Have done 50k miles in this car and now at 155k miles still drives superbly and copes with terrible island roads and a huge amount of abuse. Only problem water in the plenum, which the owners club forum resolved quickly- must make sure this is kept clear of water as will affect ecu. My only gripe- and I seem to be the only one with this problem- leather seats are too squashy and incredibly uncomfortable for long drives. trim over door threshold falls off too but its no big deal. Will buy another one if and when this one finally expires.

I own a 2000 model of the Rover 75 Club SE, 2.0 V6 petrol with 5-speed manual box. I bought it cheap 3 years ago and, to be fair, its a good, functional car-certainly a lot of car for the money they sell for. Other the usual maintenance (clutch, brake pads, 2 tyres and, recently, brake pipes and rear exhaust section), it is reliable.
Driving the car, I put in on a par with my old Jaguar XJ6. The suspension is smooth, the engine purrs beautifully on the motorways and the cream coloured dials help give it a retro-period look inside. The boot is huge, the rear seat sits 3 comfortably.
Its not that economical about town and the rear seats don't fold down; I'd class this as a perfect motorway car that has a smart prescence on the road.

My Rover 2000 75 cdt diesel has been a very reliable cheap to run family car over the past two years, I have managed to do all the servicing at home without any problems. The interior and exterior is comfy and durable but not as robust as bmw s or audi but much better than lesser rover models. After 2 years of ownership and 20,000 miles i would recommend the 75 . Cheap running costs for a large car with the diesel models ,overall the build is very durable with a chassis which will take high mileage with ease. I am told by my local fitters and motor factors that some parts are now a little thin on the ground but I have been able to obtain all the service items without problem.Some trim items have needed attention but on the hole a solid car for the money.

On the whole I am very pleased with my Rover75 Club and agree it is a great pity that they are no longer in production . The fuel pump problem is a bit worrying due to the cost although is it a problem with the car or the fuel suppliers. I was forever singing my rover 75 tdi 2ltrs praises and was comparing with a BMW5 series which I owned until everything started to go wrong 3 cat converters electrical problems hopeless in winter weather on the slightest incline,Volvo480
le door hinges parted company with car both those cost a lot of cash to buy and repair.the rover I could not fault and have been very happy with it 52,000 miles later . I do believe that due to contaminated diesel that the fuel pumps of which there are 3 are prone to failure and become gunged up this is due to bacteria in the fuel and water getting in somehow ,to replace the 3 pumps is not cheap.I had to replace all 3. I have been advised by service garage to add diesel treatment to the fuel one bottle every 6 months it to is not cheap £12 per bottle it is called forte.

A great car, poised and great to drive. Not a car to speed in more one to cruise in. 1.8 struggles with the weight of the car, best go for a 2ltr or the 1.8T. Inside the vintage theme continues with the retro dials etc. Air con controls are one of the best I've seen and ensures all onboard are comfortable.

The Rover 75 is a poor mans Jaguar a lovely car reliable but the 1.8 engine is dodgey great handling nice to be seen in as well as good for all occasions and wouldn't look out of place on my drive ten years or more. I like it and would get another when my current one dies its sad a great company.

Best car I have ever bought. Had BMW 520 before and this beats it easy.

I love these cars, their looks, their handling, their build quality and spec. The only criticism I have it the k-series engine; I admit it was a revolutionary engine being made out of aluminium etc but it is fragile.

Do not labour these engines, rev them higher instead. Check coolant weekly, keep some in the huge boot just in case. I have had my head gasket replaced (along with a cylinder head re-build) with a Land Rover Freelander type (the k-series has a layer of silicone making it even more weak).

I will let you know if it goes again. Three month warranty, but upon reading other reviews it will need another one after that.

If it happens again, I am going to chuck the k-series as it has an obvious fault that Rover never sorted and replace it with something such as a Volvo 2.2 5 cyl......

The cars are great, Don't go for leather - the velour is much nicer. If you want a petrol over the superior diesel (which I do, for some reason) replace it with Volvo etc over repair.

Do not buy a V6 - these cost about £3000 to repair a head gasket, where a 1.8 costs £700.

The excessive wear concerns me. Does anyone else have this problem and do you know why.

I love the Rover 75 Club, it was a 2005 1.8T Conn with 11,000 miles on the clock and I got it for £7000. Another dealer wanted to know where I got it so he could buy some of them and sell them for a profit! It has great refinements and love the comm centre which lets you know when the screen wash is almost out (very useful). It has a auto-dim rear-view mirror and parking sensors too. By far the best thing is that I have been able to convert it to LPG and would whole heartedly recommend it for any Rover 75 owner. I am spending less than half on fuel now and have no loss of performance and no loss of space due to having a toroidal tank in the wheel well. LPG causes engine wear to be reduced by up to 30% due to less pollutants and acids in the engine. I would be happy to recommend my installer as well, as he was previously registered as an installer for Rover (the 1.8 was offered as an LPG car too before they went bust).

I have owned the Rover 75 Club (diesel) for 18 months and have had no problems whatsoever.

If you want more than an A - B car journey then you'll understand why the Rover 75 makes sense. The wonderful experience is about how you feel as well as how it drives. I smile every time I get in my Connoisseur SE. Owned since new and covered 95k miles with no problems. Soothing to be in, with all the luxury extras including Sat Nav and TV system. My 75 is practical too as the rear seats fold and motorway driving delivers 50 mpg. The beautiful Wedgewood blue colour and chrome trim continue to invite a proud look over the shoulder as I walk away from the car park. Whilst most admirers think it is a Jag, I know that it is far better value than that. It's the best car I have owned and I have had many in my 30 years of driving.

Bought the Rover 75 Club secondhand on the day Rover went bankrupt. It is not a fast car but wonderful to drive. You really feel safe in it. It feels solid. Very comfortable and nice interior, wonderful seats, even in the back, excellent climate control. Cooling fan broke down on a hot day after 65000km's and 4.5 years, very costly to repair. No further problems. Hope to keep it for many years!

Marvelous car the Rover 75 Club only four wheeled drive car I have ever owned that handled properly but the 1.8k series isn't up to the job it lacks low speed torque and is harsh at high RPM. The old Rover T16 engine from the 820 or the Honda Twincan from the Rover 623 would be much more suited. If buying again would go for either 1.8 turbo or 131 ps diesel. Re build quality the later Longbridge built cars better are much better than the earlier BMW Oxford. The way to tell is Oxford cars have matt black door sills.

THIS MODEL OF THE Rover 75 Club WAS THE BEST VEHICLE THAT
I HAVE OWNE TO DATE AND I HAVE HAD AT LEAST 30 CARS IN MY TIME.
NEIL FROM LLANELLI WEST WALES.

Congratulations to Rover for creating such a great vehicle in the 75 Club.