'Fess Up: What don't you like about your car? - Page 8

capese21 · 9th November 2009, 20:58

On my ZT-T I disliked the way the instrument pack was illuminated. No back illuminated dials and needles so I designed and made a new set!!

I now have all the parts to make the clock look the same just been to busy to finish it.

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pondweed · 10th November 2009, 07:32

clutch fragility and plenum ludicrousness.

(I've just sorted out a heavy duty revised Alfa metal slave cylinder for the Multipla for £25, and its an easy take off/on replacement and re-bleed)

g-mac · 13th November 2009, 02:25

surprised no ones mentioned how hard it is to open the door from outside, always telling people their open and to give it a good yank.
maybe just mine?

windrush · 13th November 2009, 06:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by g-mac

surprised no ones mentioned how hard it is to open the door from outside, always telling people their open and to give it a good yank.
maybe just mine?

Must be just yours

barry · 13th November 2009, 06:08

About the only niggle I have is the air con. defaulting to a warm setting on shutdown so it blows warm air from the following startup. Have to reconfigure all the shutters and flaps etc. by turning on 'auto' for a period of time, when air con. is not required. Would really like the option of a fresh air system like my Montego has, also with the air con. of course.

Ditto comments on the front passenger seating.

Nothing else springs to mind, love the car. Will see me out.

Would like contributors to not use so many abbreviations in their text.
HRW? I think after much thought it may be a heated rear window?
FAR????

I wonder if some of the previous niggles are just down to plain old lack of owner maintenance?

Barry

mr.bimble · 13th November 2009, 07:43

My niggle is that so many things are held together with horrible plastic fasteners. Could be a case of lack of plastic will keep a car of the road in the future. So sad. Sadder still is I still give the old car a backward glance when leaving it parked.

Parker · 13th November 2009, 07:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by g-mac

surprised no ones mentioned how hard it is to open the door from outside, always telling people their open and to give it a good yank.
maybe just mine?

I agree with this one! Pull....... :lol:

I hate the clutch squeal that always seems to happen when you have a passenger who inevitably follows it with a comment of that doesn't sound good..... Hmmm I agree but it's just a feature.

JohnDotCom · 13th November 2009, 08:08

For me (and most people like them) the seats are to short in depth and can be uncomfortable,
yes I'm tall and long legs with seat back at max which also means no room behind for someone to sit,
thats another main problem no rear room.
The seats in the old Granada Cosworth Scorpios now that was comfort and not cheap leather either.
The Wife says they are the worse seats, she prefers the ones in the 600 and mondeo even.

Departed 32016 · 13th November 2009, 08:40

it's funny how someon'e niggles are some of the reasons i like the car- e.g. the clocks etc... Only thing annoys me really is the lack of being able to open the boot without using the key or button from inside.

cusm · 13th November 2009, 08:56

Getting stuck on the grass up to the axle

RAC coming to toe me out.

Never got stuck in my OMEGA, BUT i do love ROVERS

9th November 2009, 20:58	#71
capese21 This is my second home MG ZTT 180 Sports Auto. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: London Posts: 3,930 Thanks: 18 Thanked 180 Times in 143 Posts	On my ZT-T I disliked the way the instrument pack was illuminated. No back illuminated dials and needles so I designed and made a new set!! I now have all the parts to make the clock look the same just been to busy to finish it. E Last edited by capese21; 9th November 2009 at 21:00..

13th November 2009, 07:43	#76
mr.bimble Regular poster Rover 75 Tourer. Green!! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 76 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My niggle is that so many things are held together with horrible plastic fasteners. Could be a case of lack of plastic will keep a car of the road in the future. So sad. Sadder still is I still give the old car a backward glance when leaving it parked. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

10th November 2009, 07:32	#72
pondweed This is my second home Waiter, Waiter! I seem to have a Roomster in my drive... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sussex Posts: 3,268 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	clutch fragility and plenum ludicrousness. (I've just sorted out a heavy duty revised Alfa metal slave cylinder for the Multipla for £25, and its an easy take off/on replacement and re-bleed)

13th November 2009, 02:25	#73
g-mac Gets stuck in ZT 190+ Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ballymena, Northern Ireland Posts: 851 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	surprised no ones mentioned how hard it is to open the door from outside, always telling people their open and to give it a good yank. maybe just mine?

13th November 2009, 06:08	#75
barry Regular poster mg zt 180 sport Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: auckland Posts: 50 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	About the only niggle I have is the air con. defaulting to a warm setting on shutdown so it blows warm air from the following startup. Have to reconfigure all the shutters and flaps etc. by turning on 'auto' for a period of time, when air con. is not required. Would really like the option of a fresh air system like my Montego has, also with the air con. of course. Ditto comments on the front passenger seating. Nothing else springs to mind, love the car. Will see me out. Would like contributors to not use so many abbreviations in their text. HRW? I think after much thought it may be a heated rear window? FAR???? I wonder if some of the previous niggles are just down to plain old lack of owner maintenance? Barry

13th November 2009, 08:08	#78
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	For me (and most people like them) the seats are to short in depth and can be uncomfortable, yes I'm tall and long legs with seat back at max which also means no room behind for someone to sit, thats another main problem no rear room. The seats in the old Granada Cosworth Scorpios now that was comfort and not cheap leather either. The Wife says they are the worse seats, she prefers the ones in the 600 and mondeo even.

13th November 2009, 08:40	#79
Departed 32016 This is my second home Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,190 Thanks: 101 Thanked 257 Times in 145 Posts	it's funny how someon'e niggles are some of the reasons i like the car- e.g. the clocks etc... Only thing annoys me really is the lack of being able to open the boot without using the key or button from inside.

13th November 2009, 08:56	#80
cusm Avid contributor 75 tourer connoisseir CDT 161k - Renault Grand Scenic 1.9dci & Renault Kangoo. Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Carnoustie Posts: 150 Thanks: 9 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Getting stuck on the grass up to the axle RAC coming to toe me out. Never got stuck in my OMEGA, BUT i do love ROVERS