One year of ZT ownership (+7)

Simondi · 20th October 2013, 09:35

It's a year to the day since Ben and I got the train from Kilwinning down to Colwyn Bay to see Jules and pick up my stunning silver 190se

So how has the year been?
Downside
Obviously it costs more to run, slightly dearer insurance, higher road tax and less mpg- I've averaged around 30 mpg as opposed to around 36mpg on my old nasp 1.8.
The colour
Other than that I'm happy

Plus side

The ride is fantastic - nice and firm
The power available - oodles
The sound - miles per gallon have been replaced with smiles per gallon- it sounds fantastic
Despite the colour the car has a 'presence' on the road - it looks great.

I loved my 75 and it will always be special but I LOVE the ZT

overall the year in ZT terms has been great

carl_z_t · 20th October 2013, 09:38

yep, ive had mine a year pretty much to the day, ive had to replace the engine, lower mount, manifold, clutch, wiring,stat, fan, but ive loved every second!

pab · 20th October 2013, 09:40

A year already, how time flies when your having fun.

Running costs are higher than a 1.8, which is obvious, but fun of the 190 far out weighs this.

I have an image somewhere of our cars together when you first purchased..

Simondi · 20th October 2013, 09:49

Would it be this one ?

pab · 20th October 2013, 09:53

That's the one. Oh, and by the way, my parking skills have improved somewhat.

macafee2 · 20th October 2013, 16:39

I do like the front end of a ZT.
macafee2

Parker · 20th October 2013, 16:56

Gosh I remember us discussing the possibilities of a V6 when you and Ben were being chauffeured around in my 75, time goes so quickly and nothing wrong with the colour

ianfletcher · 20th October 2013, 17:56

Simon that looks exactly the same as my zt

Ps there is nothing wrong with the colour

ziggy72 · 20th October 2013, 23:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simondi

Would it be this one ?

great photo. look at the dross parked behind and you wonder how the public chose other marques over our british built cars.

Astraeus · 21st October 2013, 07:19

You have a lovely car there ( both in picture to be fair!) and I bet you do not regret buying that one bit. The sound of these cars great too.

Chris

20th October 2013, 09:35	#1
Simondi Regional Secretary MGTF, MG ZS EV Exclusive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kilwinning Posts: 14,046 Thanks: 1,460 Thanked 3,563 Times in 1,857 Posts	One year of ZT ownership (+7) It's a year to the day since Ben and I got the train from Kilwinning down to Colwyn Bay to see Jules and pick up my stunning silver 190se So how has the year been? Downside Obviously it costs more to run, slightly dearer insurance, higher road tax and less mpg- I've averaged around 30 mpg as opposed to around 36mpg on my old nasp 1.8. The colour Other than that I'm happy Plus side The ride is fantastic - nice and firm The power available - oodles The sound - miles per gallon have been replaced with smiles per gallon- it sounds fantastic Despite the colour the car has a 'presence' on the road - it looks great. I loved my 75 and it will always be special but I LOVE the ZT overall the year in ZT terms has been great __________________ Simondi FAQ How do you do that? Club Flyers Looking for a car seen in a film or on TV? Fancy a change in colour or wheels - paint configurator OBD - Trip Meter Ultimate Buyers Guide Post YouTube videos

20th October 2013, 09:49	#4
Simondi Regional Secretary MGTF, MG ZS EV Exclusive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kilwinning Posts: 14,046 Thanks: 1,460 Thanked 3,563 Times in 1,857 Posts	Would it be this one ? __________________ Simondi FAQ How do you do that? Club Flyers Looking for a car seen in a film or on TV? Fancy a change in colour or wheels - paint configurator OBD - Trip Meter Ultimate Buyers Guide Post YouTube videos

20th October 2013, 16:56	#7
Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	Gosh I remember us discussing the possibilities of a V6 when you and Ben were being chauffeured around in my 75, time goes so quickly and nothing wrong with the colour __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP

20th October 2013, 09:38	#2
carl_z_t Gets stuck in MGZT190+ Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Suffolk Posts: 508 Thanks: 21 Thanked 35 Times in 35 Posts	yep, ive had mine a year pretty much to the day, ive had to replace the engine, lower mount, manifold, clutch, wiring,stat, fan, but ive loved every second!

20th October 2013, 09:40	#3
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	A year already, how time flies when your having fun. Running costs are higher than a 1.8, which is obvious, but fun of the 190 far out weighs this. I have an image somewhere of our cars together when you first purchased..

20th October 2013, 09:53	#5
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	That's the one. Oh, and by the way, my parking skills have improved somewhat.

20th October 2013, 16:39	#6
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,929 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	I do like the front end of a ZT. macafee2

20th October 2013, 17:56	#8
ianfletcher I really should get out more....... BMW 1 series Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bolton Posts: 2,094 Thanks: 12 Thanked 40 Times in 36 Posts	Simon that looks exactly the same as my zt Ps there is nothing wrong with the colour

21st October 2013, 07:19	#10
Astraeus Regional Secretary North Scotland MG ZS Exclusive 1.0T Auto 2022 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tayport Posts: 5,754 Thanks: 1,676 Thanked 1,855 Times in 1,058 Posts	You have a lovely car there ( both in picture to be fair!) and I bet you do not regret buying that one bit. The sound of these cars great too. Chris