Britain's Mercedes Beater - 2002 Rover 75 Connoisseur 2.5 V6

In this video, I'm showing you around one of the most underrated executive cars of all time, the Rover 75, complete with growly V6 noises!
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[@TwinCam]

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[@joaofarinha7953]

I still don't know why there was/is so much hate on this car. It's beautiful , luxurious ,spacious and reliable. Probably if this came out with a German badge would sell like hot cakes. Great review mate.

[@TwinCam]

Thanks!

[@roberteccles3896]

Jeremy Clarkson done a fantastic job of being part of this demise of rover well done Jeremy you done a fantastic job for the working class

[@rover9869]

Well done lad You’re bringing on the excellence of the rover 75 to a new generation . Love from Ireland

[@TheHorsebox2]

Yes, always loved the 75. From a fellow Irishman.

[@MrBeboopman]

Love them and I really enjoy these vids... from Tipp man.😊👍👍

[@jayfo4950]

I worked on these cars at Longbridge throughout the entire production run... Happy days

[@vittorio5062]

Hi Jason! Me too I was been in Longbridge many times. I am from Italy and I was in the MG XPower SV project. Happy Days for me too. Vittorio.

[@theheaterguyryan5052]

You must have had lots of cups of tea.

[@keii_avfc]

Wow what was it like working at the best car brand ever

[@indlovubill7100]

They finally got it right with the Rover 75, I owned a V6 version for a while and absolutely loved it.

[@neilwalsh4058]

So you're to blame 😂😂 Only joking mate, I've just bought a 75 Connoisseur 2.5 and it doesn't seem to have too many issues. It is a 99-V though so would have been built at Cowley.

[@RobertSmith-uf2mk]

I have just bought the 1.8 Rover 75 [ only 33,000 miles ] love it, so luxurious and a pleasure to drive...........20 years old next year [ 2020 ]

[@donlaight5943]

I have 2002 45 kv6, 96000 kms, one owner until two years ago when I bought it. All mileage is certified. I love it!

[@rover9869]

Well done lad , Great to see the excellence of the rover 75 been seen by a new generation. Love from Ireland

[@NYKgjl10]

Its 2021 and this car body exterior looks better than most cars on the street today. Looks absolutely flawless!!

[@philiptownsend4026]

I had one of these, a 1.8T. While I had it I upgraded seats to leather and fitted the bigger brakes from a scrap V6 car, refurbished of course. It was the best car I have ever had. I regret selling it before emigrating. I took my MGF with me and with hindsight I should have taken the 75 instead. The chap who bought my 75 emailed me a week later saying how pleased he was with the car.

[@rahulvinalnarayan9743]

The British know how to make luxury classy cars. They are unbeatable

[@patrick9761]

The most beautiful looking car out of the UK under rated for sure.

[@ThePHILIPANSELMO]

I've sold mine rover 75 club cdi few years ago 190.000 on the clock, manual no issues... And planing to buy another one after this pandemic... I am not sure about k series V6 engine

[@patrick9761]

@@ThePHILIPANSELMO I plan to buy heaps of cool cars after the pandemic then sterilise them... things will be so cheap after that! :)

[@Kerring]

@@ThePHILIPANSELMO KV6 is great! Head gasket issues should be rare on them iirc. I have a ZT-T 2.5 with 110k miles, is silky smooth yet revs to 7 grand. Currently about to buy a 99 Connie, also 2.5 with 170k. VIS motors/intake and cooling fan are problematic on the KV6'es, otherwise they seem rather bulletproof.

[@roberteccles3896]

​@@ThePHILIPANSELMOI've got a diesel had a 2,5 petrol great car very refined the diesel not far behind. Its the only car I need and people talk to me about the rover you don't get that so much with Mercedes or BMW the same age

[@mickkingston1450]

I had a 2.6 v6 con one the same colour and it had an electric blind in the back window even the wife loved driving it, watching this review is making me want to buy another

[@neilwalsh4058]

I've just bought a 99-V Connoisseur 2.5 V6. My first venture into Rover 75's so found this video fascinating and inspiring. My wife has an 03 Mercedes E270cdi. Its the Avantgarde so it was the top spec model, but my 75 matches it for spec/trim level and betters it with having heated fully electrically adjusted front seats. 1-0 to the British 👍🇬🇧

[@jonnymellor4236]

I used to sell these at a rover/mg franchise back in '04. Truly underrated vehicles. Watching your review brought back a lot of happy memories from that era. A car with such character and grace..... Qualities that are so hard to find in modern cars.

