@philip_christian 3 жыл бұрын
Ian, you DO NOT NEED a T4 diagnostic tool. You can access almost everything on these cars with a pscan diagnostic tool that people can buy from me.
@HubNut 3 жыл бұрын
Drat. Sorry for forgetting that yet again!
@garethjones8047 3 жыл бұрын
@@dizzy2020 diesels 2004. I've had european diesels on 53 reg not talking obd2, namely renault trafic and citroen c5
@MrMarshalbeej 3 жыл бұрын
I have a Pscan to work on my MGTF 160. Very useful bit of kit
@paulrobinson3528 3 жыл бұрын
@@dizzy2020 Rovers had EOBD sockets quite early on, maybe not 800 or 600s been Honda but 400/200/100 had them. My 1998 400 tourer has an EOBD. My T2 diagnostics works a treat on it and LandRover to.
@philip_christian 3 жыл бұрын
@@dizzy2020 In general MG Rover cars were not EOBD compliant until they absolutely had to be. The diesel 75/ZT wasn't EOBD compliant until I think late 2004. Some other notes:- 1. EOBD only covers the engine ECU, whereas pscan covers engine, transmission, ABS, immobiliser, BCU. 2. Even on the engine EOBD only has to support the "emissions" related information. If you connect the engine ECU in Rover proprietary mode you can access a lot more information that you can in EOBD mode.
@owensteele1274 3 жыл бұрын
Gentleman steps out of an Invacar. Then he enters a flagship Rover and says, "this is claustrophobic!"
@johnbroadmeadow5433 3 жыл бұрын
It's been a great series watching you and your Rover 75. I've had mine now for a good few years and it's been really reliable, but when thing's do go wrong they can cause a real headache and open wallet surgery to get it back in fine fettle. Saying that though, I just can't bare to part with it. In my eyes it just looks fantastic to look at, and the drive is so relaxed and comfortable. Even the interior has got that touch of luxury about it all.. Let's hope Rita the Rover goes to a good home and will continue to live for many years to come, as these car's are starting to become a rare sight on our roads now 👍👌🇬🇧
@glynnwright1699 3 жыл бұрын
I had two from new, including the MG version. They were very comfortable, relaxing to drive and well equipped. The first one came with satnav and televisions when both were unheard of in mainstream vehicles.
@Le_Rennais 3 жыл бұрын
What i really like in that ROVER 75 is its dashboard, and more precisely its speedometer & revmeter! they're SUPERB !!!! And the clock in the middle 👍
@matty6848 3 жыл бұрын
Yes those oval speedometers👍
@user-s1o3nr532 3 жыл бұрын
"Most people aren't racing drivers" - never a truer word said! There's so much emphasis on performance nowadays it's completely lost touch with reality.
@benholroyd5221 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Just replaced all the shocks on my car to pass the MOT. Yes it feels more 'planted' and 'controled' preferred it before though.
@bentullett6068 3 жыл бұрын
Remember the Rover brand was for luxury cruising and the MG brand was for the people who wanted to be racing drivers.
@MrJustapersn 3 жыл бұрын
This is why people have turned to SUVs. Its the only way you can get a comfortable ride these days. Rewind back 20 years ago and most cars had respectable suspension travel and dampening. Now thanks to modern motoring journalism almost every non suv saloon or hatch has piss poor ground clearance and harsh sporty suspension
@malcolmmorton989 3 жыл бұрын
You're obviously at the " It's not you, it's me " stage of the relationship
@kevinwhelan8126 3 жыл бұрын
Nah let’s get down to it - it’s you lol!
@TheWacoKid1963 3 жыл бұрын
I've got to admit, the Rover 75 does not look dated for a 20 year old car
@matty6848 3 жыл бұрын
It doesn’t and it’s hard to believe it is a 20 year old car. Shame really had Rover been saved wonder what could of been?!?
@philiplindley7384 3 жыл бұрын
@@matty6848 If you'd ever been anywhere near Cowley you'd know that they were in such a downward spiral any kind of rescue was out of the question. I agree it's a shame but the 60/70's Socialism destroyed a lot of manufacturing in this country, combined with dismal management and an almost total lack of creativity/imagination.
@yekateradiffin5939 3 жыл бұрын
I think it looks like a retro car, isn't that the point?
@philiplindley7384 3 жыл бұрын
@@yekateradiffin5939 I'm 66, it looks positively modern to me.
