What is the Rover 75 for you?

[RoverLord]

Originally Posted by Raspberrycai

To me, it's unique. Nobody my age drives one or has probably even considered one and I get odd looks all the time. Also, I just love the car. I think it's the perfect mix between classic and modern - classic styling, especially the interior, but with brilliant reliability (mine's a diesel), and good MPG. For me, its the perfect car. Still looks modern, timeless, and long journeys are a breeze. I really think it still holds its own with new luxury cars, I've been in a brand new range rover and an E class (which was quite frankly very poor) and they both lacked character, which is something I think the 75 has. The interior is what really makes me appreciate it, as it feels much older than it is in a way, yet still handles like a modern car. Also, seeming as it was rover's last proper car (we'll forget the cityrover) that just makes it that bit more special.

Absolutely!!!

The interior is key.

How many times did I see the guys buying a car on pump/loan just to have a mediocre interior. Plastic feeling with cheap materials and sad looking cloth seats.

I love watching car reviews on Youtube! Doug Demarco or Naples car review. ;mostly luxury sedans. Or Autogefühl. He reviews mostly new luxury sedans. cars for 30K, 50K or even 60K. New gimmicks, etc. But inside? We Rover 75 owner have nothing to hide seriously.

I always loved having leather seats for example. Or taking long rides in a comfy car which "glides". So the Rover is perfect. Riding with class, style und uniqueness. And then, when you get out it was more of a pleasure than pain.

I had a small Nissan car for some months as a substitute these times. No comfort, no luxury, no nothing. It was a bareback car. Then I got myself the 75 and I nearly broke down A class of its own. A different world.

[stevestrat]

Originally Posted by Raspberrycai

I've been in a brand new range rover and an E class (which was quite frankly very poor) and they both lacked character,

That's what I like best about the 260, no they're not perfect, they have their faults but they do have character in spadefuls.

[Raspberrycai]

Originally Posted by RoverLord

Absolutely!!!

I love watching car reviews on Youtube! Doug Demarco or Naples car review. ;mostly luxury sedans. Or Autogefühl. He reviews mostly new luxury sedans. cars for 30K, 50K or even 60K. New gimmicks, etc. But inside? We Rover 75 owner have nothing to hide seriously..

Doug Demuro is great, I'd love it if he tested a rover 75.wonder what the Dougscore on it would be?

[RoverLord]

Originally Posted by Raspberrycai

Doug Demuro is great, I'd love it if he tested a rover 75.wonder what the Dougscore on it would be?

The Doug score would range very high I guess. He even reviewed a German Trabant!!!

So who knows?

I miss a channel where they review luxury cars from the 90s and 2000s.

But if Doug would make a video, it would be hilarious. Love his strange humor.

[Raspberrycai]

Originally Posted by RoverLord

The Doug score would range very high I guess. He even reviewed a German Trabant!!!

So who knows?

I miss a channel where they review luxury cars from the 90s and 2000s.

But if Doug would make a video, it would be hilarious. Love his strange humor.

I'm strongly considering making a YouTube review of the Rover 75. More of a carthrottle style video than a doug video, I've shot the intro, I bought a camera just for it, but it'll have to wait until the end of arpil at least because the miles on my insurance have almost run out

[Mattyboy]

Originally Posted by RoverLord

The Doug score would range very high I guess. He even reviewed a German Trabant!!!

So who knows?

I miss a channel where they review luxury cars from the 90s and 2000s.

But if Doug would make a video, it would be hilarious. Love his strange humor.

Then you are going to love this video by 'Regular Car Reviews'. The style of review is off beat & takes a little getting used to but then you learn to enjoy it, see the humour & realise the cultural background commentary adds context to the review. Rover 75;

https://youtu.be/5LA-lkYlF7o

Followed up by;

https://youtu.be/RhMxH_0F-Ng

Regards, Matty

[RoverLord]

Originally Posted by Raspberrycai

I'm strongly considering making a YouTube review of the Rover 75. More of a carthrottle style video than a doug video, I've shot the intro, I bought a camera just for it, but it'll have to wait until the end of arpil at least because the miles on my insurance have almost run out

Do it fine Sir.

I nearly watched all Youtube reviews on youtube. Even the russian ones!!! Can't get enough of it!

I watch Rover 75 video nearly everyday.

[RoverLord]

Originally Posted by Mattyboy

Then you are going to love this video by 'Regular Car Reviews'. The style of review is off beat & takes a little getting used to but then you learn to enjoy it, see the humour & realise the cultural background commentary adds context to the review. Rover 75;

https://youtu.be/5LA-lkYlF7o

Followed up by;

https://youtu.be/RhMxH_0F-Ng

Regards, Matty

Hey Matty,

thanks. I knew these videos. Sadly we not so many videos on Youtube.

Here are my top 7 favorite Rover 75 videos. After watching tons of them, I can assure you. These are my handpicked, curated ones.

1) Some lot reviewing the gadgets and gimmicks a Rover 75 has. James Bond style:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVm8pymWEmo&t=425s

2) This dude made some nice updates. Love the seats and thats it is shot by daylight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mzr7QM6fIfg

3) Great passionate review on this blue 75: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0s0oHAqKsCs

4) Rover 75 commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCj7ZWqZikY

5) Really modern day mood! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abqH4qUwr5I

6) That is just a dream. No talk, just pure beauty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yu0eHwhkz1k

7) My all time favorite!!! The background music, the calmness and shots by daylight. I felt instantly in love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHaJvmYIsy4

BONUS: If you have a huge Smart TV, let this in! A fake Prince Harry driving his Rover for 45 minutes! It is so relaxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtuYZgZxhjg

[Raspberrycai]

Originally Posted by RoverLord

Do it fine Sir.

I nearly watched all Youtube reviews on youtube. Even the russian ones!!! Can't get enough of it!

I watch Rover 75 video nearly everyday.

I'll try and remember and let you know when I publish it! Should be done around the middle of June as my insurance is low on miles till the end of April.

[RoverLord]

Originally Posted by Raspberrycai

I'll try and remember and let you know when I publish it! Should be done around the middle of June as my insurance is low on miles till the end of April.

Sounds good.

Also when it gets warmer, we tend to do more and go out often than now.

Looking forward to it friend.