[@MrCorkhead]

Great video(s) - as a 60 something Aussie, who happens to own & love a 2004 Connie SE - a pleasure to watch. It is quite refreshing to know that there is a member of the "younger generation" who is so invested in British Autos & displays that enthusiasm in such an honest way. Restores my faith that the world has a lot to look forward to!!! Further, I can for-see a bright future for you in the media. Well done & keep the "Classic British" vehicle videos coming.

[@simongoodwin926]

Great little trip down memory lane, I had the diesel version and then gave it to my mum who still drives it. Excellent on the motorway, just cruises along quietly and comfortably.

[@ibs5080]

Wonderfully down to earth and no nonsense review. I think these cars were quite under rated and overlooked and quite undeservedly so. Thank you for this.

[@williamheadford8223]

You're a Rover 75 nut and unexpectedly so young as I have similar love of this and get called some old names for my love of them. I have just bought my third one (a 2.5 V6). Despite having a modern Nissan, I couldn't resist this one in amazing condition and have spent more than the car's value on Timing belts etc etc etc, but hope it turns out worth while. Shame they were sold out and asset stripped it seems. Good luck.

[@philmaguire3887]

The 75 was a classic the day they left the show room When l first seen on back in 2001 l said to the wife in 20 years time there will be something worth collecting I am a car lover and collector have many cars Inc a Humber Septer 1964 the 75 does not look a inch out of place be side it I have 2 saloons a and 2 Estate 75 what beautiful cars and super steel body's there is 2 hundred and 30 thousand on my gold estate from Phil Ireland county Meath

[@Kerring]

I just turned 30 and in my sub-teens, associated the 75 with old people. Now at adult age, with the knowledge of Rover's history, I've purchased one myself. Value for money can't even be matched by my previous Saabs. Such a lovely and underappreciated car.

[@rare6499]

Great and underrated cars. I’ve got an 02 plate ZT 190 which I bought two years ago from its first owner from new and had only done 36k!! I drive it everyday, it’s now done 60k. It’s been the best car I’ve ever owned. Love it. Bit heavy and thirsty but just wonderful.

[@kristianspencer1978]

The zt190 is a much nicer car. Looks nicer ,sounds nicer, and it’s faster, also manual gearbox. In blue.

[@TheHorsebox2]

Wow! I gave up looking for a bad comment on the 75. But I always knew they were great cars anyway. Great to hear there are clubs. One of the nicest interiors ever in a car. Thanks for a great channel.

[@LeMagnum440]

Brilliant vid, I have a 54 plate zt190. Not enough room here to say how much I love this car, kv6 sounds as good as it goes.

[@Vince_uk]

I had two of these company cars. I simply loved them but the only fault I found with them was the lack of leg room in the rear. It was an extremely comfortable car and excellent for long journeys.. I spend a lot of time in China and this brand bought by SAIC (Shanghai Automotive) was rebranded as the Roewe and stretched to give more room in the rear. It is known as the Roewe 750i.

[@LocalManMike]

Mate I love how much you love this Rover, and the more you talk about it the more I agree with you. Yes mate. Yes.keep up the good work

[@toucan221]

Well done young man, nice review and you had a particularly good example of vehicle to show people.

[@TwinCam]

Thanks mate, this video was a long time ago now and it really wasn’t very good compared to my newer stuff! 😂

[@100SteveB]

Such a shame that one of Rovers greatest cars turned out to be one of their last. This car was so refined compared to cars that came before it, I used to have a Rover 827 SI, the 75 was so much nicer in every way. Your video is tempting me to buy myself a 75 whilst they are still affordable.

[@creationtools9541]

Fantastically comprehensive review of the 75. I never comment of KZbin videos but felt I needed to after watching this. I totally agree with your opinion of the 75, it is indeed an amazing car (if you can find a good one!). The 1.8L is to be avoided though. If you can get your hands on a Rover 220 turbo coupe, please review it.

[@jamesclifton5416]

I have got a 2004 rover 75 connoisseur SE diesel. I have had two diesel ones and a 2.5 V6 connoisseur and a 2.0 V6 connoisseur. The are fantastic cars the one I have atm as done 140,000 miles and have owned it for 8 years on spent £200 on it they are fantastic cars.

