Advice Please Which version would best suit our requirements. - Page 2

Dawn · 16th July 2018, 18:44

Yes Rick the 1.8s are available as autos as my Connie is. They're not fantastic on fuel as its small engine, heavy body, so if you don't mind spending a bit to have the V6 belts done now and again I would go for the Contemporary SE 2.5 auto. I have one and it is quite simply awesome. Every toy you could want, sounds and drives totally awesome and is very comfy!

If you prefer Mk1 looks go for the Connie SE model

75c · 16th July 2018, 22:36

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Originally Posted by SPIFF

We do under1000 miles a year, we want a car we can fall in love with and I think a 75 is the one.

That has to be a typo ?? That's less than twenty miles a week.

My dad does more than that in his mobility scooter !

Terryf · 17th July 2018, 08:09

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Originally Posted by 75c

That has to be a typo ?? That's less than twenty miles a week.

My dad does more than that in his mobility scooter !

My V6 was at 8000 14 years ago, it is still under 35000 now.

75c · 17th July 2018, 08:17

Is it your main car terry ??

Ian G · 17th July 2018, 10:11

As a diesel ZTT owner I would definitely recommend a 2.5 V6 automatic with the highest spec you can find.
I have a CDTi simply because of the miles I cover.
Cheers Ian

trikey · 17th July 2018, 10:34

If you are doing low miles, you can virtually choose any variant, go and see a few different ones, you will know when the right car comes along.

Graham1961 · 17th July 2018, 11:51

With that mileage you may as well get a 2.5 V6, but look at a few and buy the one that looks like it's been cared for and as usual, do the checks as you would with any car.

victorgte · 17th July 2018, 21:24

It’s a false economy to use a diesel for such few miles. My sister in law does 3k per year in her Polo diesel and has no end of problems with filters clogging up and engine lights coming on. Does not get warm enough on short journeys and she’s paying 4p a litre more on top of the premium price of the car in the fist place!
Wife does 4K per annum in the V6 Auto Contemporary SE with the odd long trip to give it a blast.
I do 15k per annum in my Diesel Streetwise and that gives me great fuel economy up and down the motorways.
Get a V6 and enjoy it.

Terryf · 17th July 2018, 21:42

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Originally Posted by 75c

Is it your main car terry ??

It is my only car, mind I was 84 last November so I don't go far. It has had two belt and water pump changes now fitted with kaisers alloy thermostat.
Also has a set of Rick's Bi-xenon head lights and Navall 2, never let me down and never failed a test. Of course you could say it's never used but it takes me where I want to go.

SPIFF · 18th July 2018, 19:43

Good evening from a very warm Mullion Cove Cornwall.

Thank you all very much for your advice, it gives us honest information to use in our search : )

God Bless Spiff

17th July 2018, 10:34	#16
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	If you are doing low miles, you can virtually choose any variant, go and see a few different ones, you will know when the right car comes along. __________________ Lest we forget..

17th July 2018, 11:51	#17
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	With that mileage you may as well get a 2.5 V6, but look at a few and buy the one that looks like it's been cared for and as usual, do the checks as you would with any car. __________________ Graham.

17th July 2018, 21:24	#18
victorgte I really should get out more....... MGTF, MGZT, Range Rover Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 2,803 Thanks: 395 Thanked 633 Times in 446 Posts	It’s a false economy to use a diesel for such few miles. My sister in law does 3k per year in her Polo diesel and has no end of problems with filters clogging up and engine lights coming on. Does not get warm enough on short journeys and she’s paying 4p a litre more on top of the premium price of the car in the fist place! Wife does 4K per annum in the V6 Auto Contemporary SE with the odd long trip to give it a blast. I do 15k per annum in my Diesel Streetwise and that gives me great fuel economy up and down the motorways. Get a V6 and enjoy it. __________________ MG TF 135, MG ZT, Range Rover P38

18th July 2018, 19:43	#20
SPIFF Newbie Rover 75 Intended Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Mullion Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you all : ) Good evening from a very warm Mullion Cove Cornwall. Thank you all very much for your advice, it gives us honest information to use in our search : ) God Bless Spiff

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Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	Yes Rick the 1.8s are available as autos as my Connie is. They're not fantastic on fuel as its small engine, heavy body, so if you don't mind spending a bit to have the V6 belts done now and again I would go for the Contemporary SE 2.5 auto. I have one and it is quite simply awesome. Every toy you could want, sounds and drives totally awesome and is very comfy! If you prefer Mk1 looks go for the Connie SE model

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75c Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Belfast Posts: 601 Thanks: 150 Thanked 294 Times in 190 Posts	Is it your main car terry ??

17th July 2018, 10:11	#15
Ian G This is my second home Small Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Land of the Eel Posts: 6,315 Thanks: 2,328 Thanked 2,991 Times in 1,431 Posts	As a diesel ZTT owner I would definitely recommend a 2.5 V6 automatic with the highest spec you can find. I have a CDTi simply because of the miles I cover. Cheers Ian