Buying a Rover 75 - Page 4

Chris Broughton · 29th April 2009, 00:28

My own experience is that it is the best used car money can buy I have been driving them since 2001.It is the most reliable car I have ever owned the most comfortable the quietest and the best equipped.My last one had 191000 miles on the clock when I sold her and still had the original clutch and exhaust.

Don't take my word for it check out the JD Power survey which is the most realistic test of true ownership.The 75 came 7th overall.Dont have look at the cars that beat it look at the ones behind it which incidentally start with the E class Merc at no8.

Go on treat yourself I personally have a diesel automatic connie we Cdti and that
is the spec I would recommend.

Don't worry about parts xpart Rimmer brothers and SMC offer fantastic service and as wide a range of parts than any current model has

Good hunting
Chris

derekosb · 29th April 2009, 16:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by James.uk

Hi Derek, thank you for the information, i was unaware that they came from the factory in two guises. But --

Hi James.

Not sure if you ever did verify that your car as a CDTi should be a 131?

I had a dig and remembered there was a PDF in the How To Datasheets section of the club entitled "Diesel Engine Derivatives" which lists all the applicable engine codes to check against your V5C.

Have a look and you can be sure.

Derek

derekosb · 29th April 2009, 16:36

Okay Brian.

Sorry for going a little off thread with the debate over diesel engine outputs.

Found a car that may suit you, (although it may be helpful if you post in the wanted section what your ideal spec is?, just a thought?).

This looks a beautiful car, rare colour (Dorchester Red) and with the Aubergine Personal Line interior, bullet mirrors, sunroof and low mileage for £2,000.

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk...cleRegLetter=Y

And for those who do not want to click a link here it is in all it's aubergine splendour!

As I said, this may not be to your taste (aubergine interior is probably a marmite choice

) so post your ideal spec and the members will see what is out there for you.

Derek

ragitty · 29th April 2009, 16:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by supersnad

Hi there.Had a look at your car on e-bay and i might be interested .Great pictures.Is the bodywork as good as it looks i.e. no scratches or supermarket bumps etc. Will the head gasket need changing if i buy it?The reason i'm being picky is that if i do buy it i will have to travel 400 miles to pick it up,so i wouldn't like to go all that way unless i was sure that everything was kosher,as there's no such thing as a perfect car thats 7 years old.So i don't mind if it has a few wee problems as long as i know before seeing the car.
Thanks to everyone who answered my post as it was all most helpful.
Brian

The bodywork is better than the pics and I have no concerns at all, I have run this car for 18 months trouble free and the only thing I have paid out on is servicing...many of the yorkshire crew know my car why not ask them their opinions of it...any other questions please ask....

Devilish · 30th April 2009, 04:58

The most affordable, and value for money luxury car money can buy, I am looking to buy my 4th diesel 75 and am giving my 75 below to the wife. The 2.0L BMW diesel engines are sweet, and economical for the size of the car. It has done 135,000 miles and only had tyres, disc pads, oil & filters, and is still a beautifull car to drive.

supersnad · 4th May 2009, 21:21

Just bought and picked up Lee's Rover 75 today which was a 700 mile trip but well worth it,The car is an absolute dream to drive on the motoway the only thing i'm going to get used to is in the first 3 gears i don't always get a smooth gear change as the clutch "bite" is quite different than my old Seat.It's if i'm dropping the clutch,but no doubt my left foot will re-educate itself in time .
Brian

mimbo · 4th May 2009, 21:28

2.5 V6 Automatic is my first choice of a 75, only had it a couple of months, the drive is the best car that I have ever driven, have all the toys, sat nav, leather, cruise, sun blind, sun roof, msg center, a lpt of car for very little money

Ok so it thristy but then it is sure limo lux

derekosb · 5th May 2009, 08:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by supersnad

Just bought and picked up Lee's Rover 75 today which was a 700 mile trip but well worth it,The car is an absolute dream to drive on the motoway the only thing i'm going to get used to is in the first 3 gears i don't always get a smooth gear change as the clutch "bite" is quite different than my old Seat.It's if i'm dropping the clutch,but no doubt my left foot will re-educate itself in time .
Brian

Hi Brian

Excelllent news and Lee's car does look like a cracker

. Hopefully it will give you many years service.

