The "facelift / mk2" thread - Page 2

Arctic · 1st December 2015, 10:56

Two MGZT side by side to compare here

freck · 1st December 2015, 11:02

MK 1 looks much better to me, much more purposeful. I also think that the MK 1 looks more complete, finished off properly.
Whenever I see a MK 2 I think it looks like somethings missing as if it's been hastily put together

Just my own opinion of course.

Arctic · 1st December 2015, 11:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by freck

MK 1 looks much better to me, much more purposeful. I also think that the MK 1 looks more complete, finished off properly.

Whenever I see a MK 2 I think it looks like somethings missing as if it's been hastily put together

Just my own opinion of course.

HI Steve.
Yes my son as the Mk1 now as the other one was lost due to an accident and wrote off.

PS you also have a PM cheers Arctic.

Rick-sta · 1st December 2015, 11:19

MK1 75 vs MKII ZT comparison

Mattblack78 · 1st December 2015, 11:26

There is pro's and cons to both I feel.
I have a 2004 Firefrost Mark II Connoisseur and my wife has a 2002 Wedgwood Mark I Connoisseur. The MarK I is definitely more British in its styling and gives it that retro classic style that separates it from the rest of the cars of its time. However to a younger person in general the Mark I it would not appeal to. The Mark I out of the two is more desirable and it is the original Rover 75 after all.
However the Mark II is more clean sleek and aggressive looking than the Mark I and with the right colour it can look very striking. The Mark II was definitely meant to appeal to the younger person. With some colours the Mark II is very bland I have to say and can look quite cheap. Where as the Mark I looks good in all colours including Moonstone.
With mine stood next to my wife's mine some how looks bigger and seems to make more of a statement where as my wife is more reserved and classy. The Mark II with its head lamps may be more European it is styling but with the chrome trim and the grille still holds onto the British sense of style and is still very much a Rover. The Mark II is looking better as time goes on where as when it first come out I was unsure about it myself.

I love them both and it is matter of taste. Overall the Mark I pips it for me because it is so very distinctive, classy and so very British.

What ever own we should love them all and be very proud.

HenryD · 1st December 2015, 11:41

My 75 mk 2 is shortly to leave my ownership and is to my surprise going to my 22 year old stepson,I don't think he would have considered a mk1 75 but a ZT in any flavour would have been ok

peelaaa · 1st December 2015, 11:49

I prefer the front bumper and lights of the mk2 but the rear on the tourer is disappointing especially the way the parking sensors are not flush while the mk1 ones were.

I have a late mk2 tourer, I replaced the dash with real wood as thought the mk2 was cheap.

Still think the car is great though and irreplaceable

Pistonbroke666 · 1st December 2015, 13:04

I prefer the MKII in both 75 and ZT guise - I think it has aged far better than the MKI and still oozes a premium vibe with the benefit of being a rarer sight on the roads

Horses for courses though - we all have our likes and dislikes but at least here we share a collective love for the marque.

Ta

James

awvc1 · 1st December 2015, 13:21

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Originally Posted by Colin_NI

I've come to the conclusion that the mk2 changes are actually a very very clever visual upgrade for mg rover at the time.

I used to not be a fan of the mk2 but now it's grown on me massively and I wouldn't have changed my mk1 to mk2 unless I really liked it.

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just as well now you've been and done it

I am more a fan of the mk1 front end personally , as I think it has a more classical look, but if I was to list what I like most about the mk2 features, for me it is the squared off rear bumper, and the boot plinth change.

I could be happy with either, and I fully respect the tastes of those that undertake this work. Your cars will look great for it i'm sure

TGL800 · 1st December 2015, 16:11

I've a late Mk 2 tourer, firefrost red. I think the Mk2 facelift has a neater rear than the Mk 1; not quite so sure about the front but I'm used to it. Having driving lamps helps and mine also has headlamp washers / xenons.

One thing that improved mine was replacing the front grille badge as the original had faded badly from water ingress. I've also done my best to close the yawning gap between the bonnet and the top of the grille.

I also replaced my dash with a real wood one, I really don't like light oak and it creaked and rattled.

Wheels? I've got winter tyres fitted at the moment on union alloys and I don't think it's a great combination - you see quite a few facelifts with Mk 1 alloys. My main wheels are forked spokes, 16" - a real pain to keep clean. I'd go for the starspoke 17" if I could find a set.

