Purchase 75 ?

Just make sure the warranty is worth the paper it's written on! One of the problems for Rover was the lack of investment in new technology and designs; in your case this works to your advantage as the engines and mechanicals are very likely to have been used in one form or another on previous Rover models so should be known to mechanics. The important thing is bodywork and interior quality as these are not replaced easily and will become difficult to source over time (more so the interior bits), whereas an engine or gearbox, though expensive, can be repaired or replaced reasonably quickly and easily.

Darren

Tom, good on you for supporting British Industry and jobs. The beauty of the

75 is that it is not fashionable and so secondhand values are low, this is to my advantage as I have just paid £4000 for a 2000 model cdt 2 litre turbo diesel (coincidentally 4 days b4 they announced the closure) It has done 110,000 miles and drives like new, though I did have a small problem with low power at low revs, cured by replacing the fuel pressure regulator at a cost (part only) of £60. I suppose, being such a heavy car things like tyres and suspension components will be expensive so check these out. My old Rover 620 petrol had poor reviews but never missed a beat between

I heard on the radio yesterday the Rovers and MG especially, were selling like hotcakes! So if the price is right and the dealer has a solid warranty backup, then go for it. Remember spares are and always were, run by a seperate company,

The week that rover went down I read a newspaper article on how good the

75, especially the diesel, was

Des

Well, I read the reliabilty problem posts with interest. My 1999 V6 75 has just clocked the 106,000 mile mark. No problems except for the heavy tyre and petrol usage. I tend to replace the front tyres every three - four months (8 - 10,000 miles). Other than that it's been a great car, quiet and comfortable.

Andy J.

I have a 2003 CDTi Auto and I like it very much.

My brother-in-law liked it too, so bought a tourer. BUT he bought the petrol turbo (manual) and it has already burst it's head gasket once. Buy the diesel if you can afford it.

ken

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The 75 Diesel has a BMW diesel engine right?

Indeed, the engine is a BMW diesel. Output is 131 BHP. Earlier ones were about 118 BHP. Rover dealers can "chip" them with a CD which has the right software. They used to charge about £500 for this, but they would probably do it now for much less!

Ken

Huh? What reliability or quality problems?

Anyway if you're looking for a new 75 then check out SMC at Slough - you probably won't find anywhere much cheaper, either now or before MGR went into administration.

Went into the dealership in Ipswich yesterday.

Apparently they're more stuffed than ever now - they can't discount the 75s at present below MSRP due to not having had a final settlement figure from the liquidators for them - they can sell at MSRP, but the cars still technically belong to the liquidator as a result they are (for the time being) more expensive than they ever were.

On the other hand they had a *lot* of nice spec recent 2nd hand ones on the forecourt for not very much money - 75 Tourer Connoiseur SE on an 04 plate for 11k

P.

Thanks to everyone who gave their opinions, which were helpful. I've decided to try for a diesel tourer auto if poss, manual otherwise. Tried SMC Slough and found they were helpful but sold out. They offered me a nifty MG sports car at a good reduction ! Having seen the recent Top Gear photo of a huge field full of Rovers awaiting disposal, I might be in luck. Meanwhile I've bought a little Skoda Fabia estate to tide me over, and it looks as though my solid but tatty Montego VDP estate will probably go to the crusher. Unless anyone would like to collect it for spares ? It has three good tyres, oily but solid engine/gearbox never fails to start, good battery, towbar, roof rack, elec windows all round, alloys, vast boot area, tatty rear N/S door and hole in one sill. Silver metallic which does not show the dirt. Tom.

From what I've heard most new or nearly new cars have now gone - the fields full of Rovers was the usual media hype and the ones they showed were probably either all export ones, i.e. not UK spec, or used. PWC have said there were less unsold cars than expected too.

If you haven't got rid of it someone on the forums at

might willingly take it away for you!

Well the fields next to the warehouse we deliver to weekly are still full, doesn't seem to be ANY change there, they are all brand new.

-- R