Rover stereotypes - Old man's car? - Page 2

sworks · 30th December 2018, 08:41

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Originally Posted by gadget1960

I don't mind one bit it being labelled as an old mans car because finally ... i have a car that suits me to a 'T' haha.

Absolutely, I still get the ‘old man’ jokes and the ‘can’t believe you still own a Rover’ but is that a bad thing? As long as your happy it’s ok to be different.

Dawn · 30th December 2018, 08:57

Well I don't think I am old and definitely not a man so I don't fit the mould at all !

sworks · 30th December 2018, 09:02

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Originally Posted by Dawn

Well I don't think I am old and definitely not a man so I don't fit the mould at all !

So you have a flat cap and pipe instead

planenut · 30th December 2018, 09:06

Well done Cai; I'm sure when it comes to moving out of your Uni accommodation you will be able to fit everything into your car in one go, rather than the numerous journies your friends have to make; and you will still be comfortable.

MSS · 30th December 2018, 09:32

Of course it's not an old man's car. Just look at the age profile of the membership. Most are somewhat below 90 years of age.

mileshawk56 · 30th December 2018, 09:56

Its just the lazy and rather unpleasant way in which people like to categorise others. As Les4048 states Rover has always had that image, it was "mature" long ago, now people use "old man"as a slight. Chris S

minimutly · 30th December 2018, 10:39

Well Rover used to make nothing but rubbish, then Honda came on board and things improved, but the brand had a definite non sporting feel to the drive. Then allong came the 16valve k series, and a few half hearted attempts at some "sporty" models. Rover sport did their bit with the tomcat and 16v honda engined 200 race series, there was even a failed attempt at a rally version of the 25, but a 1900 K series was never going to last. During this period my own attempts at racing an m16 metro had considerable help from Rover Sport - cheap parts, free parts, stickers, sow on badges etc, and nice people to deal with at the factory. But undeniably they were still perceived as "grandad cars".
Then the MG Z series came allong, too late I suppose, and with not enough added performance from the engines. My wife still calls my zt 190 a grandad car, but I still like it, mostly, even after 100k miles as my daily driver, so it can't be bad.
My next car? Looking at volvo t5 or saab 9-5 turbo - does that mean I'm a confirmed grandad car driver?

Ravinder · 30th December 2018, 10:43

I must be one of the youngest 75 owners here st the grand young age of just 34.

gnu · 30th December 2018, 10:45

Leather seats, walnut trim, analogue clock - love all that retro stuff. Why not cut out years of tinny doors, plasticity trim and under-powered engines - good on you Cai.

MSS · 30th December 2018, 11:10

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Originally Posted by Ravinder

I must be one of the youngest 75 owners here st the grand young age of just 34.

A spring chicken on the MGR age scale!

30th December 2018, 10:43	#18
Ravinder This is my second home Rover 75 saloon x2, Rover 75 Tourer x2, Rover 220 Coupe Turbo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife Posts: 9,036 Thanks: 2,278 Thanked 2,852 Times in 1,718 Posts	I must be one of the youngest 75 owners here st the grand young age of just 34. __________________ Wanted - Indian bride. Cash waiting. (All sorted - bargain) First name and forum name: Ravinder Rover 75 2.0 CDT Connoisseur SE 116 (160 remap) Royal Blue (JFM) This vehicle was the 50,481st 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 2,238th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE to be made out of 3,775 This vehicle was the 5,002nd 75 in Royal Blue (code: JFM) to be made out of 14,420 Royal Blue 75s

30th December 2018, 10:45	#19
gnu Gets stuck in MG ZT Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Bristol Posts: 695 Thanks: 332 Thanked 164 Times in 133 Posts	Leather seats, walnut trim, analogue clock - love all that retro stuff. Why not cut out years of tinny doors, plasticity trim and under-powered engines - good on you Cai. __________________ gnu

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30th December 2018, 08:57	#12
Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	Well I don't think I am old and definitely not a man so I don't fit the mould at all !

30th December 2018, 09:06	#14
planenut Regional Secretary Rover 1.8T Tourer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Heathrow Posts: 6,948 Thanks: 1,551 Thanked 2,036 Times in 1,264 Posts	Well done Cai; I'm sure when it comes to moving out of your Uni accommodation you will be able to fit everything into your car in one go, rather than the numerous journies your friends have to make; and you will still be comfortable.

30th December 2018, 09:32	#15
MSS This is my second home Rover 75CDT, Jaguar XF-S 3.0V6, V'xhall Omega V6 Estate, Twintop 1.8VVT, Astra Estate and Corsa 1.2 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7,083 Thanks: 283 Thanked 624 Times in 440 Posts	Of course it's not an old man's car. Just look at the age profile of the membership. Most are somewhat below 90 years of age.

30th December 2018, 09:56	#16
mileshawk56 Posted a thing or two MGZT Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Berkshire Posts: 1,281 Thanks: 1,738 Thanked 299 Times in 216 Posts	Its just the lazy and rather unpleasant way in which people like to categorise others. As Les4048 states Rover has always had that image, it was "mature" long ago, now people use "old man"as a slight. Chris S

30th December 2018, 10:39	#17
minimutly Posted a thing or two mg zt Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: cardigan Posts: 1,087 Thanks: 28 Thanked 187 Times in 158 Posts	Well Rover used to make nothing but rubbish, then Honda came on board and things improved, but the brand had a definite non sporting feel to the drive. Then allong came the 16valve k series, and a few half hearted attempts at some "sporty" models. Rover sport did their bit with the tomcat and 16v honda engined 200 race series, there was even a failed attempt at a rally version of the 25, but a 1900 K series was never going to last. During this period my own attempts at racing an m16 metro had considerable help from Rover Sport - cheap parts, free parts, stickers, sow on badges etc, and nice people to deal with at the factory. But undeniably they were still perceived as "grandad cars". Then the MG Z series came allong, too late I suppose, and with not enough added performance from the engines. My wife still calls my zt 190 a grandad car, but I still like it, mostly, even after 100k miles as my daily driver, so it can't be bad. My next car? Looking at volvo t5 or saab 9-5 turbo - does that mean I'm a confirmed grandad car driver?