Rover 75 Saloon (1999 - 2004) 1.8 Connoisseur SE 4d (2004/53) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Even when people say it's an old mans car at Uni, I ask if their corsa has leather heated seats, parking sensors, 1.8 engine with 118BHP, does 120MPH and has some people thinking the looks are similar to a jag. Neighbour still thinks it's a jag.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Mum wasn't happy when I told her I got it. Dad likes it, neighbours like it, mates like it, grandad loves it and I like it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Depending on condition yes. The car really has grown on me since I bought it.
What are you likely to buy next?
Depending on insurance, would love a V8 MG ZT. Or Jag. Want to stay British for as long as possible, (Excluding mums C1).
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£1,900
When did you buy the car?
January 2014
Did you get a good deal and why?
I bought the car from a dealer down the road from where I live. Having seen the car I bought it. The car hasn't really had any problems apart from the rear parking sensors being temperamental. But as a whole I think the car was good value.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
It's my first car, I wanted something luxurious as I had been driving my mums Citroen C1 since I passed 2 years ago.
What was the dealer like?
Really helpful. The serviced the car an sorted the exhaust and sills.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Don't really thrash it but it does move compared to me old C1. But is very luxurious. Although i have been on ships that tilt less when going around a corner.
What's it like to park?
Parking sensors help when they work but after a whole you do get used to the size.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing. Even though it's a K series since I bought it nothing major has gone wrong. I have been keeping an eye on oil and water in radiator and it's been fine. I think (touch wood) I may have bough at 75 that really works.
What's most practical about your car?
Big, 5 seats, comfortable, fairly cheap compared to other big cars.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The steering wheel audio options, volume control etc but tbh I love the timed lights turn off. When ever I pull up at home the lights stay on for about 10 sec's. Does make it look a bit more expensive than it actually is. Leather heated seats is also a big plus.
