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Simon · 2nd May 2009, 18:49

along

As I'm sure you will have discovered by now we have a wealth of information on these forums so I'm sure you'll be sticking around for the future

Nice to have you onboard.

Matchbox · 12th May 2009, 18:03

The main question for me is 'Why did I buy a Rover 75'?

For the last eight years, I have been driving a VW Golf 1.9 TDi. I bought it with 100,000 miles on the clock and have put a further 130,000 miles on it. It was time to replace it as our family car, not because anything was amiss with the engine, but the electrics were beginning to fail: windows, central locking, wind screen wipers. It was time for a new car. I set my heart on a Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDi Estate; same car, essentially, but a little more boot space.

However, my head was turned by seeing a Rover 75 Tourer in the yard of the car sourcing who was looking out for a Skoda Octavia for me. The Rover 75 fitted the bill: a diesel car with a good engine pedigree, and reasonably roomy. This is the point at which I found the 75 and ZT Owners Club and it was a great source of information to help me decide what exactly I was looking for. I whittled it down to a CDTi, for performance and for lower emissions tax; a Connoisseur SE, as this alone has the 'cat flap' in the rear seat through which to pass skis: I did not want to ruin the lines of the Tourer with a cumbersome top box. The careful descriptions of the different specs and the photographs of the many colours of Rover 75s were a great help.

So, after looking for a number of weeks on Autotrader and eBay, I located a late-53, Rover 75 Tourer CDTi Connoisseur SE, Midnight Blue, with only 86,000 miles on the clock in Lincoln, drove up from Wiltshire one evening and drove back the following day with this splendid car. How much did I pay? £3,500 plus my 1998 VW Golf. I think I have done well and hope to keep the Rover 75 going for at least the eight years I ran my VW Golf. I am hoping the Owners Club will help me to do so.

Simon · 12th May 2009, 22:24

along Matchbox. Nice first post - now you can post, that is

Nice to see you onboard and looking forward to seeing you around the forums.

scubabroch · 31st May 2009, 10:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon

Are you a new member to the club? How did you hear about us?

thanks for the warm welcome did internet search on prob i am having and your site was top of the list.:lol:

Smoothcruisin · 14th June 2009, 16:36

I researched the internet. Well actually I googled 'Rover 75 owner club' and your site came back straight away and at the top.
Congratulations on a well presented web site

Rabett_Rover · 14th June 2009, 16:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smoothcruisin

I researched the internet. Well actually I googled 'Rover 75 owner club' and your site came back straight away and at the top.
Congratulations on a well presented web site

Welcome to the club!

topman · 14th June 2009, 17:29

Just bought a 2003 ZT in Le Mans green this morning thought I'd better join an owners forum, as I know how useful they can be. I'd been looking at them for a while I liked the look of them as they are a little different. Couldn't decide between petrol and diesel, as they were surprisingly closely priced in the end end I went for a 190 +. After a quick spin behind the wheel I decided that I'd stuff the mpg and go with the V6. Pick up next week

GreyGhost · 14th June 2009, 17:58

Congratulations on your purchase. Enjoy the club and the forum.

Charlie · 18th July 2009, 16:14

Found this forum in my quest to find a ZT 260se....

Always loved the ZT, but secretly been holding off for the V8!

The search goes on.....

silvanobroli · 2nd August 2009, 15:20

found it via the internet browse

View Poll Results: How did you hear about the 75 and ZT Club?
I got a club flyer on my car	15	0.83%
Internet search	1,447	79.77%
Linked from another website	169	9.32%
Word of mouth / recommendation	244	13.45%
Press Ganged	11	0.61%
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12th May 2009, 18:03	#202
Matchbox Newbie 2003 Rover 75 Tourer 2.0 CDTi Connoisseur SE Midnight Blue Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hampshire/Wiltshire border Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	How did I find the Club? The main question for me is 'Why did I buy a Rover 75'? For the last eight years, I have been driving a VW Golf 1.9 TDi. I bought it with 100,000 miles on the clock and have put a further 130,000 miles on it. It was time to replace it as our family car, not because anything was amiss with the engine, but the electrics were beginning to fail: windows, central locking, wind screen wipers. It was time for a new car. I set my heart on a Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDi Estate; same car, essentially, but a little more boot space. However, my head was turned by seeing a Rover 75 Tourer in the yard of the car sourcing who was looking out for a Skoda Octavia for me. The Rover 75 fitted the bill: a diesel car with a good engine pedigree, and reasonably roomy. This is the point at which I found the 75 and ZT Owners Club and it was a great source of information to help me decide what exactly I was looking for. I whittled it down to a CDTi, for performance and for lower emissions tax; a Connoisseur SE, as this alone has the 'cat flap' in the rear seat through which to pass skis: I did not want to ruin the lines of the Tourer with a cumbersome top box. The careful descriptions of the different specs and the photographs of the many colours of Rover 75s were a great help. So, after looking for a number of weeks on Autotrader and eBay, I located a late-53, Rover 75 Tourer CDTi Connoisseur SE, Midnight Blue, with only 86,000 miles on the clock in Lincoln, drove up from Wiltshire one evening and drove back the following day with this splendid car. How much did I pay? £3,500 plus my 1998 VW Golf. I think I have done well and hope to keep the Rover 75 going for at least the eight years I ran my VW Golf. I am hoping the Owners Club will help me to do so.

14th June 2009, 16:36	#205
Smoothcruisin Regular poster None at present Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East London Posts: 31 Thanks: 16 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	How did I hear about the club I researched the internet. Well actually I googled 'Rover 75 owner club' and your site came back straight away and at the top. Congratulations on a well presented web site

2nd August 2009, 15:20	#210
silvanobroli Regular poster V REG 1999 ROVER 75 SALOON 2 LTR CONNIE MANUAL PETROL Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: WIGAN Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	How Did I Find It found it via the internet browse

2nd May 2009, 18:49	#201
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	along As I'm sure you will have discovered by now we have a wealth of information on these forums so I'm sure you'll be sticking around for the future Nice to have you onboard.

12th May 2009, 22:24	#203
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	along Matchbox. Nice first post - now you can post, that is Nice to see you onboard and looking forward to seeing you around the forums.

14th June 2009, 17:29	#207
topman This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 5,493 Thanks: 372 Thanked 647 Times in 534 Posts	Just bought a 2003 ZT in Le Mans green this morning thought I'd better join an owners forum, as I know how useful they can be. I'd been looking at them for a while I liked the look of them as they are a little different. Couldn't decide between petrol and diesel, as they were surprisingly closely priced in the end end I went for a 190 +. After a quick spin behind the wheel I decided that I'd stuff the mpg and go with the V6. Pick up next week

14th June 2009, 17:58	#208
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	Congratulations on your purchase. Enjoy the club and the forum.

18th July 2009, 16:14	#209
Charlie Newbie MG ZT 177 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Glasgow-shire Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Found this forum in my quest to find a ZT 260se.... Always loved the ZT, but secretly been holding off for the V8! The search goes on.....