After a v8 am I being realistic

swanny · 25th September 2013, 19:49

After a couple years apart from my old v6, still safely in the membership fold here I might be in a position to buy a v8 probably an mg.
I just don't know if the budget I have is sensible to get me a good car.

I'd like a v8, not worried about Se spec or not but would like LPG. Mileage not too worried about this as i see they are good for serious mileage.

The budget would be around 6k but will this get me a good LPG v8? I have seen some go for this, but is it too risky? Just a bit concerned about why some are so cheap?

I guess at 2-2.5 k for the system a cheap petrol v8 might be an idea but again will I find a well looked after v8 for 4-4.5k? That won't cost me a wedge if cash the first time I take it to a good rover specialist garage?

Any advice welcome

Paul

MrDoodles · 25th September 2013, 19:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by swanny

After a couple years apart from my old v6, still safely in the membership fold here I might be in a position to buy a v8 probably an mg.
I just don't know if the budget I have is sensible to get me a good car.

I'd like a v8, not worried about Se spec or not but would like LPG. Mileage not too worried about this as i see they are good for serious mileage.

The budget would be around 6k but will this get me a good LPG v8? I have seen some go for this, but is it too risky? Just a bit concerned about why some are so cheap?

I guess at 2-2.5 k for the system a cheap petrol v8 might be an idea but again will I find a well looked after v8 for 4-4.5k? That won't cost me a wedge if cash the first time I take it to a good rover specialist garage?

Any advice welcome

Paul

All the current cars for sale, are listed here!

http://forums.75-zt.com/viewtopic.php?f=110&t=3621

swanny · 25th September 2013, 20:06

I'm watching that thread avidly! I guess my question is that there seem to be very few lpgs in my price range and I'm wondering if I'm actually bring realistic or if I just need to be a bit patient and see what comes up? Idina want to buy something that is cheap if it's going to cost a bomb to sort out

Paul

Greeners · 25th September 2013, 20:22

My V8 is LPG, it's my second V8. It costs the same to run as my diesel, so I'm happy.

I couldn't afford to run it without the LPG, but the only down side is LPG garages are a bit thin on the ground, so I fill up when ever I see one.

My car is just coming upto 150,000 miles

MrDoodles · 25th September 2013, 20:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by swanny

I'm watching that thread avidly! I guess my question is that there seem to be very few lpgs in my price range and I'm wondering if I'm actually bring realistic or if I just need to be a bit patient and see what comes up? Idina want to buy something that is cheap if it's going to cost a bomb to sort out

Paul

Just need a little patience!

Most of the cars for sale are WAY over priced and as there are currently over 30 cars for sale, asking prices WILL come down!

You may want to PM me for my thoughts are their values!

VMax1000 · 25th September 2013, 20:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrDoodles

Just need a little patience!

Most of the cars for sale are WAY over priced and as there are currently over 30 cars for sale, asking prices WILL come down!

You may want to PM me for my thoughts are their values!

That's only one man's opinion

The prices seem to be holding nicely at the moment so..............

Go ahead and PM the guru on V8 prices.
Whilst you're at it, ask him why he hasn't got one yet.

The V8 pricing issue, or some opinions around it, is wearing thin now.

If you want some real advice on the V8, join www.two-sixties.com

And the 30 mentioned for sale do include the LHD as well

MrDoodles · 25th September 2013, 20:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by VMax1000

That's only one man's opinion

The prices seem to holding nicely at the moment so..............

Go ahead and PM the guru on V8 prices.
Whilst you're at it, ask him why he hasn't got one yet.

The V8 pricing issue, or some opinions around it, is wearing thin now.

If you want some real advice on the V8, join www.two-sixties.com

Nicely condescending as usual!

Of course it's not in the interest of a V8 owner to keep talking the prices up, is it!

kaiser · 26th September 2013, 05:07

I think you should take advantage of Mr Doodles negotiating skills. Give him your budget and let him source a car that meets with your requirements.

Everyone would be happy?

Dashiel · 26th September 2013, 06:13

Don't Get hung up on Lpg.
You can get that fitted any day of the year.
And an existing Lpg tank may be coming to the end of its ten year life.
Why not buy a new shiny Lpg kit instead?
In short, you need to know what you are buying. Particularly with what you are after.

FLYING BANANA · 26th September 2013, 07:57

Mine will be up For Sale on this forum and on the TwoSixties next week.

She is a MK1 in Mirage Blue. No.155. Currently on less than 49,750, but will rise before sold. Does not have LPG fitted.

PM me for further details.

Reason for selling is I have had my fun and I prefer driving my 1.8t.

25th September 2013, 19:49	#1
swanny Avid contributor MG ZT - 260 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Nottingham Posts: 166 Thanks: 3 Thanked 21 Times in 10 Posts	After a v8 am I being realistic After a couple years apart from my old v6, still safely in the membership fold here I might be in a position to buy a v8 probably an mg. I just don't know if the budget I have is sensible to get me a good car. I'd like a v8, not worried about Se spec or not but would like LPG. Mileage not too worried about this as i see they are good for serious mileage. The budget would be around 6k but will this get me a good LPG v8? I have seen some go for this, but is it too risky? Just a bit concerned about why some are so cheap? I guess at 2-2.5 k for the system a cheap petrol v8 might be an idea but again will I find a well looked after v8 for 4-4.5k? That won't cost me a wedge if cash the first time I take it to a good rover specialist garage? Any advice welcome Paul

25th September 2013, 20:22	#4
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	My V8 is LPG, it's my second V8. It costs the same to run as my diesel, so I'm happy. I couldn't afford to run it without the LPG, but the only down side is LPG garages are a bit thin on the ground, so I fill up when ever I see one. My car is just coming upto 150,000 miles __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

26th September 2013, 07:57	#10
FLYING BANANA Moderator/Club Shop MG ZT 1.8t+. No.3 of 4 in Sunspot Yellow & Ford Fiesta in Black. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rattler Farm Posts: 22,641 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	Mine will be up For Sale on this forum and on the TwoSixties next week. She is a MK1 in Mirage Blue. No.155. Currently on less than 49,750, but will rise before sold. Does not have LPG fitted. PM me for further details. Reason for selling is I have had my fun and I prefer driving my 1.8t. __________________ 233,730 onen hag oll

25th September 2013, 20:06	#3
swanny Avid contributor MG ZT - 260 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Nottingham Posts: 166 Thanks: 3 Thanked 21 Times in 10 Posts	I'm watching that thread avidly! I guess my question is that there seem to be very few lpgs in my price range and I'm wondering if I'm actually bring realistic or if I just need to be a bit patient and see what comes up? Idina want to buy something that is cheap if it's going to cost a bomb to sort out Paul

26th September 2013, 05:07	#8
kaiser This is my second home 75 Tourer 2.5 Auto, 1.8T, 75V8ZT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Johannesburg ZA Posts: 6,200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 859 Times in 613 Posts	I think you should take advantage of Mr Doodles negotiating skills. Give him your budget and let him source a car that meets with your requirements. Everyone would be happy?

26th September 2013, 06:13	#9
Dashiel Posted a thing or two Rover 75 V6 2.0 Club Tourer LPG Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South East Posts: 1,405 Thanks: 3 Thanked 39 Times in 34 Posts	Don't Get hung up on Lpg. You can get that fitted any day of the year. And an existing Lpg tank may be coming to the end of its ten year life. Why not buy a new shiny Lpg kit instead? In short, you need to know what you are buying. Particularly with what you are after.