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Robson Rover Repair · 9th April 2017, 04:42

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Originally Posted by suzublu

Watch the price of petrol rocket

Agreed and I can see it happening already.

It might work out for the best, diesel fuel ends up back to the 80s way, lower priced than diesel, diesel drivers are left alone, and what we save on mpg and fuel costs will average any worst case levy long term IMO.

I cant wait until we leave europe and prices for fuel jump massively, and then we see people jumping back to diesels again mark my words.

Brexit is worth a solid 15ppl. Mark my words, this time 2 years. £1.35 ppl.

ssizefive · 9th April 2017, 05:43

Well, i have sold my 75 diesel but it has been replaced with another diesel just a different marque.

Steve.

sworks · 9th April 2017, 06:59

I didn't get mine because it was a diesel, it was because of the colour so it's staying regardless

Gino · 9th April 2017, 07:08

Although in a lot of ways I would like a petrol, preferable a 2.5 V6, I have invested too much time & money in my oil burner. There is no way I would exchange it only to have to redo all the work I have done on this one, its too good a car.
Besides, if everything goes to plan, by the end of the year I shall have my Spitfire on the road so I shall have the best of both worlds!

Rob

grivas · 9th April 2017, 07:51

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Originally Posted by championdaddy

Or does it seem people are panic selling their Diesels ??

Just seem to be a huge amount of Diesel 75s ZTs and ZTTs all of a sudden.

I personally have never liked diesels in any car.....but I know they do have a huge fan base.

But maybe getting smaller now.

Known in the world of Psychology as 'herd mentality' panic panic panic, I will not be exchanging my diesel unless absolutely necessary, a well maintained diesel engine is infinitely better to drive, more torque less gear changes etc etc not to mention better mileage. Instead of Government demanding from manufacturers of diesel vehicles that they prove they can produce vehicle with the required emissions specifications, it is easier to penalize the public having previously promoted the use of diesel vehicles to the public without first doing your homework and getting your facts right, relying instead on the info provided by a spotty youth fresh out of Oxbridge keen to 'get on' in the civil service. There should be a multi million pound public inquiry in which the public servants/departments past and present responsible for promoting diesel-powered cars be called to give evidence and explain their actions. The cost of decommissioning vehicles should be passed on to the DoT through appropriate scrapage schemes, manufacturers found to have falsified information should be procecuted.

Kiltman · 9th April 2017, 08:09

I won't be going back to petrol unless something major happens to change my mind, couldn't afford to run a petrol 75 with the mileage I do!

Mike Trident · 9th April 2017, 08:30

I have only recently become a 75 owner, I bought my diesel despite all the talk about them. Nothing will happen overnight, and in the meantime I can enjoy my car without it costing a fortune to run. Why panic sell your diesel? they are as cheap as chips now, they can't go much lower! It's a hell of a lot of car for basically peanuts.

And if they bring out scrappage it will only make my diesel a rarer car, and probably increase it's value lol.

I have a few two stroke bikes that make any diesel look like a "clean" car and guess what? Two strokes are much sort after and the price of them is on the up and up because they are the bad boys and we are all rebels at heart

ZedTeeT · 9th April 2017, 15:55

I didn't actually choose my ZT-T CDTi as it was given to me. It's the first diesel car I've ever had and to be honest, I don't know why I didn't have one sooner. I can't say I'm panicking too much about this, certainly have no intention of moving it on that's for sure. As another member said, nothing will happen overnight so I guess it's better to sit tight and appreciate our oil burners until we know more about the govs plans.

Sebastienclement · 9th April 2017, 17:08

If people are selling diesels because of the proposed new charges then they're idiots. The charges apply to pre Euro4 petrols too.

championdaddy · 9th April 2017, 18:12

It was just an observation on my part.........maybe I'm wrong.....maybe I'm noticing them more because diesel is in the news.

Just SEEMS more for sale.

