Omega Owners Forum - still looking for new car!!, rover 75 ??

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still looking for new car!!, rover 75 ??
23. May 2009 at 16:50

the veccy we were buying had a problem, the steering pump was duff, so we didnt buy it,
we have found what i think is a nice car, like it or hate it, i think they are nice
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/cars_popup.jsp?did=1513&pageid=3&originalid...

its got Full history, 1 owner from new, an old guy (arnt they all), but its immaculate, not sure on the over badge (oh sorry i mean rover). any one got any NICE things to say about these, it will be my first rover

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my Rover 75 Club SE

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Holy Count Ex Member	Re: still looking for new car!!, rover 75 ?? Reply #1 - 23. May 2009 at 17:29 I think they have a few mechanical issues -- TB will be able to advise -- but I like them -- might be my next ride. Be interested to hear what TB thinks of the oil burning lump
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Bacon Butty Man Senior Member Offline now own a Laguna 2 Posts: 773 Cleveleys Nr Blackpool Gender:	Re: still looking for new car!!, rover 75 ?? Reply #2 - 23. May 2009 at 17:39 i no a few people with other rovers and they like em, also there is a diesle available, which have a bmw engine but onely part history, that is a w redg and 500 quid cheaper, i am tempted with the diesle, its a 2 litre
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Ghost Driver Omega Baron Offline Posts: 2257 Seaham, North East england Gender: Drives: 2,5 TD Select Estate	Re: still looking for new car!!, rover 75 ?? Reply #3 - 23. May 2009 at 17:51 Ive had a few Rovers ( 420, a 618i and a 825sd ) I dont hold much for them, all cars developed the same problem ( Immobiliser ) in winter months, they did what they wanted. Ive heard that the 75's have a problem with the head gasket but others might now more.
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Holy Count Ex Member	Re: still looking for new car!!, rover 75 ?? Reply #4 - 23. May 2009 at 17:54 Had a 213 once -- more Honda than Rover though --- never had any gripes with it -- performed a lot better than the 216 my lot used to use as company transport
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VXL V6 Omega Lord Offline Posts: 5306 Gender:	Re: still looking for new car!!, rover 75 ?? Reply #5 - 23. May 2009 at 17:57 Make sure all the Rad / Aircon fans are working as they should on a 75.
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Re: still looking for new car!!, rover 75 ??
Reply #6 - 23. May 2009 at 18:03

75 relatively reliable in all forms, though the KV6 in its earlier forms (since modified in the 75) have the usual Rover HG issues every 30k. The BMW'd diesels are OK, just ensure they've been serviced well.

Electrics are a huge improvement on the older 800/600 (its a mystery with the 600 suffered from duff electrics, as honda design and derived parts), all bits seem to generally stay working.

The MG V6 ones do go well, but some engine maintence (cambelts!) is a real nightmare.

Parts available, but some genuine parts can be expensive now.

Biggest issue, imho, is its image as an old mans car (then so is the Omega).

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tmx Omega Baron Offline Posts: 2236 Herefordshire Gender: Drives: 3.2 MV6 in an omega again!!	Re: still looking for new car!!, rover 75 ?? Reply #7 - 23. May 2009 at 18:27 The Diesel is the BMW 2.0 Common Rail engine detuned from 150bhp it still lives on in the 3 series & 1 series TB The MV6 looks a damn site better than the MG ZT!!!
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Re: still looking for new car!!, rover 75 ??
Reply #8 - 23. May 2009 at 19:58

We had a 1.8 Classic SE when it was about 3 yrs old.

Despite the old mans image I totally enjoyed driving it.

It was quiet, refined and just a very relaxing place to be.

Many BMW parts on it, which gives it a quality feel, and we had no problems at all with ours in 17000 miles.

Highly recommended to be honest........but I prefer our MV6 !!!

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hoody Junior Member Offline Posts: 184 Scotland Gender: Drives: 2000 2.5cdx td	Re: still looking for new car!!, rover 75 ?? Reply #9 - 23. May 2009 at 21:02 make sure the ECU is not sitting in a puddle of water as it is quite a common problem,nice cars though.
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theowletman Senior Member Offline Mines a pint ! Posts: 665 Chester-le-street, Co. Durham Gender: Drives: An old Laguna and out of work again.	Re: still looking for new car!!, rover 75 ?? Reply #10 - 24. May 2009 at 21:06 Whatever you do, under no circumstances should you buy a petrol Rover 75. Diesel yes, petrol no. You have been warned.
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Del Boy Omega Lord Offline Posts: 9381 Ashford, Kent. Gender: Drives: Various things.	Re: still looking for new car!!, rover 75 ?? Reply #11 - 24. May 2009 at 22:03 Not bad cars, very comfy too. Watch for HG troubles, but 3k for a 2002 way to much money there are deals to be had if you look harder Like this MG ZT 190 (quick cars too!) http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/MG+ZT/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-6...
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Holy Count Ex Member	Re: still looking for new car!!, rover 75 ?? Reply #12 - 24. May 2009 at 22:06 My next car has to be diesel, maybe auto and velour uphostery (the missus keeps complaining when she either sticks to the leather or it freezes her backside ( heated seats take to long to stop that initial shock!)
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Re: still looking for new car!!, rover 75 ??
Reply #13 - 24. May 2009 at 22:11

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My next car has to be diesel, maybe auto and velour uphostery (the missus keeps complaining when she either sticks to the leather or it freezes her backside ( heated seats take to long to stop that initial shock!)

I hate to do this but I have to agree with your Mrs, and I find you can slide around on them. Lips Sealed

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cam2502 Senior Member Offline Posts: 880 dumfries,scotland Gender: Drives: silver 2001 BMW 318i se	Re: still looking for new car!!, rover 75 ?? Reply #14 - 25. May 2009 at 00:38 Ive a mate whos got a 02 plate estate with the bmw diesel engine. He runs it as a taxi,had it 3 years and loves it. says hes never had a problem with it. nice interior as well.
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