[@slh950]

I still see these on the road in Australia ... such a shame, thought it would bring Rover right back

[@neillpotts6019]

The Timing Belt ( and 2 x cam belts) together with the Thermostat is expensive if you go to a garage (around £1,200) but it is possible for the home DIY mechanic and you can do it for around £300 which is all the belts, pulleys, water pump, thermostat and coolant. I did mine over the summer (and I'm not a mechanic) and just followed the instructions in the Haynes Manual and also a couple of detailed videos on KZbin about it. Yes it will take you a day or two to do but it can be done over a weekend. The Thermostat is a must to replace ... located on the nearside side of the engine underneath the air intake manifolds. When I removed mine the thermostat pipes linking the nearside and offside sides of the engine just shattered (like crushing egg shells and this is a common fault). When buying a replacement you have to make sure that the thermostat and pipes are genuine Rover Parts as patient parts usually leak water and a failed thermostat/pipes can wipe the engine out in seconds. The Rover 75 Owners Group ... the75andztclub.co.uk has members who are more than willing to help you maintain your 75 or offer you advice on problem solving, maintenance, etc and you will also be able to obtain cheap parts and insurance for your 75. Members also have the Rover diagnostic software to allow you to adjust the settings on your car (allow all 4 windows to open or close at the same time with just a turn of your key, or to lock all the doors when you start to drive and reach, say, 5mph .... etc) and usually member will do this for free or the price of a cuppa tea. Enjoy your 75.

[@thetruebrit85]

Hey young un! Top review honest and bang on. Nice one and thanks for posting the video...... Stay safe in these uncertain times.

[@davidsedlickas8222]

I used to have an 820 till it lost an argument with a tree. Very luxurious.

[@scimatarpictures]

Elegance is the word, spot on mate! I’m loving these vids

[@001smudge]

A great video for a great car but then i am biased having owned a 75 CDTi Connie SE Tourer for over 2 years now!!

[@markchandler2619]

These were sold in Mexico and I had seen several in the streets of San Diego ( near the border) when they were fairly new. I always thought of it as a modern day successor to the P5. We did get the top spec 800 series from 1987-92.

[@andrewstones2921]

Great review of a very under rated car. Back in 2002 I moved from the UK to Thailand, I happened to live a few hundred meters from a Rover dealer, they closed in late 2002 and the building was changed into a KFC! Anyway in Thailand Rover cars were considered to be real luxury cars. I lived there till 2016 and became involved with the classic car scene there. Interestingly, In Thailand it's the car that is insured rather than the driver, and very good full third party insurance for ANY car and ANY age driver costs about 100 UK pounds for a year, that's much more expensive than the legal minimum insurance which costs about 15 UK pounds. There are many 90's Rover cars over there in mint condition and driving around one of the hottest cities on earth (by average daily temp) and never overheating or breaking down.. I think it's because they are valued more and proper maintenance is incredibly cheap. In the UK, unless you can tackle maintenance and basic repairs yourself it's tough on your wallet driving an older car.

[@CortinasAndClassics]

I am now the proud owner of a 2002, 2.0ltr 75 cdt conny auto. In Wedgwood blue, very happy bunny 🐰.

[@thatitguy4453]

One of my dream cars! We had a 214SEI on a N plate when I was growing up. Really think Rovers are special in ways that other cars can't match.

[@JordanEmonds]

Great review! My Grandad has had his Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur since July 2002, it’s an early one on a T reg 1999, Cowley car in midnight blue, almost every option available at the time fitted, needs a bit of work for the road as he’s given up driving and it’s sat for two years on his driveway, but I’m picking it up sometime this week and I’m going to get it cleaned up and motd, really nice cars

[@TwinCam]

JordanEmonds They are really great, very underrated.

[@TheHorsebox2]

Sounds like it's well worth looking after. Your grandad had great taste in cars.

[@johnparsons6608]

What's a Cowley car

[@TwinCam]

A ‘Cowley car’ is one that was built at Rover’s Cowley plant in Oxfordshire, the same one that now produces MINIs for BMW. After BMW sold Rover in 2000, 75 production moved to Rover’s Longbridge plant near Birmingham. These post-2000 cars are known as ‘Longbridge cars’.

