MG ZT 260 Listing - Page 3

marinabrian · 3rd August 2018, 18:17

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Originally Posted by mss

There's one problem with that - people with class do not buy M3 or Cxx cars!

In much the same way A Kawasaki Vulcan owner wouldn't ride a proper bike

As much as I like the R40, the V8 variants do not work on any level, and having driven both I wouldn't hesitate to buy a C63 Mercedes as it simply is a much better car

Brian

paul d · 3rd August 2018, 18:22

I've never seen the appeal of the 75/ZT v8 myself, always thought they are over rated, over priced & under powered. Only my opinion, some love them & I'm fine with that.

All that said, when there are only a handful left this price will probably be cheap. Look at a Capri these days or a lotus Carlton. Something like this if you can afford it & sit on it, what price will it be in 25 years time. Bit more than it is now methinks.

Not for me this, You have a car, or 2 or 3 to drive & to enjoy the experience of driving them IMHO. If you want to look at it. Get A Picture.

Regards

Paul

MSS · 3rd August 2018, 18:42

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

In much the same way A Kawasaki Vulcan owner wouldn't ride a proper bike

..............

Brian

What, the type where the rider has to lie on his belly?

P-Nut · 3rd August 2018, 20:17

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Originally Posted by paul d

I've never seen the appeal of the 75/ZT v8 myself, always thought they are over rated, over priced & under powered.

Absolutely, I know the reasons but it's still amazing they managed to choose the worst V8 of it's day, quite frankly one of the most disappointing v8s in history.

bazyerma · 4th August 2018, 08:35

I think the modern classic bubble will burst soon.

Anything after 2001 will get taxed / or regulated off the road and only pre 1980 or new cars will be kept on the road.

I really wonder in 10 years time, who will be in the market for a 20K Rover, V8 or not?!?

Although to contradict myself, my 6K Cosworth I bought 8 years ago, and smashed

then sold off for parts would now be worth closer to 20k now, so I hope the bubble does burst, as I would love another 2wd Sapphire Cosworth again!

Regards
Barry

Bogbrush82 · 4th August 2018, 18:48

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Originally Posted by bazyerma

my 6K Cosworth I bought 8 years ago, and smashed

then sold off for parts would now be worth closer to 20k now, so I hope the bubble does burst, as I would love another 2wd Sapphire Cosworth again!

Regards
Barry

22k, to be precise.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Sier....c100005.m1851

bazyerma · 5th August 2018, 09:36

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Originally Posted by Bogbrush82

22k, to be precise.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Sier....c100005.m1851

Yeah, I know I said 2wd, Mine was also Moonstone blue like below, could cope with the extra traction, but not the 17K, Just could not spend that on a car, I would be too scared to drive it!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Sier...sAAOSwPK1ZS5zc

billericaymgxpower · 5th August 2018, 10:16

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Originally Posted by P-Nut

£19k is a hell of a lot, you'd have to be a massive die hard fan.

I'd say it's about 10k over priced, 19k can buy you some real automotive icons, this is one for speculators only.

Mind you what do I know, Dagenham dustbins have sold for a lot more

True, mileage considered I wouldn't pay anything more than 10k. Worth watching though. Not my taste the flip tone paint but only my opinion. Sure it looks stunning in the flesh.

SCP440 · 5th August 2018, 10:53

Having read some of these comments it makes me smile, yes the BMW M3 and Merc C63 and Audi S6 are amazing cars to drive but then they should be with the development budget they had. Has anybody on here actually owned one? I know of an owner who is very well paid and he nearly cries when his goes to the garage.

Yes you can pick a good one up for £20k with reasonable mileage but it could easily cost you 10% of that annually to keep it on the road and that is if nothing goes wrong with it. You cant go putting £100 tyres on one or you will be seeing the underside of it in a ditch and have you seen what a Mercedes, BMW or Audi dealer will charge you to put a set of brakes on one?

I agree the V8 Rover 75/MG ZT's are far from perfect and they are not the most powerful cars but they are affordable and if you park it up for a few hours it is still going to be there and not on its way to Lithuania or South Africa in a container.

MSS · 5th August 2018, 11:14

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Originally Posted by SCP440

Having read some of these comments it makes me smile, yes the BMW M3 and Merc C63 and Audi S6 are amazing cars to drive but then they should be with the development budget they had. Has anybody on here actually owned one? I know of an owner who is very well paid and he nearly cries when his goes to the garage.

Yes you can pick a good one up for £20k with reasonable mileage but it could easily cost you 10% of that annually to keep it on the road and that is if nothing goes wrong with it. You cant go putting £100 tyres on one or you will be seeing the underside of it in a ditch and have you seen what a Mercedes, BMW or Audi dealer will charge you to put a set of brakes on one?

I agree the V8 Rover 75/MG ZT's are far from perfect and they are not the most powerful cars but they are affordable and if you park it up for a few hours it is still going to be there and not on its way to Lithuania or South Africa in a container.

And then there's the point about "class" as well!

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paul d Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon & Saab 93 'vert Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: coventry Posts: 1,378 Thanks: 199 Thanked 204 Times in 162 Posts	I've never seen the appeal of the 75/ZT v8 myself, always thought they are over rated, over priced & under powered. Only my opinion, some love them & I'm fine with that. All that said, when there are only a handful left this price will probably be cheap. Look at a Capri these days or a lotus Carlton. Something like this if you can afford it & sit on it, what price will it be in 25 years time. Bit more than it is now methinks. Not for me this, You have a car, or 2 or 3 to drive & to enjoy the experience of driving them IMHO. If you want to look at it. Get A Picture. Regards Paul __________________ The Colour WAS CELESTIAL...! Meanwhile Back At The Ranch...!!!

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bazyerma Avid contributor MG ZT-T Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 147 Thanks: 117 Thanked 24 Times in 23 Posts	I think the modern classic bubble will burst soon. Anything after 2001 will get taxed / or regulated off the road and only pre 1980 or new cars will be kept on the road. I really wonder in 10 years time, who will be in the market for a 20K Rover, V8 or not?!? Although to contradict myself, my 6K Cosworth I bought 8 years ago, and smashed then sold off for parts would now be worth closer to 20k now, so I hope the bubble does burst, as I would love another 2wd Sapphire Cosworth again! Regards Barry

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SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,504 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	Having read some of these comments it makes me smile, yes the BMW M3 and Merc C63 and Audi S6 are amazing cars to drive but then they should be with the development budget they had. Has anybody on here actually owned one? I know of an owner who is very well paid and he nearly cries when his goes to the garage. Yes you can pick a good one up for £20k with reasonable mileage but it could easily cost you 10% of that annually to keep it on the road and that is if nothing goes wrong with it. You cant go putting £100 tyres on one or you will be seeing the underside of it in a ditch and have you seen what a Mercedes, BMW or Audi dealer will charge you to put a set of brakes on one? I agree the V8 Rover 75/MG ZT's are far from perfect and they are not the most powerful cars but they are affordable and if you park it up for a few hours it is still going to be there and not on its way to Lithuania or South Africa in a container.