buying a zt or 75

ethorne · 2nd September 2016, 18:04

Hi everyone,
I'm looking to buy as reliable as possible a 75/ZT.
I think I prefer the 75, and for reliability have been told aim for a manual 2.0l diesel mark 2.
Ideally though I'd prefer an automatic, or the 2.5 v6 option, but wondered what thoughts on reliabilty were? Plus any other advice you have! Probably looking to spend around 1000?

Any advice much appreciated

Cheers,
Ed

humptynumpty · 2nd September 2016, 18:09

I've had a 2 ltr diesel that was awefull terrible emissions, everything was rotten had another than needed some work but great on fuel and would pull like a train and now have a v6 zt and while not as good on fuel the soundtrack is wonderful and so much fun to drive lol

Robson Rover Repair · 2nd September 2016, 18:11

Buyers guide is at top of the forum

coolguy · 2nd September 2016, 18:32

I own both and love them for their different characteristics. The ZT is a true sports saloon, whilst the 75 is a gentlemen's carriage.

All my diesels have been automatics, and I haven't encountered any problems so far. (touch wood).

Stickman · 2nd September 2016, 18:39

I've had manual and auto
Wouldn't have another manual even if you paid me

Regards
Chris

2nd September 2016, 18:04	#1
ethorne Newbie none atm Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: edinburgh Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	buying a zt or 75 Hi everyone, I'm looking to buy as reliable as possible a 75/ZT. I think I prefer the 75, and for reliability have been told aim for a manual 2.0l diesel mark 2. Ideally though I'd prefer an automatic, or the 2.5 v6 option, but wondered what thoughts on reliabilty were? Plus any other advice you have! Probably looking to spend around 1000? Any advice much appreciated Cheers, Ed

2nd September 2016, 18:11	#3
Robson Rover Repair NI/ROI RS ZT-T 190 / 75 Diesel x3 / 6 door limo / 216 Cabby / Rover 25 van Join Date: May 2009 Location: Antrim Posts: 8,103 Thanks: 299 Thanked 1,046 Times in 568 Posts	Buyers guide is at top of the forum __________________ Cheers, Colin Robson Rover Repair on Youtube DISCOUNTED MTEC BRAKES FOR ALL MG ROVER'S Braided hoses, more coating and pad options for 2024

2nd September 2016, 18:09	#2
humptynumpty Retired Health Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: GB Posts: 1,901 Thanks: 8 Thanked 46 Times in 42 Posts	I've had a 2 ltr diesel that was awefull terrible emissions, everything was rotten had another than needed some work but great on fuel and would pull like a train and now have a v6 zt and while not as good on fuel the soundtrack is wonderful and so much fun to drive lol

2nd September 2016, 18:32	#4
coolguy Coolguy Rover 75 CDT Tourer Auto, Rover 75 2.0 Connoisseur Auto, MG ZT 2.5 Auto and MG ZT Cdti Auto (Monogra Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Finedon Posts: 1,898 Thanks: 933 Thanked 638 Times in 430 Posts	I own both and love them for their different characteristics. The ZT is a true sports saloon, whilst the 75 is a gentlemen's carriage. All my diesels have been automatics, and I haven't encountered any problems so far. (touch wood).

2nd September 2016, 18:39	#5
Stickman Posted a thing or two Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bordon Posts: 1,856 Thanks: 250 Thanked 403 Times in 352 Posts	I've had manual and auto Wouldn't have another manual even if you paid me Regards Chris