A Jaguar or A Rover!

entropy · 23rd July 2015, 13:23

Hello Dear Rovers

It has been a while that i posted pics here so out of curiosity
i wanted to get everyone's thought and comment here.

I am a Kiwi (New Zealand) and here in New Zealand - Auckland, Unlike Jaguars, Rovers are getting harder and harder to be spotted on the Road

The Last time i saw a 75 myself on an open Road was well last year and once it passes by it really got my attention! Not that they are flashy or amazing but They are unique! and surely not the type of car you would see daily!

So Few days ago been in the city to buy some stuffs and noticed a this Jaguar which parked besides me! This is a 2005 S Type SE i believe could as well be coming with premium Specs

On the other hands here comes my 75! Go it 3 weeks ago now and can't still count number of compliments i got so far, and wanted to hear some of your thought and comments regards these two.
BTW this is my 4th Rover being the Best i have owned it is indeed a 2001 2.5 Connoisseur SE with the best possible Specs that has ever put on any Rover 75 i owned

Inside also is another story, featuring some of the best specs ever found on a 75, interior is a BMW Alarm system with a 360 LED vision similar to that of X5's (Retro-fitted), Android SatNAV featuring Internet Connectivity, Rear Camera and the list goes on and on......

I do agree both of these look similar and often mistaken by many people, The This particular S Type i admit looks stunning in every area but Hey this is me

I am a Rover!!! All day

Please share your comment and though below here.

And few of my Rover 75's Pics below

Colin P · 23rd July 2015, 13:55

I was undecided whether to get a 75 or an s type but decided on a 75 for a few reasons one the 75 diesels are more economical than the 2.7 s type and 2 i love the shape and retro styling and interior of the 75 especially the walnut dash and superb retro dials. There are not many cars on the road as unique as a 75 and i believe one day they will be a very sought after classic.

itchyfeet · 23rd July 2015, 14:21

I too have been looking at a Jaguar. On a personal level, I think the Jaguar is a better looking car. The 2007 model is lovely and the interior is good quality. I am not a fan of the MK1 75 front, so the Jaguar wins on that bit. The rear end of a ZT looks better than the S Type. Both are decent cars.

Some smashing S Types from 2006/7 going for decent prices.

James.uk · 23rd July 2015, 16:21

I would have the Jag in a flash, but can't afford its running costs....

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Fusilier · 23rd July 2015, 16:43

I own both marques, and love both, so am in the fortunate postion to enjoy them

MY S Type

and My MGs

Stu

Ros3 · 23rd July 2015, 16:45

Yep as much as I like my 75 I would take a good Jag any day of the week..

Jay · 23rd July 2015, 19:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colin P

I was undecided whether to get a 75 or an s type but decided on a 75 for a few reasons one the 75 diesels are more economical than the 2.7 s type and 2 i love the shape and retro styling and interior of the 75 especially the walnut dash and superb retro dials. There are not many cars on the road as unique as a 75 and i believe one day they will be a very sought after classic.

I mostly agree Colin apart from I like the Contemporary dash

I think my Rover 75 looks more stylish a regal than an S type and day of the week

I do like the Arthur Daily Jags though

VVC-Geeza · 23rd July 2015, 22:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay

I think my Rover 75 looks more stylish a regal than an S type and day of the week

No wandering eye for me either Jay

coolguy · 23rd July 2015, 23:41

As i have stated previously, I love Jags, owning 9 currently, plus one Daimler, BUT the S Type is the only one I have not got on with, and sold within the year. It was a nice car, quiet, quick, and reasonably economical, but wouldn't stay on the road in damp conditions. BE CAREFUL!

The Rovering Member · 24th July 2015, 01:26

My brother has the Jag but l haven't really taken much notice as they don't do anything for me. But then l'm a Rover man. Now l've added a 75 to my P4, P5B & P6's, l'll have a little comparison between it & the Jag. Aesthetically speaking though......Nah! 75 hands down.
XJ's maybe but running costs too prohibitive.

