China again - & Roewe

markperkins · 17th November 2006, 19:41

My favourite topic right now.

Am reading a book called 'China shakes the world' by James Kynge.
Anyone read it?

For those of us who are interested in the Roewe 750 ( and I am), it's a good factual read.
The relationship to the forum is evident as we have been discussing the new model. I think most of us have concerns over likely build quality.
My own take on that is quite simply that the rise of the Chinese economy is such becasue of their desire to give the world what the world wants.
If we demand a certain quality, we'll be given it.

Time will tell, but I am an optimist over this one and I really do see my next motor car being a 750.
Be interesting to hear revised views on this now that we have had time to think on it some more.

Phil · 17th November 2006, 19:44

Is it going to be sold here then?

markperkins · 17th November 2006, 20:28

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Originally Posted by Phil

Is it going to be sold here then?

Phil, from what I can make out it is.
Should be in the UK at the end of 2007.
Apparently 90% old MG/Rover dealers want to associate with both marques still.
SAIC expect to make large quantities, so lets hope it does arrive.

Pete · 17th November 2006, 20:30

Build quality is something we will have to wait and see about - but when you consider the amount of products that are shipped here from China you would be quite surprised to see some of the very high levels they reach. The new car could quite possibly be very well made indeed. The interior, judging from the pictures anyway, does seem to be well done for one.

Phil · 17th November 2006, 20:34

If it does I'll take a look, If I took the plunge I'd like to rebadge it as a Rover though. The name Roewe and the badge just doesn't do it for me. But the design of that interior, fantastic, does anyone else think that the door cards look rather BMWish?

markperkins · 17th November 2006, 20:38

As a non-fan of the big BM, I really hate to agree with you.
Thankfully that and the slight nod to the rear of a 6-series of the boot, is all that looks BMish.
Overall the interior is the best thing; like a 75 but up-to-date ....just as it should be.

Phil · 17th November 2006, 20:44

Yeah I dislike the bmw look, but at least it's limited, the dash is fantastic,

Bolin · 17th November 2006, 23:34

Personally I don't like the new interior at all. It's certainly more up to date, which is a good thing, but it is so common and ubiquitous - could be from any BMW, Lexus, etc. The old interior was totally unlike anything else, and was full of character, whereas the revamp seems dull and predictable. And the expanse of plastic on the dash doesn't compare to burr walnut....

yp53 · 18th November 2006, 07:42

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Originally Posted by Pete

Build quality is something we will have to wait and see about - but when you consider the amount of products that are shipped here from China you would be quite surprised to see some of the very high levels they reach. The new car could quite possibly be very well made indeed. The interior, judging from the pictures anyway, does seem to be well done for one.

I never cease to be amazed at the build quality the Chinese can achieve when they set their minds to it, and recognise that for some products, this is what the customer is after. I bought a 'cheap' valve amplifier (made in the same factory as the Prima Luna range if anyone is interested). Same amp, same quality - Ok different colour and badge on the front, less a few bits, but only 30% of the UK price!

I'll keep my fingers crossed that they don't think only the looks are important, and that it used to be an 'english' car, so must be bought to go with the Burberry scarf.

Roverron · 18th November 2006, 18:20

If the Chinese/far east market is so large, do you think they will go through all the EU type approval, homologation, emissions, Ncap testing and whatever else is needed before they can sell it in the EU?

Ron

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markperkins Regular poster Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoiseur SE Automatic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Poole Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	China again - & Roewe My favourite topic right now. Am reading a book called 'China shakes the world' by James Kynge. Anyone read it? For those of us who are interested in the Roewe 750 ( and I am), it's a good factual read. The relationship to the forum is evident as we have been discussing the new model. I think most of us have concerns over likely build quality. My own take on that is quite simply that the rise of the Chinese economy is such becasue of their desire to give the world what the world wants. If we demand a certain quality, we'll be given it. Time will tell, but I am an optimist over this one and I really do see my next motor car being a 750. Be interesting to hear revised views on this now that we have had time to think on it some more.

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markperkins Regular poster Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoiseur SE Automatic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Poole Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	As a non-fan of the big BM, I really hate to agree with you. Thankfully that and the slight nod to the rear of a 6-series of the boot, is all that looks BMish. Overall the interior is the best thing; like a 75 but up-to-date ....just as it should be.

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Bolin This is my second home Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE 4dr manual Wedgewood Blue 2 04-05/06/2001 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N.E. Hampshire Posts: 4,617 Thanks: 289 Thanked 308 Times in 243 Posts	Personally I don't like the new interior at all. It's certainly more up to date, which is a good thing, but it is so common and ubiquitous - could be from any BMW, Lexus, etc. The old interior was totally unlike anything else, and was full of character, whereas the revamp seems dull and predictable. And the expanse of plastic on the dash doesn't compare to burr walnut....