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30th May 2020, 22:10 | #22 |
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MG-ZT 260SE Join Date: Apr 2013
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This vehicle was the 5,293rd ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 This vehicle was the 1st ZT 260 SE to be made out of 384 This vehicle was the 75th ZT in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 2,479 Starlight Silver ZTs (Now in Zircon) |
31st May 2020, 11:08 | #23 |
Been absent for a while…
Rover 75 Tourer, Classic mini Cooper S, Abarth 595 competizione, MG TF and a Hyundai Tucson PHEV Join Date: Feb 2007
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There was a while when I desperately wanted a 260 tourer and was prepared to let the current yellow tourer go to make way for one. Talking to a few owners I decided not to bother due to the idiosyncrasies of the model. Hand brake shoes, shocker prices and other little items specific to the V8. Working in the trade the last thing I want after an 8 hour day is fighting with a car that’s off the road with parts hard to find. Maybe one day though, as it’s been many years since I’ve driven one and it was only a short journey. The Boxster S is a car I’d love to own and probably never will as I just don’t know enough about them, I’m guessing if they go wrong in a big way it will ruin your life. A friend has a 966 carrera, that years equivalent to the 911 and his independant service and repair bills are eye wateringly expensive.
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................................................. 'Marmite' Possibly one of the most famous 75 tourers produced! left the production line as the last of only Three Rover 75 tourers produced in Trophy Yellow. 48 hours later Longbridge closed. The last sold ordered 75 Tourer. Paid for by the Phoenix Four and handed over by John Towers to the Warwickshire Northampton Air ambulance service as a Rapid Response vehicle |
31st May 2020, 16:53 | #24 |
I really should get out more.......
MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016
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Yes those 996's are deep pocket cars, a workmate had one after an inheritance. He bought it from a Porsche dealer and within a 3 or 4 months it needed some major work but was luckily it was covered under there all encompassing warranty that comes when you buy a car from a main dealer.
12 months later and the engine management light came on and another trip to the dealer diagnosed a failing oil pump. The quote to repair this was in excess of £12k. The car was collected and he sold it to a specialist for a huge loss on his initial purchase price. In the 18 months of ownership he had a couple of services that cost in excess of £600 each, new front brakes and two sets of tyres at over £1200 a set. With the depreciation and running costs he reckons it cost him over £20k to do 15,000 miles. He now drives a Merc AMG. |
1st June 2020, 13:10 | #25 |
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MG ZT 260 Join Date: Nov 2006
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Very glad my street doesn't have a moron like you, so our children can play out happily and safely. I'd be glad to take you on in my TVR Tuscan 2S or my MG ZT Supercharged 4.6 V8. On a racetrack though.
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