My mileage covered is down to just 2K a year and my age and recent hospital visits have been a contributing factor in my rethink.

 

I could not see the sense in having a car sitting on the drive losing shed loads of money in depreciation and being no more than an expensive shopping trolley :think: .

 

So when this car came up for sale at a local dealer, with one lady owner from new, full history I seized the opportunity. 

 

It now means I have a Rover 75 Connoisseur 2.5 litre V6 petrol which is more expensive to run but I will only be paying for it as and when I use it. I have accounted for tax and Insurance ( Ins at my age is minimal and similar to the Fabia).

I have owned the 75 before in diesel form but this KV6 engine is manic in comparison.  It's a pipe and slippers car, like riding on a magic carpet while sitting in your big leather arm chair.

 

 

The KV6 engine is, contrary to the beliefs of some, a good reliable engine and does not suffer from the HGF so common on the 1.8 K series. Mine is on a 53 plate 81,000 miles and has had all the essential expensive works done. Belts/ water pump, Thermostat, and new inlet manifold.  I have had it on a Rover T4 diagnostic test and everything works as it should, including the VIS motors.

 

The upshot being I got what I thought was a good price for my Fabia, was able to put a wedge in the bank and have a perfectly nice car for when I need one.

 

So that's it guys. I really have enjoyed all the news, views and banter on here, a great site,... Oh!!!...and if anyone is looking for a Fabia 1.2 Tsi Dsg with only 18500 on the clock, it's in a garage in Grimsby "2good2trade" at UNDER 6K which is a bargain having had a full service history and gearbox oil change done with absolutely no issues during my ownership. 2good2trade are an 'offshoot' of John Roe Toyota. ( That's how come they got my Rover in as the Lady traded it in against a £28K Lexus !!)

 

Harry

 

 

You don't need to leave, many of us on here no longer own a Skoda, or even a VW group car. I've not had one for nearly 3 years now.

You don't need to leave, many of us on here no longer own a Skoda, or even a VW group car. I've not had one for nearly 3 years now.

 

 

Many thanks,

Yes I will still keep my eye on you all of course  I'm just saying goodbye to  brand ownership really.

 

Harry

Have fun, and that is a lot of car you got, and very comfy.

catch you.

george

nice looking motor, looks nice and clean. Am I correct in thinking that the rover 75 was built in the UK at two different car plants. The ones with the black sills are made in one plant and the 75 with colour coded sills were build at another location

 

 

or have I been dreaming

nice looking motor, looks nice and clean. Am I correct in thinking that the rover 75 was built in the UK at two different car plants. The ones with the black sills are made in one plant and the 75 with colour coded sills were build at another location

 

 

or have I been dreaming

 

No you're not dreaming  The black sills were on the earlier Cowley built cars and the others at  Longbridge. There were said to be some rust issues on the Cowley cars and it is usually said Longbridge cars were better built,but you can find lots of argument about this. There are still some lovely Cowley cars owned by enthusiasts, though I must say I'm not a fan of black sills on the Rover as I think they look clumsy.

 

Harry

 

Remember it well Brian, I was a cool dude in those days  :clap:

That's quite a car change, but can understand your logic.

 

And that KV6 is a nice unit - smooth and a nicer V6 noise

 

Enjoy

A Beige Bullet, eh? 

 

Rumour has it they can do 100mph over the Tay Bridge from Dundee after late night trips to hospitals...

Horkin, glad you found a motor you like. That looks a cracker. I don't want you to go so do stay around. Your posts are friendly and insightful. You must stay...there's no getting away from us you know!! On this site, we have a particular set of skills, we will find you, and we will talk to you...lol! Liam Neeson says it better but he kills people once he's found them!! We don't do that. I too don't do many miles now. I've had two pretty bad spells in hospital, the last one at the begining of the year concerning my heart after I was taken ill. I've slowed a bit now so I too have sold all my cars except my Skoda and of course, I keep riding my motorcycle which my surgeon says is good for my heart unless I slam into a brick wall at 100mph! So I know where you are coming from. Good luck with the car and enjoy. Speak soon.

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the 75 is a much underestimated car, the V6 is lovely, ans its one of the best riding cars available, even now!

Horkin, glad you found a motor you like. That looks a cracker. I don't want you to go so do stay around. Your posts are friendly and insightful. You must stay...there's no getting away from us you know!! On this site, we have a particular set of skills, we will find you, and we will talk to you...lol! Liam Neeson says it better but he kills people once he's found them!! We don't do that. I too don't do many miles now. I've had two pretty bad spells in hospital, the last one at the begining of the year concerning my heart after I was taken ill. I've slowed a bit now so I too have sold all my cars except my Skoda and of course, I keep riding my motorcycle which my surgeon says is good for my heart unless I slam into a brick wall at 100mph! So I know where you are coming from. Good luck with the car and enjoy. Speak soon.

 

 

Thanks mate, we do have a nice bit of banter on here so I will keep in touch. I just decided to get a runabout and when I saw this and how good it was I couldn't resist.

 

Having owned a '75 some years back it has always been a nice car to me. I know some think they are too retro and a bit pipe and slippers but that's the sort of comment anyone could say about me these days and be SPOT ON. . 

 

Thanks for the nice comments

 

Harry.

the 75 is a much underestimated car, the V6 is lovely, ans its one of the best riding cars available, even now!

 

Thanks mate,

Yes they are still a lovely ride. The V6 is a corking engine as regards being so very smooth and responsive and sounds heavenly. :sun:  My previous BMW 5 series 2.8 would leave it for dead but the V6 is just so effortless in everything it does. MPG is great on the motorway, I did a 200 mile round trip to Yorkshire last week and got mid to high 30's with cruise set on 70. Still close on 3/4's of a tank left when I returned. Reliability is good providing the service schedule is met. It's all I need really.

 

Harry

Looks like the garage I traded at has sold my Fabia and I'm not surprised. Someone got a bargain.

 

1.2 Tsi Elegance with all bells and whistles, full service history and 18,500 on clock.

 

He had it on for £6995, didn't move in 4 weeks so he dropped it by 1K.!!!! to £5995 and it's gone. All I can think of was it's yellow and they can be a bit harder to shift but it seems awfully cheap to me.

 

Harry.

It's a dramatic change Harry - the two cars are absolutely the polar opposite in every way I can think of.

 

I once had a BRG MGZT and if I'm honest I'd didn't get on too well with it. I think they have aged really well though.

Horkin the 75 is a beaut and agree that it's very unfairly knocked, very underrated car I love them great looking cars and if you get a good one its a keeper ! All the best with it and hopefully not to many hospital visits

Horkin the 75 is a beaut and agree that it's very unfairly knocked, very underrated car I love them great looking cars and if you get a good one its a keeper ! All the best with it and hopefully not to many hospital visits

 

Thanks for that, they have a huge following still and the 75 & ZT forum is a busy site. They are after all the last car Rover built and to me there is nothing quite like them.

 

I can understand Wakey saying he didn't get on with the MGZT as for me the firmer suspension and sharper ride doesn't quite work and I believe takes the pleasure out of the '75 which was built for cruising and comfort. I must say though the MG versions fully loaded look the dogs.

 

 

Harry