Would you have bought a R75 if the Facelift had come first? - Page 5

coolguy · 18th February 2021, 11:17

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However, if I ever decide to change the front end it would be for the best front end of them all, the mk1 MG ZT! That's my favourite front.[/QUOTE]

Quite agree. Both my ZTs are Mk1.

Heddy · 18th February 2021, 11:19

I prefer the facelift for selfish reasons really. I've owned both but the 04's onward are generally not as rusty as the Mk1's because they're not so old. I have a facelift at present and it doesn't look as 'dated' as a Mk1. I notice no difference in the ride quality or build quality for that matter. Comes down to whether you want a classic or a modern classic I guess.

Ian G · 18th February 2021, 11:55

Early pre facelift (mk1) cars suit the more traditional elder gentleman driver image of the Rover 75.. But facelift styling suits the ZT far better..

Shapfell · 18th February 2021, 20:01

Both of mine are Mk2's, the ZTT looks sharper and 'more modern', the 75 still looks neat and tidy compared to the massively over-designed blobs of today.

freelancer · 18th February 2021, 20:36

Has a MK1 front end/bumper ever successfully been grafted into place on a Mk2 facelift?

suzublu · 18th February 2021, 20:43

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Originally Posted by freelancer

Has a MK1 front end/bumper ever successfully been grafted into place on a Mk2 facelift?

You only need mk 1 lights, take off facelift bumper and fit mk 1 , for the full effect the rear bumper should be changed too 😎

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marinabrian · 18th February 2021, 21:28

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Originally Posted by hogweed

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...

A doddle Roger, but you need both front and back or it looks like a bodge.

I have in mind a butchered Firefrost (ISH) facelift two door with a butchered Mk1 ZT front bumper.

My ZT is currently wearing Mk1 bumpers and headlights, I prefer the MK1 ZT, but I like the look of my Mk2 75, and don't think it or indeed the Mk1 are any less attractive, simply different.

Brian

Saga Lout · 19th February 2021, 06:59

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

A doddle Roger, but you need both front and back or it looks like a bodge.

I have in mind a butchered Firefrost (ISH) facelift two door with a butchered Mk1 ZT front bumper.

My ZT is currently wearing Mk1 bumpers and headlights, I prefer the MK1 ZT, but I like the look of my Mk2 75, and don't think it or indeed the Mk1 are any less attractive, simply different.

Brian

I think I know the one you mean.

Al75 · 19th February 2021, 21:41

I do prefer the Mk2, I am now on my second Mk2 and still love it. I do think the Mk2 is much more modern looking than the Mk1. Which I suspect was Rover intent, to modernise the car without a big budget. I understand some peoples opinion that quality was compromised on the Mk2. Personally I think the Mk 2 is still head and shoulders above most cars in its price range and well worthy of the name Rover. I certainly don't subscribe to some comments I read,
which seem to have a hint of model snobbery to the later model.

alphaeagle · 19th February 2021, 22:01

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Originally Posted by Ian G

Early pre facelift (mk1) cars suit the more traditional elder gentleman driver image of the Rover 75.. But facelift styling suits the ZT far better..

I agree with this comment as I have a Mk1 R75 and it just looks like a rover should...

The Mk2 suits the MG-ZT a lot better in my option....

I also think the Bonnet dose not seem to sit as well with the gap from the bonnet to the bumper.

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19th February 2021, 21:41	#49
Al75 Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Stockton-on-Tees Posts: 27 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Rover 75....which one. I do prefer the Mk2, I am now on my second Mk2 and still love it. I do think the Mk2 is much more modern looking than the Mk1. Which I suspect was Rover intent, to modernise the car without a big budget. I understand some peoples opinion that quality was compromised on the Mk2. Personally I think the Mk 2 is still head and shoulders above most cars in its price range and well worthy of the name Rover. I certainly don't subscribe to some comments I read, which seem to have a hint of model snobbery to the later model.

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18th February 2021, 11:17	#41
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: 1,896 Thanks: 933 Thanked 638 Times in 430 Posts	. However, if I ever decide to change the front end it would be for the best front end of them all, the mk1 MG ZT! That's my favourite front.[/QUOTE] Quite agree. Both my ZTs are Mk1.

18th February 2021, 11:19	#42
Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	I prefer the facelift for selfish reasons really. I've owned both but the 04's onward are generally not as rusty as the Mk1's because they're not so old. I have a facelift at present and it doesn't look as 'dated' as a Mk1. I notice no difference in the ride quality or build quality for that matter. Comes down to whether you want a classic or a modern classic I guess.

18th February 2021, 11:55	#43
Ian G This is my second home Small Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Land of the Eel Posts: 6,315 Thanks: 2,328 Thanked 2,991 Times in 1,431 Posts	Early pre facelift (mk1) cars suit the more traditional elder gentleman driver image of the Rover 75.. But facelift styling suits the ZT far better..

18th February 2021, 20:36	#45
freelancer Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Connoisseur SE 2.5V6 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 223 Thanks: 56 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	Has a MK1 front end/bumper ever successfully been grafted into place on a Mk2 facelift?