@matty6848 3 жыл бұрын
@@philiplindley7384 I know Phil I used to work at the Longbridge plant on the maintenance. Once I finished my apprenticeship I took my voluntary redundancy because even at a mere 21 and pretty clueless I could see what was coming. I left when BMW pulled out, they offered 7k redundancy & living at home with my parents 7k back 2000 was a nice chunk of money. I remember the old boys saying to me “this place will never shut down” & two years after I left Rover literally went bust overnight. Talking to some of the guys who were there to the end they said the last 18 months the track what we called aka the production line hardly moved. They’d build about 15/20 cars in a 8 hour shift where as a few years before they were building 40 cars a hour. I think most knew deep down it was going to happen but we’re in denial. Me, I took my cheque for 7k and went travelling round Asia & Australia for a year. Ironically enough since you’ve mentioned Cowley the now Mini plant I work there occasionally as a sub contractor servicing all the production machinery. I now work sub contracting for the ex firm, that trained me up but instead of Rover 75s and 800s being built it’s the Mini. Don’t know if you’ve ever been through Longbridge recently but the area is unrecognisable from 10 years ago. Now it’s mostly modern housing Estates, pensioner villages and a shopping village called “Longbridge village” nice touch is they’ve named the new housing estate roads of the roads that existed in the factory before it was torn down as remembrance to the history of the area, generations of families were employed at Rover including my Own. when it shut it decimated the area, There were even Cadbury workers turning up at Cofton park in support of the Rover workers who lost their jobs, as Cadbury’s Bournville is only a few mile up the road & many had families working there. There’s a good documentary on KZfaq called “Rover the Long Goodbye” basically explains how Rover was a dying company from the 70s strike action era & how Rover never really recovered from it. Well sorry to go on but just thought you’d find that interesting? Thanks for reading🙂👍
@nickdoughty518 3 жыл бұрын
Hope your next car hasn't got a seized engine and fire damage.
@stepheng8779 3 жыл бұрын
Lovely, classy looking car. Prefer the tourer, the light blue one Mr Furious drove a while ago was a gorgeous example.
@heiltd1286 2 жыл бұрын
That's what I've got; a light blue Rover 75 Tourer with diesel engine..it's a beautiful car to drive.
@mebeasensei 3 жыл бұрын
This is a nice looking car. I cannot believe there were so many engine options, including a 4.6 L V8.
@metalman4141 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for not totally slating the 75 completely Ian , there are many avid followers of this wonderful British motor car including myself 🏴
@jean-pierrejameselsener7049 3 жыл бұрын
The Rover 75 is one of the rare near-perfect cars in my book. Sad to hear you and Rita are set to part company, however. All the best to both of you on your separate ways nonetheless.
@jochenstacker7448 3 жыл бұрын
I still remember Clarkson saying "75 is the minimum age for the driver"
@tonyfairhurst4650 3 жыл бұрын
I still remember Clarkson saying "The BBC will never sack me"...🤣
@mastercylinder1939 3 жыл бұрын
@@tonyfairhurst4650 lets be honest, the BBC no longer represent the British people, it’s now just a new world order propaganda machine. One of their biggest mistakes was sacking Clarkson, Top Gear is now a third rate motor show that I can’t even be arsed to watch! And the Grand Tour isn’t much better.
@tnticesp 3 жыл бұрын
He is a tool
@owensteele1274 3 жыл бұрын
@@mastercylinder1939 Didn't these 'car shows' become entertainment programs for people who know nothing about cars? What a waste of an hour.
@kh23797 3 жыл бұрын
@@mastercylinder1939 They hijacked the old Tif Needell _et al._ show to make the Clarkson fantasy spectacle. Seems punters demanded it. The old programme helped you choose or fix a motor-JC made it his own vanity project for his humungous ego, to entertain immature 'lads' who loved seeing cars thrown through the air for kicks, etc. BBC claimed there was no appetite among viewers for a basic motoring show any more, yet amazingly Ian and several other notables draw in thousands of subscribers like us. Go figure...
@DANO2015 3 жыл бұрын
My mother in law had one, same colour but with the V6, full cream leather too, very nice motor 👍🏻
@rayjennings3637 3 жыл бұрын
For a few years, I had the Peugeot equivalent of the '75', the '406' in Executive trim. Unfortunately it was the petrol version and although it went like the clappers, even when driven moderately, the fuel consumption was not good. However, with all the toys you could wish for, the most gorgeous soft leather upholstery and an oh so sublime ride, I put on 147,000 miles in it before the cost of a new clutch made me part with it in '07. The irony is that I part-exed it locally (the dealership told me it was the best example they'd seen) and I see it out on the road still and it's 23 years old now!
@thefamouseccles1827 3 жыл бұрын
Can't help feel you'd be better off with an early/mid 90s Volvo estate for the family-luggin/winter duties
@mastercylinder1939 3 жыл бұрын
Is the infamous Eccles, still shunned by the general public?
@thefamouseccles1827 3 жыл бұрын
@@mastercylinder1939 There are no infamous Eccles's - they're all famous
@thefamouseccles1827 3 жыл бұрын
@@preston963 As opposed to what?
@joolstacho8114 Ай бұрын
Or even better, a SAAB
@MrGarethDHughes 3 жыл бұрын
I remember the italians love the 75. I seem to remember them voting it one of the most beautiful cars ever made.