23rd July 2015, 13:23	#1
entropy Regular poster Rover 75 Connoisseur Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Auckland - New Zealand Posts: 64 Thanks: 27 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	A Jaguar or A Rover! Hello Dear Rovers It has been a while that i posted pics here so out of curiosity i wanted to get everyone's thought and comment here. I am a Kiwi (New Zealand) and here in New Zealand - Auckland, Unlike Jaguars, Rovers are getting harder and harder to be spotted on the Road The Last time i saw a 75 myself on an open Road was well last year and once it passes by it really got my attention! Not that they are flashy or amazing but They are unique! and surely not the type of car you would see daily! So Few days ago been in the city to buy some stuffs and noticed a this Jaguar which parked besides me! This is a 2005 S Type SE i believe could as well be coming with premium Specs On the other hands here comes my 75! Go it 3 weeks ago now and can't still count number of compliments i got so far, and wanted to hear some of your thought and comments regards these two. BTW this is my 4th Rover being the Best i have owned it is indeed a 2001 2.5 Connoisseur SE with the best possible Specs that has ever put on any Rover 75 i owned Inside also is another story, featuring some of the best specs ever found on a 75, interior is a BMW Alarm system with a 360 LED vision similar to that of X5's (Retro-fitted), Android SatNAV featuring Internet Connectivity, Rear Camera and the list goes on and on...... I do agree both of these look similar and often mistaken by many people, The This particular S Type i admit looks stunning in every area but Hey this is me I am a Rover!!! All day Please share your comment and though below here. And few of my Rover 75's Pics below

23rd July 2015, 16:43	#5
Fusilier Moderator / RS North East MG ZT T 180,MGF Freestyle, Jaguar XKR Convertible and XF Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newton Aycliffe Posts: 6,397 Thanks: 1,329 Thanked 2,231 Times in 1,309 Posts	A Jag or a Rover I own both marques, and love both, so am in the fortunate postion to enjoy them MY S Type and My MGs Stu __________________ # Project Gruple http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=213155 Last edited by Fusilier; 3rd August 2017 at 10:53..

23rd July 2015, 13:55	#2
Colin P Gets stuck in 2003 Rover 75 Club SE CDT manual saloon Join Date: May 2015 Location: sunderland Posts: 900 Thanks: 73 Thanked 199 Times in 123 Posts	I was undecided whether to get a 75 or an s type but decided on a 75 for a few reasons one the 75 diesels are more economical than the 2.7 s type and 2 i love the shape and retro styling and interior of the 75 especially the walnut dash and superb retro dials. There are not many cars on the road as unique as a 75 and i believe one day they will be a very sought after classic.

23rd July 2015, 14:21	#3
itchyfeet Loves to post MG ZT+ CDTi Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 475 Thanks: 81 Thanked 72 Times in 58 Posts	I too have been looking at a Jaguar. On a personal level, I think the Jaguar is a better looking car. The 2007 model is lovely and the interior is good quality. I am not a fan of the MK1 75 front, so the Jaguar wins on that bit. The rear end of a ZT looks better than the S Type. Both are decent cars. Some smashing S Types from 2006/7 going for decent prices.

23rd July 2015, 16:21	#4
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	I would have the Jag in a flash, but can't afford its running costs.... ...

23rd July 2015, 16:45	#6
Ros3 This is my second home Rover 75 V6 saloon (gone to the Rover garage in the sky), Mazda mx5 Phoenix. Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cumnock Posts: 3,215 Thanks: 347 Thanked 157 Times in 92 Posts	Yep as much as I like my 75 I would take a good Jag any day of the week..

23rd July 2015, 23:41	#9
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: 1,905 Thanks: 933 Thanked 638 Times in 430 Posts	As i have stated previously, I love Jags, owning 9 currently, plus one Daimler, BUT the S Type is the only one I have not got on with, and sold within the year. It was a nice car, quiet, quick, and reasonably economical, but wouldn't stay on the road in damp conditions. BE CAREFUL!

24th July 2015, 01:26	#10
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,970 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	My brother has the Jag but l haven't really taken much notice as they don't do anything for me. But then l'm a Rover man. Now l've added a 75 to my P4, P5B & P6's, l'll have a little comparison between it & the Jag. Aesthetically speaking though......Nah! 75 hands down. XJ's maybe but running costs too prohibitive.