1.8 - worth considering?

lovema75 · 12th April 2018, 23:19

Hello all, hope everyone is well.

It's a while since I've had a 75 sadly, but I need to find another car at the moment, and have come across a nice looking 1.8 saloon.

Previously all mine were v6's, and I don't want to start a "which is best" debate. The V6 is lovely, but the simplicity of the 4 cylinder for maintenance appeals.

My main question to you experts is - can the 1.8 cope with some long motorway trips? I don't need to tailgate in the outside lane, I'm happy cruising along at 60ish, and I realise performance will be leasurely, which I don't mind.

Never having driven a 1.8, any views on them?

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F323201909362

VVC-Geeza · 12th April 2018, 23:32

The 1.8's are fine if properly maintained.The 1.8T has more gunt than the nasp but both are happy to cruise all day long at the speed you mention.I'm sure suzublu will be along later to give a more detailed opinion

Sector-9 · 13th April 2018, 05:25

Budget a little to do the head gasket (it may never need doing or could have already been done but be prepared for it) and it should be fine for your intended usage. Performance of a NASP engine should be adequate if not towing or dealing with big hills, provided you don't mind using the whole of the rev range.

MSS · 13th April 2018, 06:00

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Originally Posted by lovema75

............My main question to you experts is - can the 1.8 cope with some long motorway trips? I don't need to tailgate in the outside lane, I'm happy cruising along at 60ish, and I realise performance will be leasurely, which I don't mind.

Never having driven a 1.8, any views on them?

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F323201909362

Yes - it can cruise happily at motorway speed limits all day long.

The 1.8 is a beautifully balanced car and a pleasure to drive long distances.

The Rovering Member · 13th April 2018, 06:09

Cruise at 90-ish if you want, the car won't mind. The law might but the car won't.

Simondi · 13th April 2018, 06:18

As already mentioned the 1.8 in either form will happily cruise on a motorway..
Perhaps get yourself one of these for peace of mind

I used to have a nasp 1.8, lovely car to drive

planenut · 13th April 2018, 07:17

This all depends on how you drive. My first 1.8, in fact the first 75 I owned, I had for nine years. I found it great for me at all distances, very comfortable, and if demanded, very capable. I did have to have the head gasket done, but over a nine year period, no problem. My current 1.8 is a turbo, therefore it also has a capability that I rarely require. I have never towed a caravan, but I have had my vehicles loaded to the gunnels on many occasion with no adverse affect on it's performance. My normal cruising is " around the speed limit", nowhere near the cars limit.

Mike Noc · 13th April 2018, 07:29

With all this talk of cruising, sadly that is one thing no 1.8 ever left the factory with - cruise control.

marinabrian · 13th April 2018, 07:42

What happened to the black tourer that everyone clubbed together and bought for you David?, you know the one with the walnut gearknob???

Link to original thread HERE

Brian

victorgte · 13th April 2018, 07:43

I’ve had my 1.8T for 5 years. Lovely balanced car to drive, does not feel like 1.5 ton of metal being lugged around. Like everyone will say, maintenance is the key to a long life.

12th April 2018, 23:19	#1
lovema75 This is my second home 75 Tourer CDT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Enfield Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 63 Thanked 431 Times in 237 Posts	1.8 - worth considering? Hello all, hope everyone is well. It's a while since I've had a 75 sadly, but I need to find another car at the moment, and have come across a nice looking 1.8 saloon. Previously all mine were v6's, and I don't want to start a "which is best" debate. The V6 is lovely, but the simplicity of the 4 cylinder for maintenance appeals. My main question to you experts is - can the 1.8 cope with some long motorway trips? I don't need to tailgate in the outside lane, I'm happy cruising along at 60ish, and I realise performance will be leasurely, which I don't mind. Never having driven a 1.8, any views on them? https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F323201909362 Last edited by lovema75; 12th April 2018 at 23:31..

12th April 2018, 23:32	#2
VVC-Geeza This is my second home 2005 Connoisseur SE 1.8 Turbo,2004 45 1.8 Connoisseur and my beloved 1998 VVC Coupe. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Derby. Posts: 8,762 Thanks: 2,022 Thanked 1,016 Times in 739 Posts	The 1.8's are fine if properly maintained.The 1.8T has more gunt than the nasp but both are happy to cruise all day long at the speed you mention.I'm sure suzublu will be along later to give a more detailed opinion __________________

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Sector-9 Gets stuck in Rover 75 CDT manual Tourer Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: nr. Mansfield Posts: 767 Thanks: 24 Thanked 182 Times in 137 Posts	Budget a little to do the head gasket (it may never need doing or could have already been done but be prepared for it) and it should be fine for your intended usage. Performance of a NASP engine should be adequate if not towing or dealing with big hills, provided you don't mind using the whole of the rev range. __________________ Free fault codes scan/clear (TOAF) - M1 J27 area

13th April 2018, 06:09	#5
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,960 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	Cruise at 90-ish if you want, the car won't mind. The law might but the car won't. __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it.

13th April 2018, 06:18	#6
Simondi Regional Secretary MGTF, MG ZS EV Exclusive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kilwinning Posts: 14,046 Thanks: 1,460 Thanked 3,563 Times in 1,857 Posts	As already mentioned the 1.8 in either form will happily cruise on a motorway.. Perhaps get yourself one of these for peace of mind I used to have a nasp 1.8, lovely car to drive __________________ Simondi FAQ How do you do that? Club Flyers Looking for a car seen in a film or on TV? Fancy a change in colour or wheels - paint configurator OBD - Trip Meter Ultimate Buyers Guide Post YouTube videos

13th April 2018, 07:17	#7
planenut Regional Secretary Rover 1.8T Tourer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Heathrow Posts: 6,955 Thanks: 1,551 Thanked 2,036 Times in 1,264 Posts	This all depends on how you drive. My first 1.8, in fact the first 75 I owned, I had for nine years. I found it great for me at all distances, very comfortable, and if demanded, very capable. I did have to have the head gasket done, but over a nine year period, no problem. My current 1.8 is a turbo, therefore it also has a capability that I rarely require. I have never towed a caravan, but I have had my vehicles loaded to the gunnels on many occasion with no adverse affect on it's performance. My normal cruising is " around the speed limit", nowhere near the cars limit.

13th April 2018, 07:29	#8
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,553 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	With all this talk of cruising, sadly that is one thing no 1.8 ever left the factory with - cruise control.

13th April 2018, 07:42	#9
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	What happened to the black tourer that everyone clubbed together and bought for you David?, you know the one with the walnut gearknob??? Link to original thread HERE Brian Last edited by marinabrian; 13th April 2018 at 07:50.. Reason: Added link

13th April 2018, 07:43	#10
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	I’ve had my 1.8T for 5 years. Lovely balanced car to drive, does not feel like 1.5 ton of metal being lugged around. Like everyone will say, maintenance is the key to a long life. __________________ MG TF 135, MG ZT, Range Rover P38