@split_pin 3 жыл бұрын
Nice balanced review Ian, you've cited all the pain points with these. I'm on my 3rd one now, all diesel, a V6 auto is definitely one I'd like to try!
@gustavmeyrink_2.0 3 жыл бұрын
I have not heard one good thing about the V6. As i said elsewhere you can get a BMW ECU for the diesel that ups the power to 168hp.
@split_pin 3 жыл бұрын
@@gustavmeyrink_2.0 It's simply a remap and a removal of the EGR. Mine has this modification and it's well worth it, works especially well with the auto gearbox.
@HubNut 3 жыл бұрын
The V6 is super smooth and sounds fantastic. Had a 45 with that engine and it was just lovely. One I should not have sold.
@andipajeroking 3 жыл бұрын
@@gustavmeyrink_2.0 I haven t heard one bad thing about the V6. Engine is reliable, there are no head gasket problems, unlike the K4. The 2.0 is indeed a bit obsolete, the 2.5 has about the same costs of ownership as the 2.0, but it s more beefier and the more wanted setup.
@chrislangton6535 3 жыл бұрын
Very accurate review of the 75, and I loved my Tourer. As it was a Diesel Automatic, had non of the gearbox/clutch issues. Not the fastest or most spacious but as Ian says, it's a thoroughly nice place to cover the miles
@gustavmeyrink_2.0 3 жыл бұрын
You could have upgraded it with a BMW ECU to put out 168hp. Besides that the Tourer Diesel Auto was clearly the best choice. Loved the fact that you could only open the rear window without bothering with the tailgate. Nice touch adopted from the 5 series BMW.
@pdtech4524 3 жыл бұрын
I agree with most of your thoughts! I had the MG ZT 1.8T which has the k series petrol engine with a little turbo to slightly boost the power to 160bhp. It was a lovely car to drive, handled really nice, a good compromise of firmness and comfort, ideal family car, very roomy with an adequate size boot, we did a few family holidays in it without issue. The boot did fill up with water once when I left it standing but never had any issues when it was in daily use! The clutch was very hard and I believe a common issue which can be resolved. Economy was brilliant , road tax quite reasonable and insurance surprisingly cheap, lots of high end features, good audio system, blaupunct cd changer, electric windows all round etc For it's size it was quite nimble and very agile, definitely surprised me a few times. I also had the s type jaguar although that was a 3.0 v6 auto obviously it was slightly more luxurious inside but the MG ZT compared well on terms of comfort and driving but without the expense and thirst of the jag lol 👍😎😁 I honestly wished I'd kept it, getting very rare on the road these days! 😎👍 Edit - just thought I'd add they've aged really well and don't look particularly dated in my honest opinion!
@ironica15031955 3 жыл бұрын
I have had 5 of these over the years, including a brand new one in 2000. Funny story time, my wife bought me a private plate (T100RON) which I wanted to have put on the Rover when I picked it up. I made my own plate up (to shape the rear). When I took it in to reception the lady said oh that’s a good plate. She then asked my name! In my best trigger voice I looked her in the eye and said “Dave”.... This was a 1.8 litre petrol which had loads of extras - it was a show car - in a beautiful shade of petrol. In later years I had several 2.5 litre petrol and the diesel above. Without doubt the best new car I have ever bought. I will doubtless get another sone point. Really enjoyed watching your ownership, the work you have done and your views. Thank you!
@robinforrest7680 3 жыл бұрын
The forward "tilt" of the seats was also a problem for me with my T4's. I solved it by adding a few heavty washers under the front fixing bolts. Works like a dream. Edit: the T4 's I refer to are a 2001 VW T4 Multivan and a 2001 VW T4 California campervan.
@michaeltutty1540 3 жыл бұрын
With a car of that spec, I am surprised there is no seat height adjustment on it. Even our base model 1981 Volvo 240 had that. It was manually done, with two levers under the driver's seat, with front and rear of the cushion each having 3 positions. The same was true on the passenger seat, but you needed a socket to remove the bolts.
@chriskappert1365 Жыл бұрын
Dear Hubnut . I first saw a 75 here in Holland in 1999 and I remember my jaw dropping to the concrete . But gosh , they were expensive ! Well , five years ago after a lot of shit with my Nissan , I had enough ! I collected all my Dutch courage and bought one . Its a Cowley built 1.8 Connoseur , Arden green with Sandstone leather interior and automatic tranny . I did 50K miles with it , and I am HOOKED . This Britt Beauty is still rustfree and that big K runs like a Swiss clockwork , so smooth and silent . And yes , I had the headgasket replaced immediatly after purchase with the multi layer steel gasket , and it was perfect from day one . I love its chroombits and real wallnut dash , the 50s style Bentleyseats , that one of a kind instrumentpanel . But most off all I love its stiff upperlip aprouch to hard sidewind or worn out tracks in the road surface , it goes strait ahead like a train even at 90 miles an hour . Its a wonderfull car with loads of caracter and stile only Brittish cars seem to posess . I will keep it alive as long as I can even if I have to spend thousands of Euro's , thats how much I got attached to this amazing jewel of a car . I remember my colleges five years ago , smiling about that idiot that bought an old Rover . Well , they don't smile anymore ..............
