My Rover 75 After 1 Year - Long Term Review (Buy one while you can)

This video is a review of my Rover 75 after 1 year of ownership, it's a bit of a buyers guide and it covers the reasons why you should buy one and what you should look for and consider. It covers the story of my Rover 75 and my experiences with it after owning it one year. This video will tell you about the features I like and don't like about the car and how many problems I've had over the year I've owned it.
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[@tomdrives]

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[@35geordielad]

Get a Ron box ie mapped, it will improve proformance

[@roberteccles3896]

Will it more economical it doesn't really matter just wondered

[@paddycoleman1472]

What an amazing video. Great to see someone so young appreciating a real classic, high quality motor.

[@Clarix]

haha, im only young and cant even drive but i love rovers, beautiful cars

[@Joshua-cb3hv]

@@Clarix same lol.

[@daveslife9486]

I admire you lad, you've found your groove and you're not arsed what people think. Stay independent and in doing so you'll always be happy 😉👍🤘

[@steveburn8125]

I’ve just bought my first Rover 75, 06 cdti , I’m so impressed, great ride, classy well put together interior, superb long distance motor. Always feels unhurried and relaxed I’m most impressed. Buy a good one now, at low money, you’ll love it

[@ingmarrichartz9429]

I have a 2003 CDTi with already 440.000 km on the clock. Engine is superb, slightly tuned to 170bhp and still no oil leaks to be found! Riding is absolutely fantastic, it is very comfortable, more comfortable than my S-type! Strangely enough I had two failures on the front springs (although being quality springs) over the years, had to change the clutch once with master cilinder and the weak front bushes have been replaced already for the third time. Interiorwise the sun visor came loose at one point, the third braking light failed and the pillar lining starts to come loose. Also there is a water ingress through the rear window into the boot. This has to be tackled one day. In conclusion: I already owned 43 cars so far, this one being the best car ever! Keep on driving these beautiful cars!

[@chriskappert1365]

I did back in november 2017 . Still got that beauty to this day and just don't need anything else ! Greetings from Holland .

[@JohnDoe-ox5ni]

I'm 45 .when I was 25 the local taxi firm used to use them .I was was impressed then back from the club I used to allways used to say to the drive .gorgeous car that and they all said it was the best taxi they ever had.I recently bought a 2004 tourer diesel last year with no service history with 149 thou on the clock fully loaded at a auction for 450 quid .iv since put 20 thousand on the clock and it hasent missed a beat .apart from fixing a drivers electric window and a new key fob battery and a new back box .all came in at 150 squid .I can honestly say this is the best car iv ever owned .And of course it looks gorgeous and is so bastard comfortable I don't want to get out .I'm not generally sentimental about cars and see them as boxes to get to A to b .but I love my rover 75 more than my wife.

[@shinigamix3900]

"A very proud car and I am very proud to own it" I'm proud to agree with you there. Greetings from Germany

[@terrydonegan1622]

I'm literally buying 1 on Wednesday. Silver, black leather interior connoisseur cdti 02 reg .low mileage. Garaged for 19 years. 3k.cant wait

[@sirflow1223]

my first car was a rover 75, i gave it to my older brother one day so he could drive to work, 1 hour later my mom came to me and said he had an accident... he crashed my car with 70 kmh into an mercedes. he never apologized or give me money. he said it was my fault to give him my car. i hate him from this day on.

[@35geordielad]

I owned quite a few Rovers, from a Montego to owning a Rover 216s , 2 x Rover 600s petrol and diesel,. 2 x Rover 75s . Loved all although my Montego had some reiliability issues. However the 75s were my best and even now after 4 years on not owning, even today when I see one on the road they have presence and still look beautiful 👌

[@DoinyomomMr]

I have the exact same car, bought it at 115.000 km, now at 175.000 km, my problems in the span of 3 years Crankshaft pulley Slave cylinder ac compressor tie rods 4 stabilizer links crankshaft oil seal battery battery positive cable abs sensors (still not fixed) Gearbox linkage cable Power steering pump radiator fan that does not work (only thing I havent replaced, only ac on motorway) and many many other things that I don't even remember, this car has left me stranded 3 times, once was my own fault for not changing the aux belt on time It is a great and comfortable car to drive, but the fact that u had 0 problems truly surprises me. I had all of these problems alongside the usual service as well

[@toucan221]

but clearly at 115,000km you more likely to have things worn out that need replacing

[@Banom7a]

I love the 75, it aged well compared to the Jaguar X-Type, it was a gorgeous car, shame BMW killed Rover like that, it doesn't deserve that. Also, the subtitle is broken btw

[@skimmingstoness]

Had a few X-Types and the Rover 75 is miles ahead in terms of character and style.