Well now you have joined the ranks why not bring your "new" car along and show it off at the Scottish Meet at Thirlestane Castle on the 24th of May? Be delighted if you could make it. See the Events & Meets section for full details. A few of us have arranged a mini meet within the Scottish All Rover Rally on the Sunday. Should be a great day out.

All the best with the new car and as I am sure you have found this club should be able to help with virtually any query you may have.

Derek

29th April 2009, 00:28	#31
Chris Broughton Loves to post 2003 Rover 75 CDTi Tourer Connie SE + Projectors ,Chrome Grille +Hi Line Nav,Walnut Kit,Sunroof. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LINCOLNSHIRE Posts: 389 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My own experience is that it is the best used car money can buy I have been driving them since 2001.It is the most reliable car I have ever owned the most comfortable the quietest and the best equipped.My last one had 191000 miles on the clock when I sold her and still had the original clutch and exhaust. Don't take my word for it check out the JD Power survey which is the most realistic test of true ownership.The 75 came 7th overall.Dont have look at the cars that beat it look at the ones behind it which incidentally start with the E class Merc at no8. Go on treat yourself I personally have a diesel automatic connie we Cdti and that is the spec I would recommend. Don't worry about parts xpart Rimmer brothers and SMC offer fantastic service and as wide a range of parts than any current model has Good hunting Chris __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] CONNIE AND BONNIE TRUE BRITISH ICONS

29th April 2009, 16:36	#33
derekosb Occasional interested visitor Kia SOUL EV Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 4,251 Thanks: 35 Thanked 27 Times in 14 Posts	Okay Brian. Sorry for going a little off thread with the debate over diesel engine outputs. Found a car that may suit you, (although it may be helpful if you post in the wanted section what your ideal spec is?, just a thought?). This looks a beautiful car, rare colour (Dorchester Red) and with the Aubergine Personal Line interior, bullet mirrors, sunroof and low mileage for £2,000. http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk...cleRegLetter=Y And for those who do not want to click a link here it is in all it's aubergine splendour! As I said, this may not be to your taste (aubergine interior is probably a marmite choice) so post your ideal spec and the members will see what is out there for you. Derek __________________ Vauxhall Ampera Scottish Members Guestmap here. Just click on your location to add a marker. Last edited by derekosb; 29th April 2009 at 16:45.. Reason: Added Photos

4th May 2009, 21:28	#37
mimbo Posted a thing or two Rover 75 216 Coupe Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newbury (Berkshire) Posts: 1,167 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	2.5 V6 Automatic is my first choice of a 75, only had it a couple of months, the drive is the best car that I have ever driven, have all the toys, sat nav, leather, cruise, sun blind, sun roof, msg center, a lpt of car for very little money Ok so it thristy but then it is sure limo lux __________________ http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/y...h_100_0150.jpg Rover 75 2.5 V6 Automatic 2002 connoisseur SE British Racing Green(HFF) P.James (Member 6589 ) Nuts about the 75

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30th April 2009, 04:58	#35
Devilish Been round the block 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cannock Posts: 4,122 Thanks: 3 Thanked 189 Times in 121 Posts	The most affordable, and value for money luxury car money can buy, I am looking to buy my 4th diesel 75 and am giving my 75 below to the wife. The 2.0L BMW diesel engines are sweet, and economical for the size of the car. It has done 135,000 miles and only had tyres, disc pads, oil & filters, and is still a beautifull car to drive.

4th May 2009, 21:21	#36
supersnad Regular poster Rover 75 1.8 club Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: stewarton kilmarnock Posts: 54 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just bought and picked up Lee's Rover 75 today which was a 700 mile trip but well worth it,The car is an absolute dream to drive on the motoway the only thing i'm going to get used to is in the first 3 gears i don't always get a smooth gear change as the clutch "bite" is quite different than my old Seat.It's if i'm dropping the clutch,but no doubt my left foot will re-educate itself in time . Brian