Mk1 vs mk2 better looking? - Page 2

ziggy72 · 1st April 2017, 22:09

mk1 75 launch car with serpants in wedgewood all day. mk2 75 grille a no no for me. I like both versions of the zt.

solarsailor · 1st April 2017, 22:25

Pre-facelift every time for me. Much prefer the 'separate' twin headlights and the additional chrome bumper inserts on the 75. Even on the ZT I think the bumper inserts look right, albeit that they're colour coded to the body.

75driver · 1st April 2017, 22:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nev The Bear

I think the 75 looks nicer as a mark 1, but the ZT or ZTT looks nicer as a mark 2.

What he said....
But as I haven't ventured into mg territory yet, I'm happy to have both of these...

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Typhoon190 · 1st April 2017, 22:49

I have mixed opinions on Mk1 / Mk2.

Generally speaking I prefer the Mk1, but think the Mk2 ZT in Firefrost looks awesome.

Ravinder · 1st April 2017, 23:06

Mk1 all day long.

coolguy · 1st April 2017, 23:32

I have both, but I always feel that the first incarnation of any car, whatever make, is generally preferable, as the majority of the styling and work has gone into that. The one exception I can think of is the Triumph 2000, where the Mk2 is 100% better, which is why I have two instead of one of each!

alanaslan · 2nd April 2017, 00:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by jr.ewing*

There is lots of old info on upgrading a mk1 75 or ZT to a facelift look, to make the car look newer I'm guessing, but as the cars are now old and getting older (classic status), which is the best looker? I've owned both and they both have good looks as they are pretty similar but as time goes on neither look modern so I think the mk1 has more presence and an edge over the mk2. So if you could have a new delivery miles mk1 or mk2 tomorrow of any spec which would you prefer?

Mk1 every time a real Rover, I have two of them

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Robson Rover Repair · 2nd April 2017, 03:22

I think its the quality of mk2s rather than styling most people have an issue with, for me, I mostly prefer mk1s but mk2s are an equally stunning car and with so many owners upgrading them anyways its not really an issue any more. Thats before you get into Premium bumper, Roewe / mg 7 bumpers and so on.

IMO mk2 75 tourers unquestionably look better than a mk1 tourer in dark colours, but in light colours the mk1 tourers look best.

Example is my own mk1 into mk2 tourer. I always said I wouldnt buy a mk2 tourer but would convert one, and it happened I got a mk2 in same colour, so stripped it and went from mk1 to mk2.

(Which I had cowley'd as you can see by the sills due to damage)

IMO the mk2 tourer rear end looks the best from the entire range, with the "ROVER" lettering displayed proudly on the boot, my led number plate lights them up nicely.

However ive the interior now a full mix of 75 and zt, so for me shes my ultimate hybrid of how the cars should look. Well until my roewe bumper gets painted.

HOWEVER, im a big believer that mk1 saloons generally are nicer looking than mk2s as standard. HOWEVER, thats with cars with xenon / projector lights. IMO the standard clear halogen lights do the car no favours at all and age the car far more than the retro styling ever will.

Ive been lucky to own dozens of 75 and zts now some ive kept, most ive sold for a quick profit and maybe 1/3 ive broken, of various colours and specs and these are some of my favorites that I no longer own. And nearly every one of them is a mk1.

Copperleaf mk1 75

Anthcrite mk1 zt

Starlight Silver mk1 75

Moonstone Green mk1 75

And with 2 white gold tourers in my back garden and the mk1 ztt also, I think you could say thats my preference. BUT only just. Ive always said if I have a monogram it will be a mk2!

Christopher Price · 2nd April 2017, 06:56

Mk 1 by miles, I would just say though, that Peter Stevens worked wonders with the 50p that MGR gave him to do the facelift, especially when he wasn't allowed to change any sheet metal.

squire · 2nd April 2017, 07:02

Mk1 styling seems to flow better imho, mk2 bumpers are too angular for my taste, also much prefer the twin headlamps and the mk2 grille just doesn't look right. All this is on 75's because the MG models seem to be able to wear both designs well and as said colour can make a vast difference.