[@tomdrives]

Definitely agree with you there, I’ll check the subtitles shortly, thanks for letting me know :)

[@gadrian58]

I'm sure that's why BMW bought Rover in the first place to get rid of the competition nothing else.

[@johnbrereton5229]

@its all greek to Me BA asset stripped rover and they were forced into a partnership with Honda which proved to be very beneficial as Rover built some great cars like the 800 and 600 that were starting to compete with BMW. It was only then that BMW became interested, after they took over it damaged Rovers relationship with Honda. BMW even undermined Rover 75 sales at its launch and later asset stripped it themselves keeping the Mini and the Rover mid range car that became the BMW 1series. They then broke up Rover selling Range Rover to Ford for more than they paid for the whole company and keeping the best manufacturing sites. What was left of Rover was now no longer viable and it was only a matter of time before it collapsed. BMW ended up making a nice profit on their initial small investment while keeping two succesful ranges and at the sane time removing a competitor from the market place. All just by accident ?

[@johnbrereton5229]

@its all greek to Me Who claimed the 75 would be sold in a BMW garages? I certainly didn't, and I was referring to Rover as a marque not just this one model the 75. What I said was that BMW removed the rising competition of the Rover marque from the marketplace . How else can you explain the fact that they wouldn't allow Lotus to take over the development of Rovers advanced K series engine? This could have seen a Lotus/Rover collaboration like the very successful Lotus/Ford cortina. Why would BMW turn down such an offer? Also as I pointed out earlier why undermine sales of the 75 at its launch ? And these are just a couple of their actions that show BMW motivations were not honourable.

[@roberteccles3896]

My 75 never broke down it's 2001 no rust just maintaince it's a v6 2.5 it wafts along the road no rush very relaxing car love the video 👍

[@A65Bill]

I bought a low (25k genuine) miles ZT-T 190 2.5L KV6 for £500, did the belts as a precaution & have put 40k miles extra on the clock, all driven with spirit. It does 27-28mpg no matter how it is driven, but I admit it can do (did it once tank full to tank full) 35mpg, but what's the point. Magnificent car, with sharp roadholding and handling. Stiffer suspension and slight lower gearing than the R75. My best car since the Mk1 MG Midget I had 45 years ago, even better than a string of Minis (the proper ones).

[@garryclark4653]

I had the 75 Connoisseur Tourer diesel auto, and it was a gorgeous, relaxed car to drive, including a holiday in Croatia! Being the diesel, just check the plenum drains at the bulkhead, because if they’re blocked, the space behind fills up with water, and drowns the ecu. The car was never the same after that!

[@tonisukles858]

Just got a 2.5l Y reg Connoisseur 2 days ago as my first car. They are brilliant things

[@darkwatersband]

I got an 02 reg V6 such a brilliant car and I’m glad to see another young person with one I’m 19

[@bk1147]

Love your reports on this car. I'm going to get one!

[@patgal8588]

This video just about sums up what I feel about the Rover 75. It's a fabulous car.

[@darrenwestley7348]

I have a Zt cdti, 54 plate, ex demo, from new, 3 months old when I bought it, 6,000 miles on the clock, now its done 91,000 miles, best car I have had, very reliable, got to have rear suspension arms this year for mot. but after all it is 15+ years old, cant see many modern day cars lasting this long.

[@hectorae86]

Owned 2 1.8's, Both of them got the sinking cylinder issue. Want the 2.5, but can't find a manual anywhere where i live. These cars make you feel like a king.

