Reaction to your 75

loz1971 · 30th October 2009, 11:29

O.K. so I have owned my 75 for just over 2 months now, and never tire of the reaction I get when I tell people what I've bought. They are as follows:

1/ Why did you buy your grandads old car
(I didn't you wally!!)

2/ You know why they call it the 75, because that's all it's worth now £75
(always funny!! but I spent a LOT more than that buying mine)

3/ What are you going to do when it breaks down, you can't get spares anymore now you know, Rover dealers no longer exist
(there is no substitute for ignorance is there?!? my local ROVER dealership is R.C.Hardings in Penzance, and there are loads of spares suppliers)

and my absolute favorite.......

4/ Uh!

This one I understand more, because,yes, every time I drive it it leaves me speechless too, that I could get such a good quality, quiet, smooth, economical car for the price I paid for it (not £75 by the way!!)

Is that the full set, or are there any more comments for me to look forward to (with baited breath!!)

Raistlin · 30th October 2009, 11:36

"Is that a Jag?"

Is always a good one when they see it

trebor · 30th October 2009, 11:38

are you getting pipe and slippers for Xmas

Departed 32016 · 30th October 2009, 11:43

that's why I have a ZT- just all good comments!
(except for- blimey didn't know it was a diesel!)

loz1971 · 30th October 2009, 11:45

Yes, sorry, forgot the "Jag" one!!

Parker · 30th October 2009, 11:47

Usual:

Old mans car / Oh a Jag! / Why did you by that! / Don't forget when you fill the tank it'll double it's value !!!!

So I say come for a drive - Silence - tasty humble pie that

karl_683 · 30th October 2009, 11:52

I've had "Is that a jag?" as well. Pretty much everyone I know likes the car and thinks it looks really classy and unique, not a "grandads" car...in fact the only person I've had say its an old persons car is in fact a grandad!

Albion · 30th October 2009, 11:56

Most common reaction over here in Belgium must be : Nice Jaguar you have , my reaction, no I don't drive a FORD, then they are really confused

( I don't bother mention TATA cos 99.9999% don't know TATA).

Don't let you Brits fade away another icon !!!!!!!The peoples aircraft!!!!
http://www.vulcantothesky.org/

JohnDotCom · 30th October 2009, 11:59

...Your never get the spares for that you know.........
...are you mental buying that?............
...nice Jag, what model is it?...I say model Rover 75.

75ContempSE · 30th October 2009, 12:44

My mates always say to me that the reason the car was called the 75 is because its the average age of the drivers!!!!!!

30th October 2009, 11:29	#1
loz1971 Posted a thing or two 2000 (W) Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (manual) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1,050 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Reaction to your 75 O.K. so I have owned my 75 for just over 2 months now, and never tire of the reaction I get when I tell people what I've bought. They are as follows: 1/ Why did you buy your grandads old car (I didn't you wally!!) 2/ You know why they call it the 75, because that's all it's worth now £75 (always funny!! but I spent a LOT more than that buying mine) 3/ What are you going to do when it breaks down, you can't get spares anymore now you know, Rover dealers no longer exist (there is no substitute for ignorance is there?!? my local ROVER dealership is R.C.Hardings in Penzance, and there are loads of spares suppliers) and my absolute favorite....... 4/ Uh! This one I understand more, because,yes, every time I drive it it leaves me speechless too, that I could get such a good quality, quiet, smooth, economical car for the price I paid for it (not £75 by the way!!) Is that the full set, or are there any more comments for me to look forward to (with baited breath!!) __________________ Always be hopeful!! http://www.smileyshut.com/smileys/ne...ncing-baby.jpg "Plus It's not a man purse, it's called a satchel...Indiana Jones wears one"

30th October 2009, 11:36	#2
Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	"Is that a Jag?" Is always a good one when they see it Last edited by Raistlin; 30th October 2009 at 11:41..

30th October 2009, 11:38	#3
trebor This is my second home Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE & MG ZT Saloon 190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coven Posts: 12,523 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,877 Times in 885 Posts	are you getting pipe and slippers for Xmas __________________ www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk Robs Car Gallery Coven near Wolverhampton WV9 2000 Cowley Built Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE/ Atlantic Blue/ Sandstone/Walnut (daily driver) 2003 Land Rover Freelander 1 TD4 HSE Helsinki Blue/Black Leather (swmbo daily driver)

30th October 2009, 11:45	#5
loz1971 Posted a thing or two 2000 (W) Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (manual) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1,050 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Yes, sorry, forgot the "Jag" one!! __________________ Always be hopeful!! http://www.smileyshut.com/smileys/ne...ncing-baby.jpg "Plus It's not a man purse, it's called a satchel...Indiana Jones wears one"

30th October 2009, 11:47	#6
Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	Usual: Old mans car / Oh a Jag! / Why did you by that! / Don't forget when you fill the tank it'll double it's value !!!! So I say come for a drive - Silence - tasty humble pie that __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP

30th October 2009, 11:43	#4
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	that's why I have a ZT- just all good comments! (except for- blimey didn't know it was a diesel!)

30th October 2009, 11:52	#7
karl_683 Loves to post Jaguar X-Type Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Peterborough Posts: 323 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've had "Is that a jag?" as well. Pretty much everyone I know likes the car and thinks it looks really classy and unique, not a "grandads" car...in fact the only person I've had say its an old persons car is in fact a grandad! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Member No. 494 - Visit my DeviantART Profile: http://karl683.deviantart.com/

30th October 2009, 11:56	#8
Albion Regular poster Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Belgium, Bekkevoort Posts: 38 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Jaguar Most common reaction over here in Belgium must be : Nice Jaguar you have , my reaction, no I don't drive a FORD, then they are really confused ( I don't bother mention TATA cos 99.9999% don't know TATA). Don't let you Brits fade away another icon !!!!!!!The peoples aircraft!!!! http://www.vulcantothesky.org/ __________________ Tis the set of the sail that decides the goal and not the storm of life Ella Wheeler Wilcox [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

30th October 2009, 11:59	#9
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	...Your never get the spares for that you know......... ...are you mental buying that?............ ...nice Jag, what model is it?...I say model Rover 75.

30th October 2009, 12:44	#10
75ContempSE Loves to post Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE Auto Join Date: May 2007 Location: Walsall Posts: 498 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My mates always say to me that the reason the car was called the 75 is because its the average age of the drivers!!!!!! __________________ 75ContempSE