[@JordanEmonds]

Picked the car up Saturday (10 months late!) it fired up first turn of the key with a jump pack, drivers side rear sill needs replacing as it’s rotten but I’ve spent the last few days cleaning it and it really is a clean car for its age, always loved them from a young age

[@petergouldbourn2312]

Once again twin cam you really hit the spot for someone like me. I love the fact that you go into so much detail and while I can appreciate that this is not going to be right for all your viewers, for me it’s perfect. I like your presentation style And I like you and your charismatic vibe

[@TwinCam]

Cheers Peter! ☺️

[@Nthstar]

Such an excellent video! Great work

[@daveslife9486]

I love these old Rovers especially the V6. Great video thanks, infact I love all your video's you're well on your way to being a great motor reviewer. Keep them coming 👍

[@iancourtney2041]

Well done Ed, great video! I own a starlight silver 75 club se Turbo 1.8...paid 510 quid for it on only 43000 miles. ( love the car, great ride & real comfort!) Enjoy driving to work, very under estimated car with so much comfort! 👍

[@djkarlantony]

The Rover 75 was very underrated.. Used Car dealers love the 75 as at auction they are great value for money.. And the car itself is a pleasure to drive.. Very accurate review.. (in the trade the Bentley is sometimes called a Rover 75 in drag)

[@alexandertoft3036]

Nice review! Was lucky enough that my Dad had one of these from new in 2002. One of my all time favourite cars. It felt exactly as you described. Luxurious and brimming with character. I think it was a Cowley built model as the Rover badge at the back was raised? Shame you couldn't drive it but one day! 🤣

[@Thanos.m]

Excellent review of the 75 it really is an amazing car I did get my 75 at 19 a pre project drive x reg connoisseur v6 and now I'm on my second one an 04 mk1 connoisseur se v6

[@Squadalha]

Turn on subtitles. When the engine is roaring the're saying music.

[@mrbennetts]

Another great video, or as you would say..... fantastic ! Thank you, Ed.

[@cameronshield6493]

Great Job Ed, love the way you do your reports. Keep up the good work

[@TwinCam]

Thanks Cameron :)

[@Roverjoe]

Ah Yes Very Nice, Good Video Mate Keep up the Good work, I Have a Rover 25 and i love it :)

[@rickybrocklehurst67.9]

I really like the way you do the presentations,just keep giving as many facts as possible on each car,keep up the good work.

[@taylorpatterson6962]

My rover 75 1.8 turbo auto was the perfect mix of ellegence and performance set of a zt 190 rims on it and what a beautiful chassis they become great review my friend

[@johnhurlbut8426]

Mate you seriously are the next Jezza! You are so watchable.

[@colintwyning9614]

great video, amazing detail,fantastic research. Thank You

[@Victor-DOOM]

Enjoyed that allways liked the 75 .young lad in to old Rovers cool

[@lincolnarmasols283]

Its amazing a young chap into rover cars,on what is an older persons car.i love the 75 i have 7 in all engine types all stored indoors all year round only out when on the road,well done keep it up and enjoy what is an amazing car,and a future classic for sure.the 75 is elegant and commands presence wherever they go.

[@geraldmellon740]

Well done for a terrific review!

[@TheCurlyP]

A friend of mine had an MG edition, and that was really lovely to be inside. Nice to have a detailed look around this one

[@matthewrowe1192]

A fantastic car i have not owned a car since mid 99 pref big bikes but when 2 years ago i was given a CDTI i was as dismissive as i was when they were first built but now i utterly love it the best car i have ever had and chipped properly can ruin many a rep cars day

[@stuarthowarth2972]

I love the 75, I didn't know they are so cheap! I remember when it launched, I thought that it's an odd size, but that's OK! I love the things about it that others criticised it for, the soft, cosseting ride, the 'Gentleman's Club' interior, lovely! I suppose it was a modern day Landcrab, by that I mean people didn't know what to make of the odd size, and sales suffered as a result!

[@vittorio5062]

Thank you for video: great view of the wonderful Sevetyfive.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Oh, Ed, I really want one of these now!

[@CortinasAndClassics]

I always liked this car but people are so negative about them. A friend has a diesel auto for sale and it's cheap. Subscribed 😁

[@johnhough598]

The only car I’ve ever loved, on my third one now 2.5 v6 and will only change it when a mustang 4.6 engined 75 at the right price comes up. Just a beautiful car

[@nigelcharlton-wright1747]

Good luck on paying the road tax. Amazing cars.

[@gergelyturcsanyi6743]

@@nigelcharlton-wright1747 What's the problem with the road tax?

[@nigelcharlton-wright1747]

​@@gergelyturcsanyi6743 I think you will find it's going to cost alot money to road tax. Just looked at the DVLA website and the road tax would cost approx £570 for the year. Quite alot of money when you consider an electric car has a larger carbon footprint, the use carbon fuel from gas powered power stations, lithium batteries and other wonderful things. But the Mustang powered Rover 75/MG ZT, incredible cars. But I'd rather have a Jaguar XJ8 if I had a bottomless pit of money. Beautiful car!

