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Rover has produced so many last chance saloons that by now theyve become rather good at it. The 75 range is the product of Rovers disastrous spell under the governance of BMW, and if you were expecting the cars abilities to mirror the organisational fiasco that overwhelmed Rover, youd be quite wrong. The 75 is arguably the best Rover model to date, ruthlessly aimed at a specific target audience and offering good value. As a used proposition, the 75 fares well, with high demand despite fairly strong resale values.
The Rover 75 was created to give owners that special sense of occasion every time they use it. Most will agree that it does. On paper, it competes against cars like Audis A4, BMWs 3 Series, Saabs 9-3, Mercedes C-class and Alfa Romeos 156. In the metal, however, its a different story.
Set a 75 alongside any of these and it seems a classier proposition altogether. So much so in fact that youd think it competed in the next class up against BMW 5 Series and Audi A6 opposition. This is entirely intentional, of course, for the 75 must, at a stroke, replace not one but two complete ranges the 600 and 800 Series line-ups. In order to do so, theres an impressive range of engines on offer including a diesel unit courtesy of BMWs 2.
0-litre Common Rail unit, the same as that used in the Bavarian companys 320d. Developing 116bhp, the marketeers hope that the 2.0 CDT models will convert diesel doubters, combining as they do sparkling performance (0-60mph in 11.0s en route to 120mph) with an achievable consumption average not far off 50mpg.
The V6s arent the fastest engines of their kind, but theyre certainly among the most refined. However, they produce a lovely six-cylinder burble that really will put Rover enthusiasts in mind of some of the classic models from the 40s and 50s. The same is true of the interior, complete with its oval steam engine binnacle dials that look like theyve been lifted from one of HG Wells time machines. Other lovely detail touches also take you back: the chrome-plated door pulls and wing mirrors, the satisfying clunk as the doors shut even the wood fascia, designed into the cabin rather than added on as an afterthought. It isnt really wood of course, but who cares? Its the ambience that matters and ambience is something the 75 has in abundance. Accommodation is one area where those glorious junior Bentley looks flatter to deceive. The 75 may be somewhere between a 3 and a 5 Series in exterior length but inside, theres no more room than youd find in the smaller Three.
This is surprising when you consider the natural packaging advantages that the front wheel drive Rover enjoys over its rear wheel drive German counterparts. In compensation, the boot is a reasonable size though you have to pay extra for a folding rear seat. Standard equipment levels really depend upon the size of your chequebook and your choice between three main trim levels Classic, Club and Connoisseur. Either way, however, expect to find ABS, powered front windows and mirrors, a six-speaker stereo and an alarm fitted across the range.
One of the factors which served to slow the sales of new 75s was the models high pricing. Broadly equivalent to the price of a new BMW 3 series, the Rover seemed to have priced itself out of the Vectra and Mondeo market, and many buyers reasoned that if they were going to buy a BMW, they wanted one with a blue and white badge on its bonnet. The Rover hasnt been able to match the residual values of the 3 series, and for those used buyers who appreciate the 75s blend of qualities, this can only be a good thing. Prices start at 3,200 for a 1999 T-plate 75 1.