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16th September 2020, 21:18 | #1 |
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Just saying hi
Good evening everyone. I'm a new owner and a new member so i thought i would introduce myself.
A few weeks ago i passed my driving test and a couple of days later i bought a 2002 Rover 75 2.0 CDT Connoisseur in Wedgwood blue as my first car. I know it's an unusual first car especially at my age (17) but i've admired these cars for a few years now and to finally own one is a dream come true. I'll put some pictures up when i work out how to do it. |
16th September 2020, 21:22 | #2 |
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Hello, and welcome!
Congratulations on the test pass as well.
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Rover 75 2.0 CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Saloon. (Manual) 160 Remap, cruise control, electric window blind, temp gauge, Real walnut / ZT interior, FBH with GSM control. BORN Tuesday, 5th October 2004 @ 12:35:52 This vehicle was the 104,679th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 3,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 This vehicle was the 12,440th 75 in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 14,280 Starlight Silver 75s |
16th September 2020, 21:28 | #3 |
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Welcome along Alex and what excellent taste you have
Your car rolled off the production line at 08:00:28 on Monday 8th July 2002 BTW Enjoy browsing the club forums and don't be afraid to ask questions, we are a friendly lot |
17th September 2020, 14:29 | #4 |
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Hi, and Welcome to the club. Lots, and lots of great advice and help in here.
Once a 75 fan.... !! |
17th September 2020, 15:27 | #5 |
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Welcome aboard the flag ship Rover.Just wondering what about the marque attracted you to it?
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17th September 2020, 15:35 | #6 |
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Just saying hi
I've been a Rover fan from the day I passed my driving test back in 1980 when my first car was a Rover P6 2200TC
This was replaced by a P6 3500S Auto a 3500 SD1 and a variety of models there after before my first 75. Sadly not a 75 owner now but looking. The face, lines and dash of the 75 attracted me. Enjoy and welcome to the club.
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17th September 2020, 18:02 | #7 |
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Just out of interest, how much is your insurance on a 75 at 17?
My son who's about to turn 19 drives a VW Up!, his was initially about £1250, came down to around £850 after 1st full year, Id expect the Rover to be expensive? |
17th September 2020, 19:40 | #8 |
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Thank you for the warm welcome everyone.
To answer your questions: Quite a few people have asked me why I like Rover cars and I never really know what to say. I just think they all (especially the 75) look so much more elegant and classy than 99% of other cars on the road. Plus the fact they're British and I also find the history of the marque very interesting. Insurance was rather expensive, especially when I only paid £875 for the car at just over £2600 with a black box. That's for 4000 miles a year. |
17th September 2020, 19:55 | #9 |
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17th September 2020, 19:55 | #10 |
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Welcome along, a good choice for a first car
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