launch car *SOLD*

Dansrockin · 14th April 2015, 21:01

Just testing the water really to see if I can get any interest.
I've got a dealer launch car that I've had for about 3 months. I got it off another member on here, and there is quite a lot of info on what he did to it on here.
I got it with the intention of getting it through a mot, and then seeing how I liked it, but its cost me the best part of £900 to get it on the road, and I seriously need to try and get some of that back now!
I have just put on new doors, bumpers, boot lid, bonnet and wings. The bodywork is now in very good condition, there are a few stone chips and a couple of scuffs on the bumpers, but it is all very good for the age and mileage.
Since I've had it, its had replacement rear suspension arms, rear springs, front drop links, rear arb bushes, battery, back box, vis motors, door actuators, tyres, various bits of trim, and hiline head unit and TV module in the boot replaced. I've also checked and reattatched all 4 sunroof drain's.
The boot and plenums are bone dry, and judging by the dust in them, they have been for a good while.
The previous owner did plenty of work to the car, including belts, water pump, stat, new fan and gold resistor, full service including plugs, suspension strut replaced, and quite a few other things. He's got a comprehensive list of pictures (over 200!) That he sent me before I got the car, showing the work being done to the car. I believe Andi Willi did a fair bit of the work, including the belts. They were done about 2k miles ago, so only just done really!
The car has 162k miles on it, but it really drives well. Its so smooth and just purrs along, but can shift when you floor it in sport mode!
Mechanically this car is very good, interior is very nice too. Full electric heated Neptune blue leather seats with double piping and embossed headrests, neptune blue mats, all the toys that launch cars came with, plus it has had dimming mirror and reversing sensors fitted.
It has 12 months mot minus two weeks, and doesn't really need anything doing to it, as I've just spent a small fortune getting it through the mot!
I had considered keeping this one and selling my 190 instead as this is such a nice car, but the zt is my baby and I just couldn't do it! If I could afford to keep two v6s, I would keep it in a shot, but my wife found out how much I've spent on it and has laid down the law!
There is full service history, loads of paperwork including the original pdi report from Cowley to the dealer stating it was a demonstrator car. It has all the sat nav discs up to the most current one.
I will get a few pics up tomorrow as I'm on my phone at the min, but I'm sure you all know what a launch car looks like!
I'm looking for around £800, just to try and get back some of what its cost me to get it where it is, but I am open to offers, so if you're interested, make an offer, you never know!
I am in Banbury, but am happy to deliver car to you anywhere if you cover my fuel!

Just to add, the car also has a personalised number plate fitted, valued at £400 on a couple of valuation sites.
For those not sure what the launch car spec is, see this link http://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/sh...ht=launch+spec
The car is a 1999 T reg.

Le Mans 190 · 17th April 2015, 06:15

Lovely car, Good luck with the sale Dan

Dansrockin · 17th April 2015, 14:18

Thanks, I'm not having the interest I thought I would! Is tgd price maybe too high? I am open to any offers, I can only say yes or no!

Nige B · 17th April 2015, 16:30

Hi Dan. just an idea but ...if it was mine , id cash the number plate in and try again , on ebay .or gumtree.Obviously up to yourself ..

Dansrockin · 17th April 2015, 16:48

I had thought about that, but I'm not sure how those sort of sites work. I've never had personalised plates!
Do they buy it off you there and then, or put it on their system until someone wants to buy it?

al_dente · 17th April 2015, 17:05

It looks like a nice car, but you haven't said what engine it has.

Nige B · 17th April 2015, 17:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dansrockin

I had thought about that, but I'm not sure how those sort of sites work. I've never had personalised plates!
Do they buy it off you there and then, or put it on their system until someone wants to buy it?

Don't know myself Dan..sure someone on here will have the answer .

Dansrockin · 17th April 2015, 17:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by al_dente

It looks like a nice car, but you haven't said what engine it has.

If you have to ask then you don't deserve to know!

Le Mans 190 · 17th April 2015, 17:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dansrockin

I had thought about that, but I'm not sure how those sort of sites work. I've never had personalised plates!
Do they buy it off you there and then, or put it on their system until someone wants to buy it?

No they don't they add it to there database for customers looking for plates

Polly · 17th April 2015, 18:42

Assuming the plate has been on there from new, wouldn't it be a mistake to remove it?
Age related plates stand out a mile, and would de-value the car considerably.