@martinrule1569 3 жыл бұрын
Certainly a car I’d like to own if I had the space for another one. I think they look simply stunning and I agree that colour is beautiful. I also liked them in both the dark and very light blues.
@jamesm90 3 жыл бұрын
How about a nice old Jag next Ian to keep the luxury end of the hub nut fleet going where Rita will leave a gap? An XJ of some sort perhaps?
@video99couk 3 жыл бұрын
We had a 1.4 2002 Rover 45 for about 6 years years. It was reliable (alternator failure and air con leaks was about it for troubles, after we solved a cooling problem left by the previous owner). It always felt firmly planted on the road, even on adverse camber bends. However it lacked low end torque so hill starts involved lots of clutch wear, the gearbox was slow and unpleasant to use. We sold it a few years ago and it ran on for two more years before chassis rust got the better of it. And there's the point: Rover 45s can look spotless from the outside but suffer from bad rust underneath, so if you're buying one, be careful.
@barryshackson4005 3 жыл бұрын
I love the rover 75s, had a lovely 2.5v6 auto one and loved every minute of driving it.. 🙂🙂.
@AkiralovesOakleys 3 жыл бұрын
i´ve had a 75 and Your words at 16:00 nailed it! that´s exactly what I loved about the car.
@leejohnson3209 3 жыл бұрын
I liked the styling when they came out, and still do. It looks just lovely from some angles. Only slightly let down by some styling features, such as those fog lights. My dad owned a 2001 petrol engine. It had no umph, but it did ride well and was quiet inside. A major plus was the air con, it would be icy cool inside even on the hottest days. It was starting to rust badly underneath by its 10th year, and finally the head gasket failed. Not a bad car, perfect for my old man, who really liked it I think.
@bernddoerper5667 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice car which has a lot of supporters here in Germany. Every day on my way to work I see a 75 V6 in the same colour.
@twocvbloke 3 жыл бұрын
I think had the motor industry in the UK not been nationalised and consolidated into one big group, a number of the old marques would still be here today, including Rover, but it was just one huge mistake after another given it was all management-run for the big bucks rather than run by the people who knew what a car should be...
@highpath4776 3 жыл бұрын
@M Bacon But even in early times the independent companies sourced components, large and small, from different companies. Its why its called assembly line. some went vertically integrated and others acquired others starting in the 1920s!
@clivefrost3495 3 жыл бұрын
I had a 2 litre V6 petrol Conoisseur and it was fabulous, at 5' 11' I didn't find cramped at all, it was graceful, powerful and great on fuel for a big petrol car, the only things I had problems with was a slow electric window, not a brilliant heater, but a very cold aircon, and it would snap suspension springs( but they are cheap), I would have another if I had garage space....
@siraff4461 3 жыл бұрын
I remember the (UK) press of the time comparing this favourably with almost all the competition - Accord, 5 series, E class, Camry, Laguna, C5, etc. Hmm.
@chrism2964 11 ай бұрын
I had an MG ZT diesel for 6 years. Pretty reliable until it got flooded. I loved it. Most of the flaws you mention didnt bother me. Mine was a 130bhp model but had a tune to ~160bhp via the owners club. Made it much better to drive.
@ebutuoyYT 3 жыл бұрын
Point of note to HubNut. Tesla is currently profitable, although this mainly comes from selling regulatory credits to other carmarkers. ($1.6 billion in 2020).
@davarosmith1334 2 жыл бұрын
I am on my 3rd Rover 75 , I currently have the CDT .I had the 2.5 V 6 manual , previous to that one was another CDT. The 2.5 was a Connie in moonstone green , my first CDT was a black Classic.My current one is also a Classic moonstone green colour. Before I got my 75 I had 2 45's a MG ZR 2.0 TD , and a Rover 25. I obviously didn't have them all at the same time! What can I say I like Rover's faults and all!
@marktoby8113 3 жыл бұрын
I'm not a huge fan of Rover, but I think they absolutely nailed the styling on the 75. Easily one of the better looking saloons at the time, & even nicer in estate form. It was the one Rover I was kinda half tempted to buy, but ultimately didn't. Will you keep it?
@danentwisle8885 3 жыл бұрын
I ended up with a ZT -T V6. 10 years ago. It had allegedly been built for one of the Phoenix people and was loaded with every option including flip paint which extended to where the wood is in yours. It was a more than capable load lugger. I got it because I needed something cheap and big for a house rebuild. It made me slightly sad. It had 170,000 hard miles under its wheels and was tatty and rough around the edges. I forgave it the few faults it threw up. It made me sad because you could tell that when it was new, it really was something rather special with its massive spec sheet, Longbridge service department service stamps and "BX" registration. I am so glad I can say I owned one, but with waterlogged electrics, less than great brakes and that complex VANOS? thing. It is not a car I'd have again.
