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

[jimbo]

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

[Tim]

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.

[colintf]

Hi Jimbo,

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

[Contemporary]

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.

[black olive]

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

[jimbo]

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

[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!!!

[jimbo]

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!!!

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

[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

[ColinE]

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