1st December 2015, 10:56	#11
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1st December 2015, 11:02	#12
freck Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDT Connie Tourer Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Preston Posts: 1,051 Thanks: 142 Thanked 274 Times in 226 Posts	MK 1 looks much better to me, much more purposeful. I also think that the MK 1 looks more complete, finished off properly. Whenever I see a MK 2 I think it looks like somethings missing as if it's been hastily put together Just my own opinion of course. __________________ Steve Teamwork makes the dream work! Mods planned - Cruise retrofit - Done, ZT front bumper - Done, 160 remap - Done...and probably one or two more This vehicle was the 15,751st 75 Tourer to run off the production line, out of 27,407 This vehicle was the 3,726th 75 Tourer CDT Connoisseur to be made out of 4,100 This vehicle was the 732nd 75 Tourer in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 4,100 Starlight Silver 75 Tourers Last edited by freck; 1st December 2015 at 11:44.. Reason: Removed quote as requested

1st December 2015, 11:19	#14
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1st December 2015, 11:26	#15
Mattblack78 Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon MK II Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redditch Posts: 135 Thanks: 50 Thanked 41 Times in 25 Posts	There is pro's and cons to both I feel. I have a 2004 Firefrost Mark II Connoisseur and my wife has a 2002 Wedgwood Mark I Connoisseur. The MarK I is definitely more British in its styling and gives it that retro classic style that separates it from the rest of the cars of its time. However to a younger person in general the Mark I it would not appeal to. The Mark I out of the two is more desirable and it is the original Rover 75 after all. However the Mark II is more clean sleek and aggressive looking than the Mark I and with the right colour it can look very striking. The Mark II was definitely meant to appeal to the younger person. With some colours the Mark II is very bland I have to say and can look quite cheap. Where as the Mark I looks good in all colours including Moonstone. With mine stood next to my wife's mine some how looks bigger and seems to make more of a statement where as my wife is more reserved and classy. The Mark II with its head lamps may be more European it is styling but with the chrome trim and the grille still holds onto the British sense of style and is still very much a Rover. The Mark II is looking better as time goes on where as when it first come out I was unsure about it myself. I love them both and it is matter of taste. Overall the Mark I pips it for me because it is so very distinctive, classy and so very British. What ever own we should love them all and be very proud. Last edited by Mattblack78; 1st December 2015 at 11:52..

1st December 2015, 11:41	#16
HenryD Loves to post MG ZTT Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Helston,Cornwall Posts: 371 Thanks: 64 Thanked 45 Times in 42 Posts	My 75 mk 2 is shortly to leave my ownership and is to my surprise going to my 22 year old stepson,I don't think he would have considered a mk1 75 but a ZT in any flavour would have been ok __________________ 2003 MG ZTT Cdti in Trophy blue other rides are a Touareg 2.5tdi,Focus Zetec and a Pug306 cabrio

1st December 2015, 11:49	#17
peelaaa Posted a thing or two 75 cdti 2004 contemporary Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: meath Posts: 1,551 Thanks: 272 Thanked 80 Times in 58 Posts	I prefer the front bumper and lights of the mk2 but the rear on the tourer is disappointing especially the way the parking sensors are not flush while the mk1 ones were. I have a late mk2 tourer, I replaced the dash with real wood as thought the mk2 was cheap. Still think the car is great though and irreplaceable Last edited by peelaaa; 1st December 2015 at 11:58..

1st December 2015, 13:04	#18
Pistonbroke666 Posted a thing or two MG ZT 1.8T, MG GS Exclusive Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Grays Essex Posts: 1,809 Thanks: 100 Thanked 282 Times in 205 Posts	I prefer the MKII in both 75 and ZT guise - I think it has aged far better than the MKI and still oozes a premium vibe with the benefit of being a rarer sight on the roads Horses for courses though - we all have our likes and dislikes but at least here we share a collective love for the marque. Ta James __________________ Stage two 1.8T build

1st December 2015, 16:11	#20
TGL800 Regular poster Rover 75 Tourer Connoisseur SE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Newry Posts: 31 Thanks: 2 Thanked 11 Times in 5 Posts	I've a late Mk 2 tourer, firefrost red. I think the Mk2 facelift has a neater rear than the Mk 1; not quite so sure about the front but I'm used to it. Having driving lamps helps and mine also has headlamp washers / xenons. One thing that improved mine was replacing the front grille badge as the original had faded badly from water ingress. I've also done my best to close the yawning gap between the bonnet and the top of the grille. I also replaced my dash with a real wood one, I really don't like light oak and it creaked and rattled. Wheels? I've got winter tyres fitted at the moment on union alloys and I don't think it's a great combination - you see quite a few facelifts with Mk 1 alloys. My main wheels are forked spokes, 16" - a real pain to keep clean. I'd go for the starspoke 17" if I could find a set.