COLLECTED: Rover 75 (Dealer 'Launch' Spec)

[oldcars]

Glad to hear its a good one. Are these quick then?

[BorniteIdentity]

About 8 to 62 from memory.

[montytom]

Glad to hear its a good one. Are these quick then?

How crass to discuss speed with these cars.

 

They accumulate speed.

 

I tried to put a smiley but it won't on my phone

[oldcars]

Sorry   I have a diesel and i thought that the petrols wafted along, but when i read sports mode was fun i wondered if they were quick. Feel free to award me a warning point 

[Roverageous]

Sorry I have a diesel and i thought that the petrols wafted along, but when i read sports mode was fun i wondered if they were quick. Feel free to award me a warning point

Sports mode is fun in the diesel too!

 

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[oldcars]

Mine is a manual, sometimes wish i had a auto.

[Roverageous]

Mine is a manual, sometimes wish i had a auto.

Must admit I wouldn't go back to a manual - at least for commuting.

 

And it's not crass at all to talk about speed, or indeed acceleration!

 

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[BorniteIdentity]

Thanks for everyone's help with this.  Sadly, collection was impossible - so the seller agreed to deliver it to me for £100.  Not quite the caper I was hoping for (a gay time in Brighton would have been delightful) but I secured the car ahead of another chap, so I'm pleased.  And a little guilty.

 

Here's the arrival.

 

First impressions.  Pleased.  Nothing more, nothing less.  It's not been washed in ages which makes all the difference with a beautiful car like this.  However, for a totally blind purchase we're way ahead of where we could have been.  There are some lovely original touches around the car.

 

I had a brief chat with Mike, the guy who bought the car from the one and only private owner.  Mike runs MJS Auto and Marine; a highly respected fixer of MG Rovers.  He was making noises about keeping the car but not liking the colour, which just screamed "seller speak" to me.  Anyway, the broken key was exchanged for £650 and we're on the road.

 

The V6 is devine; an instantly likeable engine.  The sound is just beautiful - Radio 4 on VHF if you like.  None of the hype of pop stations, none of the restricted fidelity of DAB.  Full bandwith aural excitement.  Sonic excellence.  

 

Like the continuity announcers on our cherished home service, the car is elegant.  However, cajole it and it'll politely inform you that it took drugs at university and slept with a boy she didn't know the name of.  60mph comes up in about 8 seconds, and it's perfectly possible to drive it like an absolute cock.  Once we settled down to the business of lovemaking rather than "smashy time", the Rover achieves its original goal of being the best FWD car the 90s could afford.  With the cruise control set to 70mph, the numbers are very respectable.

 

Everything works.  The rear blind was used several times on the A43, the climate control is perfect, even the 18 year old sat nav got me to work via the best route!  Once I arrived at the office, I had a good nose at what I'd just done.  It's not only better than I thought it would be, I get the feeling it's better than the seller thought it was.  Full documented history with every invoice.  This even highlights the belts were done at 66,000 on a bill that totals £1100 with brakes attended to at the same time.

 

 

New rubber all around.

 

The interior really is the icing on the cake.  I'm so glad I decided on a Personal Line car.

 

Finally, a picture of the orchestra in the pit.

 

There are things to do.  The key looks like it's been run over by the Phoenix 4 on their way to the bank, and there's only 1 anyway.  I need to get the interior shampoo'd and mostly I need to drive it.  Lots.

 

Thanks for reading.

 

[oldcars]

Lovely, bet that will polish up well. Needs more Y spoke action.

[Roverageous]

Thanks for everyone's help with this. Sadly, collection was impossible - so the seller agreed to deliver it to me for £100. Not quite the caper I was hoping for (a gay time in Brighton would have been delightful) but I secured the car ahead of another chap, so I'm pleased. And a little guilty.

 

Here's the arrival.

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First impressions. Pleased. Nothing more, nothing less. It's not been washed in ages which makes all the difference with a beautiful car like this. However, for a totally blind purchase we're way ahead of where we could have been. There are some lovely original touches around the car.

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I had a brief chat with Mike, the guy who bought the car from the one and only private owner. Mike runs MJS Auto and Marine; a highly respected fixer of MG Rovers. He was making noises about keeping the car but not liking the colour, which just screamed "seller speak" to me. Anyway, the broken key was exchanged for £650 and we're on the road.

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The V6 is devine; an instantly likeable engine. The sound is just beautiful - Radio 4 on VHF if you like. None of the hype of pop stations, none of the restricted fidelity of DAB. Full bandwith aural excitement. Sonic excellence.