@plym1969 3 жыл бұрын
These are my favourite type of videos from Hub Nut. A detailed review from someone who knows their stuff with Ian's great presentation style. Imagine if BMW had taken on board Rover's skill at getting a comfortable drive how much better their 3 series would have been😁 This Rover has been my favourite car so far in Ian's fleet since I started watching 18 months ago. I've got my fingers crossed that the new family transporter will be as classy as the 75.
@mcmcolm 3 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite details on the 75 is the headlights, they have the outline of a regular lamp unit shape around the bonnet and headlight, which meant they could apply the same design to the 25 and 45, giving them the corporate nose but without changing the old sheet metal - Very clever.
@BunnetGuy 3 жыл бұрын
Loved following the Rita series. If you happen to be in Scotland when some sort of normality returns you are more than welcome to have a shot of my ZT to see how you feel about Rita’s slightly more spicy sibling. Looking forward to whatever the replacement will be 👍🏻
@markpunt9638 3 жыл бұрын
To be honest - I don’t think the diesel was ever considered a prestige version of this model. The tourer did have lots more space and I was never short of storage. To me, the V6 in the 190 version was the one to go for. The V8 was just crazy and I went back to a V6. Still miss it in many ways!
@IanSlothieRolfe 3 жыл бұрын
I had a Jaguar X-type which was lovely and I think its one you might like.
@Wehiremonkeys 3 жыл бұрын
He did review an X Type a while ago.
@IanSlothieRolfe 3 жыл бұрын
@@Wehiremonkeys Now you mention it I think I recall that. Oh well :D
@bentullett6068 3 жыл бұрын
Its amazing that you still see a few of these Rover 75's and the other MG Rover models around Longbridge and other parts of the West Midlands.
@timhancock6626 3 жыл бұрын
All manual cars have concentric clutch slave cylinders these days. I agree they are an expensive PITA, and they are all plastic including the master cylinder/pedal box and they all break far too easily. It's not a Rover problem its an industry problem....or not a problem as it gives them lots of work fixing them, and makes people scrap otherwise good cars because of the cost of repair.
@nickdoughty518 3 жыл бұрын
I think you should have included the dire politics going on with Rover vs BMW at the time. It's really hard working with a German company which, on the one hand, says you should make a profit but on the other tells you NOT to take sales from the 3-Series under any circumstances. It must have been very difficult for the engineers and management.
@MrOvershoot 3 жыл бұрын
Yes as the 75 was really in the 3 series segment
@iangrice329 3 жыл бұрын
You need to try a Passat estate, lots of room, space etc.
@dirigentmaarten9381 3 жыл бұрын
I really like your videos! I have never driven a 75, but I always loved its beauty. Maybe I should buy one as soon as possible... At the moment, they are almost giving them away in the Netherlands where I live. Prices starting at 350 euros.... Greetings from Holland, Maarten
@MichaelThomas-be7gq 3 жыл бұрын
That's a fair review, I had mine from new to 15 years old, it was a superlative cruiser. I could get in, set off and 300 miles felt like nothing. As for its flaws: the Bosch fan, the rear-light gaskets, the sun-roof drains, it ate front tyres and brake pads. The ABS sensor, the alternator (thanks oil filter), the ECU mount and 'drain' plugs. I didn't feel claustrophic at all though and I would say the Connoisseur had tilt and slide seats with lumber adjustment - they were the nuts in terms of support and comfort. 195,000 miles later - worth much less than a bag of sand and a likely MOT fail needing all new discs, pads and shocks (£1400) - that was it. Glad you got something from it - they are a 'specialist' car because of the engine layout, they are all transverse, so they are a pig to work on.
@roverchap 3 жыл бұрын
That's a very fair and reasoned assessment. I briefly had a £500 Rover 75 V6 Connoisseur. It was lovely to drive but had rusted badly underneath and so had to go. I now have a contemporary - 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 2.0TS - beautiful styling and lusty engine. £1000 and not too much rust - could be a keeper!
@whitemoor66 3 жыл бұрын
I had a Y reg 2.5 V6 automatic connoisseur se some years ago. The V6 complimented the ride and refinement perfectly. It was used as our main family car to transport my wife and I plus three kids. It even swallowed all our luggage and Christmas presents for a Christmas away one year, so I'm surprised you find the boot inadequate and the interior claustrophobic. These were a good car torpedoed on launch day by BMW at the British motor show.
@paulkerswill4533 3 жыл бұрын
On my second 75 (2005 Connoisseur diesel, before that a W-reg V6). The V6 was incredibly smooth and quiet, the current one tauter, quicker and noisier, but very economical. Not claustrophobic, but the small boot lid is a problem. At least the back seats fold.
