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[EvilOne]

nah, in afara de roadster, restul masinilor sint un fel de Rover tunate. Imi place la nebunie 1,8 160 VVC.

[mike.omega]

Imi plac la nebunie, chiar dac multe sunt de fapt rover-uri tunate, da eu unu le-am vazut life, mg langa rover si se vede o diferenta notabila!
Cat despre cabrio are un pret bun si e super misto, motor central ca la boxter asta inseamna buna stabilitate in curbe!

[mike.omega]

Much like Jaguar, or Rolls Royce, Rover is a very British marque. Though they are the bread and butter British carmaker, sitting at the low level with Ford and Vauxhall/Opel in Britain, everywhere else they're a premium brand. During the time that BMW owned Rover, the 75 was born. A fine, front wheel drive car that would soon enough come to be Rover's last foot to stand on. Shortly thereafter, there was a wagon. Then came a variety of engines for the buyer to choose. Luckily enough for Rover, BMW have supplied them with their own 2.0 liter diesel four. The combination of a relaxed car and a creamy smooth make the 75 a very tempting car, yanking the spotlight back from looming financial problems.

The new face that Rover added to its model range when it switched to double-digit numbers was slightly startling. As a luxury sedan, and against some rather heavy competition, the four individual headlights appear awkward. Even after years in production, they still seem at odds with many people's tastes. The sense of elegance in the 75 is mostly brought out by a very classic layout, in which the Tourer is a very traditional wagon. When you look at other new wagons, looks have taken priority over cargo capacity examples such as the Lexus IS Sportcross, or the Mazda Prot�ge5 can be seen everywhere. Arguably, they look more sporty and don't have that wagon aura, but are merely hatchbacks. The other part of the 75 that makes it look so expensive is the liberal use of chrome. This is yet another polular way of creating the illusion of a car that's just so expensive. VW's Passat makes good use of this trick, and so too does the 75. Around the front and rear bumpers a thick line of chrome can be found. Thinner splashes are noted around the license plate surround, and also one very long piece, which stretches from front fender all the way along the side to the back. You even get chromed side mirrors. Better break out the polish and some elbow grease - it'll be hard to keep this car clean.

While the exterior and interior are truly British, the mechanical components underneath show their Bavarian nature. The well-oiled 2.0 CDTi engine has been plucked from the 320d and put under the Rover's hood. Using the finest common rail diesel technology, the engine manages to generate 131 horsepower, which is plenty for a car of this size. It can be paired up with either a five-speed manual, or like the car pictured here, a smooth shifting five-speed automatic. Either works fine. Consumption figures for this large wagon are quite good, sipping only 8.0 liters of diesel fuel per 100 km driven. Sure it could be more, but what else can you ask for from this pampering automobile. It is said that the 75 is a front wheel drive 5-Series. Fair enough; the combination of struts up front, and BMW's famed Z-Axle in back are identical, though it's the front wheels that do the driving. In traditional Rover style, the suspension setup is extremely soft and though 'hate' may be a little strong, the 75 has never liked to corner. While this is fine, it is expected that Rover takes to unsettled roads smoothly. Run it over bumps and expansion joints and you'll find a car that complains even more. Most certainly unexpected, it has to do with the extra, empty trunk space from the wagon. If you're going over rocky roads, make sure you've got a full car.

It's really 'traditional British' inside the 75, being on par, if not better than many of the other makes. Just have a good look at it and you'll find green leather seats, with tan piping. The pattern of green and tan is repeated most everywhere else as well - doors, dashboard and even steering wheel. Only on the center console and around the instrument panels will you find wood trim while chromed rings wrap the door handles, and glove box. It would appear that Rover have even gone to the extent of fitting in antique instrumentation, or they've given some master craftsmen at Longbridge a quill and ink. The detailing is simply superb, and it feels incredibly well built. There is a bit of BMW around the center console, though. The clearly marked buttons on the climate control are only marred by the dark surround and the satellite navigation system was pilfered right out of a 3-series or a 5-series. That's okay, it works with the Rover's interior. In back, the rear bench appears as an overstuffed sofa. While as comfortable as this sounds, it's a bit lacking in leg room. The cargo space in back is also a bit short. It can only hold 400 liters, while the smaller A4 Avant can hold nearly 50 more.

Credit has to be given to Rover for putting in such an effort. Though most of it was funded by BMW, it's still good to see that they're still around after all these years. The 75 is a decent car bringing a taste of luxury to an otherwise simple segment filled with an almost industrial bounty of cars. While the engine is crackerjack, the chassis is starting to fade. Without the money to fix up and update, life will become increasingly difficult. Add to that a stiff competition and cargo carrying ability that's lacking in comparison to smaller cars and you can see why this isn't the most brilliant pick of the bunch. Ties with previous mate Honda have also been severed. The future looks oh-so dark and grim for Rover�

Specifications
Engine: 1951 cc DOHC 16v Inline-4 turbodiesel, 131 hp, 221 ft-lbs

Transmission: 5-speed automatic, front wheel drive

Performance: 0-100 km/h in 12.9 seconds, top speed is 190 km/h.

Economy: 8.0 l/100km

Suspension: F: McPherson Strut / R: Multi-Link (Z-Axle)

link:
http://www.carbc.com...owcontent&id=52