Which 75?

[Neal P2]

Hello Paul,

Many thanks for your experiences and pointers - it’s really good to hear experiences over this period of ownership and thanks for the link which I will check out. - I have been looking at many adverts on different sites of 75’s for sale and it’s quite interesting to see that there is not a lot of difference between the prices of the various engine versions or even between the different trim spec levels - so this why I wanted to pick up on the flaws or advantages of each version.

Many thanks again

regards

Neal

[andrewmcg]

Hello there Neal and Paul

Out of interest I have just done a 120 mile round trip in the 2.5 Auto with the ATC on, using mainly the A14 and M11 (with 10% on minor roads). Having reset trip computer at start of journey it returned a consumption of 29.3 mpg, not bad view a very cold start this morning.
I agree with you Paul it's not a simple job when it comes to a belt change. I had mine done about 2 years ago, at a cost of £698, it was a 7.9 hour job!!!, the labour came to £398, the parts at £300 included 3 belts, tensioner, guide pulley,water pump and a few sundry liquids and seals. Replacing the guide pulley and water pump not essential but recommended as worthwhile preventive action whilst engine partly stripped.
Paul I was not aware of split in the 75/mgzt forum will now have a look at the one you mention.

Regards
Andrew

[Neal P2]

Hi Andrew,
That mpg doesn't sound too bad for a round trip like that.
The belt change certainly sounds an involved job, but I paid approx £500 for a Renault one a couple of years back so I guess it's unfortunately the price we pay these days and that didn't include a pump.

Thanks again

Regards

Neal

[Neal P2]

Just a quick update and thank you to everyone who replied earlier this year.

I finally bought myself a 75 and took delivery last week. I opted in the end for a 2.5 V6 - It's smoothness won me over!

Thanks again for all your advice and experiences.

Regards

Neal