[@oldskoowlpebblestravels]

wasn't really too keen on Rovers til i saw the 75 love them sleek looking and ooozing class

[@davarosmith1334]

I bought one yesterday , a 2.5 V6 engine. I can't afford the V8 engine version , but at least it is as close to the exhaust note you can get! I am glad I took the plunge , I had the 2.0 diesel 75 a few years ago. I promised myself a V8 engine version back then but I am glad I got the 2.5 V6. It was your first video about your 75 that kick started me to look for another 75. I had one on a deposit , because of lock down I couldn't pick it up. The guy said when I phoned him after lock down its been scrapped. At least I got my money back! That one was a 1.8 turbo , I was wondering about head gasket failure. I hope my 2.5 V6 doesn't get head gasket failure. Anyway cheers for the video and I hope you have another year's pleasure out of your car!

[@kevincraven4038]

I agree with everything you said about your75. I recently bought my 2000 1.8 Classic SE and am thrilled with it! My old PT Cruiser finally lost its head gasket unexpectedly, forcing a hurried car search. I found Lagetha on Facebook Markets locally at £950, and after a quick inspection of the car and its history 71000 miles, FSH to 56K, head gasket replaced at 59K, I negotiated a price of £800 - mostly on the strength that every tyre was over 10 years old and showing serious cracking. Of course there s a snag list of small items that need attention, but I fell I'm the custodian of an appreciating asset, rather than a money-pit. Keep up the good work!

[@raylancefield5792]

Well done for a well executed video. I can well understand the time and effort that goes into something like this. The subject matter is great - car looks in fantastic condition, no wonder the Italian Press when it launched voted it the 'most beautiful car in the world'. I'm also impressed at your young age to be so enthusiastic about Rover. Keep up the good work.

[@tomdrives]

Thank you I appreciate it a lot :)

[@samwaller3873]

Great video man, just bought one 👍

[@andrewstones2921]

Great video review, i feel I should own one of these as they are very much my kind of car. They are at that awkward age when they are old but not yet considered classic, this keeps them cheap and I’m sure there are plenty of bargains. Choosing between models is a challenge, that tourer looks amazing too, not many estate cars that I’d say that about.

[@Kerring]

Happy to see you like it. I'll eventually extend my park with a pre-project Connie, but feel depressed driving my ZT; it's really dark inside and the high panels do give a "prisoned" feel. Hope the 75's bright interior is better.

[@pauljohnson4871]

Hi I’ve literally just brought my first 75 2.0 bmw diesel and love it

[@williamurquhart9152]

I have owned most BL rover cars all of my driving and never had any major issues with them. I would love to have a museum for each one to prove how .much I appreciate them

[@jamesclifton5416]

I have had my rover 75 connoisseur se cdti tourer it’s a 2004. It is quite honestly the best car I have owned we have had a s type Jaguar the build quality is now where near the quality of the rover. I have owned ours for 10 years and spent £200 on it so what more can I say. Once it had been stood over a period of three weeks in December when we went on holiday. We had had wether of down to -18 and one turn of the key she fired straight into life. 100% if you want a good quality well made car buy a rover 75! They are absolutely brilliant. 100% i would only buy a Rover 75 connoisseur 2.0 cdti. Brilliant cars I have had a 2.0 v6 a 2.5 v6 I didn’t keep the Petrol ones just because of the running costs. They are just brilliant cars that’s all I can say!

[@alf279]

