End of an era

steady eddie · 5th June 2022, 13:37

Well we have enjoyed the last twelve years of rover 75 ownership but the time is fast approaching to let the wifes tourer go as she no lonnger wants or neads a large estate car. I would still have kept my duotone tourer if it had not gone up in flames. On reflection I wish I had kept it and slowly rebuilt it even if it could not have gone back on the road I could have trailored it to meets in my retirement.

planenut · 5th June 2022, 14:27

At least you have experienced this great Marque and hopefully made some friends along the way; no doubt gaining knowledge due to these cars forcing our hand some time.

bl52krz · 12th June 2022, 21:51

Although I am not a religious person, I am reminded of a quote someone made to me that comes from the Bible. ‘ in my house there are many rooms’. It reminds me of various stages of mans addiction to motor vehicles. Many types and many changes.

roverbarmy · 13th June 2022, 06:29

It was a sad day indeed, that I gave up my last Rover 75 (of three!). Due to my joint problems, it was getting too difficult for me to exit and maintain myself. I now have a relatively "modern" Sportage 1.7 diesel, which is easier on both counts. It's easier to get into, out of and underneath (which I haven't needed to do yet!). Do I miss my 75? Yes! Good luck and good health to you.

5th June 2022, 13:37	#1
steady eddie Loves to post rover 75 tourer / bmw e90 320d Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Swindon Posts: 255 Thanks: 256 Thanked 48 Times in 24 Posts	End of an era Well we have enjoyed the last twelve years of rover 75 ownership but the time is fast approaching to let the wifes tourer go as she no lonnger wants or neads a large estate car. I would still have kept my duotone tourer if it had not gone up in flames. On reflection I wish I had kept it and slowly rebuilt it even if it could not have gone back on the road I could have trailored it to meets in my retirement.

12th June 2022, 21:51	#3
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,387 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Although I am not a religious person, I am reminded of a quote someone made to me that comes from the Bible. ‘ in my house there are many rooms’. It reminds me of various stages of mans addiction to motor vehicles. Many types and many changes. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

13th June 2022, 06:29	#4
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	It was a sad day indeed, that I gave up my last Rover 75 (of three!). Due to my joint problems, it was getting too difficult for me to exit and maintain myself. I now have a relatively "modern" Sportage 1.7 diesel, which is easier on both counts. It's easier to get into, out of and underneath (which I haven't needed to do yet!). Do I miss my 75? Yes! Good luck and good health to you. __________________ Oil in my veins!

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5th June 2022, 14:27	#2
planenut Regional Secretary Rover 1.8T Tourer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Heathrow Posts: 6,948 Thanks: 1,551 Thanked 2,036 Times in 1,264 Posts	At least you have experienced this great Marque and hopefully made some friends along the way; no doubt gaining knowledge due to these cars forcing our hand some time.