Thread: Rover 75?

Originally Posted by Traco

Anyone on here know much about these, my brother's always liked the look of them and ones come up for sale nearby which he is seriously contemplating. They look pretty solid but are they mechanically reliable? Do they use the same thirsty V6 that's in the Freelander? Was there ever an upgrade model?

I've heard that they're had to get parts for, impossible for some bits.

I had one for a fortnight when i was in Sydney many years ago as i knew the importer.
They are a wonderful vehicle to drive & extremely comfy, Did everything the European vehicles did.....BUT

Same 2.5Ltr KV6 engine as the Freelander 1, also have the same problems as the Freelander 1. Overheating, Engines, Gearboxes, Driveshafts, Throttle bodies making noise etc.

Personally i would save my money and buy something different.

Just my thoughts...

I have seen these selling for 20k plus here, in the UK, you can pick the same up for around 4/6 k...... cant understand why they hold there money here

Originally Posted by juddy

I have seen these selling for 20k plus here, in the UK, you can pick the same up for around 4/6 k...... cant understand why they hold there money here

Rarity and upmarket status, I bet they don't move through the yards as quick as a Falcadore.
Volvo and Mercs are the same, taxis in much of Europe.

I know two people that have them and both have been faultless,the only gripe they have is they cannot buy a new ones. Pat

Originally Posted by PAT303

I know two people that have them and both have been faultless,the only gripe they have is they cannot buy a new ones. Pat

The person I know who had one loved it too, their only gripe being the parts and proper servicing issue.

Originally Posted by juddy

I have seen these selling for 20k plus here, in the UK, you can pick the same up for around 4/6 k...... cant understand why they hold there money here

Selling for that price or for sale at that price? Two completely different things...

I really like them, and its sad to see what rover (aka BMW) could produce before it went belly up.
A really lovely shape with a nice nice interior. Lots of fun bits. A bit cramped for room (more of design than overall cubic inches issues), and some of the add-ons such as the wing mirrors look a bi plasticky for my mind, but overall a quality car.
1.8 petrol gutless and blows head gaskets, 2 l diesel breaks it clutch a lot (Is this just the diesel? seems like it but logical?) and the 2.5 V6 is the pick. I think they're pretty reliable generally, the friday cars would have fallen to bits by now.
But, overall, they are a bit of a grandpas car, nice for turning up to the bowling club in.
Does your mate have a hat?