Rover 75- what do you think?

[rragu]

I have just agreed with a seller to buy a used rover 75, a 2000 model, 1.8l, with over 80000 miles on it for around £2000. I wonder what others think of this car. I read reviews before buying but would like to reassure myself that I have done the right choice.

Ragu

[behappier]

Very good car developed by BMW using a lot of E39 5 series technology. From what I know on the particular model you are referring to, the head gasket was a weakness on that type of engine (at least when used in an MGF and Freelander) and the image of the Rover 75 does not do it any favour. Still a good car IMHO.

[Vimeous]

Drove an early 2.0 V6 many times.
Rather enjoyed it. Comfy, relaxing though not huge inside but a decent car. Trim was a little flimsy around the doors but it was one of the first off the line so I forgave it.
Dash is a bit plain without satnav but all in all a fine motor.

[Howard]

Yeah it's a different league to a lot of rovers, 25/45 etc

[J4MES]

I think if they'd gone for a contemporary design (rather than the 1970's high-sided retro look) and not called it the '75' (conjures up images of flat caps and a slight smell of wee) the car would have sold in much greater numbers. I like them though, and for the money it sounds like you have a fairly good deal...

[kalniel]

Love them too. Never driven one, but would love to have one.

[Fox]

Probably the best car Rover over built in terms of fitness for purpose. Effortlessly wafts up and down Motorways with ease, and proper bargains at the prices they are now. A rare Gem.

Not very related to the E39 5 Series though - infact the shared components come from the E46 3 Series in the form of things like the navigation system and diesel engines.

[behappier]

Not very related to the E39 5 Series though - infact the shared components come from the E46 3 Series in the form of things like the navigation system and diesel engines.

I read somewhere about some switch gear and the transmission. Could be wrong!

[Fox]

Guess that makes us both right as E46 uses the same tranmission as the E39.

[J4MES]

Fox, you need to get out more

[Fox]

Fox, you need to get out more

Are you telling me you couldn't tell me a single geeky fact about your Impreza

[joshwa]

Better handling than a Honda Accord... apparently:
http://asia.vtec.net/side/Rover75/index.html

[jon bda]

Check the drain holes on the bulhead ain't blocked...if they block, it fills with water in there and guess where Rover decided to stick the ecu...

[Fox]

Better handling than a Honda Accord... apparently:
http://asia.vtec.net/side/Rover75/index.html

To be honest thats not particularly difficult, thats a bit like being better at painting than Stevie Wonder

[Howard]

Oi

[GeorgeTuk]

Agreed keep a close eye on the head gasket if you are using one with the same k-series engine. My dad just managed to get rid of his before it blew, bill was going to be £2500 but the car was only worrth £6000