14th April 2015, 21:01	#1
Dansrockin Posted a thing or two MG ZT number 1 of 25 celestial!! Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Banbury Posts: 1,967 Thanks: 208 Thanked 242 Times in 166 Posts	launch car SOLD Just testing the water really to see if I can get any interest. I've got a dealer launch car that I've had for about 3 months. I got it off another member on here, and there is quite a lot of info on what he did to it on here. I got it with the intention of getting it through a mot, and then seeing how I liked it, but its cost me the best part of £900 to get it on the road, and I seriously need to try and get some of that back now! I have just put on new doors, bumpers, boot lid, bonnet and wings. The bodywork is now in very good condition, there are a few stone chips and a couple of scuffs on the bumpers, but it is all very good for the age and mileage. Since I've had it, its had replacement rear suspension arms, rear springs, front drop links, rear arb bushes, battery, back box, vis motors, door actuators, tyres, various bits of trim, and hiline head unit and TV module in the boot replaced. I've also checked and reattatched all 4 sunroof drain's. The boot and plenums are bone dry, and judging by the dust in them, they have been for a good while. The previous owner did plenty of work to the car, including belts, water pump, stat, new fan and gold resistor, full service including plugs, suspension strut replaced, and quite a few other things. He's got a comprehensive list of pictures (over 200!) That he sent me before I got the car, showing the work being done to the car. I believe Andi Willi did a fair bit of the work, including the belts. They were done about 2k miles ago, so only just done really! The car has 162k miles on it, but it really drives well. Its so smooth and just purrs along, but can shift when you floor it in sport mode! Mechanically this car is very good, interior is very nice too. Full electric heated Neptune blue leather seats with double piping and embossed headrests, neptune blue mats, all the toys that launch cars came with, plus it has had dimming mirror and reversing sensors fitted. It has 12 months mot minus two weeks, and doesn't really need anything doing to it, as I've just spent a small fortune getting it through the mot! I had considered keeping this one and selling my 190 instead as this is such a nice car, but the zt is my baby and I just couldn't do it! If I could afford to keep two v6s, I would keep it in a shot, but my wife found out how much I've spent on it and has laid down the law! There is full service history, loads of paperwork including the original pdi report from Cowley to the dealer stating it was a demonstrator car. It has all the sat nav discs up to the most current one. I will get a few pics up tomorrow as I'm on my phone at the min, but I'm sure you all know what a launch car looks like! I'm looking for around £800, just to try and get back some of what its cost me to get it where it is, but I am open to offers, so if you're interested, make an offer, you never know! I am in Banbury, but am happy to deliver car to you anywhere if you cover my fuel! Just to add, the car also has a personalised number plate fitted, valued at £400 on a couple of valuation sites. For those not sure what the launch car spec is, see this link http://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/sh...ht=launch+spec The car is a 1999 T reg. Last edited by Dansrockin; 27th April 2015 at 19:34.. Reason: lower price and new pics added

17th April 2015, 16:30	#4
Nige B This is my second home honda civic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: lowton Posts: 4,414 Thanks: 899 Thanked 616 Times in 490 Posts	Hi Dan. just an idea but ...if it was mine , id cash the number plate in and try again , on ebay .or gumtree.Obviously up to yourself .. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Nige B

17th April 2015, 06:15	#2
Le Mans 190 I really should get out more....... RIP Le Mans 190 :( Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Atherstone Posts: 2,260 Thanks: 355 Thanked 248 Times in 177 Posts	Lovely car, Good luck with the sale Dan

17th April 2015, 14:18	#3
Dansrockin Posted a thing or two MG ZT number 1 of 25 celestial!! Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Banbury Posts: 1,967 Thanks: 208 Thanked 242 Times in 166 Posts	Thanks, I'm not having the interest I thought I would! Is tgd price maybe too high? I am open to any offers, I can only say yes or no!

17th April 2015, 16:48	#5
Dansrockin Posted a thing or two MG ZT number 1 of 25 celestial!! Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Banbury Posts: 1,967 Thanks: 208 Thanked 242 Times in 166 Posts	I had thought about that, but I'm not sure how those sort of sites work. I've never had personalised plates! Do they buy it off you there and then, or put it on their system until someone wants to buy it?

17th April 2015, 17:05	#6
al_dente Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nr Telford, Shropshire Posts: 377 Thanks: 6 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	It looks like a nice car, but you haven't said what engine it has.

17th April 2015, 18:42	#10
Polly Posted a thing or two MG ZT 260 SE, ZS120, ZR105 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Peterhead Posts: 1,375 Thanks: 203 Thanked 350 Times in 241 Posts	Assuming the plate has been on there from new, wouldn't it be a mistake to remove it? Age related plates stand out a mile, and would de-value the car considerably.