Rover 75 Saloon (2004 - 2005) 1.8 Connoisseur 4d (2005/05) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
It is a very well presented car, looks luxurious and can often be fooled for a Jaaaaaaaaag or such.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Everyone though it was a practical car, but was let down by his past life.
Would you buy this car again and why?
I would purchase this car again; however, be much more weary of dodgy dealers and un-upgraded Head Gaskets.
What are you likely to buy next?
MG ZT Diesel.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£1,500
When did you buy the car?
September 2014
Did you get a good deal and why?
It was okay, body was fair tidy, but price maybe on the steeper side.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I have always appreciated the aesthetic qualities of the Rover 75 and MGZT.
What was the dealer like?
The dealer was about as useful as a burst slipper. He claimed such things about the car which eventually turned out to be false, such as head gasket changes etc. He subsequently charged over £4000 for Rover 75s, insunuating he may have been on another planet.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
It did handle a bit like a boat in a wave machine when attempting cornors with speed. However, when wafting along normally it rode confortably and smoothly.
What's it like to park?
Its affy large, so couldn't just ip into smaller spaces like your little city car or such.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Suspension collapsed, Brakes failed, Lower Wisbone broke, Head Gasket disintigrated, it was not cheap to run whatsoever. However, a few of these aspects were down to the dealer rather than the car itself, which, having owned an MG ZT following this has shown the cars themselves are very reliable.
What's most practical about your car?
It was very spacious, one minute it could be fully loaded with tools, equipment or goods, the next it could seat 4 plus myself confortably.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The seats were like drivng about on the setee, and they were heated which allowed for maximum comfort. I also installed a DAB Radio which worked very well in the car, reciving signal where other cars often didnt.
