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polinsteve · 15th August 2021, 19:07

Hi All
I've just rejoined! 2 years ago after a horrendous year with my facelift Connie cdti, I deserted and defected to a Jag s-type. Apart from fairly regular limp mode episodes, it was a dream to drive. Shame about the rot! Couldn't find a reasonably priced replacement so got a 2.2 diesel x-type. Perpetual fault codes, constant limp mode with engine and gearbox faults and then the scourge of rot reared its ugly head. Now back to a 2004 Connie and it's like putting on a favourite pair of shoes. Just got to sort out bodged radio installation and get the reversing aid sounder working. It's just under 112,000 miles as and to a colour I hadn't come across, a metallic red with an orangey tint.
I didn't fully appreciate this club until I suffered a lack of knowledge and interest with several Jaguar owners clubs. It's good to be back.

Yorkshire GOC · 15th August 2021, 19:16

Welcome back to the true faith

FLYING BANANA · 15th August 2021, 19:23

Welcome back to the fountain of knowledge concerning our cars.

bl52krz · 15th August 2021, 20:33

Welcome back. I tried three Jaguar S type’s, and two 75’s. Like you, I like the look of the Jag, but the 75 was the better car. I now have two 75’s. Diesel and the 2.5 V6 Connie SE.Both have got no body rot, so I obviously made like you have now, the right decision. Best of luck.

Yorkshire GOC · 15th August 2021, 20:46

Out of interest what is the scale of body rot/tin worm on the Jags ? Seem to hear it again and again as i always consider them as an alternative to a 75/ZT

trikey · 16th August 2021, 07:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yorkshire GOC

Out of interest what is the scale of body rot/tin worm on the Jags ? Seem to hear it again and again as i always consider them as an alternative to a 75/ZT

The full length of the sills underneath the plastic covers Martin, avoid like the plague.

AndyN01 · 16th August 2021, 07:42

We had a look at a couple of Jag's before ending up with the Passat and, of course, then coming back to the fold.

Rust was bubbling up through the paint in many places.

The "Ooh it's a Jag....." thing seems to lack substance the more you hear about them. Shame 'cus I do like them and I know a fair few on here have had/got one.

coolguy · 16th August 2021, 07:57

I have and have owned a number of X Types - the newest (2009) had it's sills replaced before I bought it in May, the others are in fine fettle according to my MOT man, but ALL of my 75s/ZTs are good underneath and on top! The X Types do have some advantages however - 4 wheel drive on the 2.5 and 3.0 litres, and 60mpg on the diesel versions. I like them both,

15th August 2021, 19:07	#1
polinsteve Gets stuck in 75 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: UCKFIELD Posts: 502 Thanks: 35 Thanked 122 Times in 85 Posts	Back to the fold Hi All I've just rejoined! 2 years ago after a horrendous year with my facelift Connie cdti, I deserted and defected to a Jag s-type. Apart from fairly regular limp mode episodes, it was a dream to drive. Shame about the rot! Couldn't find a reasonably priced replacement so got a 2.2 diesel x-type. Perpetual fault codes, constant limp mode with engine and gearbox faults and then the scourge of rot reared its ugly head. Now back to a 2004 Connie and it's like putting on a favourite pair of shoes. Just got to sort out bodged radio installation and get the reversing aid sounder working. It's just under 112,000 miles as and to a colour I hadn't come across, a metallic red with an orangey tint. I didn't fully appreciate this club until I suffered a lack of knowledge and interest with several Jaguar owners clubs. It's good to be back.

15th August 2021, 19:16	#2
Yorkshire GOC I really should get out more....... Rover 75 connoisseur se v6 auto Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hull Posts: 2,062 Thanks: 1,842 Thanked 623 Times in 469 Posts	Welcome back to the true faith __________________ She came off the Longbridge Line on 20-05-2003 The Silver Machine was the 13th of 160 Rover 75's to come off the production line that day and is the 100th of 527 Starlight Silver Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Auto saloons listed in the build records produced world wide.

15th August 2021, 19:23	#3
FLYING BANANA Moderator/Club Shop MG ZT 1.8t+. No.3 of 4 in Sunspot Yellow & Ford Fiesta in Black. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rattler Farm Posts: 22,553 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	Welcome back to the fountain of knowledge concerning our cars. __________________ 233,250. onen hag oll

15th August 2021, 20:33	#4
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,387 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Welcome back. I tried three Jaguar S type’s, and two 75’s. Like you, I like the look of the Jag, but the 75 was the better car. I now have two 75’s. Diesel and the 2.5 V6 Connie SE.Both have got no body rot, so I obviously made like you have now, the right decision. Best of luck. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

15th August 2021, 20:46	#5
Yorkshire GOC I really should get out more....... Rover 75 connoisseur se v6 auto Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hull Posts: 2,062 Thanks: 1,842 Thanked 623 Times in 469 Posts	Out of interest what is the scale of body rot/tin worm on the Jags ? Seem to hear it again and again as i always consider them as an alternative to a 75/ZT __________________ She came off the Longbridge Line on 20-05-2003 The Silver Machine was the 13th of 160 Rover 75's to come off the production line that day and is the 100th of 527 Starlight Silver Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Auto saloons listed in the build records produced world wide.

16th August 2021, 07:42	#7
AndyN01 This is my second home Toyota RAV4 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Tamworth Posts: 3,068 Thanks: 2,478 Thanked 1,579 Times in 968 Posts	We had a look at a couple of Jag's before ending up with the Passat and, of course, then coming back to the fold. Rust was bubbling up through the paint in many places. The "Ooh it's a Jag....." thing seems to lack substance the more you hear about them. Shame 'cus I do like them and I know a fair few on here have had/got one. __________________ Andy. http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/

16th August 2021, 07:57	#8
coolguy Coolguy Rover 75 CDT Tourer Auto, Rover 75 2.0 Connoisseur Auto, MG ZT 2.5 Auto and MG ZT Cdti Auto (Monogra Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Finedon Posts: 1,896 Thanks: 933 Thanked 638 Times in 430 Posts	I have and have owned a number of X Types - the newest (2009) had it's sills replaced before I bought it in May, the others are in fine fettle according to my MOT man, but ALL of my 75s/ZTs are good underneath and on top! The X Types do have some advantages however - 4 wheel drive on the 2.5 and 3.0 litres, and 60mpg on the diesel versions. I like them both,

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