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    Rover 75/MG ZT - any good?

    Having failed to find a replacement for my Galant Estate, I have been looking at alternatives.

    I am looking for an automatic V6 Tourer (aka Estate).

    Anybody owned one? Or have any comments/views? Good or bad.
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    The best car that Rover made in a good few years.

    Unfortunately, it's still pretty bad IMO.

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    Are you able to expand on the above?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rambaud View Post
    Having failed to find a replacement for my Galant Estate, I have been looking at alternatives.

    I am looking for an automatic V6 Tourer (aka Estate).

    Anybody owned one? Or have any comments/views? Good or bad.
    Simple answer to your question is Google "Rover 75/MG ZT problems" and see for your self dude !

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve-vr-4ish View Post
    Simple answer to your question is Google "Rover 75/MG ZT problems" and see for your self dude !
    I have done that - the V6 seems relatively trouble free. Checked the Rover forum and its buying guide - of course, I am expecting some bias.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rambaud View Post
    I have done that - the V6 seems relatively trouble free. Checked the Rover forum and its buying guide - of course, I am expecting some bias.
    Fine chap !

    Unfortunately it has that badge "ROVER"

    I have never owned one & never will as I know too many people that have had problems mainly head gasket

    That's why K Seal was invented mainly for the K series engine

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    Head gaskets are prone to failure, wouldn't touch one with a barge pole. You also have to be well into retirement age and smoke a pipe to own one.

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    Apparently, GHF does not apply to the V6 engine, especially with proper maintenance.

    Although I have not driven either yet, I would be surprised if the performance was that much less than my Galant.

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    IIRC in Rover 75 with v6 engine, to change cam belt, is the engine out job, so could be costly if need replacement.
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    I've never owned a 75 but I have owned a Rover. I had it for about 6 months and it was the most miserable 6 months of car ownership I've experienced so far in my car driving life. It gave me problem after problem.

    You will find bias, obviously, but I think you'll find the general opinion on Rovers is to steer clear.

    If you want a change from what you have, I personally would look towards something like a Volvo as a good alternative. Although that's just my opinion.

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    You may have considered it already, but what about a Mondeo estate in V6 guise? Perhaps a Ghia X, or even an ST version?

    I've not looked up any potential problems, but the Mundano has often wandered into my thought process!
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    Agree with Nev.
    Although the older V6 ST's can be troublesome. A mate of my other half had a '00 model that was forever in the garage.

    I'm pretty sure the newer one's are a bit more reliable however.

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    Passat TDI and get it reprogrammed= one fairly torquey motor, or Skoda VRS estate would be my choice.

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    Agree with Alex, Volvo estate with T5 in it.

    plus LPG of course

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    I had a similar dilemma when my V6 died and ended up with it being a choice between a 535D estate or a Shogun. My budget was reasonable (15K). My options were limited as I wanted the same spec that I had with the V6-24. Not that easy once you start throwing Leather and Cruise control as an essential into the mix. Ended up with the Shogun and couldnt be happier. BUT and it is a big bBUT I do very limited mileage, 5 mile commute to work. I wouldnt want to own a Shogun and do any sort of mileage in one. I get 28-30mpg on a good day and thats AFTER a remap which aided the economy.

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    Thanks for the comments.

    It is more likely to be the MG than the Rover.

    Yes, a Mondeo V6 is also on my list - but not many around for 52/53 reg.

    My mileage for the last 2 years has been under 5,000 in TOTAL. However, that may increase this year. Hence minimal budget - about £2000 (max).

    I assume my Galant is worth around £700?

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    With the unanimous feedback regarding MG/Rover, I would say best to listen to popular opinion.

    For the kind of car you want, that's not a substantial budget.

    I personally would look to something like this for that kind of money http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-V70-...item338367732e

    ...... but with an autobox obviously.

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    Doing only ~ 2500 miles per year, it's probably borderline whether it 's worth running a car.

    The Volvo is an option I had not considered - thanks.

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