1st April 2017, 22:09	#11
ziggy72 Posted a thing or two Jaguar S-Type R Audi A5 Sportback Join Date: May 2012 Location: Gateshead Posts: 1,009 Thanks: 823 Thanked 323 Times in 222 Posts	mk1 75 launch car with serpants in wedgewood all day. mk2 75 grille a no no for me. I like both versions of the zt. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

1st April 2017, 22:25	#12
solarsailor Posted a thing or two 75 Saloon 1.8T Club SE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Colchester Posts: 1,225 Thanks: 87 Thanked 653 Times in 344 Posts	Pre-facelift every time for me. Much prefer the 'separate' twin headlights and the additional chrome bumper inserts on the 75. Even on the ZT I think the bumper inserts look right, albeit that they're colour coded to the body. __________________ This vehicle was born on Wednesday June 4th 2003 @ 08:24:38 This vehicle was the 73,905th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 1,862nd 75 1.8 T Club SE to be made out of 3,980 This vehicle was the 6,856th 75 in Wedgewood Blue to be made out of 7,515 Wedgewood Blue 75s

1st April 2017, 23:06	#15
Ravinder This is my second home Rover 75 saloon x2, Rover 75 Tourer x2, Rover 220 Coupe Turbo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife Posts: 9,036 Thanks: 2,278 Thanked 2,852 Times in 1,718 Posts	Mk1 all day long. __________________ Wanted - Indian bride. Cash waiting. (All sorted - bargain) First name and forum name: Ravinder Rover 75 2.0 CDT Connoisseur SE 116 (160 remap) Royal Blue (JFM) This vehicle was the 50,481st 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 2,238th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE to be made out of 3,775 This vehicle was the 5,002nd 75 in Royal Blue (code: JFM) to be made out of 14,420 Royal Blue 75s

2nd April 2017, 03:22	#18
Robson Rover Repair NI/ROI RS ZT-T 190 / 75 Diesel x3 / 6 door limo / 216 Cabby / Rover 25 van Join Date: May 2009 Location: Antrim Posts: 8,103 Thanks: 299 Thanked 1,046 Times in 568 Posts	I think its the quality of mk2s rather than styling most people have an issue with, for me, I mostly prefer mk1s but mk2s are an equally stunning car and with so many owners upgrading them anyways its not really an issue any more. Thats before you get into Premium bumper, Roewe / mg 7 bumpers and so on. IMO mk2 75 tourers unquestionably look better than a mk1 tourer in dark colours, but in light colours the mk1 tourers look best. Example is my own mk1 into mk2 tourer. I always said I wouldnt buy a mk2 tourer but would convert one, and it happened I got a mk2 in same colour, so stripped it and went from mk1 to mk2. (Which I had cowley'd as you can see by the sills due to damage) IMO the mk2 tourer rear end looks the best from the entire range, with the "ROVER" lettering displayed proudly on the boot, my led number plate lights them up nicely. However ive the interior now a full mix of 75 and zt, so for me shes my ultimate hybrid of how the cars should look. Well until my roewe bumper gets painted. HOWEVER, im a big believer that mk1 saloons generally are nicer looking than mk2s as standard. HOWEVER, thats with cars with xenon / projector lights. IMO the standard clear halogen lights do the car no favours at all and age the car far more than the retro styling ever will. Ive been lucky to own dozens of 75 and zts now some ive kept, most ive sold for a quick profit and maybe 1/3 ive broken, of various colours and specs and these are some of my favorites that I no longer own. And nearly every one of them is a mk1. Copperleaf mk1 75 Anthcrite mk1 zt Starlight Silver mk1 75 Moonstone Green mk1 75 And with 2 white gold tourers in my back garden and the mk1 ztt also, I think you could say thats my preference. BUT only just. Ive always said if I have a monogram it will be a mk2! __________________ Cheers, Colin Robson Rover Repair on Youtube DISCOUNTED MTEC BRAKES FOR ALL MG ROVER'S Braided hoses, more coating and pad options for 2024

1st April 2017, 22:49	#14
Typhoon190 This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Monogram Typhoon Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 4,707 Thanks: 328 Thanked 557 Times in 443 Posts	I have mixed opinions on Mk1 / Mk2. Generally speaking I prefer the Mk1, but think the Mk2 ZT in Firefrost looks awesome.

1st April 2017, 23:32	#16
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: 1,898 Thanks: 933 Thanked 638 Times in 430 Posts	I have both, but I always feel that the first incarnation of any car, whatever make, is generally preferable, as the majority of the styling and work has gone into that. The one exception I can think of is the Triumph 2000, where the Mk2 is 100% better, which is why I have two instead of one of each!

2nd April 2017, 06:56	#19
Christopher Price Banned None at the moment. Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Lincoln Posts: 753 Thanks: 151 Thanked 230 Times in 152 Posts	Mk 1 by miles, I would just say though, that Peter Stevens worked wonders with the 50p that MGR gave him to do the facelift, especially when he wasn't allowed to change any sheet metal.

2nd April 2017, 07:02	#20
squire Posted a thing or two MGB GT, 2 Morris Minor Travellers Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bilston Posts: 1,663 Thanks: 1,610 Thanked 497 Times in 370 Posts	Mk1 styling seems to flow better imho, mk2 bumpers are too angular for my taste, also much prefer the twin headlamps and the mk2 grille just doesn't look right. All this is on 75's because the MG models seem to be able to wear both designs well and as said colour can make a vast difference.