Rover 75
29 July 2003, 10:39 AM
#3
Scooby Regular
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Twitching with a camera
Posts: 22,177
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
There's a big difference between the MG version and the normal Rover one, in terms of looks, handling and noise.
I don't particularly like the normal Rover 75 (apart from the tourer which is nice), as it seems to be an "old man's car". Plus some of the colours are erm, ceramic. Might look nice on a tea pot, not on a car!
But the MG ZT is really attractive. Less chrome, vibrant colours, huge alloys... and the V6 sounds wicked. Just could do with a bit more poke.
I don't particularly like the normal Rover 75 (apart from the tourer which is nice), as it seems to be an "old man's car". Plus some of the colours are erm, ceramic. Might look nice on a tea pot, not on a car!
But the MG ZT is really attractive. Less chrome, vibrant colours, huge alloys... and the V6 sounds wicked. Just could do with a bit more poke.
29 July 2003, 02:05 PM
#4
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Jun 2001
Posts: 456
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
ooh you snob Alex !!
Apparently BMW had a lot of input into the design and build of the 75... can't be that bad ?!
Was in a Rover showroom the other week and sat in the top-spec 75 Connoisseur SE jobby... was very, very nice... if that's your thing.. have to agree with DP though.. I think the ZT looks ace... meaty and fun... just needs a supercharger or something daft to give it 250bhp....
Interior can't be any worse than the Scoob can it, mate ??
Apparently BMW had a lot of input into the design and build of the 75... can't be that bad ?!
Was in a Rover showroom the other week and sat in the top-spec 75 Connoisseur SE jobby... was very, very nice... if that's your thing.. have to agree with DP though.. I think the ZT looks ace... meaty and fun... just needs a supercharger or something daft to give it 250bhp....
Interior can't be any worse than the Scoob can it, mate ??
29 July 2003, 05:01 PM
#5
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Surrey, UK
Posts: 8,384
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Jerry* - oh yes the interior.. its special alright, plastic wood trim, cream instrument dials, weird space age roof light which looks sooo out of place..
The air con makes a horrendous noise when on (heard by people outside the car) - the kids in my road were killing themselves with laughter when I drove past. The transmission wine comes a close second to this...
The air con makes a horrendous noise when on (heard by people outside the car) - the kids in my road were killing themselves with laughter when I drove past. The transmission wine comes a close second to this...
29 July 2003, 06:34 PM
#7
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 303
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
All the ones I've driven (from base 1.8 to specced 2.5 V6) were really nice to drive, lovely ride and adequate performance from the 2.5. Interior may not be to everybody's taste, but they're so easy to drive, which is what they're all about!
The ZT 190 was a totally different drive, it went well, fantastic looks, handling was great (had 18s, much stiffer/firmer ride than 75) and seats were supportive. Two totally different cars in terms of driving them!
Rich
The ZT 190 was a totally different drive, it went well, fantastic looks, handling was great (had 18s, much stiffer/firmer ride than 75) and seats were supportive. Two totally different cars in terms of driving them!
Rich
Trending Topics
31 July 2003, 11:48 AM
#11
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Apr 2001
Posts: 678
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Alex,
Probably is a 1.8 k-series turbo. They don't make the 2ltr Turbo (it stopped production in '96).
It's a courtesy car, so are you at all surprised that it's been ragged silly and sounds knackered already?
Simon.
Probably is a 1.8 k-series turbo. They don't make the 2ltr Turbo (it stopped production in '96).
It's a courtesy car, so are you at all surprised that it's been ragged silly and sounds knackered already?
Simon.
31 July 2003, 01:28 PM
#12
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Surrey, UK
Posts: 8,384
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Yeah, think its the CVT auto (it is an auto).. so that explains that...
Tyres squeal too.. hold on, that might be my driving causing that
Ps. its has 16valve something or other written on the engine...
[Edited by DrEvil - 7/31/2003 1:29:08 PM]
Tyres squeal too.. hold on, that might be my driving causing that
Ps. its has 16valve something or other written on the engine...
[Edited by DrEvil - 7/31/2003 1:29:08 PM]
31 July 2003, 06:18 PM
#14
Our Rover 216 CVT auto starting rattling at about 5K miles and only got worse, till it broke at 50K - by then it was rattling, whineing and it screamed at you when you floored it 
It was nicknamed the Rover petrol diesel. (on account of it sounding exactly like a diesel but ran on petrol)
Curiously, my Uncle's Rover 820 was also nicknamed "Rover Petrol Diesel" too. As he put in a 40/60 mix of petrol/diesel (long story
)and it ran almost perfectly.
It was nicknamed the Rover petrol diesel. (on account of it sounding exactly like a diesel but ran on petrol
)Curiously, my Uncle's Rover 820 was also nicknamed "Rover Petrol Diesel" too. As he put in a 40/60 mix of petrol/diesel (long story
)and it ran almost perfectly.
06 August 2003, 10:10 AM
#15
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Surrey, UK
Posts: 8,384
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Druddle - nah, had to buy them myself!
I swear the transmission noise is getting worse.. Oh, and noticed they have kindly put two completely different makes of tyre on the front (drive) wheels!!
I swear the transmission noise is getting worse.. Oh, and noticed they have kindly put two completely different makes of tyre on the front (drive) wheels!!
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post