@Blue-moon12 3 жыл бұрын
Think they looked good at the time and even now. The MG 190s were fun to drive
@JamesAllmond 3 жыл бұрын
Ian, the upper door trim is close so the side airbags, if it has them, can be right next to your head, so it can be knocked off by said airbags in case of a crash...BRILLIANT! If no airbags, that way so you are closer to the action when something happens...enjoy...I suggest a helmet.
@paultasker7788 3 жыл бұрын
My experience of a Rover 75. I remember travelling in the back of a family friends 75. A 75 tourer turbo diesel. At first I was very impressed. Nice interior, quiet engine. Reasonable performance and acceptable room. Think we had a 3 series at the time and the Rover felt plusher. Then we got to a B road and all I could think was how long to my destination. I don't feel well. The car wallowed. My mum also in the back felt bad too! Their kids were in our car. Neither of us fought to ride in it on the way home. In the back of the 3 series there was no nausea. We had to make up an excuse to avoid travelling back from our walk in it to not disappoint our friend. Then next experience was when someone on my street at uni got one. It didn't idle well so he had to rev it but it was the V6 so I'm glad he did as it made a good noise. I'd definitely opt for a V6. Maybe the ZT suspension would suit me better. Best car on that road was an E39 5 series. Made it feel like there was no bumps or undulations in it and no corners either. Nothing else has been as good.
@frazzleface753 3 жыл бұрын
I remember this bloke at work bought one when they were new and showed me around it. He loved it but I couldn't really fit in it comfortably. He was about 5'6 and I'm 6'2.
@poppasmurf 3 жыл бұрын
I like your comments on the size of the Rover 75. Some years ago, a caravanning friend of mine had a Rover 75, whilst I had a 2000 Astra G Saloon. Both in a similar dark red metallic. One day, we happened to park the two vehicles side by side, and our conversation immediately turned to the size of each vehicle. We both decided there was nothing to choose between the two of them, both were almost identical in size. So the largest vehicle in the Rover range was the same size as the next to the smallest in the Vauxhall fleet. Peculiar that!
@HubNut 3 жыл бұрын
There's over 20 inches extra length in the Rover...
@mwbpo1 3 жыл бұрын
I owned a 75 diesel, low milage and A1 condition, never really warmed to it, my heart belonged to a Rover 800 that I'd owned a few years before the 75. The 800 was a 1996 KV6 auto, SLI, I loved it, I still wish that I'd kept the 800.
@kierancurtis8545 3 жыл бұрын
Ok, you've redeemed yourself. I'll forgive you for the Alternator fiasco!. One man's claustrophobic is another man's cozy and the feeling of being enveloped in a warm safe world. The first 75 I ever travelled in was in Yorkshire on a late September evening. Even 20 years on I remember that trip like it was yesterday, it made such an impression. The Webasto is a great piece of kit that can be repaired with a bit of time and patience. It wasn't just Rover fitting such devices as BMW and Volkswagen were keen users!. My 75 with the FBH warns up quicker than my petrol Volvo 940 and that's quick at warming up (just ask Peter Simpson how great they are). My two have Freelander temperature sensors that trigger the FBH at a higher ambient temperature, a worthwhile upgrade. During the course of my job I get to drive all manner of makes and models and I'm genuinely going to struggle to replace my daily 75! A Volvo V70 is the closest I can find to anything I like, but for me the 75 will reign supreme! I very much look forward to your next purchase. Your channel is addictive! Keep up the excellent and entertaining work.
@aaaabababa 3 жыл бұрын
Every time i watch a video of you and your rover i have to tell myself, "i have an XM, i don't have space or money for a 75, i don't need it." but i want one.
@robertbills4290 3 жыл бұрын
If you rewatch this video just after you have complained about the gear change you drive away without any problems with the gears in fact with no issues whatsoever the change of gears is easy and smooth I've owned my rover 75 from 2004 and find it a great car and in it's Old English White colour attracts a lot of attention it has never let me down but it is properly looked after
@HubNut 3 жыл бұрын
I didn't say I had problems selecting gears, just that the gearchange isn't very nice. The change in a Rover R8 is a lot sweeter.
@bimmerwman 3 жыл бұрын
My opinion from the U.S. is that it is a very classy looking car. I personally wouldn't have chosen the Red, but the styling and interior are top notch. I am a big fan of BMW, bit they did Rover no favors. It is a real shame actually. I hope all the best for Rita.
@garypeatling7927 3 жыл бұрын
To top up clutch master cylinder under dash you wouldnt believe it
@Corinthian44 3 жыл бұрын
A good looking car , that looks to be inspired by Jaguar, which can't be bad !
@markharris7662 3 жыл бұрын
Give me comfort over speed anyday. I hate that these days we all have to be rally car drivers.
@gordonbartlettgb 3 жыл бұрын
My current car is a 45, a vehicle I derided in the snobbery of my youth. I have to say, it's really good, the interior space is slightly too small for my needs and some of the switchgear wouldn't look out of place in a Triumph Acclaim, but it's one of the best cars I've had.
