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

MissMoppet · 17th February 2021, 15:03

Discuss . . .

I'm sure I wouldn't have. I sometimes pass a facelift version and - too late - think "Mm was that a Rover 75?" I was expecting the recent excellent DVD to answer this question. "So Richard. Why did you think your baby needed a revamp to the front? And do you now regret it?"

To me the original front appearance is so appealing: the bonnet slightly protruding over the hooded lights, like my Basset Hound when she knows she's pinched my supper and is begging forgiveness.

The only change I've made is to substitute stainless mesh which I immodestly think has improved the classic design - but each to their own.

Dave

Georgies Dad · 17th February 2021, 15:06

My First 75 was the facelift

Brunty · 17th February 2021, 15:07

Mark 1 for me every time. Facelift ruined the looks.

trikey · 17th February 2021, 15:13

It’s no so much the design of the Mk2 that disappoints me, it’s the fact they cheapened the brand when they did it, Rover always meant luxury to me.

Rogue · 17th February 2021, 15:19

I might have due to the circumstances of the purchase of my 75 however it would be likely she would've gone to the great scrapyard in the sky long ago had she been a facelift. Don't much like em.

rovertone · 17th February 2021, 15:33

I favour the Mk 1 but I think Mk 2 with premier bumper is a bit more classy than the standard.

macafee2 · 17th February 2021, 15:45

I prefer the facelift but I do like the front end of the mkI zt/ztt with a mesh grill

macafee2

Rp61973 · 17th February 2021, 16:05

I prefer the larger applique on the bootlid of the facelift, although the one i currently have fitted is ronnied.

The front end of the facelifts can be let down by milky headlamp lenses.

AndyN01 · 17th February 2021, 16:21

Pre facelift for me.

Can't really explain it, just prefer it.

roverbarmy · 17th February 2021, 16:26

I had a facelift (Rover 75 !) and then bought a lower mileage Mk 1. Much better in my opinion. It looks like a Rover should! Smooth curves, chrome and walnut!

17th February 2021, 15:03	#1
MissMoppet Gets stuck in R 75 Tourer diesel, V6 Conny Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Taunton Posts: 656 Thanks: 170 Thanked 253 Times in 135 Posts	Would you have bought a R75 if the Facelift had come first? Discuss . . . I'm sure I wouldn't have. I sometimes pass a facelift version and - too late - think "Mm was that a Rover 75?" I was expecting the recent excellent DVD to answer this question. "So Richard. Why did you think your baby needed a revamp to the front? And do you now regret it?" To me the original front appearance is so appealing: the bonnet slightly protruding over the hooded lights, like my Basset Hound when she knows she's pinched my supper and is begging forgiveness. The only change I've made is to substitute stainless mesh which I immodestly think has improved the classic design - but each to their own. Dave __________________ Rover 75 Tourer CDTi 2004 remapped 160 auto, R75 V6 2.5L auto Connoisseur 2003

17th February 2021, 15:06	#2
Georgies Dad "Mighty Canaries Supporter" Rolls Royce Join Date: May 2013 Location: Thorpe St Andrew,Norwich Posts: 13,721 Thanks: 908 Thanked 2,766 Times in 1,893 Posts	My First 75 was the facelift __________________ Steve and Georgie

17th February 2021, 15:13	#4
trikey Premium Trader T4 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Norfolk Posts: 29,776 Thanks: 7,382 Thanked 11,800 Times in 6,861 Posts	It’s no so much the design of the Mk2 that disappoints me, it’s the fact they cheapened the brand when they did it, Rover always meant luxury to me. __________________ Lest we forget..

17th February 2021, 15:19	#5
Rogue I really should get out more....... 75 CDT SE 160 Saloon Join Date: May 2017 Location: Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich Posts: 2,126 Thanks: 1,058 Thanked 872 Times in 640 Posts	I might have due to the circumstances of the purchase of my 75 however it would be likely she would've gone to the great scrapyard in the sky long ago had she been a facelift. Don't much like em. __________________ Glutton for punishment ---2.6 SD1 x 2, 3.5 SD1, 820S, 820Si x2, 216 Gsi, 220T saloon, 414, 45 1.4 x2 and now a Cowley 75 CDT

17th February 2021, 15:33	#6
rovertone Never too old to listen & learn Rover 75 Conne SE Auto CDTi Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Redditch Posts: 512 Thanks: 156 Thanked 97 Times in 76 Posts	I favour the Mk 1 but I think Mk 2 with premier bumper is a bit more classy than the standard. __________________ 2003 Mk 1 CDTi Connie SE Auto Monogram Mirage 2/Sandstone Leather 511th CDTi SE out of 4744 produced 9th in Mirage2 out of 17 produced Also Rover 25 SXi CVT and still missing my 800 Fastback

17th February 2021, 15:07	#3
Brunty Loves to post Rover 75 1.8 manual Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Newtown Posts: 369 Thanks: 237 Thanked 92 Times in 63 Posts	Mark 1 for me every time. Facelift ruined the looks.

17th February 2021, 15:45	#7
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Southampton Posts: 11,604 Thanks: 1,279 Thanked 2,425 Times in 1,708 Posts	I prefer the facelift but I do like the front end of the mkI zt/ztt with a mesh grill macafee2

17th February 2021, 16:05	#8
Rp61973 Loves to post Rover 75 CDTI Classic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Galleywood Posts: 318 Thanks: 77 Thanked 56 Times in 36 Posts	I prefer the larger applique on the bootlid of the facelift, although the one i currently have fitted is ronnied. The front end of the facelifts can be let down by milky headlamp lenses. __________________ 2006 Rover 75 CDTI in Starlight Silver 1973 Rover P6 3500 in Monza Red

17th February 2021, 16:21	#9
AndyN01 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 diesel tourer Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Tamworth Posts: 1,901 Thanks: 1,578 Thanked 926 Times in 596 Posts	Pre facelift for me. Can't really explain it, just prefer it. __________________ Andy. My BRG Conny SE Tourer was born on Thursday, 17th October 2002 Last edited by AndyN01; 17th February 2021 at 21:22..

17th February 2021, 16:26	#10
roverbarmy This is my second home 1999 Cowley V6 Auto Zircon Silver Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 5,606 Thanks: 534 Thanked 1,671 Times in 1,206 Posts	I had a facelift (Rover 75 !) and then bought a lower mileage Mk 1. Much better in my opinion. It looks like a Rover should! Smooth curves, chrome and walnut! __________________ Oil in my veins!

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