These cars are truly underrated. But that's why they can be had for so cheap. I have a 2,5 almost fully optioned, sunroof, harman/kardon, rear electric blind, auto transmission, memory electric front seats, all that. British Racing Green with the green / beige leather interior, wooden steering wheel, stock BMW satnav system, etc. Got it from the first owner, very detailed service history, 170k kms then, 185k now after about two years of ownership. Most people - even the car guy friends I have - said I'm stupid to get one of these, it will break down, will have all sorts of problems, Rover's engines are crap, etc etc. I was also a bit afraid, but the father of a good friend of mine also had one and told me not to be too afraid. So I went ahead and got it after several BMWs (E46 320i, E46 330i, E39 528i). To be honest, it feels even more put together than these BMWs I had, those were in similarly great condition, too. The quality control on these was really strict when they were made, and that does show, all gaps are pristine, even and very thin, materials are very nice all over the exterior and interior, the 2,5 KV6 engine roars in a very characteristic tone, it is much sportier than what you'd expect from this sort of car - not the auto tranny, though, that's quite a lazy unit, but suits the car that way. I use my 75 mostly for longer trips, had multiple 1000km+ tours in it, always kept me in comfort with the cruise control, dual zone auto a/c, heated seats and the great sound system. Every trip is a joy and a relaxing experience, but whenever I feel like getting some driving enjoyment, I kick down and hear the V6 roar like a sports car. Yep, parts can be a bit hard to acquire where I live (I had to order some things from the UK, which can take time), a good mechanic that knows what he's doing on these is also hard to come by, but if you can live with that, the reliability and running costs of these are about on par with similarly aged Mercedes and BMWs. And my bet is on this one - it does feel better put together than those rivals, and has that Jaguar-like vibe to it that makes it way more special.

[@sidthescenic09]

the world doesn't realise yet that the 75 is one of the greatest cars ever built. And when people realise it, the value is gonna shoot up and it'll be known as the greatest classic that it should already be known as. Great review video!

[@tomdrives]

Thanks :)

[@NickLynchDrums]

Drone! Awesome work Tom 👍👏

[@tomdrives]

Thanks, I’ve had a lot of practice not many crashes ;)

[@heathermcglade4166]

My 75 CDTI auto in Copperleaf red, is a superb car. Comfort, style, and effortless driving. The Italians voted the 75 as the best looking car, yes, the Italians, they renowned for style. The remap I got to 160 is amazing.

[@Aperegrine90]

Agreed. It’s a really beautiful vehicle. I never owned one but had aspired to.

[@6643bear]

Great under rated car , love ti own an early one , but I do have mgrs 180+ in firefrost, great video , nice to see a youngster appreciates an old man’s car . Regards mark

[@tigermcflash131]

Good for you Tom.. Lovely car....and stay with your philosophy. Do your own thing.... Always!

[@michaeltutty1540]

Great video of a superb car. Being in Canada, we did not get them here. The first time I saw one was on Dalziel and Pasco, when Andy had one. Always thought it a shame it was front wheel drive, which I cannot stand, particularly in snowy conditions.

[@LeMagnum440]

Agreed, gorgeous car. Had my zt 3 years no problems and love the v6 growl.

[@simonhodgetts6530]

They’re still gorgeous cars - it’s criminal what BMW did at launch, and the image of the car never really recovered. I’ve travelled in the V6 MG version, and it sounded, looked and felt much more expensive than it cost it’s owner. Always liked the wagon personally - although the early spec saloons are the ones to have!

[@tomdrives]

Yes I agree with you, BMW just asset stripped Rover in the end which is sad if they had the Mini they would’ve probably survived. All pre project drive 75s are the ones to have definitely

[@19822andy]

When I pass my test this is my first car.

[@RoverNathan]

Same bere

[@spencerwilton5831]

Nathan Cole Guess you haven't researched insurance costs yet.

[@SimpleOldGaming]

@@spencerwilton5831 Cheaper than a fiesta/corsa-

[@RoverNathan]

Spencer Wilton yeah I know, I was referring to a 2.0 diesel not a v6 or anything, even then insurance company’s might not bother because it’s a 2.0

[@xiv3116]

Im getting one on Friday so I'm here looking at videos

[@roygardiner2229]

Well.......I loved your video! I am guessing here but I reckon I am probably a couple of generations older than you. No, I am not patronising you, I am complimenting youfor yor taste and shrewdness. I don't live in the UK but when I return, post-Covid, I want to buy a Rover 75. It's a beautiful car and your comments about its aesthetics could have been my own. I just want one that is not going to break down on me so I have to decide where and how to buy. Despite the criticisms that have been leveled at the K-series engine , concerning its head gasket, it appeals to me more than the BMW diesel. So your comment about the 2.5L V-6 that you would have preferred really echoed my own thinking. Thanks again!

