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"If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent" (essextee) 01/09/2015 at 22:31 • Filed to: cars i cant have

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I would totally rock a Rover 75 if I could get one in the US in LHD. Wikipedia says it was sold in Mexico, maybe I can sneak one over the border...

Doesn't even have to be a V8 (although I'd love one with the non-V8 front clip)

Steve in Manhattan > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 01/09/2015 at 22:33

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Seriously - is this James May?

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Steve in Manhattan 01/09/2015 at 22:36

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It just looks so nice!

Brian Silvestro > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 01/09/2015 at 22:39

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Why does it have to be LHD??

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Brian Silvestro 01/09/2015 at 22:40

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Because driving RHD in a LHD country would probably feel a bit weird.

Steve in Manhattan > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 01/09/2015 at 22:44

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I'll admit - it looks way better than a Catera, and better than a Lincoln LS - two cars of the period that I can think of.

jkm7680 > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 01/09/2015 at 22:48

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Could you register it in Mexico, and bring it over "Temporarily"?

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > jkm7680 01/09/2015 at 22:53

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I should note that I don't actually have enough money to buy one, let alone import it.

jkm7680 > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 01/09/2015 at 22:54

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Oh, Haha. Gotcha.

TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 01/09/2015 at 22:54

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Surprisingly reliable cars - from the days when BMW took over. Everything's relative of course...

Svend > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 01/09/2015 at 22:55

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We had a Rover 75 1.8i Connoisseur (top spec) and yes it was a pretty good car. No faults or problems other than the front leg area was a little too narrow and rear legroom was a little small.

The V8 is the only rear wheel drive one with the rest being front wheel drive.

If you can't get the V8 go for the 2.5V6. Very good quite powerful engine.

Also between the Rover 75 and the MG ZT I'd go for the MG, little more performance tuned and the MG ZTT (wagon/estate) looks very nice.

Brian Silvestro > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 01/09/2015 at 23:00

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Most people say they get used to it within a few hours. And it's worth the unlimited coolness you'd receive.

Deal Killer - Powered by Focus > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 01/09/2015 at 23:18

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grautautogallery.com. They had one listed for sale last week for $11k. Dwhite posted about one last week. They're located in the Detroit area

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 01/10/2015 at 13:58

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I'd definitely rock one as well. They've got a bit of a reputation as old man's cars here in the UK, think 90s Buicks in the States, but I would still happily drive one.

However, apparently they're very nice cars to drive and the interiors are truly fantastic (I've been in a couple in scrapyards). Proper old-school British luxury: leather and wood, rather than German luxury of 'everything must be black or grey'.

I'd also love a V8 with a standard 75 look. Like a modern-day SD1 :)

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 01/10/2015 at 16:18

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If anything I think the Rover 800 is a modern-day SD1

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 01/11/2015 at 02:18

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I'd say it's a modern-day interpretation of the SD1, but the character is quite different from the V8 RWD British bruiser. It's probably an excellent counterpart to the SD1 2600, but the V8 75/MG ZT is the first true successor (although you could make an argument for the 800 Turbo)

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 01/11/2015 at 10:54

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For your own sake, do not google image search "SD1 coupe". There's no benefit to becoming obsessed with things that don't exist.

Or, by extension, "Rover 75 coupe".

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Deal Killer - Powered by Focus 01/14/2015 at 15:33

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Grand Rapids Area*

GR = Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids is the other side of Michigan. The less stabby side.