It's an MG not a Rover 75? - Page 3

OddSox · 27th December 2016, 19:42

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Originally Posted by 3disco

Just a small point MG apparently does not stand for Morris garages a popular misconception which I subscribed to but an article in the enjoying MG magazine put the record straight.

Is that so?...! i'm sorry i don't read the '|Enjoying MG magazine|

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Originally Posted by Borg Warner

Nope wrong. MG does not stand for Morris Garages. It stands for its self; as CK said when asked what it stood for his reply was "there's already one Morris Garages, how could there be two".

http://www.mgnuts.com/mgname/

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year by the way.

So what EXACTLY does MG stand for?..Im 51 years old and i'm still learning..

sworks · 27th December 2016, 19:52

According to the article, nothing. I also noticed the site only goes to 1980

Borg Warner · 27th December 2016, 19:57

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Originally Posted by OddSox

So what EXACTLY does MG stand for?..Im 51 years old and i'm still learning..

This is an excellent book and explains the history of MG and Cecil Kimber's ideas behind the marque, well worth a read:

https://www.fantasticfiction.com/h/p...ing/mg-log.htm

https://books.google.co.uk/books/abo...AJ&redir_esc=y

Mr bountyfull · 27th December 2016, 20:02

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Originally Posted by Stickman

To try and answer your questions buddy
Yes the basic bodyshells are the same but that's about where the similarities end
The suspension setup is somewhat different between both marques
The mg models although sportier where sparce in comparison to the rover models in extra equipment
The real difference between them though can only be noted whilst driving
Having owned both I can tell you they drive completely differently
Regards
Chris

Nailed it. Now on my third 75, second MG so I can say it again nailed it.

Dallas · 27th December 2016, 20:12

Its the history, style and performance behind the two different badges that people relate too, and would know the differences.

Rover was founded back in 1878, while MG Cars was a sports car manufacturer which began life in the 1924.

Rover 75's and MG ZT's are similar, but different.

clf · 27th December 2016, 20:14

Steering an ZT is different to steering a 75 (pre 2003 at least). I found it quite noticeable. It is what a driver notices first (IMO) when setting off.

I have often been uncomfortable saying MG for it really is a badge engineered 75 really, much the same way an MG Metro/Maestro/Montego, 1300 et al were. Simply a relatively inexpensive method of catering to another customer base that would otherwise walked by. Also allows men to have a mild mid life crisis without looking too ridiculous lol.

marinabrian · 27th December 2016, 20:21

Quite simple this, an MGZT is a hooligan express, whereas a 75 is a gentleman's club on wheels.

To drive a ZT you ideally need to be a tattooed yobbo, as opposed to a 75 where a quilted smoking jacket and a cigar will suffice nicely.

They look similar, but drive completely differently, however a lot of the plus points of ZT ownership can be summed up in Contemporary 75 guise, but slightly less skinhead and Doc Martens, but still Ben Sherman and Harrington jacket

Brian

trikey · 27th December 2016, 20:22

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

ideally need to be a tattooed yobbo

And whats wrong with that?

sworks · 27th December 2016, 20:25

Can I be a tattooed yobbo in a Contemporary

lady zed · 27th December 2016, 20:33

You can drive a ZT round a bend without feeling you're going to fall off the road

If cars were music genre's, a 75 would be classical and a ZT would be heavy rock.

27th December 2016, 19:52	#22
sworks Been absent for a while… Rover 75 Tourer, Classic mini Cooper S, Abarth 595 competizione, MG TF and a Hyundai Tucson PHEV Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cumbria Posts: 13,065 Thanks: 1,033 Thanked 1,686 Times in 1,040 Posts	According to the article, nothing. I also noticed the site only goes to 1980 __________________ ................................................. 'Marmite' Possibly one of the most famous 75 tourers produced! left the production line as the last of only Three Rover 75 tourers produced in Trophy Yellow. 48 hours later Longbridge closed. The last sold ordered 75 Tourer. Paid for by the Phoenix Four and handed over by John Towers to the Warwickshire Northampton Air ambulance service as a Rapid Response vehicle

27th December 2016, 20:14	#26
clf This is my second home MG ZT CDTi Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: carrick Posts: 7,859 Thanks: 3,494 Thanked 2,657 Times in 1,973 Posts	Steering an ZT is different to steering a 75 (pre 2003 at least). I found it quite noticeable. It is what a driver notices first (IMO) when setting off. I have often been uncomfortable saying MG for it really is a badge engineered 75 really, much the same way an MG Metro/Maestro/Montego, 1300 et al were. Simply a relatively inexpensive method of catering to another customer base that would otherwise walked by. Also allows men to have a mild mid life crisis without looking too ridiculous lol. __________________ It is not gloss primer .............. it is duct tape silver!

27th December 2016, 20:21	#27
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	MGZT v Rover 75 Quite simple this, an MGZT is a hooligan express, whereas a 75 is a gentleman's club on wheels. To drive a ZT you ideally need to be a tattooed yobbo, as opposed to a 75 where a quilted smoking jacket and a cigar will suffice nicely. They look similar, but drive completely differently, however a lot of the plus points of ZT ownership can be summed up in Contemporary 75 guise, but slightly less skinhead and Doc Martens, but still Ben Sherman and Harrington jacket Brian

27th December 2016, 20:25	#29
sworks Been absent for a while… Rover 75 Tourer, Classic mini Cooper S, Abarth 595 competizione, MG TF and a Hyundai Tucson PHEV Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cumbria Posts: 13,065 Thanks: 1,033 Thanked 1,686 Times in 1,040 Posts	Can I be a tattooed yobbo in a Contemporary __________________ ................................................. 'Marmite' Possibly one of the most famous 75 tourers produced! left the production line as the last of only Three Rover 75 tourers produced in Trophy Yellow. 48 hours later Longbridge closed. The last sold ordered 75 Tourer. Paid for by the Phoenix Four and handed over by John Towers to the Warwickshire Northampton Air ambulance service as a Rapid Response vehicle

27th December 2016, 20:33	#30
lady zed This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On the edge Posts: 6,659 Thanks: 1,354 Thanked 1,210 Times in 716 Posts	You can drive a ZT round a bend without feeling you're going to fall off the road If cars were music genre's, a 75 would be classical and a ZT would be heavy rock. __________________ it's all about the first person you want to tell good news to

27th December 2016, 20:12	#25
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	Its the history, style and performance behind the two different badges that people relate too, and would know the differences. Rover was founded back in 1878, while MG Cars was a sports car manufacturer which began life in the 1924. Rover 75's and MG ZT's are similar, but different.