[@kyle8952]

protect this car

[@pauletchells4127]

i had one love it, BMW diesel engine was great, keep going, love the wood on the dash

[@jonathanpardoe8722]

My Mother has got a 75 , had it from new . Its done 70k miles and has gone through two of the K series engines in its time , both with cylinder head problems . apart from that the car drives like new but.... its small, cramped , claustrophobic with enormous screen pillars , hiding the cyclist coming from the side roads , its just not in the same league as my own Rover 800 . Now thats a car ! up there with the 7 series Beamers and jags . In fact , mine is the Vitesse 200 hp turbo and everything about the car is much more modern and the controls , specificly the clutch , being far easier than the 75 . Clarkson was right when he said that the 75 was so old fashioned at launch, it ought to have had a thatched roof . Today, My mum told me to collect her car and fix the headlining that has fallen down completely and just shows how poorly the thing was made .

[@Brian-cm5gw]

A lad with style ..

[@barneyh27]

Great video, if you want more power you can put a synergy 2 tuning box on it, I put on on my zt because it was gutless up hills, now it's neck and neck acceleration with my mates Alfa 159 that has 160bhp.

[@Thanos.m]

Awesome video ! I'm about 1 year and some months into my 75 ownership and on my 2nd 75 both I wish I could say mine have been as trouble free but I still absolutely love them if you find the CDT slow look into a remap mine have both been 2.5 V6s edit: also my mates thought I lost it when I bought my first 75 at 19 😂

[@tomdrives]

Yes I will be looking at a remap possibly depending on insurance, I wish I bought mine sooner got it when I was 22.

[@Thanos.m]

@@tomdrives I don't know if your are in the forums but there is guy called phill T4 who does the 160hp remap quite popular amongst diesel owners

[@roverpowerHI]

Great video mate! Makes me feel I'm not the only young 75 driver :) I have a BRG 2001 Club SE 75 with a 2.0 KV6 manual gearbox... it's a super smooth car and super refined. Almost no vibration in the cabin and in a big journey makes all the difference

[@tomdrives]

Thank you :) and yess I thought that but there’s quite a few young people who appreciate these :)

[@anonymousfalsename5441]

I'm 19 and own one. Glad to know I'm not alone lol

[@isaacrice2175]

Young rover drivers unite 💪

[@siri9475]

Just bought my own R75 today! The funny thing is, my previous car was Fiat Punto 2 and I've been driving for last two years... It will take few hundred miles to get used to it 😂

[@djnitronick3032]

Awesome 🥺🥺 I use the mg v8 as my daily car and it's just perfect 👌👌👌

[@rarevhsuploads4995]

When I got my 2.5 V6 75 I was apprehensive about the engine size, coming from much smaller engined cars but it was the only one I could find with all the specifications I wanted (everything!). I really wanted the diesel. However eighteen months later I’m pleased I got this one, so smooth to drive. 30mpg average isn’t terrible either, although I do envy those diesel figures.

[@dcarbs2979]

I bought a 2.5 V6 this week and was too apprehensive about the engine size. Everything I've had is 2.8 and above (most of those are capable of 30+ mpg, even though all are older than this, going back to the late 70s in some examples). Doesn't have the low down torque I'm used to but still the refinemnt of a 6 cylinder in preference to 4.

[@Roadwarrior92]

Beautiful example you have.

[@carspioneer5265]

I’ve got a 2001 Rover 75 and I’m getting a S Registration 75 and a Y Registration 75 I’m going to restore the S Registration 75 and break the Y Registration 75 for spares to restore S Reg

[@jayhunt6084]

Hey Tom, absolutely amazing review about a legendary motor sounds like you grabbed an amazing deal with this car £550 with an mot is really good is yours an automatic gearbox?

[@tomdrives]

Hi Jay, yes it’s an automatic :)

[@Roadwarrior92]

Get a remap on her. That will help with power. Beautiful car, I've always wanted one but never managed it

[@tomdrives]

Hopefully I will be, I’ll just need to check insurance etc first :)

[@cjmillsnun]

I agree. I had the CDTi (the 135PS version) and it definitely pulls better than the lower powered version. Tuning boxes are available and cheap and will unlock that extra power.

[@Pistolero773]

Smart boy! Nice to see smart youngters talking sense! The car is great! He is right!

