Hi, will be looking for a V8 in a couple of month's

Hi - new member.

Live in Cheshire, currently have 2001 model 75 Connoisseur KV6 2.5 litre, a few oem accessories fitted together with phone carkit and upgraded IPK to message centre etc. so not really done much.

Have always lusted after a Rover 75 V8, but because of the small production run of around 100 I think I might not be able to find one when I have the finances available in about a couple of months. Question: does the ride/handling of the ZT 260 differ as much from the Rover 75 V8 as it does between the "normal" ZT and 75.

Had a trawl through the site and have already found some information regarding the extra problems the V8's have over and above the common ones I have already know about.

Any pointers very welcome.

Regards

Welcome Jim

We'll all help you when the time comes to feel the need for V8 power. :)

The Rover V8 would be in between what you would know in the normal sense of 75-ZT. Its slightly firmer than your 75.

You will also find people here that have fwd 75's me being one. I've got a ConnSE cdt and love it.

Hi Jimbo,

it will be worth the wait and the hunt if a V8 75 is what you end up with.

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Hi and welcome.

The 75 V8 is a great stealth car with the four pipes well hidden. Tho' the suspension is not up to the 260 in terms of throwing the car around it provides a similar road holding feel with a Rover ride. The auto box takes you rapidly from 0 to 90 in one gear (2nd) with lots of fun and subdued 'noise'.

I have the same day to day car as you, a 75 2.5 KV6 and swear by it.

166 built in total - good luck in your search.

Hi Jim.

good luck in your search. a good time to buy- but as with any low volume model it may take a while to find the right one for you

Hi all and thanks for your comments, I'll be keeping a watch on here.

You can be sure when I'm in a position to finally get a V8 I'll be on asking for your help and answer's to questions that I'm bound to ask.

Cheers all, regards

I'm sorry you can't do a "I'll buy in a couple of months" thing with these cars, I decided in Feb '08 that I was going to get one for my next replacement due Aug/Sep '08.

Started looking and had #317 with 2 weeks to spare ...... of Feb'08!!! :thumb

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Originally Posted by ksilver

I'm sorry you can't do a "I'll buy in a couple of months" thing with these cars, I decided in Feb '08 that I was going to get one for my next replacement due Aug/Sep '08.

Started looking and had #317 with 2 weeks to spare ...... of Feb'08!!! :thumb

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Yes agree with you and wish I was in the position to do it right know as I've seen a couple which won't be there soon! But my problem at the moment is finance, awaiting the sale of a house, and you know what the climate is a the moment in housing.

Regards

Just looking back at when I first posted that I'd be looking for/getting a Rover 75 V8 - November 2009!

Well I've bought "Poseidon Blue's" V8, collected it today and had a great time bringing home. Seem to keep coming up with reasons why I have to go out to it - I wonder why.

Regards

Congratulations - if he hasn't already Tim will be sending you a questionnaire to give you full access

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Originally Posted by Ragman

Congratulations - if he hasn't already Tim will be sending you a questionnaire to give you full access

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Cheers Colin, thanks for the congratulations & welcome - really had a great deal of fun today.

Regards

good to hear Jim. love that colour

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Originally Posted by jimbo

Cheers Colin, thanks for the congratulations & welcome - really had a great deal of fun today.

Regards

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I bet you did - got mine back from 2 weeks in the workshop (don't ask) and had a silly grin on my face all the way home

Well done that man! When you first regisitered there was a link to the questionnaire, complete it and send back please. Let me know if you have lost it and I'll e-mail another. :D

Welcome to ownership Jimbo.

Welcome and yes I still find excuses to go out and I use mine everyday for work........ be off tomorrow 5.30am for my trip down to London :D:D

Martin

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Originally Posted by Tim

Well done that man! When you first regisitered there was a link to the questionnaire, complete it and send back please. Let me know if you have lost it and I'll e-mail another. :D

Welcome to ownership Jimbo.

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Cheers Tim.

Never thought to look at the registration email, yes I've still got it and will arrange to complete and return to you.

Thanks for the welcome - it's been a long time coming!

Regards
Jim

Hi jimbo. Welcome to 'this' side :)

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Originally Posted by jimbo

Just looking back at when I first posted that I'd be looking for/getting a Rover 75 V8 - November 2009!

Well I've bought "Poseidon Blue's" V8, collected it today and had a great time bringing home. Seem to keep coming up with reasons why I have to go out to it - I wonder why.

Regards

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Jim I missed this post as I was away at LeMans for the Classic, but here's a slightly late : -

Well Done that man!!

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