[@gergelyturcsanyi6743]

@@nigelcharlton-wright1747 Thanks to let me know. This is the road tax for my V8..

[@nigelcharlton-wright1747]

@@gergelyturcsanyi6743 you are welcome. Enjoy your V8 monster.

[@ericlecoultre6158]

Lovely review; I had the chance of owning the V8 version for 5 years and loved it. Only downside was the somewhat lesser build quality of the interior (Carpets for instance), but apart from that one of the best cars I've ever owned. Do keep enjoying us with moet of these reviews!

[@Kerring]

Holy gods that's a clean example. Normally don't like silver but it fits this car perfect.

[@TwinCam]

Fortunately, I feel the camera is covering up many a sin!

[@wayinfront1]

Very knowledgeable and very enthusiastic. Amidst all the admiring descriptions of the interior, I was waiting for a seemingly inevitable reference to the lovely polished wood - but it never came! Anyhow, very informative and interesting, thanks. Thinking of buying one of these.

[@GentilsGarage]

Underrated and ridiculed by people that never owned or even drove one. A great car that showed what the Rover engines could do when they had proper funds

[@ClassicTrialsChannel]

Loved my 75 CDT connoisseur

[@terrificspokesman7416]

Looks very nice. I am more of a Jaguar guy than a Rover guy. But still a nice car. Have owned a 1999 Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connisiour in light blue. It was a nice car

[@tonyb4259]

"... It's palatial (the boot), you can put so many bodies in here ..." LOL

[@owrang9756]

I had 2 of these in the same colour (white gold) a Classic SE CDT and Connoisseur SE CDT. I like him thought the cars were so beautiful and I loved the retro design. I dont agree with him on some things really. The quality inside was mixed. The diesels like mine only had 115bhp which meant it was very underpowered. They later added an extra 15bhp to them. the economy was not good either. My second car and these were both W reg was the most unreliable car I have ever had. It never passed its MOT without over £1000 in expenses. In the end I had to sell up. Apart from having to have deep pockets I still loved the cars. I think even today it still doesnt look dated.

[@paultaylor9652]

Excellent video.

[@benjamink8448]

man this video nearly convinces me to keep mine! I've got a green V6 auto, owned it for the past 17 years and I still love the car. But with 22 years and 220 tkm on the clock the minor issues are starting to pile up. Besides not being able to find a good quiet muffler (which diminishes the experience quite a bit), sadly it has started to lose coolant and the garage said there is no external leakage, meaning gasket failure. Besides that Rover still had great build quality, for a car this age the interior is still very nice and the ride is just fantastic (I replaced the entire suspension five years ago though). I just bought a new Family car with DCT, but I really miss the smooth ride of the 75 (still parked outside). The 75 is no BMW, the style is old fashioned as is the handling, but in that it was perfect. Thanks for your drooling review of this stunning example and greetings from Austria.

[@lincolnarmasols283]

there an elegant car i have seven of them,great video keep it up from Waterford Ireland

[@alansmith2426]

A really interesting review of a really nice care - love it all except that weird dash arrangement!

[@user-wp1ot4zt8t]

I owned one of these exact same colour and spec. Loved it, beautiful inside and out, Unfortunately it broke down at least half a dozen times with electrical faults, finally the garage discovered that the wiring loom was worn and causing systems to short out, once that was repaired it was fine but so annoying it took two years to discover this.

[@annkeville8355]

Thanks for your vlog

[@heathermcglade4166]

The superb 75 I have the CDTI 2 litre. Style, finesse, great m.p.g. ....probably the best looking car made in years. The Italians thought so too.

[@TwinCam]

It says a lot about a car when the Italians name it 'the most beautiful car in the world'!

[@robnorth7638]

Yes, and it gets better looking and more elegant as time goes by, due in part to new cars becoming uglier and more brutal looking with each iteration. I've had a 2003 CDTI Club SE identical to the one in the video apart from fabric seats, for over 15 years. To say it's the best car I've ever owned is an understatement, the BMW motor perfectly matched to the Getrag manual gearbox, in itself a rarity nowadays. Most other cars i've driven over this period seem to have gear ratios that have been pulled out of a hat and are like vans by comparison. I bought the car initially for work and it was perfect on the motorway leaving one fresh even after big miles at high speed and now in retirement it's just as happy "toddling" around....

