[Hammond]

I know not the right model for this forum but I'm need of a nice easy driveable comfortable cheap car for some long journeys coming up.
Anyone think this is a good or bad choice?

https://www.gumtree.com/p/rover/rover-7 ... 1249462061

[RoverRevival]

depending on if they ticked the wrong box thats either a 2.0 v6 or the 2ltr bmw diesel

I've had a diesel 75 estate with connie interior for the last 7 years and i would defo buy another if and when i need to.
144k miles serviced after every mot never failed to start (bar a dead battery once).

Defo recomend a 75 auto diesel as a work horse

edit: its a v6

[Hammond]

So why should I go for the diesel? Cos the BMW chain driven engine? Or just because it's diesel?

[RoverRevival]

the bmw diesel engine is just about bedded in at 250k of flat out 100+ mph most of its life.

it is the personification of bullet proof, just keep up with the oil changes.

[Hammond]

Cheers, I will update my search settings

Do all the 75 diesels use BMW engine?

[RoverRevival]

yep

[Montegoman]

I've had my 75 Tourer 2.5V6 for 12.5 years and it has been brilliant. I've just had the original clutch replaced at 169K miles and this has been the first major expense. If you go for a V6, either 2.0 or 2.5, check when the cam belts were replaced. It's a 2 day £600 job.
I would avoid the 1.8 Turbo because of HGF issues. The 1.8 non turbo is gutless.
There are two diesel specs, the original 116PS called CDT and the later 131PS called CDTi. At the time there was a software upgrade available for the 116 to bring it up to 131PS. (£500 at the time). BMW also offered a 150 or 160 PS but they didn't allow MGR to use it. The 116 is gutless in my opinion, the 131 is ok but not fast.
I love the 2.5KV6, it's quiet, smooth and a very lazy car to drive as you just leave it in 5th! The downside is the average of 30mpg but I don't think that is bad for a fairly heavy 2.5V6 petrol.

[Hammond]

Thanks for that Jeremy

[220 GSi turbo]

But before you commit yourself, try an L-series powered R3 or HHR. (Or even a 600 if you can find one)
50 mpg easily achieved (on veg oil too, if you don't mind the chip shop smell ) , plenty of space and comfort in the 400/45 too.


oh, if you buy a diesel 75 with manual gearbox, look out for dodgy clutch hydraulics: the slave cylinder is inside the flywheel housing, so it is a gearbox-out job if it fails (and they have a reputation for doing so)

[Hammond]

I do like the HHR or even the MG ZS ( ) but ideally want air con, leather seats and cruise control if possible
Oh yeah also 100% want an auto box at my time in life