Would you have bought a R75 if the Facelift had come first? - Page 3

BoroRover · 17th February 2021, 17:03

MK 1 for me too. The twin headlights, the chrome, a dark colour ( Copperleaf), looks excellent in my book. It just looks like a Rover

Boltonboy · 17th February 2021, 17:08

Mk 1 does look the part I do feel the problem with later models is the quality however I do like the Audi looking grill really looked the business.

Ched · 17th February 2021, 17:10

Tbh no, although it was a nice car I was never a fan of either model of the 75.

The mk1 zt I loved it as soon as I first set eyes on it, I do like my mk 2 , but, that front bumper.

bsafly · 17th February 2021, 17:24

Has to be a Mk1 every time for me, whether 75 or ZT.

itcaptainslow · 17th February 2021, 17:44

The facelift styling suited the ZT better than the 75 in my book; the more modern lines suit a "sporting" car better.

I still prefer the MkI in both iterations, though.

Robson Rover Repair · 17th February 2021, 18:13

I think the real question is would you have bought a face-lift had the interior been restyled the same as the Roewe 750!

Saga Lout · 17th February 2021, 18:37

I wouldn't want a facelift model, it was all about cutting costs and it shows in so many ways. I wanted a 75 from the moment I saw them but that was the MK1 of course. I couldn't afford a 75 at the time and had to wait, I then became addicted to the ZT and that stainless mesh that made the front look serpent like and very mean, the facelift model looks like Dame Edna Everage and less threatening than a good trump in the marital bed. The curves of the MK1 are taken away in the facelift, that straight moulded line across the rear bumper is hideous.

suzublu · 17th February 2021, 18:54

When I see a facelift, I see a BMW

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hogweed · 17th February 2021, 19:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by suzublu

When I see a facelift, I see a BMW

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You're obviously a very kind man, Ron... wish I saw a Beemer when I looked at mine

This has got me thinking, though... anybody know how easy/difficult it is to swap an older front end onto my facelift? I know I'd have to source and spray a bumper and the older light clusters...

kelvo · 17th February 2021, 19:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by itcaptainslow

The facelift styling suited the ZT better than the 75 in my book; the more modern lines suit a "sporting" car better.

I still prefer the MkI in both iterations, though.

I had a Mk1 ZT and now have a Mk2 ZT and think the facelift on that does suit it more, think it does have a sharper look. They could have perhaps carried over the stainless wire mesh grilles. There was also Project Drive with the Mk2s which did make it feel a bit cheaper, but I've fitted a lot of the PPD bits back so now have the car I think it should be.

I've never been quite sure of the Mk2 75, I think it's the indicators that don't quite work for me.

17th February 2021, 18:13	#26
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17th February 2021, 18:37	#27
Saga Lout This is my second home MG ZT and Rover 75, Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wigan Posts: 3,276 Thanks: 2,556 Thanked 2,685 Times in 1,037 Posts	No. I wouldn't want a facelift model, it was all about cutting costs and it shows in so many ways. I wanted a 75 from the moment I saw them but that was the MK1 of course. I couldn't afford a 75 at the time and had to wait, I then became addicted to the ZT and that stainless mesh that made the front look serpent like and very mean, the facelift model looks like Dame Edna Everage and less threatening than a good trump in the marital bed. The curves of the MK1 are taken away in the facelift, that straight moulded line across the rear bumper is hideous. Last edited by Saga Lout; 17th February 2021 at 18:40..

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17th February 2021, 17:03	#21
BoroRover Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 1,518 Thanks: 1,861 Thanked 723 Times in 471 Posts	MK 1 for me too. The twin headlights, the chrome, a dark colour ( Copperleaf), looks excellent in my book. It just looks like a Rover

17th February 2021, 17:08	#22
Boltonboy Avid contributor Rover 75 classic se cdti\ mg zt 120 /rover 75 club 1.8 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Bolton Posts: 166 Thanks: 85 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts	Mk 1 does look the part I do feel the problem with later models is the quality however I do like the Audi looking grill really looked the business.

17th February 2021, 17:10	#23
Ched I really should get out more....... MG ZT V8, MGZT 135 derv ,MG TF 135 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Romsey Posts: 2,293 Thanks: 553 Thanked 573 Times in 385 Posts	Tbh no, although it was a nice car I was never a fan of either model of the 75. The mk1 zt I loved it as soon as I first set eyes on it, I do like my mk 2 , but, that front bumper.

17th February 2021, 17:24	#24
bsafly Just going about! Rover 75 CDTi Connie SE Tourer starlight silver and serpents. MG ZT-T 190+ in Raven Black. Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Great Leighs Posts: 468 Thanks: 626 Thanked 167 Times in 110 Posts	Has to be a Mk1 every time for me, whether 75 or ZT.

17th February 2021, 17:44	#25
itcaptainslow Avid contributor 200Vi & 214 SEi Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Letchworth Posts: 196 Thanks: 36 Thanked 63 Times in 40 Posts	The facelift styling suited the ZT better than the 75 in my book; the more modern lines suit a "sporting" car better. I still prefer the MkI in both iterations, though.

17th February 2021, 18:54	#28
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,911 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	When I see a facelift, I see a BMW Sent from my moto g(7) power using Tapatalk