[@michaelstamper5604]

That name you weren't sure about is pronounced roughly as Burnt Pea-shets-rider. I love the lines if these 75s. A lovely throwback to the elegance of the P4 and P5. Wish there were more of these elegant designs on the roads nowadays.

[@russellhammond4373]

I really like this car. Not too many came to Australia but the V8 was a highlight.

[@MiniFR12]

As a fellow 19 year old, I’ve actually found that insurance is incredibly cheap on these. The 2.5 V6 actually had similar quotes to my current K11 Micra 1.0

[@sameyers2670]

Doesn't surprise me to be honest, there can't be many 19 year olds with a 75. I was 11 when the 75 and S type were launched and have always liked them.

[@daverees8644]

I worked at lucas building the electrical harnesses for the 600 and the 800 cars.... Good old days.

[@21stcenturyozman20]

Lucas the Prince of Darkness! Did they try to build a computer while you were there? Because they couldn't make it leak oil or blow smoke, they gave up.

[@mattcrooke8321]

My Dad bought a new 75 in 2000. W745 SCE. One of the last cars with velour seats. Lovely car.

[@matterhorn1975]

Your videos are great, dont go into more history info, Ian from hubnut does that and it tends to get quit boring. Keep up the great work. I had a new shape 75 and loved everything about it

[@PrivateBAustin]

Now this brings back childhood memories !. My dad had one of these as a company in the early 2000s. It looked lovely but had terrible reliability issues, we could only take it back to the dealership (that was a bit renowned for their shoddy work), as that's what whoever the company was leasing it from wanted. I think it spent more time in the garage then on the road. I remember on one visit they failed to fit the dashboard back in place 😂, after that he steered clear of company cars and brought a Hyundai accent which didn't really ever have any problems and was still running fine when we sold it about 7 years ago.

[@TwinCam]

Brilliant, only Rover!

[@GavrellAmbrosius]

Nice video, well done! Rover 75s are also very popular in Central Europe. Kind Regards from Hungary! :)

[@TwinCam]

Thanks!

[@jamesturner9028]

Great video mate a truley fantastic car

[@TwinCam]

Thanks James, though this was only my second video! 🤣 I can assure you that my newer stuff is a lot better!

[@user-wp1ot4zt8t]

i owned this exact model , colour and spec . loved the car but wiring loom problems left me stranded a few times. I'd still have another though

[@martin77722]

thanks for this great video the rover is a great looking car and a pleasure to drive buy one now and keep them on the road

[@TwinCam]

Thanks Paul ☺️ This was a long time ago now, only my second video!

[@investorbloke]

Btw, the 800 wasn't on a 'Honda platform': it was a completely co-developed car as Honda didn't have a large sedan at the time.

[@TwinCam]

I know. The platform was shared with Honda, and the Legend was Honda’s first big car. So Honda do owe a lot to Rover for that. I can’t remember what I was talking about when I mentioned this, but I assume it was suspension? Honda insisted on double wishbones for the 800, while with the 75 Rover were free not to.

[@ArchieGlover1]

Fantastic cars, I have a '99 petrol auto Conny Hiline 2.5 V6 (dealer rollout) and 2004 diesel manual Conny, and I love them both.

[@Squadalha]

The Video and car were nice to watch.

[@grayfool]

Now you have to find a V8 version. That was the one!

[@annkeville8355]

I understand what you said best car I owned so nice cars

[@norwichhouse]

We had two Connoisseurs, a series one like this one and a series two. The second one did 76,000 miles with no trouble whatsoever. It needed no new exhaust or battery or any other repairs. The only thing that made us change was the concern about spares. They were extremely comfortable and definitely turned heads. They were the best cars we had had since our Triumph 2.5PI - a very different beast.

[@Drdee1]

Hello Ed. Thanks for this video. I still see these on the road in my native Birmingham and down in South West London. Rover made some pretty forgettable cars but this was a gem and it was a shame that it came towards the end of the Rover story. When the company was finally bankrupted, the remaining stock of 75's were sold off by the receivers at knock down prices so suddenly taxi companies in Birmingham had these cars and a couple of years of high mileage later they were scrapped

[@epj900]

That's one of the nicest interiors ever!

[@andrewkimber6183]

fabulous car. I would like more about the driving experiences,speed,roadholding,gearbox etc

[@darkwatersband]

I find with my rover when its cold its a bit sloppy pulling away but once its warm its smooth

[@ronsmith4836]

How many cam--belts do you have to change, and at what mileage?

[@johnmusk367]

Hub nut junior 😊 Great review Keep them coming