@maxeluy 3 жыл бұрын
I love the styling! The headlights and the line above them is pretty smart design, is a very good retro/modern car. Sad i can't afford one, here are for sale used at u$s9k 😩
@alanbellwood3902 3 жыл бұрын
A very excellent Ian Seabrook car review worthy of an 80's Top Gear review. Really shows your craft as a journalist even if HubNut is perhaps not about that :-)
@HubNut 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@insaneflamey2k 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car by all accounts. Agree space and practicality are somewhat lacking and look like a nightmare to work on from your various tinkering videos. Heading offshore in Angola tomorrow and thanks for keeping me entertained while I have been in quarantine for last 4 weeks. Look forward to catching up on your exploits when I return.
@visionsofhere3745 3 жыл бұрын
They look better now than the did when new. My problem with them is that Rover had decided to make a "new" P4 (which was hardly considered advanced when it was launched in the 1940s). Why didn't they try to make a "new" P6? That was a genuinely advanced car, years ahead of its time.
@alandigweed8713 Жыл бұрын
I've owned a 75 Tourer for 7 years now. Each spring I look at buying another car and really there's nothing that attracts me enough to want to part with my 75. This is with the proviso that I budget realistically and not into hyper drive with Audis RS4's and Mercedes AMG's
@chrisdawson9537 2 жыл бұрын
The drivers seat looks to high to me.. I sit low in mine. Got to tbh when I inherited mine I hated it ,but it's grown on me over time . Love the way it just wafts along..
@jonathanpardoe8722 2 жыл бұрын
My Mother owns a 75 and its a low mileage beauty just 60k from new . My own daily driver is a Rover 800 Vitesse and frankly , you would think that my car is the later model . Hatchback and much more room than the 75 , Same level of equipment and the Tomcat engine . Clarkson was right when he said that the 75 should have had a thatched roof as it was so old fashioned when it came out . The 75 was under BMW ownership at the time and was a competitor for the 3 series . I believe Rover was in partnership with Honda when the 800 came out and it was much more a competitor to the 7 series . I love my 800 even tho it has now covered 400k miles ! Previously I had owned the E38 7 series Beamers and both of them started to fall apart after just 150k and had to be scrapped due to unfixable electrical gremlins . Everything works as it should on the Rover !
@niallsommerville9941 3 жыл бұрын
I have to admit a lurking itch for a late diesel ZTT, finding one that hasn't been abused for sensible money is another matter.
@andrewthornton326 3 жыл бұрын
Some think it would be too slab sided without the chrome strips down the side (the sill bit is the wrong shape, highlighted by black sills - makes the side look deeper - and should have been the entire length) yet the MG ZT without the chrome looks just fine.
@CathodeRayNipplez 3 жыл бұрын
TBH I'm not going to miss it. Unlike the rest of the HubFleet it lacks character. Nice banger however. "Claustrophobic".. that's saying something from a man who owns one of the smallest cars in the world 😆
@highpath4776 3 жыл бұрын
two of ?
@Ty4ons 3 жыл бұрын
Diesel engines really do not heat up well in the winter, they also typically have a thicker iron engine block. The modern ones flat out can't stay warm enough to heat the cabin when it's really cold. I drove for more than an hour and around 30 miles in below -10C weather in a 2010 Golf 1.6 TDI and except briefly during an uphill motorway section the engine was always below operating temp, usually between 65-75 water temp with the auxiliary heater running. Fuel consumption was almost double what I think it would've been in the summer.
@chrisdale6081 3 жыл бұрын
I had one, almost from new. I have owned far too many cars but it was one of the best cars I ever had. I was told to sell it by a bodyshop that were repairing a boot lid following an accident - they said spares would be almost impossible to find in the future. Selling it was a huge mistake.
@craigmclean8260 3 жыл бұрын
I think the next time I go car-shopping, I'll say "I want something with a classy, old snout," and see what kind of reactions I get...
@gustavmeyrink_2.0 3 жыл бұрын
At a smidge under 6' 4" 'cramped' is absolutely not how I would describe the 75 diesel estate I had. I also found the electrically adjustable, heated leather seats to be very comfortable. On the whole very reliable for the 6 years I had it once you take care of the weak spots (ECU flooding and fuel pump death if run consistently with
@androo4519 3 жыл бұрын
Nice final summation. I can see why you're letting Rita go but she isn't leaving in disgrace by any means. My feeling is that the 75 (like many future classics) needs a few years yet to be truly appreciated. It almost needs to be forgotten so it can be rediscovered and properly appreciated. But nobody can really afford to or be bothered to hang on to cars long enough for this to happen. You'll at least be able to look at these videos in 40 or 50 years and marvel at what a lovely looking car it was and will remain.
