Replacement for my poorly 75 - Page 3

ziggy72 · 10th November 2017, 22:04

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Originally Posted by Bogbrush82

That is the most Jaguar shaped Audi I have even seen.

It's funny how people see certain things. I've heard people say the 75 / ZT premium bumper looks like an Audi but not like a Jag.

ziggy72 · 10th November 2017, 22:50

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Originally Posted by TomRS

Ahh John?

The 2.7 Diesel engine is a very good unit, can see 300bhp with decats, exhaust and the usual stuff..
Which is insane power, the torque figure is mental!

Nice cars, inside are very nice for the age... but im not a huge fan on the outer looks.

Yes John at Bigfish was the guy who done it. It was a couple of years back but he was very knowledgeable and the torque in gear was excellent. He had some nice cars in the workshop including stuff like a merc SL55 tuned to stupid BHP etc.

Mr bountyfull · 8th December 2017, 00:25

Well after 3000 miles I can say I am not really gelling with this car. Sure its a good car but not as good as a good 75. So if anyone is interested in a swap car/cash either way I am interested. The car is just as it should be but not for me!

peelaaa · 8th December 2017, 18:41

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Originally Posted by Mr bountyfull

Well after 3000 miles I can say I am not really gelling with this car. Sure its a good car but not as good as a good 75. So if anyone is interested in a swap car/cash either way I am interested. The car is just as it should be but not for me!

Hi, can you explain what makes you prefer the 75?

I might be in the market for a new car soon, but finding it difficult to get something that will replace the 75.

coolguy · 8th December 2017, 20:02

I have owned 2 S Types, both 3 litre autos, and whilst I like their quietness, I found them disappointing in other ways, and really an old man's car. Despite many criticisms, I much prefer the X type, which is more akin to the 75. Just wish Rover had produced a 4 wheel -drive 75, but I am lucky enough to currently own both, the Jag just for winter weather!

Mr bountyfull · 8th December 2017, 20:47

Well let me say firstly in many ways the car is better than a 75. These would include noise suppression, seats and smoother, faster diesel and being a sport model the handling and ride are in a sweet spot between a ZT and a 75.

The things I find problem with are all small but seem to matter far more than i would have thought. The door pockets are to small to be of much use, the cup holders get in the way of gear changes (manual car) when you have cans/drinks in. Then being a short ar@e the seat bases are a bit long for my little legs. The passenger glove box is smaller than the the 75 and there is no shelf. The boot is smaller and shallower. The car is not as economical as my now off the road 75 which I may fix, I see 43-45 in the Jag where I used to get 47-53 in the manual 75. Its a little bigger so parking is a little tighter and I would say ergonomically its less well designed.

8th December 2017, 00:25	#23
Mr bountyfull Gets stuck in MGZTV8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newbury Posts: 567 Thanks: 173 Thanked 82 Times in 58 Posts	Well after 3000 miles I can say I am not really gelling with this car. Sure its a good car but not as good as a good 75. So if anyone is interested in a swap car/cash either way I am interested. The car is just as it should be but not for me!

8th December 2017, 20:02	#25
coolguy Coolguy Rover 75 CDT Tourer Auto, Rover 75 2.0 Connoisseur Auto, MG ZT 2.5 Auto and MG ZT Cdti Auto (Monogra Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Finedon Posts: 1,897 Thanks: 933 Thanked 638 Times in 430 Posts	I have owned 2 S Types, both 3 litre autos, and whilst I like their quietness, I found them disappointing in other ways, and really an old man's car. Despite many criticisms, I much prefer the X type, which is more akin to the 75. Just wish Rover had produced a 4 wheel -drive 75, but I am lucky enough to currently own both, the Jag just for winter weather!

8th December 2017, 20:47	#26
Mr bountyfull Gets stuck in MGZTV8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newbury Posts: 567 Thanks: 173 Thanked 82 Times in 58 Posts	Well let me say firstly in many ways the car is better than a 75. These would include noise suppression, seats and smoother, faster diesel and being a sport model the handling and ride are in a sweet spot between a ZT and a 75. The things I find problem with are all small but seem to matter far more than i would have thought. The door pockets are to small to be of much use, the cup holders get in the way of gear changes (manual car) when you have cans/drinks in. Then being a short ar@e the seat bases are a bit long for my little legs. The passenger glove box is smaller than the the 75 and there is no shelf. The boot is smaller and shallower. The car is not as economical as my now off the road 75 which I may fix, I see 43-45 in the Jag where I used to get 47-53 in the manual 75. Its a little bigger so parking is a little tighter and I would say ergonomically its less well designed.