 

Like the continuity announcers on our cherished home service, the car is elegant. However, cajole it and it'll politely inform you that it took drugs at university and slept with a boy she didn't know the name of. 60mph comes up in about 8 seconds, and it's perfectly possible to drive it like an absolute cock. Once we settled down to the business of lovemaking rather than "smashy time", the Rover achieves its original goal of being the best FWD car the 90s could afford. With the cruise control set to 70mph, the numbers are very respectable.

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Everything works. The rear blind was used several times on the A43, the climate control is perfect, even the 18 year old sat nav got me to work via the best route! Once I arrived at the office, I had a good nose at what I'd just done. It's not only better than I thought it would be, I get the feeling it's better than the seller thought it was. Full documented history with every invoice. This even highlights the belts were done at 66,000 on a bill that totals £1100 with brakes attended to at the same time.

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New rubber all around.

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The interior really is the icing on the cake. I'm so glad I decided on a Personal Line car.

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Finally, a picture of the orchestra in the pit.

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There are things to do. The key looks like it's been run over by the Phoenix 4 on their way to the bank, and there's only 1 anyway. I need to get the interior shampoo'd and mostly I need to drive it. Lots.

 

Thanks for reading.

You really have done well there.

 

Looks absolutely beautiful!

 

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[Bren]

Full review in the coming days.

But it's a peach. Full documented service history from new with about an inch of invoices. All MOTs. Evidence of belts at 66k miles in 2009. Everything bar the fag lighter and interior light works. Leather is close to perfect. Sports mode is hilarious and achieved an indicated 39mpg up the M1.

Chuffed.

As a serial SD1 nut it's not a proper rover if all the electrics work.

[RobT]

 

Well bought!  Looks too good NOT to be used every day.

[carlo]

It does look and sound delightful, just looking at that dash binnacle (though not the leather seats, mind), makes me want to have one. 

[BorniteIdentity]

It does look and sound delightful, just looking at that dash binnacle (though not the leather seats, mind), makes me want to have one.

The turbo kettle I had before was clothshod and they were supreme. Even when built by hamfisfed Brummies.

[Timewaster]

I've always got on okay with Lancaster.

Never tried to claim though.

[Brodders]

Ooh, that looks very nice. The leather seats look amazing in that colour and even the Y spokes are starting to grow on me.

 

You are even managing to do more to the gallon than me with a V6, I am only managing to get just over 40 according to the computer in my 1.8.

 

And if you are wondering, no, you never get bored of using the electric blind. Even after 6 months of ownership I still just pop it up for no reason at all apart from seeing the reaction of passengers or people in the car behind.

 

With all that said, the only thing left to say is well bought and

 

[montytom]

Must admit I wouldn't go back to a manual - at least for commuting.

And it's not crass at all to talk about speed, or indeed acceleration!

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I don't think you got me being faciecious.

Of course it's fine to talk about the speed.

[montytom]

0-60mph states between 8.2 and 8.4 seconds most places are either of them and top speed 134mph

[Roverageous]

I don't think you got me being faciecious.

Of course it's fine to talk about the speed.

I got it...

 

Just the whole "what what honkeydorey spiffing old chap" thing around these cars winds me up.

 

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[montytom]

I got it...

Just the whole "what what honkeydorey spiffing old chap" thing around these cars winds me up.

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I must admit I don't have a clue what you mean? I must admit some people are anal about these cars (me im one of them)

[EssDeeWon]

That is lovely. If only the ciggy lighter and interior lights don't work then you've done well. Remember its a 17/18 year old Rover, far worse things pack up on 6 month old so called German super cars.

 

A bargain for such a nice 75 in Launch spec !!

 

Verdict:  Would

Am I jealous: Yes

 

If only I had room for another one hhnnnggggg

[Roverageous]

I must admit I don't have a clue what you mean? I must admit some people are anal about these cars (me im one of them)

Never mind.

 

I'm a 75 beard, don't worry. I've had over 10 of the things.

 

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[montytom]

Never mind.

I'm a 75 beard, don't worry. I've had over 10 of the things.

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Sorry I hope I haven't offended you it was never my intent.

[Roverageous]

Sorry I hope I haven't offended you it was never my intent.

Not at all!

 

Perhaps we all need a "show us your 75" thread!

 

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[Guest Hooli]

That looks bloody lovely

[montytom]

Well I would be happy to participate in that.

[HMC]

Thats luuuverly!!

[Snipes]

Looks great. Not so keen on the wheels but that's just my preference.

[phil_lihp]

Looks good, the interiors are ace although I just couldn't warm to the KV6 one I used for a couple of weeks.  This is also, by the way, my favourite quote ever:

 

 

The key looks like it's been run over by the Phoenix 4 on their way to the bank

[Six-cylinder]

Is this the same interior as the spares car? (Ex Fat_Pirate)