75 vs X-type

Oxygen · 12th December 2016, 09:48

Hello guys, just want to know Your opinion.
I have nice Rover 75 2001 2.0 v6 with low mileage (about 40k miles).
Another British cars lover offered to me swapping: My Rover to Jaguar X-Type 2003 (FWD, 2.1 v6, 2003, touchscreen radio, fabric interior, one front fender and bumper needs some work or replacement, because have serious scratch). But.. 31k mileage!
This is my dilemma. Is it worth to swap?

My Rover:

t5tart · 12th December 2016, 09:53

having just scrapped 54 plate X-Type with massive rot in the cills I would san not a hope

I find the build quality of the 75 / ZT to be better more comfortable on long drives

the X-type being 2 years newer than my ZT (ok higher mileage) was having all sorts of problems hence the decision to scrap it

just my opinion

Oxygen · 12th December 2016, 09:58

Thanks for Your answer!

EastPete · 12th December 2016, 10:00

Definitely keep the Rover- X-types were cheap Jaguars made by Ford to Ford quality standards - they rot out, the electrics are unreliable and DMFs on the diesels fail. I thought about buying one after Rover production stopped, even tried a Jaguar XJ for a while (nice car, but a bit temperamental and very expensive to run/fix), before coming back to 75s.

Pete

BigRuss · 12th December 2016, 10:00

If ever there was a car that's like a chinese egg then then the X-type has to be it

Even immaculate looking low mileage ones very often have sills that are so rotten behind those plastic sill covers that they're often un-economic to repair. I'd be very, very careful about buying or swapping yours for one.

Russ

Oxygen · 12th December 2016, 10:06

Thanks guys, Rover stays at home.

t5tart · 12th December 2016, 11:16

54 plate X type 180k miles 2.0d

rotted from the c pillar back to the D pillar both sides

its the plastic skirts holding mud and rubbish against them usually

Oxygen · 12th December 2016, 11:21

Omg

It's just ford. My first car was escort, scrapped because cills was destroyed as well.

Christopher Price · 12th December 2016, 11:56

The rust that hides in X Types has to be seen to be believed. These cars aren't perfect, but they are far superior to these pretend Jaguars.

SCP440 · 12th December 2016, 11:58

As has been said rot boxes and when they go wrong the parts are very expensive. Even something as simple as a rear wheel bearing can cost £200 in parts alone on some and they have slightly altered it so the Ford item wont fit.

12th December 2016, 09:48	#1
Oxygen Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Kaunas Posts: 152 Thanks: 33 Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts	75 vs X-type Hello guys, just want to know Your opinion. I have nice Rover 75 2001 2.0 v6 with low mileage (about 40k miles). Another British cars lover offered to me swapping: My Rover to Jaguar X-Type 2003 (FWD, 2.1 v6, 2003, touchscreen radio, fabric interior, one front fender and bumper needs some work or replacement, because have serious scratch). But.. 31k mileage! This is my dilemma. Is it worth to swap? My Rover:

12th December 2016, 09:53	#2
t5tart Posted a thing or two MG ZT cdti Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northants / Bucks border Posts: 1,815 Thanks: 260 Thanked 204 Times in 182 Posts	having just scrapped 54 plate X-Type with massive rot in the cills I would san not a hope I find the build quality of the 75 / ZT to be better more comfortable on long drives the X-type being 2 years newer than my ZT (ok higher mileage) was having all sorts of problems hence the decision to scrap it just my opinion __________________ now with ZT Diesel power after killing the connie and the zt180 combusting see my scrapbook thread check your sunroof drains and plenum drains http://www.buddy-icons.info/img/smile/1609.gif members who do t4 diagnostics map

12th December 2016, 10:00	#5
BigRuss Premium Trader 75 CDT Tourer,2.5 Launch Saloon, Omipro MG/Rover (T4) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,405 Thanks: 1,105 Thanked 1,340 Times in 661 Posts	If ever there was a car that's like a chinese egg then then the X-type has to be it Even immaculate looking low mileage ones very often have sills that are so rotten behind those plastic sill covers that they're often un-economic to repair. I'd be very, very careful about buying or swapping yours for one. Russ __________________ Replacement Key Service http://https://the75andztclub.co.uk/...d.php?t=244732 Full T4 Testbook diagnostics available. Diesel ECU repair and replacement. Options enabled or disabled as required. Diesel X-Power 135 and 160bhp, Rover 1.8T 150 to 160 MG 160 V6 to 177 upgrades available P.M. for details.

12th December 2016, 11:16	#7
t5tart Posted a thing or two MG ZT cdti Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northants / Bucks border Posts: 1,815 Thanks: 260 Thanked 204 Times in 182 Posts	54 plate X type 180k miles 2.0d rotted from the c pillar back to the D pillar both sides its the plastic skirts holding mud and rubbish against them usually __________________ now with ZT Diesel power after killing the connie and the zt180 combusting see my scrapbook thread check your sunroof drains and plenum drains http://www.buddy-icons.info/img/smile/1609.gif members who do t4 diagnostics map

12th December 2016, 09:58	#3
Oxygen Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Kaunas Posts: 152 Thanks: 33 Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts	Thanks for Your answer!

12th December 2016, 10:00	#4
EastPete Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Classic saloon, MGB GT, Skoda Yeti Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ramsey, Cambs Posts: 1,874 Thanks: 626 Thanked 635 Times in 430 Posts	Definitely keep the Rover- X-types were cheap Jaguars made by Ford to Ford quality standards - they rot out, the electrics are unreliable and DMFs on the diesels fail. I thought about buying one after Rover production stopped, even tried a Jaguar XJ for a while (nice car, but a bit temperamental and very expensive to run/fix), before coming back to 75s. Pete

12th December 2016, 10:06	#6
Oxygen Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Kaunas Posts: 152 Thanks: 33 Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts	Thanks guys, Rover stays at home.

12th December 2016, 11:21	#8
Oxygen Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Kaunas Posts: 152 Thanks: 33 Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts	Omg It's just ford. My first car was escort, scrapped because cills was destroyed as well.

12th December 2016, 11:56	#9
Christopher Price Banned None at the moment. Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Lincoln Posts: 753 Thanks: 151 Thanked 230 Times in 152 Posts	The rust that hides in X Types has to be seen to be believed. These cars aren't perfect, but they are far superior to these pretend Jaguars.

12th December 2016, 11:58	#10
SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,504 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	As has been said rot boxes and when they go wrong the parts are very expensive. Even something as simple as a rear wheel bearing can cost £200 in parts alone on some and they have slightly altered it so the Ford item wont fit.