which is best

pauld07 · 22nd January 2011, 20:10

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soapy · 22nd January 2011, 20:20

Hard to choose and i've had both,if you like a smooth comfortable ride the 75 is the one but when i needed an estate i changed from a contemporary cdti 75 to a MG ZT-T as i liked the idea of a sports tourer,great handling although a stiffer ride with slightly more cabin noise,basically both great cars especially with that big diesel lump up front you cant go wrong.

pauld07 · 22nd January 2011, 20:37

thanks sudderz71 after the Scorpio i would miss the luxury so a connoisseur or a contemporary would be best BUT a part of me wants performance . Has to be diesel though as the scorp only returned around 19 mpg

Jake · 22nd January 2011, 20:42

Hi there,

Had a ZT-T with the x-power suspension pack and now have a contemporary CDTi, the ZT-T handled like a dream and looked gorgeous!

However the Contemporary is a much more refined ride and usually alot better specced than the ZT Counterparts. The 17" wheels on the contemporary spec help with the handling too. I do believe that they did a sports pack on the contemporary (cars fitted with this came with Meteor Alloy Wheels.)

Best,

Jake

Richy · 22nd January 2011, 20:47

Hi Paul
I have just changed from the MGZT to a contempory and it is as Sudderz says, I am no expert but i dont think there will be much if any difference in performance if they are both diesels. The ZT looks more sporty but the 75 is alot more comfortable.
Regards
Paul

pauld07 · 22nd January 2011, 21:06

what kind of mpg should i expect from the 2 litre diesel

Jake · 22nd January 2011, 21:15

Over the two diesels owned they've averaged between 42-50mpg

Rabett_Rover · 22nd January 2011, 21:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by pauld07

what kind of mpg should i expect from the 2 litre diesel

According to the brochure:

Diesel Auto 40.8 MPG Combined

Diesel Manual 48.8 MPG Combined.

Robson Rover Repair · 22nd January 2011, 21:50

The 75 contemporary however is definatly the best of both worlds imo, and if you can live without the sports suspension you will be a very happy person!

James.uk · 22nd January 2011, 22:19

According to the brochure:

>>>Diesel Auto 40.8 MPG Combined<<<

Personally I can't see how they arrived at that figure..

Combined means 50% (ish) of the time the car was in town, so unable to get 4th or 5th gear, in fact in a busy town it would be lucky to get out of 2nd gear, 2nd gear would do what? 8 mpg? 12? No way would you come out of it with anything like an ave of 40.8 mpg when the best it can do is only 50 mpg ish!

My own figures are -- Best ever 46 when on loan to a lady friend going to Cornwall and back, my best ever 42 mpg Down to Charmouth and back. But my ave, based over 20,000 miles has never been more than low to mid 30's..

My car has a Synergy2 and Bosch MAF. Tuner is set to number 6 with the MAF side turned off. Oh and the thermostat is OK..
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pauld07 Avid contributor Rover 75 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Glasgow Posts: 109 Thanks: 24 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	thanks sudderz71 after the Scorpio i would miss the luxury so a connoisseur or a contemporary would be best BUT a part of me wants performance . Has to be diesel though as the scorp only returned around 19 mpg

22nd January 2011, 20:42	#4
Jake Banned 2004 75 Contemporary SE Tourer, 2005 (55) Pearl Black Conn. SE Tourer. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lincoln Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi there, Had a ZT-T with the x-power suspension pack and now have a contemporary CDTi, the ZT-T handled like a dream and looked gorgeous! However the Contemporary is a much more refined ride and usually alot better specced than the ZT Counterparts. The 17" wheels on the contemporary spec help with the handling too. I do believe that they did a sports pack on the contemporary (cars fitted with this came with Meteor Alloy Wheels.) Best, Jake

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Richy Loves to post Contempory V6 2.5 Tourer Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Scunthorpe Posts: 250 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post	Hi Paul I have just changed from the MGZT to a contempory and it is as Sudderz says, I am no expert but i dont think there will be much if any difference in performance if they are both diesels. The ZT looks more sporty but the 75 is alot more comfortable. Regards Paul

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pauld07 Avid contributor Rover 75 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Glasgow Posts: 109 Thanks: 24 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	what kind of mpg should i expect from the 2 litre diesel

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Jake Banned 2004 75 Contemporary SE Tourer, 2005 (55) Pearl Black Conn. SE Tourer. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lincoln Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Over the two diesels owned they've averaged between 42-50mpg

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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	According to the brochure: >>>Diesel Auto 40.8 MPG Combined<<< Personally I can't see how they arrived at that figure.. Combined means 50% (ish) of the time the car was in town, so unable to get 4th or 5th gear, in fact in a busy town it would be lucky to get out of 2nd gear, 2nd gear would do what? 8 mpg? 12? No way would you come out of it with anything like an ave of 40.8 mpg when the best it can do is only 50 mpg ish! My own figures are -- Best ever 46 when on loan to a lady friend going to Cornwall and back, my best ever 42 mpg Down to Charmouth and back. But my ave, based over 20,000 miles has never been more than low to mid 30's.. My car has a Synergy2 and Bosch MAF. Tuner is set to number 6 with the MAF side turned off. Oh and the thermostat is OK.. ...