[@KPMCV]

I’ve had my black Connoisseur SE CDT for 11 years. Bought at 63k and now has 152k. It’s been a great servant. An important piece of advice from Rover 75 owners club, is to regularly check the plenum drain hole is clear. If it starts filling up with rainwater (mine did) you can have major issues, as this is where the electrical control unit is housed.

[@darrenwestley7348]

Spy hole hole modification, only takes 1 minute to check.

[@ClassicTrialsChannel]

Get this, it will transform the diesel 75. had one on mine and it was brilliant. Installing a Synergy2 (Ronbox) Diesel Tuning Box & New MAF sensor, Freelander TD4 - KZbin

[@35geordielad]

The CDTI engine were better fitted with a Ron Box or Synergy 2 (chip box) giv8ng more power and torque and can fitted easily and removed easily also.

[@flemmingsorensen5470]

Thats one hell of an elegant car !!! 👍

[@jackrush5018]

Exactly buy the car you want I’ll be having my second 75 next year just something about them

[@hennyverheij5969]

I agree with you my friend. It is a wonderfull and beautyfull car....

[@cutdepiefails6596]

Seeing this after just have seen a mg zt with a full beige leather interior (75?), what a lovely looking motor, knew nothing, quite surprised it has a m47, such a steal of car. So wonderful looking as well

[@craigdavidson2278]

I would like the same one just to keep in a garage as a future "classic". Rover was knocked at every turn, yet they did some great cars. I currently use a 1.8 K-series freelander (yes, that engine) the previous owner suffered all the bad times, over heating and electrical issues. They had all the work done properly (which had rover done in the first pla e they would still be around) The freelander is a perfect family car, load logger (750kg logs inside), tourer, fun off reader, kids first drive and when swept out and polished a nice car for the wife (heated seats, screen, aircon and nice sound system. £500 for you rover was worth it, you can save the extra cash now to buy another rover.....may I suggest a 2005 freelander 1.8 HSE (you could change the engine and put in the more powerful 130 hp from an old mgf).....or a 2001 MGF

[@aaronautoreviews3263]

Love this car and the X350 Jaguar XJ

[@bobbyrayofthefamilysmith24]

I believe this car will be a sought after classic in years to come. It was a great car widely regarded as one of the best Rovers and the last ever Rover in fact it was the last British designed and built saloon. It represents the end of an era its the penultimate result of the British Motor industry.

[@gregcrabb3497]

I wish these cars were sold in the USA because I think they are beautiful.

[@Elijah-cy9do]

Considering one as my first car, preferably with the v6 you've just mentioned. Btw, where did you film this?

[@tomdrives]

Peak District near the road called the Snake Pass

[@Mypitbull82]

Beautiful car

[@CulpinKing]

I've got the lowest spec 2004 1.8 and I think it's brilliant. I would say you're spot on with this review except I didn't pretend to like hatchbacks for a few years like you did, this is my first car 😂. I may have been over charged for mine, what was the mileage on yours when you bought it?

[@CulpinKing]

Never mind, saw the mileage in your other video 👍

[@tomdrives]

Mine was on 118k when I bought it :)

[@justinneill5003]

Always loved the P series classic Rovers, and after the era of poorer quality, more mundane cars from the SD1 through to the 800S, it's a sad irony that the company ended just as they had finally turned the corner and produced this, possibly the best car they ever made.

[@GentilsGarage]

Very good review. That engine is actually more reliable than the KV6, a real workhorse, but the auto box kills the fun in these cars. The best is the cdti with 136hp, but a remap would do wonders on yours.

[@tomdrives]

Thanks, yes I agree I’m definitely considering getting it remapped will have to look at insurance

[@chitpaul]

It’s a great shame people didn’t realise that Rovers are good cars, we are a country of sheep, need a BMW, Mercedes, etc etc… why. My dad had a Rover 620GSI, he had it for over 10 years and only scrapped it as part became harder to find, no dealer or service network, had over 120,000 miles on it and no rust. Fully kitted out, looked much better than a Ford mondo. Great car mate,

[@CortinasAndClassics]

Beautiful car Tom. The only thing I would change is the rear registration plate. The slim just one looks wrong.