9th April 2017, 06:59	#13
sworks Been absent for a while… Rover 75 Tourer, Classic mini Cooper S, Abarth 595 competizione, MG TF and a Hyundai Tucson PHEV Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cumbria Posts: 13,065 Thanks: 1,033 Thanked 1,686 Times in 1,040 Posts	I didn't get mine because it was a diesel, it was because of the colour so it's staying regardless __________________ ................................................. 'Marmite' Possibly one of the most famous 75 tourers produced! left the production line as the last of only Three Rover 75 tourers produced in Trophy Yellow. 48 hours later Longbridge closed. The last sold ordered 75 Tourer. Paid for by the Phoenix Four and handed over by John Towers to the Warwickshire Northampton Air ambulance service as a Rapid Response vehicle

9th April 2017, 07:08	#14
Gino Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Newmarket Posts: 601 Thanks: 384 Thanked 130 Times in 99 Posts	Although in a lot of ways I would like a petrol, preferable a 2.5 V6, I have invested too much time & money in my oil burner. There is no way I would exchange it only to have to redo all the work I have done on this one, its too good a car. Besides, if everything goes to plan, by the end of the year I shall have my Spitfire on the road so I shall have the best of both worlds! Rob __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] MODS DONE; plenum spyhole, bonnet cable divider block (previous owner), chrome wing mirror covers, gold fan resistor (previous owner), s/s bumper bolts, uprated under tray fittings silicone intercooler hose, Viton O rings, Crofts door finishers, boot badge, wood dash, Phil-t4's magic wand, wood wheel, mk2 repeaters, HK tweeters & Angel eye projectors.

9th April 2017, 15:55	#18
ZedTeeT Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Horsham Posts: 874 Thanks: 197 Thanked 239 Times in 207 Posts	I didn't actually choose my ZT-T CDTi as it was given to me. It's the first diesel car I've ever had and to be honest, I don't know why I didn't have one sooner. I can't say I'm panicking too much about this, certainly have no intention of moving it on that's for sure. As another member said, nothing will happen overnight so I guess it's better to sit tight and appreciate our oil burners until we know more about the govs plans. __________________ My garage. 03/53 MG ZT-T+ CDTi auto in XPG. 232k and much to do! 21/21 MG ZS ev. Daily. 85/C Capri 2.8i Special. Mine 29+ years. 82/X Talbot Tagora SX V6. Restoration project. 11/11 Hyundai I Load CRDi. Van....... nuff said.

9th April 2017, 05:43	#12
ssizefive I really should get out more....... Mg Tf160 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Keighley Posts: 2,603 Thanks: 756 Thanked 749 Times in 366 Posts	Well, i have sold my 75 diesel but it has been replaced with another diesel just a different marque. Steve.

9th April 2017, 08:09	#16
Kiltman I really should get out more....... MG ZT CDTi 135 / Rover 75 Club SE 160 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Leek Posts: 2,013 Thanks: 235 Thanked 128 Times in 104 Posts	I won't be going back to petrol unless something major happens to change my mind, couldn't afford to run a petrol 75 with the mileage I do!

9th April 2017, 08:30	#17
Mike Trident Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Saloon & Citroen C1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oakenshaw, Near Bradford Posts: 1,622 Thanks: 385 Thanked 552 Times in 328 Posts	I have only recently become a 75 owner, I bought my diesel despite all the talk about them. Nothing will happen overnight, and in the meantime I can enjoy my car without it costing a fortune to run. Why panic sell your diesel? they are as cheap as chips now, they can't go much lower! It's a hell of a lot of car for basically peanuts. And if they bring out scrappage it will only make my diesel a rarer car, and probably increase it's value lol. I have a few two stroke bikes that make any diesel look like a "clean" car and guess what? Two strokes are much sort after and the price of them is on the up and up because they are the bad boys and we are all rebels at heart

9th April 2017, 17:08	#19
Sebastienclement Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 136 Thanked 160 Times in 85 Posts	If people are selling diesels because of the proposed new charges then they're idiots. The charges apply to pre Euro4 petrols too.

9th April 2017, 18:12	#20
championdaddy This is my second home Mg Zt 190 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: The FIRST Garden City....Letchworth. Posts: 6,778 Thanks: 1,243 Thanked 920 Times in 698 Posts	It was just an observation on my part.........maybe I'm wrong.....maybe I'm noticing them more because diesel is in the news. Just SEEMS more for sale.