Buying a V8? - Page 2

slickster · 19th November 2008, 20:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duotone

I bought one recently, Its a Rover 75 V8.
Dave T

Oh my goodness, my perfect car!!!!

A R75 V8 (as opposed to a MG V8) and in that paintwork!!!!!! (I'm from the northeast and ten years ago I use to see countless Nissan Micras and Primeras from the local factory driving around in a multitude of those flip paints.)

Keeping my eye out for a R75 V8, but I feel I may be waiting a while...

Just as an aside, came across this car, which is amazing value for money (and nearly as quick as a V8, and likely just as luxurious)

PS. How did you create that perfect little animation with the flip paint colouring too!

Greeners · 19th November 2008, 20:29

Found this one....Over budget...?

slickster · 19th November 2008, 20:52

Nice condition, low mileage, just a little over budget...

Tim · 20th November 2008, 06:51

Interesting, why is the Jag V8 only in group 17 insurance? We're in 20.

Perhaps its the rarity which you need to think about Slickster. Buy a Jag V8 and in a couple of years it might be cheaper to scrap. Buy a Rover V8 and there is a good chance you will get your money back if not even make a profit.

Totally bias but I reckon you will keep it.

BigA · 22nd November 2008, 08:24

Duotone,

Can you post some before and after pix of the Vortex refurb? I assumed they were more difficult than other finishes but maybe not?

A

Yanbanshee · 30th November 2008, 16:18

Well done duotone, a great car and welcome to the very exclusive R75 V8 club. Only around 50 or so left in this country so a guaranteed classic.

Duotone · 30th November 2008, 18:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigA

Duotone,

Can you post some before and after pix of the Vortex refurb? I assumed they were more difficult than other finishes but maybe not?

A

Yes, I will post pictures of before and after re-furb.

The 11 spoke alloys are from Duotone and are fitted with Continental tyres.

The Vortex were fitted with Dunlop 9000. The V8 rides a lot better and quieter on the Continentals, the difference is quite noticable.

I have been out today in the V8, what a really nice car..

Dave T

Mr bountyfull · 30th November 2008, 18:55

Just my two pennies worth. Before I settled on the MG ZTV8 I have always liked the thought of a Jag and after a mis-fuel of my cdti I visited a number of cars.
Alfa gt (new two door) - good but not special enough.
XK8 2003 special but felt old nice noise.
RX8 wonderfull drive almost went there.
Then I drove MG V8 noise fantastic, gun it and your in the seat of ww2 spitfire. I could not look anywhere other than at this type of car. If you look long and hard and are prepared to wait you will find R75 V8.

Get one
Steve.

slickster · 30th November 2008, 19:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yanbanshee

Only around 50 or so left in this country so a guaranteed classic.

Looks like I could be in for a bit of a wait...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr bountyfull

If you look long and hard and are prepared to wait you will find R75 V8.

...but I'm sure it will be worth it

JayHSpence · 8th December 2008, 19:54

I am looking for my first MG ZT 260 v8. i will find it some day soon... its the only one to go for.. I was looking at P38 RangeRover..before and then Jag X-Type..and then A scoobyDOOdoo.. but I always come back to the MG ZT 260 v8.. rear wheel drive.. Mustang engine.. with USA underpining with the drive train and so on.. I have loved the 75's ever sine they came out.. but its the MG ZT 260 v8 for me... go and drive one... and see for yourself..
as for the S-type.. mmmm not sure. look on the Jag forum.. for s types and see.. there you will find all you need to know, but I am a little/lot biased. but we know you will come back to the 75.in some guise or other.. MG mG mG MMMMGGG... go get one.

19th November 2008, 20:29	#12
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19th November 2008, 20:52	#13
slickster Gets stuck in ... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 545 Thanks: 2 Thanked 19 Times in 16 Posts	Nice condition, low mileage, just a little over budget... __________________ Previously owned 75/ZTs: Rover 75 4.6 V8 Conni SE Auto // MG ZT-T 260 4.6 V8 // R75 Conn SE 2.5 V6 Auto Vanden Plas (LWB) 01 '51' Rover 75 2.0 Diesel Conni Auto Tourer // 99 'T' Rover 75 2.5 Conni Auto

20th November 2008, 06:51	#14
Tim Feel the size of my Quads MG ZT 440SE, MG HS PHEV & MG3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Addlestone Posts: 1,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 128 Times in 85 Posts	Interesting, why is the Jag V8 only in group 17 insurance? We're in 20. Perhaps its the rarity which you need to think about Slickster. Buy a Jag V8 and in a couple of years it might be cheaper to scrap. Buy a Rover V8 and there is a good chance you will get your money back if not even make a profit. Totally bias but I reckon you will keep it. __________________ Member 23 or 63 depending on what you look at. https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc26...0rum/forum.php http://two-sixties-blog.com/ http://www.youtube.com/user/TheTwoSi.../1/1wPt2rhd_Ps

30th November 2008, 16:18	#16
Yanbanshee Regular poster R75 V8 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 75 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Well done duotone, a great car and welcome to the very exclusive R75 V8 club. Only around 50 or so left in this country so a guaranteed classic. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

8th December 2008, 19:54	#20
JayHSpence Newbie Mondeo lol. soon a 260 ;o) Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hey Slick.. I am looking for my first MG ZT 260 v8. i will find it some day soon... its the only one to go for.. I was looking at P38 RangeRover..before and then Jag X-Type..and then A scoobyDOOdoo.. but I always come back to the MG ZT 260 v8.. rear wheel drive.. Mustang engine.. with USA underpining with the drive train and so on.. I have loved the 75's ever sine they came out.. but its the MG ZT 260 v8 for me... go and drive one... and see for yourself.. as for the S-type.. mmmm not sure. look on the Jag forum.. for s types and see.. there you will find all you need to know, but I am a little/lot biased. but we know you will come back to the 75.in some guise or other.. MG mG mG MMMMGGG... go get one.

22nd November 2008, 08:24	#15
BigA Newbie Rover 75 cdt conn se tourer, ZT-T V8 SE Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Newbury Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Duotone, Can you post some before and after pix of the Vortex refurb? I assumed they were more difficult than other finishes but maybe not? A

30th November 2008, 18:55	#18
Mr bountyfull Gets stuck in MGZTV8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newbury Posts: 567 Thanks: 173 Thanked 82 Times in 58 Posts	Just my two pennies worth. Before I settled on the MG ZTV8 I have always liked the thought of a Jag and after a mis-fuel of my cdti I visited a number of cars. Alfa gt (new two door) - good but not special enough. XK8 2003 special but felt old nice noise. RX8 wonderfull drive almost went there. Then I drove MG V8 noise fantastic, gun it and your in the seat of ww2 spitfire. I could not look anywhere other than at this type of car. If you look long and hard and are prepared to wait you will find R75 V8. Get one Steve.