Here's a question for you all.

Lordy · 25th January 2014, 18:44

What made you buy a 75 or ZT and why, what is it as a car that apeals to you, If its ride comfort, interior exterior styling and so on.?

What I like about the 75 diesel has to be the fact thats it MPG is great for the size of the car, most cars in its class doesn't compare to it.

Its a all rounder, looks great, cheap on diesel, not bad to work on and lots of toys.

Dave Goody · 25th January 2014, 18:51

Its mainly British to be honest

ssizefive · 25th January 2014, 18:54

I was a salesman in a Rover dealership at the time they were launched & wanted one from the first time I saw one in the flesh.

Steve.

johnc54 · 25th January 2014, 18:55

Superb value for money

hughiep · 25th January 2014, 19:00

I needed a bigger car and looked at a picaso.....then I spotted my 75 tourer at a dealers just outside the gate where I work......looked and bought within an hour......had it just over a week and love it to bits..although its costing me money to put 100% right..but hey once its done its done..its a diesel and its like driving an arm chair.

Master · 25th January 2014, 19:00

Loved it from the day it hit the showrooms....there is no other car on the road
has the effect that the 75 has on me ...stunning looks .....beautiful interiors
exceptional performance...7 years of ownership and it still feels perfect

MangoMan · 25th January 2014, 19:01

General all-round styling really, but especially the interior! And have liked them for many years purely for that fact, but never thought I could ever afford one!

Master · 25th January 2014, 19:06

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Originally Posted by MangoMan

General all-round styling really, but especially the interior! And have liked them for many years purely for that fact, but never thought I could ever afford one!

have to agree there ...If Rover had not went bust i would just be drooling as i passed the showroom window

whitevanman · 25th January 2014, 19:25

Picked a Connie in Steel Blue with Neptune Leather as a company car back in 99 as something new & nicely styled, at the time a car park full of Golfs, Mondeo's, an IS200 and a couple of higher management five series Beemers..

When it was delivered no one wanted to park next to it as it made their cars look soooo bland. The management boys wanted to know how I managed to get such a high specced car on my budget.

One comment from the IS200 driver was 'Bravo Mr Richardson that is gorgeous and will certainly p*** a few people off'...

He wasn't wrong either and 75's started popping up in the company car parks at all the branches...When I left I think there were quite a few dotted around the country.

Now, well I still think they are great and stunning value for money..and would be at twice or three times what you can get them for imo..

johnnyb44 · 25th January 2014, 19:29

For me its the aggesive front of the car that i love the look of with the quad headlights. . The huge slab like doors make it look almost indestructible in appearance and when you enter the car it feels safe inviting and very luxurious. The only thing i don't like is the small glove box and the pale cream coloured steering wheel.I know its down to personal taste but i think the75 /Zt look better in lighter colours like wedgewood blue etc. I think the 75 looks best in old English white. Its cream in colour and it just looks very classy and shows off the fantastic curves of the car.
This is all down to my personal view so i hope I've not offended anybody.
Apart from that 'it is best car I've ever owned to date and would be more than happy to have any colour' spec 'or engine just so long that i could afford to run and repair it.
Many thanks John

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MangoMan This is my second home Looking.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 10,911 Thanks: 862 Thanked 1,111 Times in 868 Posts	General all-round styling really, but especially the interior! And have liked them for many years purely for that fact, but never thought I could ever afford one! __________________ *Regards, Bill - (MangoMan).* (Member 00854) http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...d.jpg~original

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whitevanman This is my second home 2001 Connie SE CDT, 2002 2.0Petrol Laguna SportHatch Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Althorne Posts: 3,122 Thanks: 319 Thanked 441 Times in 318 Posts	Picked a Connie in Steel Blue with Neptune Leather as a company car back in 99 as something new & nicely styled, at the time a car park full of Golfs, Mondeo's, an IS200 and a couple of higher management five series Beemers.. When it was delivered no one wanted to park next to it as it made their cars look soooo bland. The management boys wanted to know how I managed to get such a high specced car on my budget. One comment from the IS200 driver was 'Bravo Mr Richardson that is gorgeous and will certainly p* a few people off'... He wasn't wrong either and 75's started popping up in the company car parks at all the branches...When I left I think there were quite a few dotted around the country. Now, well I still think they are great and stunning value for money..and would be at twice or three times what you can get them for imo.. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Today the 23rd of April I will mostly be: Kids, bikes, dog, kids, bikes, dog...Seems to be a pattern forming here Car: Connie SE CDT Manual, Mods: O-Rings, Silicon intercooler hose, Stainless EGR Bypass, BMW PCV Mod, 160 Upgrade, DD Unit, Projector Headlights, Powerflex Bottom Mount, Remote Clutch reservoir, SS Compensator; Inline Stat To Come:** cat gut (when replacing iffy section). Meteors after refurb..

25th January 2014, 19:29	#10
johnnyb44 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: north wales Posts: 2,701 Thanks: 1,774 Thanked 902 Times in 507 Posts	For me its the aggesive front of the car that i love the look of with the quad headlights. . The huge slab like doors make it look almost indestructible in appearance and when you enter the car it feels safe inviting and very luxurious. The only thing i don't like is the small glove box and the pale cream coloured steering wheel.I know its down to personal taste but i think the75 /Zt look better in lighter colours like wedgewood blue etc. I think the 75 looks best in old English white. Its cream in colour and it just looks very classy and shows off the fantastic curves of the car. This is all down to my personal view so i hope I've not offended anybody. Apart from that 'it is best car I've ever owned to date and would be more than happy to have any colour' spec 'or engine just so long that i could afford to run and repair it. Many thanks John __________________ Replaced pcv filter, springs, plenum spy hole mod,Bonnet cable divider mod. Wax oiled.Air con recharged. Auto box oil changed , Jules plenum guard fitted .Smoked wind deflectors fitted.S/S Compensator.Club Grill Badge kindly donated by Andyg2011..

25th January 2014, 18:54	#3
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	I was a salesman in a Rover dealership at the time they were launched & wanted one from the first time I saw one in the flesh. Steve.

25th January 2014, 18:55	#4
johnc54 Avid contributor No Rover at the moment Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Norfolk Posts: 223 Thanks: 10 Thanked 13 Times in 6 Posts	Superb value for money

25th January 2014, 19:00	#5
hughiep Regular poster Rover 75 2.o ltr Diesel Estate Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 42 Thanks: 12 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I needed a bigger car and looked at a picaso.....then I spotted my 75 tourer at a dealers just outside the gate where I work......looked and bought within an hour......had it just over a week and love it to bits..although its costing me money to put 100% right..but hey once its done its done..its a diesel and its like driving an arm chair.

25th January 2014, 19:00	#6
Master Loves to post Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Newcastle Posts: 489 Thanks: 279 Thanked 84 Times in 46 Posts	Loved it from the day it hit the showrooms....there is no other car on the road has the effect that the 75 has on me ...stunning looks .....beautiful interiors exceptional performance...7 years of ownership and it still feels perfect