@johnbrereton5229 3 жыл бұрын
I heard you say you preferred the Rover 45 to the 75. I have a 45 and last year it wasnt running very well and my garage told me it would cost £1,500 to fix it , so I seriously considered getting a 75. However, though I like the 75 its a bit too big for me, it's only me and my girlfriend and my 1.4 45 is so cheap to run and I couldn't think of any other car I preferred so I fixed it myself for £300 during lockdown and I'm glad I did. It was only a leaking valve, but while I had it in bits I reground all the valves, fitted new oil seals , new piston rings, new head gasket with updated bolts, new water pump, cambelt and battery. It's a very nice little car, refined yet cheap to run.
@smithy5271 3 жыл бұрын
Poor Rita, she has not had the love she deserves but you definitely gave both sides of the story on this episode, my only 75 I owned was a shit bag and according to my local friendly mechanic should never of passed its last mot. Big elbow bumbs to all hubnuts and I hope to again be able to visit your beautiful land soon.
@Bucharestguidedtours 3 жыл бұрын
The rovers departing, I do hope the replacement is a Mondeo, ST24 perhaps..I can dream cant I.. Great video, best wishes.
@Zadster 3 жыл бұрын
Not many ST24s around now sadly. I think a v6 Ghia X would be more Mr HubNut's thing really, comfier suspension. Then again, not many of those around either, a few 3.0 Mk.3s, very few 2.5 Mk.2s. Estates are cavernous, perfect family holiday transport. STTDCis are more than a bit agricultural, but chip for power very well.
@matthewgodwin3050 3 жыл бұрын
The problem with modern cars is that the designers simply do not understand that we don't need to use the Nurburgring to get to Morrisons.
@BRI535D 3 жыл бұрын
Designed to make the 5 series even more appealing than it already was?
@hectorshouse7348 Жыл бұрын
You improved her and made a profit…nice work👍
@williamgreer4087 3 жыл бұрын
T25 Toyota Avensis is my recommendation for a replacement. Or a T22 if you want some 90s charm. Same era, would've been a competitor for the 75 at the time. Massive boot, massive legroom, bomb proof reliable and lovely revvy petrol engines that get 40mpg! Ours has been perfect for three years. Just my recommendation for a mega reliable family daily, best car I ever bought 👍👍
@owensteele1274 3 жыл бұрын
Farewell Rita. I hope someone looks after her well. The 75 looks like an evolution of the 600 from the rear quarter view in my eyes. And didn't both the 600 and 800 stay on sale for 2 years after the 75's 1998 launch? There's still a lot of T and V-registered 600's down my way, but not so much 800's now, like there were.
@worldofrandometry6912 3 жыл бұрын
The front end is indeed nicely styled. Those flattened tops to the headlights give it a purposeful almost slightly aggressive look.
@stevewilson8467 3 жыл бұрын
I really came to like these when they featured in a PS2 game set in London: "Oi, 'Arris!" Look forward to seeing the next addition to the fleet.
@thomashardwick7206 3 жыл бұрын
The Getaway by any chance? That takes me back!
@garypeatling7927 3 жыл бұрын
A truly brilliant car suspension and driveability not equalled
@andrewentwistle515 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for letting us see Rita for one last time. I do agree that the 75 is a good looking saloon car. But I do agree that I am also more of a fan of the Rover 45 too.
@timbutton4990 3 жыл бұрын
The hidden catch with the petrol models is the RFL costs never seen that mentioned!
@HubNut 3 жыл бұрын
Pre-2001, they're not too bad. Unpleasant on later ones, but still small price compared to the annual fuel bill...
@martin77722 3 жыл бұрын
afternoon to all i purchased one before xmas 2004 in silver from ipswich it gets a few looks happy motoring to all
@matty6848 3 жыл бұрын
My dad had the V6 75 and he loved it. It had a few minor faults he had to rectify but nothing major. He said it’s was powerful and comfort in another level. Trouble is the 75 was too little too late, the damage had already Been done to Rover by the stage it was released.
@deltafoxtrot2 3 жыл бұрын
Well done Ian, a great owners review. I do like the look of the 75, I always thought they were an underrated car.
@CaptHollister 3 жыл бұрын
I've never seen one of these in the metal, but based on YT videos, it's one good looking car. Btw, when quoting mileage it might be worthwhile to mention that you are quoting "real" gallons, ie Imperial gallons, as opposed to teeny-tiny US gallons, otherwise your US viewers might conclude that the Rover achieves miraculous fuel consumption. For the next car: a Volvo 740, big comfy, family friendly and ridiculously easy to work on.
@davidflamee 3 жыл бұрын
Yours is a wonderful channel and I wish that it may long continue. I'm unable, at present, to donate or, become a patreon however, I do share your videos and, I also watch the adverts, which, by doing so I understand helps the channel. I would urge other viewers, who may find themselves in my situation, to do the same. Many thanks for the varied and entertaining content. Big thumbs up.
@jamesmcgowen1769 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, the colour of Rita is superb along with the guages. A nice car to look at. It somehow reminds me of a Holden Statesman V6 I once owned which was of a similar age.
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