Buying a ZT-T 260 SE (2004 mk 2)

pipenslippers · 2nd April 2014, 08:44

HI Folks

A quickie question (or two) . What's a fair price for a low milage
ZT-T 260 SE 2004 mk2 in pristine condition ?

What are the major issues to look out for when buying one ???

Cheers

Pipe.

MrDoodles · 2nd April 2014, 09:45

What's the mileage and service history and is it a Private Sale or Retail?

As for issues, major one is to check the rear subframe for corrosion, although not usually an issue on Mk2 cars, it is unique to the car, it IS an MOT failure and can cost up to £3,000 to replace!

Other common issues are the heater valve which again is unique to the car, but can be replaced by one from the 260's Club for more reliability!

Other one's are drive train "shunt" if the cars been abused and leaking/noisy diffs and of course normal car checks, clutch operation, no untoward noises etc and make sure that everything is working if it's an SE, as the electronics in the boot can often get soaked due to leaks.

The major one though is to expect a maximum of 20 mpg as long as you don't drive hard and around 13 mpg in Town!

pipenslippers · 2nd April 2014, 11:53

Thanks for the info.

Its a private seller with a full service history. Done 27K

trikey · 2nd April 2014, 11:58

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Originally Posted by pipenslippers

Thanks for the info.

Its a private seller with a full service history. Done 27K

Crikey!

Where's that one been hiding!!

VMax1000 · 2nd April 2014, 12:00

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Originally Posted by pipenslippers

Thanks for the info.

Its a private seller with a full service history. Done 27K

If it happens to be a Starlight Silver one, I'd say the price is somewhat optimistic at nearly £10K

pipenslippers · 2nd April 2014, 12:28

so 8K would be a fair price ?

trikey · 2nd April 2014, 12:31

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Originally Posted by pipenslippers

so 8K would be a fair price ?

They are worth whatever you want to pay

Nige B · 2nd April 2014, 12:33

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Originally Posted by trikey

Crikey!

Where's that one been hiding!!

At 12 milles per gallon , its been used as a drive ornament ....

VMax1000 · 2nd April 2014, 12:46

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Originally Posted by trikey

They are worth whatever you want to pay

There is a true statement.

Looking in absolute values for comparison puposes is OK but if you want a car you really like than a fair price is what you're willing to part with.

VMax1000 · 2nd April 2014, 12:48

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Originally Posted by pipenslippers

so 8K would be a fair price ?

I said optimistic rather than unrealistic. As per the posts above, a fair price is the price people are willing to pay.

If it doesn't sell in months to come the conclusion may be the it was a tad high

2nd April 2014, 08:44	#1
pipenslippers Avid contributor MG ZT-T 260 SE Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nottingham Posts: 166 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Buying a ZT-T 260 SE (2004 mk 2) HI Folks A quickie question (or two) . What's a fair price for a low milage ZT-T 260 SE 2004 mk2 in pristine condition ? What are the major issues to look out for when buying one ??? Cheers Pipe.

2nd April 2014, 09:45	#2
MrDoodles Banned MG ZT+ V6 190 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Spalding Posts: 13,245 Thanks: 369 Thanked 1,196 Times in 818 Posts	What's the mileage and service history and is it a Private Sale or Retail? As for issues, major one is to check the rear subframe for corrosion, although not usually an issue on Mk2 cars, it is unique to the car, it IS an MOT failure and can cost up to £3,000 to replace! Other common issues are the heater valve which again is unique to the car, but can be replaced by one from the 260's Club for more reliability! Other one's are drive train "shunt" if the cars been abused and leaking/noisy diffs and of course normal car checks, clutch operation, no untoward noises etc and make sure that everything is working if it's an SE, as the electronics in the boot can often get soaked due to leaks. The major one though is to expect a maximum of 20 mpg as long as you don't drive hard and around 13 mpg in Town!

2nd April 2014, 11:53	#3
pipenslippers Avid contributor MG ZT-T 260 SE Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nottingham Posts: 166 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the info. Its a private seller with a full service history. Done 27K

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pipenslippers Avid contributor MG ZT-T 260 SE Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nottingham Posts: 166 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	so 8K would be a fair price ?