, CLASSIEST ROVER CAR EVER BUILT EVER!

Tim_Burgess · 20th April 2012, 18:47

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Originally Posted by martin green

However i have noticed it's getting quicker with age and never needs water or oil between service stops...

I had a k reg Montego 2.0 SLXi Estate as a company car from new and that was the same. I put 93k on it in 18 months and it just got faster and faster.

Only problem was it was on a 2 year 60k contract but no-one bothered to tell me that.

Darrel · 20th April 2012, 19:58

hi all, first post for me. I bought my 75 a couple of weeks ago. Its my daily car and I do around 150-200 miles a day in it. Im averaging around 55mpg so not too bad. I bought it because I couldnt afford a Jag x type diesel, but to be honest prefer the 75 now anyway. Good times

Girlie Swot · 20th April 2012, 20:39

The 75 is my only car. It's used most days, I've had it 6 months and covered 9500 miles.

I (have to) use a hire car for 'off base' work journeys.

Apart from the first month (which was a nightmare) it has been reliable and pleasing to drive.

AdyB · 20th April 2012, 21:05

As with all cars they are there to be used and enjoyed, my 73 Triumph Stag gets a good thrashing most weekends come rain or shine, you only live once enjoy what you have.

My last 75 diesel was doing around 6 - 700 miles a week ran brilliantly no probs.

Cheers
Adrian

rotrex · 21st April 2012, 09:49

[QUOTE=martin green;982598]I have really worked the Rover 75 tourer this week, since last saturday its been to Berwick upon tweed there and back 600 MILES return, on Tuesday back up north to Newcastle upon tyne 380 miles, and then today Leeds and back 190 miles and in between my normal offices, which was another 200 miles, 1370 MILES THIS WEEK.

WOW martin. that 2 full tanks in a week, not cheap nowadays

20th April 2012, 12:50	#52
Mannie Avid contributor MGZT-T 260 Supercharged Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Navenby Lincoln Posts: 231 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	However I do use my V8 everyday with ladders on the roof come rain and shine (I know I'm a heathen) but ............... when I brought her I knew nothing of the cars (V8's) that is. So she has to work and a mighty fine job she makes of it to. Got to be the quickest painter around, and with Zebs rear protecter no probs with the gear inside. I think a car should be used as twas built for, but each to there own, I have now done over 24k since last Jan and S/C fitted and I think a small inprovement on fuel, Although we are only talking single figures. Mind you per mile a BIG improvement __________________ Martin

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20th April 2012, 18:07	#55
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 have really worked the Rover 75 tourer this week, since last saturday its been to Berwick upon tweed there and back 600 MILES return, on Tuesday back up north to Newcastle upon tyne 380 miles, and then today Leeds and back 190 miles and in between my normal offices, which was another 200 miles, 1370 MILES THIS WEEK. the Week before was in wigan, my Rover 75 tourer does around 30,000 miles a year, The mileage is now 200,000 miles from Brand new still going and never brokedown and still on its original clutch, springs,exhaust, bearings.. fantastic motor, thats why I bought that Rover 75 tourer mark 2 the other weekend with 30,000 miles only from new 2005 54 plater. At this rate my old 2002 02 plater is getting hammered with mileages, However i have noticed it's getting quicker with age and never needs water or oil between service stops...WITHOUT DOUBT THE BEST, GREATEST, CLASSIEST ROVER CAR EVER BUILT EVER! __________________ http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...ingreensig.jpg Last edited by martin green; 20th April 2012 at 18:12..

20th April 2012, 21:05	#59
AdyB Avid contributor CDT Club Saloon Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Northampton Posts: 221 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	As with all cars they are there to be used and enjoyed, my 73 Triumph Stag gets a good thrashing most weekends come rain or shine, you only live once enjoy what you have. My last 75 diesel was doing around 6 - 700 miles a week ran brilliantly no probs. Cheers Adrian Last edited by AdyB; 20th April 2012 at 21:11..

20th April 2012, 17:37	#54
Forestgreen Gets stuck in Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.5 V6 saloon Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Birmingham Posts: 770 Thanks: 47 Thanked 105 Times in 54 Posts	Thought I'd try to avoid driving too much as a classic but has turned out to nice to resist taking for a spin most days. But I didn't use it in the icy weather (second car is a 4x4) - too worried about other drivers slamming into me!

20th April 2012, 19:58	#57
Darrel Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Eastbourne Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hi all, first post for me. I bought my 75 a couple of weeks ago. Its my daily car and I do around 150-200 miles a day in it. Im averaging around 55mpg so not too bad. I bought it because I couldnt afford a Jag x type diesel, but to be honest prefer the 75 now anyway. Good times

20th April 2012, 20:39	#58
Girlie Swot Avid contributor Rover 75 CDT Club SE Saloon Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Darlington Posts: 159 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The 75 is my only car. It's used most days, I've had it 6 months and covered 9500 miles. I (have to) use a hire car for 'off base' work journeys. Apart from the first month (which was a nightmare) it has been reliable and pleasing to drive.

21st April 2012, 09:49	#60
rotrex Passed Away mg zt cdti se 150+. mg ztt 190 lpg. rover 75 cdt club se. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lanarkshire Posts: 4,389 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	[QUOTE=martin green;982598]I have really worked the Rover 75 tourer this week, since last saturday its been to Berwick upon tweed there and back 600 MILES return, on Tuesday back up north to Newcastle upon tyne 380 miles, and then today Leeds and back 190 miles and in between my normal offices, which was another 200 miles, 1370 MILES THIS WEEK. WOW martin. that 2 full tanks in a week, not cheap nowadays