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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Bacon Butty Man on 23 May 2009, 16:50:08
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the veccy we were buying had a problem, the steering pump was duff, so we didnt buy it,
we have found what i think is a nice car, like it or hate it, i think they are nice
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/cars_popup.jsp?did=1513&pageid=3&originalid=&gid=nogroup&tid=40&start=9&distance=0&adcategory=cars&channel=DEALERPAGE&id=200921334955071
its got Full history, 1 owner from new, an old guy (arnt they all), but its immaculate, not sure on the over badge (oh sorry i mean rover). any one got any NICE things to say about these, it will be my first rover
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I think they have a few mechanical issues -- TB will be able to advise -- but I like them -- might be my next ride. Be interested to hear what TB thinks of the oil burning lump :)
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i no a few people with other rovers and they like em, also there is a diesle available, which have a bmw engine but onely part history, that is a w redg and 500 quid cheaper, i am tempted with the diesle, its a 2 litre
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Ive had a few Rovers ( 420, a 618i and a 825sd ) I dont hold much for them, all cars developed the same problem ( Immobiliser ) in winter months, they did what they wanted. Ive heard that the 75's have a problem with the head gasket but others might now more. ;)
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Had a 213 once -- more Honda than Rover though --- never had any gripes with it -- performed a lot better than the 216 my lot used to use as company transport
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Make sure all the Rad / Aircon fans are working as they should on a 75.
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75 relatively reliable in all forms, though the KV6 in its earlier forms (since modified in the 75) have the usual Rover HG issues every 30k. The BMW'd diesels are OK, just ensure they've been serviced well.
Electrics are a huge improvement on the older 800/600 (its a mystery with the 600 suffered from duff electrics, as honda design and derived parts), all bits seem to generally stay working.
The MG V6 ones do go well, but some engine maintence (cambelts!) is a real nightmare.
Parts available, but some genuine parts can be expensive now.
Biggest issue, imho, is its image as an old mans car (then so is the Omega).
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The Diesel is the BMW 2.0 Common Rail engine detuned from 150bhp it still lives on in the 3 series & 1 series
TB The MV6 looks a damn site better than the MG ZT!!!
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We had a 1.8 Classic SE when it was about 3 yrs old.
Despite the old mans image I totally enjoyed driving it.
It was quiet, refined and just a very relaxing place to be.
Many BMW parts on it, which gives it a quality feel, and we had no problems at all with ours in 17000 miles.
Highly recommended to be honest........but I prefer our MV6 !!!
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make sure the ECU is not sitting in a puddle of water as it is quite a common problem,nice cars though.
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Whatever you do, under no circumstances should you buy a petrol Rover 75. Diesel yes, petrol no. You have been warned.
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Not bad cars, very comfy too. Watch for HG troubles, but 3k for a 2002 way to much money there are deals to be had if you look harder :)
Like this MG ZT 190 (quick cars too!) http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/MG+ZT/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-14-231-240-4294966775-4294966777/advert.action?R=200920334424443&distance=212&postcode=TN23+4XQ&channel=CARS&make=MG&model=ZT&min_pr=&max_pr=3000&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=2003&vehicleRegLetter=03
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My next car has to be diesel, maybe auto and velour uphostery (the missus keeps complaining when she either sticks to the leather or it freezes her backside ( heated seats take to long to stop that initial shock!)
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My next car has to be diesel, maybe auto and velour uphostery (the missus keeps complaining when she either sticks to the leather or it freezes her backside ( heated seats take to long to stop that initial shock!)
I hate to do this but I have to agree with your Mrs, and I find you can slide around on them. :-X
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Ive a mate whos got a 02 plate estate with the bmw diesel engine. He runs it as a taxi,had it 3 years and loves it. says hes never had a problem with it. nice interior as well.
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i brought a rover 200 for the missis..its the 1.8 vi engine its very good on fuel it has half leather seats .i can not believe how fast it is! its done 62k 3 door hatch .never let us down cracking motor. :y
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Whatever you do, under no circumstances should you buy a petrol Rover 75. Diesel yes, petrol no. You have been warned.
Sorry mate but that is your opinion......we had one for 17000 miles and it never missed a beat.......
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Ive a mate whos got a 02 plate estate with the bmw diesel engine. He runs it as a taxi,had it 3 years and loves it. says hes never had a problem with it. nice interior as well.
Not too keen on the shape of the 75 estate -- but I am a picky old sod ::)
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i brought a rover 200 for the missis..its the 1.8 vi engine its very good on fuel it has half leather seats .i can not believe how fast it is! its done 62k 3 door hatch .never let us down cracking motor. :y
It is likely the HG will fail soon. Good fast cars, let down by an engine that, during the BMW years, never got the development it required. Shame, as the HG problem was resolved quickly as soon as BMW were out of the way, and the engine (despite being 20yrs old) is a match for any other simialr engine on both power and emiissions.
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Good confortable well made car so long as you avoid the 1.8 petrol engine as they have the typical K-series head gasket issues.
The BMW diesel is very refined but not that quick, while the v6s are rev hungry and thirsty but very smooth.
As for parts and service all I can say is it was bad when I had my 200 3 years ago! So I doubt its any better now, although ebay and such is places can help with the parts and an good independant or a haynes manual will probably do a better job then the rover dealerships ever did! :( Lots of modern electrical equipment in the 75 so check it all works too! :y