ZT CDTi auto or manuel

Guapito · 19th September 2009, 12:08

I'm looking to buy a ZT CDTi in either a manual or auto guise. I've had an auto before (a BMW E39) and was pleasantly surprised at how well it performed and didn't really miss changing gear (try driving in London with a manual!).
Question is, is the autobox any good performance and reliability-wise?

Also how much of a difference is there between the MG Sports suspension and the standard MG suspension?

Last question, am I right in thinking the standard CDTi is basically the same engine as the CDTi 135 with the exception of the ECU?

stef_uk · 19th September 2009, 12:20

if your getting the diesel for more mpg then getting an auto is defeating the object...yes its easier to drive...dare i say lazy even but it will cost you mpg as a result...if you don't care then its down to preference.

cdti 116 and 131 are the same bar the ecu map

hth steve

Guapito · 19th September 2009, 12:27

I know an auto consumes more fuel than a manual but it's hardly in the league of a 2.5 V6

JohnDotCom · 19th September 2009, 14:24

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Originally Posted by Guapito

I know an auto consumes more fuel than a manual but it's hardly in the league of a 2.5 V6

Other than the lovely sound I'm not so sure with the Tuned Diesels.

James.uk · 19th September 2009, 15:36

Manual gearboxes went out with the Ark, only people who can't afford a decent car wiv an auto box drive em now...

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Guapito · 20th September 2009, 09:50

Wow, you guys are really swinging it for me!

COLVERT · 20th September 2009, 12:01

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Originally Posted by James.uk

Manual gearboxes went out with the Ark, only people who can't afford a decent car wiv an auto box drive em now...

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You seem to NOAH lot about the ARK. Are you certain that it had a manual gearbox though???

Raistlin · 20th September 2009, 17:27

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Originally Posted by JohnDotCom

I'm not so sure with the Tuned Diesels.

TUNED diesels? What tuned diesels?

crofts · 21st September 2009, 00:08

A quick look at how much clutch trouble the manuals have should make up your mind for you. OK the auto's do use a little more fuel but the driving experience is superb and there are very few instances of failures these days.
There were cases of failures on earlier cars (probably pre 2003 models) but I think these have either been repaired by now or will probably not now give trouble.
Pays to change fluid at, or before, 60,000 miles

19th September 2009, 12:08	#1
Guapito Regular poster MG ZT CDTi 135 + Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bracknell Posts: 62 Thanks: 10 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	ZT CDTi auto or manuel I'm looking to buy a ZT CDTi in either a manual or auto guise. I've had an auto before (a BMW E39) and was pleasantly surprised at how well it performed and didn't really miss changing gear (try driving in London with a manual!). Question is, is the autobox any good performance and reliability-wise? Also how much of a difference is there between the MG Sports suspension and the standard MG suspension? Last question, am I right in thinking the standard CDTi is basically the same engine as the CDTi 135 with the exception of the ECU?

19th September 2009, 12:20	#2
stef_uk Gets stuck in ZT75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: leicestershire Posts: 904 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	if your getting the diesel for more mpg then getting an auto is defeating the object...yes its easier to drive...dare i say lazy even but it will cost you mpg as a result...if you don't care then its down to preference. cdti 116 and 131 are the same bar the ecu map hth steve __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

19th September 2009, 12:27	#3
Guapito Regular poster MG ZT CDTi 135 + Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bracknell Posts: 62 Thanks: 10 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Auto or manual I know an auto consumes more fuel than a manual but it's hardly in the league of a 2.5 V6

21st September 2009, 00:08	#9
crofts I really should get out more....... 2003 Rover 75 Conn. SE Auto Tourer 131 ps CDTi Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bristol Posts: 2,512 Thanks: 38 Thanked 67 Times in 55 Posts	Auto vs Manual A quick look at how much clutch trouble the manuals have should make up your mind for you. OK the auto's do use a little more fuel but the driving experience is superb and there are very few instances of failures these days. There were cases of failures on earlier cars (probably pre 2003 models) but I think these have either been repaired by now or will probably not now give trouble. Pays to change fluid at, or before, 60,000 miles __________________ Rover 75 CDTi SE Connoisseur Tourer (2003) In desirable STARLIGHT SILVER (now restored to it's former glory with all the chrome !)

19th September 2009, 15:36	#5
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	Manual gearboxes went out with the Ark, only people who can't afford a decent car wiv an auto box drive em now... ...

20th September 2009, 09:50	#6
Guapito Regular poster MG ZT CDTi 135 + Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bracknell Posts: 62 Thanks: 10 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wow, you guys are really swinging it for me!