[@tomdrives]

Yess I’m thinking about changing it to one of those “smile plates as people call them”

[@CortinasAndClassics]

@@tomdrives yes I believe so. Unfortunately I am possibly selling my 75 CDT but replacing it 75 CDTi.

[@tomdrives]

How come?

[@CortinasAndClassics]

@@tomdrives in tank fuel pump issues amongst others.

[@themlotproductions]

@@CortinasAndClassics, these are straight forward to change.

[@split_pin]

Well done for moving away from a sterile modern Mercedes. The 75 really is a way to travel for the price of a few monthly payments on a sterile A Class or 1 series. It looks really clean and you bought well with those rear suspension arms being replaced. How about the 160 bhp X power remap? My first 2 diesels were a little sedate but my current one with the map and autobox really forges ahead without much pressure on the accelerator.

[@tomdrives]

I agree definitely most people pay that a month for half the car. I will probably be having a look at that, someone mentioned it to me on Facebook. Where would I start if I wanted to get that done?

[@split_pin]

@@tomdrives I bought the car with the remap already done however I think it was either Tom Force or DMGRS that supplied it. I will ask the previous owner.

[@split_pin]

Tom Force is the go to. It's about £180 and he's based in Leominster. Both myself and the previous owner are in Scotland though so he travelled to Marina Brian in Newcastle. My EGR had been deleted too which was a straightforward fitting of a new straight through pipe.

[@paulhardy2014]

Lovely car 👍👍👍

[@tomdrives]

Thanks Paul :)

[@devliegendehollander8994]

5:34 WOWW that was close to the edge man pffff. Nice car tho!

[@guyfenson5341]

great car and I love the shirt!

[@pauljohnson4871]

Hi Tom Not long found your channel I’ve recently brought my first rover 75 and love it. It’s the 2.0LT deisel club. I’m unsure if it’s fitted with a turbo. Othough it moves the turbo is very weak if it has one

[@tomdrives]

Where are you based? Sounds like my car before I had all the work done, intake manifold, porous intake pipe etc

[@pauljohnson4871]

@@tomdrives Hi mate. Yeah I’m in Margate Kent. This is my first car 75. I love the car but it’s gutless. Any advise you can give would be very much appreciated Thanks paul

[@tomdrives]

@@pauljohnson4871 are you willing to travel to the midlands? I know of some people who can help? Same people who did my car, it’s night and day how good it is now.

[@pauljohnson4871]

@@tomdrives hi Tom. That shouldn’t be a problem. 1 thing I can tell you is the fuel economy and performance is rubbish It only has 95000 miles on it is very clean. Water temp is ok Did you want to make contact with me?

[@pauljohnson4871]

Hi Tom. I’m assuming I’m going to need to to change the intake manifold & the air in take pipe. Is it a job that I can do and any idea on cost Thanks

[@darkclouds5261]

Your going to get a lot of negative comments, but im with you!!!

[@tomdrives]

Iye I know, I had a lot on the first video but I’m used to it now ;)

[@darkclouds5261]

Well keep on, just try and get the shot a tad bit closer so we can see you speaking 🙂

[@tomdrives]

Yesss I will have more cameras in future so I can alternate between shots, in my next video on my new Vitesse I do that so it’s a bit less boring. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it :)

[@garymorris801]

What a great story I to had a 75 years ago lovely car but build quality was not great

[@lawjoseph455]

hi Tom I bought a rover 75 2.0 v6 a few years ago.but am all the way in a the cabribean .to get parts from the uk shipping is five times the cost.I just can't get the car driving .I think first to beging with I will have to get a scantool designate for that car.I don't know if that's the best thing.

[@guguigugu]

i would buy this car even today, over some bland modern corolla or hyundai

[@peres010492]

How many HP on your cdt? I have the 96kw/130hp CDTI and I've never felt it strugles on hills!

[@peres010492]

I've recently bought a mk2. Everyone told me it was an old guy's car too. What I find wonderful about these cars it's that they don't look aged at all. The design still looks "classic fresh" today

[@tomdrives]

114 on the CDT someone said I can get it mapped to 160 safely which I might do

[@001smudge]

@@tomdrives Thats exactly what I did a few years ago and the car was totally transformed. Overtaking other cars was simply incredible, you wont regret it!!

