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Bigtaff · 15th June 2016, 17:41

Hi,

just bought an 05' Rover 75 Saloon, Connoisseur edition, 2.0 CDTi, 131ps, 90K on the clock, hoping it's going to last a few years.

Best regards, Bigtaff

Ali-B · 28th June 2016, 17:57

Hi I found the site via the very comprehensive 75/ZT guide while searching for something 75 related

Mason6 · 29th June 2016, 06:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ali-B

Hi I found the site via the very comprehensive 75/ZT guide while searching for something 75 related

what he said

mmmark75 · 9th August 2016, 05:29

Hi, it was good old Google that got me here, I've just bought an 03 plate 75, and am finding the 2.5 v6 a bit thirsty compared to my previous drive, but I've never been so comfortable in a car. He's been a bit neglected so full fluid change (oil, auto transmission etc) is the first step, then need to sort a couple of stone chips that have surface rust forming. With only 60,000 on the clock, I'm hoping a bit of TLC will see him good for a long time yet.

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Jules · 9th August 2016, 08:25

Hi Mark & welcome!

What was your previous drive?

Jules

PS
Check your radiator cooling fan works on all speeds?
Your mileage is just about when they fail

Cammo · 9th August 2016, 10:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon

Are you a new member to the club? How did you hear about us?

I 1st heard about the Rover 75 & Mg ZT owners club whilst looking through the internet for in formation on owning Rover 75/ Mg ZT ---
I purchaced first a Rover 75 Connossure 2.5 v6
Then I found in a country town of New South Wales a 2002 MG ZT 220S
Supercharged [Australian retro fit Sprintex ] 5 speed manual 2.5 v6
BRG in colour /2 tone trim ,had to lots of cosmetic work to bring the ZT back.
enjoy both cars very much.[

mmmark75 · 9th August 2016, 20:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jules

Hi Mark & welcome!

What was your previous drive?

Jules

PS
Check your radiator cooling fan works on all speeds?
Your mileage is just about when they fail

Seat Leon Mk1 TDI 130. It had quicker steering and was less thirsty, but was a bit rough over bumpy surfaces and not nearly as well engineered. I've wanted a Rover 75 for a while, and since the Seat needed about £1200 quid of work and was worth £400, I decided it was time to find one. (I wanted 6 cylinders as well - they seem to be a dying breed)

Nils · 14th August 2016, 19:16

I Googled "Rover 75 V6 won't start" and was pointed to this website ;-)

Clive B · 22nd August 2016, 20:57

I have been aware of the Rover 75 for some time and often fancied one. I have owned many "sensible" cars over the years but now i'm retired I can follow my heart and not my head. So, I've been looking for a big lazy automatic for a while now and spotted a Rover 75, 2.5 V6 Connoisseur at a local garage. It had been on sale for a while and had been reduced right down to a very affordable price. I sat in it, looked it over, started it and 10 minutes later it was mine.
I've owned it for about a month now, it has cost me two tyres and an air-con top up and is an absolute joy to drive. Still to fix is the sat-nav and rear blind, neither of which are particularly important but I work on the "if it's fitted it should work" philosophy.
There car is a 2002 model in gold with 99000 miles on the clock.
Oh! and my other car is a 1972 Mark 3 Cortina, so I haven't always been sensible!

Jules · 22nd August 2016, 22:58

Welcome to the club Clive

Make sure your cooling fan is working on all speeds (especially a V6)

Clicky here

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15th June 2016, 17:41	#611
Bigtaff Newbie Rover 75 Saloon, 2.0 CDTi, 131ps, Connoisseur, 2005 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: CRYMYCH Posts: 17 Thanks: 15 Thanked 5 Times in 1 Post	New 75 Owner Hi, just bought an 05' Rover 75 Saloon, Connoisseur edition, 2.0 CDTi, 131ps, 90K on the clock, hoping it's going to last a few years. Best regards, Bigtaff

9th August 2016, 08:25	#615
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Hi Mark & welcome! What was your previous drive? Jules PS Check your radiator cooling fan works on all speeds? Your mileage is just about when they fail __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

22nd August 2016, 20:57	#619
Clive B Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Beverley Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My new Purchase I have been aware of the Rover 75 for some time and often fancied one. I have owned many "sensible" cars over the years but now i'm retired I can follow my heart and not my head. So, I've been looking for a big lazy automatic for a while now and spotted a Rover 75, 2.5 V6 Connoisseur at a local garage. It had been on sale for a while and had been reduced right down to a very affordable price. I sat in it, looked it over, started it and 10 minutes later it was mine. I've owned it for about a month now, it has cost me two tyres and an air-con top up and is an absolute joy to drive. Still to fix is the sat-nav and rear blind, neither of which are particularly important but I work on the "if it's fitted it should work" philosophy. There car is a 2002 model in gold with 99000 miles on the clock. Oh! and my other car is a 1972 Mark 3 Cortina, so I haven't always been sensible!

22nd August 2016, 22:58	#620
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Welcome to the club Clive Make sure your cooling fan is working on all speeds (especially a V6) Clicky here __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block Last edited by Jules; 22nd August 2016 at 23:39..

28th June 2016, 17:57	#612
Ali-B Regular poster MG ZT-T+ Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Fareham Posts: 30 Thanks: 6 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Hi I found the site via the very comprehensive 75/ZT guide while searching for something 75 related

9th August 2016, 05:29	#614
mmmark75 Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chichester Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hi, it was good old Google that got me here, I've just bought an 03 plate 75, and am finding the 2.5 v6 a bit thirsty compared to my previous drive, but I've never been so comfortable in a car. He's been a bit neglected so full fluid change (oil, auto transmission etc) is the first step, then need to sort a couple of stone chips that have surface rust forming. With only 60,000 on the clock, I'm hoping a bit of TLC will see him good for a long time yet. Sent from my LG-V500 using Tapatalk

14th August 2016, 19:16	#618
Nils Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Dublin Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I Googled "Rover 75 V6 won't start" and was pointed to this website ;-)