has your driving style changed since owning your 75/zt??? - Page 3

Baruch Adonai · 15th December 2008, 16:51

Dunno but my seat is way back and and i'm almost horizontal, unlike when i had my small hatchback i had my face in the windscreen darting about the place. Defo more laid back plus the fact i've got a auto box i'm almost sleeping now.

evillock · 15th December 2008, 16:56

For the first time in my driving history i have to say im enjoying driving slow, plz dont ask me why but from the usual dashing around working from pub to pub, i had a very nice and calm day just pottering about from site to site, i have to say im rather suprised about my new little mg, shes growing on me very quickly. :xmas-smiley-042:

nick nick · 15th December 2008, 17:40

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Originally Posted by Allegroboi

My sentiments exactly
Ian

DITO

payner75t · 15th December 2008, 18:03

i am surprised by the amount of you saying your driving style has changed.
must be a psychological thing!!!

Bigus · 15th December 2008, 19:16

Aye, my driving style has changed. I've slowed down a bit. I would say the main reason for that is that the car feels heavy and the clutch/gearbox doesn't seem to be designed for lightning fast gear changes. I'm sure there's an element of the "nicer place to be" factor in it as well though.

jeeringtowser · 15th December 2008, 19:44

Yes, the Rover 75 environment does seem to have a calming effect on my driving habits. I would definately say that it has made me more considerate.
Strange that!!!!!!!!!!!

Dragrad · 15th December 2008, 20:50

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Originally Posted by payner75t

i am surprised by the amount of you saying your driving style has changed.
must be a psychological thing!!!

Noooo... just a Rover thing

GagHalfrunt · 19th December 2008, 16:35

Actually I've found I now drive much faster! I find she handles so well on the lanes for such a big car... I really have to restrain myself.

Also I've found I've been pulled over by the police more than ever - even when I'm not driving quick

Last night's comment from the police was "your exhaust sounds fruity". Eh? It's a standard OEM fit! I didn't want to say "well it is a V6 officer" in case I sounded cocky. I think to be honest they were just after drink-drivers (it was 2am) but still.

pab · 19th December 2008, 17:59

perfect discription.....bring it up to speed,put your foot down and it's all there
pab

James.uk · 19th December 2008, 18:00

When I bought my non turbo Cit ZX diesel auto, I found the driving style for a diesel is different, I got better results by being gentle with the accelerator than is needed with a petrol engine, probably because there is no throttle to open or close.

I find driving my diesel auto 75 is exactly the same..

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to you all.

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15th December 2008, 16:51	#21
Baruch Adonai Regular poster ROVER 75 2.0 CDT Connoisseur SE 4dr Auto Diesel Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dunno but my seat is way back and and i'm almost horizontal, unlike when i had my small hatchback i had my face in the windscreen darting about the place. Defo more laid back plus the fact i've got a auto box i'm almost sleeping now.

15th December 2008, 16:56	#22
evillock Regular poster MG ZR 1.8 vvc 160 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sunny kent Posts: 80 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	For the first time in my driving history i have to say im enjoying driving slow, plz dont ask me why but from the usual dashing around working from pub to pub, i had a very nice and calm day just pottering about from site to site, i have to say im rather suprised about my new little mg, shes growing on me very quickly. :xmas-smiley-042:

15th December 2008, 18:03	#24
payner75t Gets stuck in Saab 900 convertible,Ford Mondeo zetec tdci Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Braintree Posts: 808 Thanks: 16 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	i am surprised by the amount of you saying your driving style has changed. must be a psychological thing!!!

15th December 2008, 19:16	#25
Bigus Avid contributor MG ZT 1.8T Facelift Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 124 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Aye, my driving style has changed. I've slowed down a bit. I would say the main reason for that is that the car feels heavy and the clutch/gearbox doesn't seem to be designed for lightning fast gear changes. I'm sure there's an element of the "nicer place to be" factor in it as well though.

15th December 2008, 19:44	#26
jeeringtowser Regular poster mini One 1.6D Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Launceston, Cornwall Posts: 87 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes, the Rover 75 environment does seem to have a calming effect on my driving habits. I would definately say that it has made me more considerate. Strange that!!!!!!!!!!!

19th December 2008, 16:35	#28
GagHalfrunt Gets stuck in MG ZT190+ Solar Red Commission No: 396 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Very North Cotswolds Posts: 702 Thanks: 17 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Actually I've found I now drive much faster! I find she handles so well on the lanes for such a big car... I really have to restrain myself. Also I've found I've been pulled over by the police more than ever - even when I'm not driving quick Last night's comment from the police was "your exhaust sounds fruity". Eh? It's a standard OEM fit! I didn't want to say "well it is a V6 officer" in case I sounded cocky. I think to be honest they were just after drink-drivers (it was 2am) but still.

19th December 2008, 17:59	#29
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	perfect discription.....bring it up to speed,put your foot down and it's all there pab

19th December 2008, 18:00	#30
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	When I bought my non turbo Cit ZX diesel auto, I found the driving style for a diesel is different, I got better results by being gentle with the accelerator than is needed with a petrol engine, probably because there is no throttle to open or close. I find driving my diesel auto 75 is exactly the same.. . to you all. .