[@westcoast747]

Maybe a small remap might improve the performance a bit more.

[@grahamparr3933]

Best car he have ever had, how old is he forty🤔

[@gosportjamie]

Unfortunately, the diesel engine really isn't a good match for the auto box which does tend to make it labour quite a lot. The BMW diesel tends to be more revvy and less low-down torquey than a lot of diesels from the period, but the auto seems to like keeping the engine revs down, which makes the engine lug more than it likes. A manual diesel with the higher power engine is actually a quicker car than the performance figures would make you think and can still easily match the official mpg figures. I haven't driven a lower power diesel so I can't comment on one of those, but they do seem to be very rare anyway so you're not too likely to find one. Interestingly, the low power diesels do seem to be more troublesome than the higher power cars too, maybe because the engine isn't really working hard enough to keep itself blown out and relatively clean inside... A local company that does chauffeur-driven hire cars for companies and the like ran diesel 75s for pretty much their entire lifespan and retired cars out with over 300,000 miles up without any major issues. They were, of course, maintained on the dot and right up to the mark, which is vital, but they were really pretty cheap to run and certainly a lot better than the German replacements. I drove a few of their retired cars and you'd have had trouble saying they'd done 30,000 miles, let alone 330,000. The drivers absolutely loved them too...

[@royferguson2297]

Get it mapped to 165 bhp its an even better drive, clean the MAF clean EGR.

[@CulpinKing]

Also, where did you get that jumper?

[@tomdrives]

Lucked out on Depop really rare stuff used on the shop floor at longbridge 03-05 just bought a Rover Group coat from eBay too

[@CulpinKing]

@@tomdrives thanks I'll have to keep a look out. Obviously there aren't many new Rover clothing items 😂

[@rovercoupe7104]

I like those wheels. M.

[@zsoltpapp3363]

In Europe, good condition 75s go around 4-5000 euros, if you can find one. 550 wut? UK is dirt cheap.

[@MiniFR12]

The only thing stopping me from getting one is insurance - at 19 I’d be lucky to find a quote under £2k with a box

[@tomdrives]

Yes that’s the issue with these cars, I almost got a ZS as my first car but sadly ran into the same issue :(

[@HughMacDonald20]

How many years no claims? I'm 20 and my 75 is £1400 without a box.

[@tomdrives]

Its based on where you live too which could be another reason why it’s probably so much

[@jean-claudemorin7377]

How can I get one of these cars in the USA. I would love to own a v8 connoisseur

[@lameduck3630]

nice hair Tom.

[@tomdrives]

Lockdown hair, it’s come back again sadly 😂

[@genesisbottas4071]

Hey mate wonered if i could pick your brains and ask for some help. How could i contact you. Ive had rovers since i passed my test. Got ill with ms so my mgzt190 manual went and got an auto merc ml. But not for long missed my rovers so now have same colour as yours rover 75 conneseur se 2.5 v6 auto tourer. 51 plate done 74000. Love her. Need a bit of of help though. A few things main being was told when i got the car gold serviced day of purchase that had a crack in 1engine mount and other things cosmetic. Cd changer wont read discs. Changed but id like to have original stereo. Like a replacement driver seat its black with grey piping leather and a weird one my window sprayer stopped working although the motor is still making the same sound. Ive got problems with my back and cant afford hourly rate of garages and mot due end November. Dont want to part with car. I love it. All the other luxeries work a treat. Being on disability money and having this awful desease changed my life all ive left is i can still drive and i want to do it in this lovely classic. That v6 pulls lovely especialy being the tourer seeing less and less of those. If you can help or give me any advice mate or even kbow someone with one your shape who wants a trade for a v6 tourer let me know, thankyou sean

[@MC-bu6ez]

Why are people constantly going on about breaking down in a Rover, i have owned 5 different models over 35 years and have never had a breakdown!.

[@brenstevens774]

Why was it so cheap brother. Any chance you could point me in the right direction to a 75. I've got an mg zt diesel how ever I'd also love a 75 to add to the collection

[@stevennaeyaert2400]

ik heb ook een gekocht vind het een mooie auto