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Zircon · 27th January 2014, 13:55

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Originally Posted by ratsalad

The dash was my first love of the 75 back in 2000 ish, specifically the shape and design of the clocks. I wanted one from then on, but couldn't afford one until last year.

I agree - it was definitely the unique styling (for a modern car) of the dashboard - with its art deco dials which I first fell in love with when I sat in the car when at the Earl's Court Motor Fair

. For many years, it was only the dashboard that I could have afforded!

The extraordinary thing is that although the car never looked ultra-modern, as the years go by, neither does it seem to look dated - testament surely the excellent all round original design.

Given that we as drivers spend more time in the car than looking at the exterior, the importance of feeling relaxed behind the wheel which the 75s seem to generate is probably more important than ever, given the stress/tedium of current driving conditions.

Nicholas/Zircon

-Joe · 27th January 2014, 20:33

I've always wanted my own dreadnought and the 75 is an admirals cabin for the roads . Ok, mine has the pansershiffe engine.

ferguson_tom · 27th January 2014, 23:55

2k budget and needing a diesel estate car went trawling through autotrader very limited to peugeot, citreon, ford estates with high mileage when i sore my now car the zt-t cdti on 54 plate with 80000 miles but needing a new clutch. car purchased and clutch put in just within the 2k budget.

I have always been a petrol head and this was the only thing that appealed to me due to its looks and like the fact its MG so got the sporting pedigree. Now i have got it i love the car and done quite a few tweaks already in the few weeks i have owned it.

James.uk · 28th January 2014, 03:41

I was looking for a diesel automatic for under £2000 and found my car on autotrader. phoned the owner, went to see it, took a mechanic with me, checked the car out, and bought it..

The fact that it is a Rover was irrelevant really, I would have bought it no matter what make it was....

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Steve42 · 28th January 2014, 06:52

Had to move a v6 in a garage years ago. First one the garage had in
Sat in the car and turned the tv on. And watched bbc1
That was it was hooked on the 75 from there on
What a car lovely inside, nice v6,big boot and a tv. What's not to like
Now after engine stuffed up in the first one. And my second one has some problems. I am wondering why did I ever sit and drive that car all them years ago. Lol

beinet1 · 28th January 2014, 07:28

Initially bougth as a project car to digg into the mysteries of the K-engine, the car was bougth really cheap with a "shot" engine. The plan was to sell it after repair but felt into love with it just a couple of weeks after i got it up and running..... on the 3rd year now and also added a V6 auto to my fleet last year....

Mikeal1 · 28th January 2014, 07:48

I had a Rover 25 as my first car as it was cheap to insure. Then bought a Vectra 1.9 SRi. That died last week which made me look for another car. I needed an estate as I've just started my own business.

My dad owns a 75 and I've always liked the style and luxurious feel it offers, so I looked at a few Tourers, I finally found mine 2 days ago, very cheap in price (I don't think the seller knew what he had) it runs very well.

The only problem is..... I think I've already caught the modification bug.

27th January 2014, 20:33	#42
-Joe Avid contributor Rover 75 Classic SE 1.8T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: wink Posts: 135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 20 Times in 15 Posts	reason for getting the 75 I've always wanted my own dreadnought and the 75 is an admirals cabin for the roads . Ok, mine has the pansershiffe engine.

27th January 2014, 23:55	#43
ferguson_tom Regular poster MG ZT-T Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Stevenage Posts: 96 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	2k budget and needing a diesel estate car went trawling through autotrader very limited to peugeot, citreon, ford estates with high mileage when i sore my now car the zt-t cdti on 54 plate with 80000 miles but needing a new clutch. car purchased and clutch put in just within the 2k budget. I have always been a petrol head and this was the only thing that appealed to me due to its looks and like the fact its MG so got the sporting pedigree. Now i have got it i love the car and done quite a few tweaks already in the few weeks i have owned it.

28th January 2014, 03:41	#44
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	I was looking for a diesel automatic for under £2000 and found my car on autotrader. phoned the owner, went to see it, took a mechanic with me, checked the car out, and bought it.. The fact that it is a Rover was irrelevant really, I would have bought it no matter what make it was.... ...

28th January 2014, 06:52	#45
Steve42 I really should get out more....... mg 190+ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bedworth Posts: 2,267 Thanks: 191 Thanked 368 Times in 248 Posts	Had to move a v6 in a garage years ago. First one the garage had in Sat in the car and turned the tv on. And watched bbc1 That was it was hooked on the 75 from there on What a car lovely inside, nice v6,big boot and a tv. What's not to like Now after engine stuffed up in the first one. And my second one has some problems. I am wondering why did I ever sit and drive that car all them years ago. Lol

28th January 2014, 07:28	#46
beinet1 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.0 V6 Auto Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sandnes - Norway Posts: 1,560 Thanks: 64 Thanked 283 Times in 174 Posts	Initially bougth as a project car to digg into the mysteries of the K-engine, the car was bougth really cheap with a "shot" engine. The plan was to sell it after repair but felt into love with it just a couple of weeks after i got it up and running..... on the 3rd year now and also added a V6 auto to my fleet last year....

28th January 2014, 07:48	#47
Mikeal1 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer Club SE CDT Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Albrighton Posts: 1,153 Thanks: 183 Thanked 149 Times in 96 Posts	I had a Rover 25 as my first car as it was cheap to insure. Then bought a Vectra 1.9 SRi. That died last week which made me look for another car. I needed an estate as I've just started my own business. My dad owns a 75 and I've always liked the style and luxurious feel it offers, so I looked at a few Tourers, I finally found mine 2 days ago, very cheap in price (I don't think the seller knew what he had) it runs very well. The only problem is..... I think I've already caught the modification bug.