Why is the V8 so expensive?. - Page 2

rovexCDTi · 21st July 2013, 08:31

It seems to be the prevailing opinion of the S-Type. However it does demonstrate how over priced the ZT V8 is. Its much much more of a car, even if it does look like an Eastbourne funeral directors car.

topman · 21st July 2013, 08:41

As above it's a halo car in the range and demand outstrips supply.

I'm not sure BMW and MB V8 are really a competitor to the MGV8, perhaps a Holden V8. Although there are few cars the same, bit of a one off.
Makes a change on here normally it's members complaining about cars too low a price.

rovexCDTi · 21st July 2013, 08:55

New not much was a competitor really, it was a low volume niche private seller competing against more expensive German fleet cars. Second hand is a different story. Its competing against those same German cars that are now cheaper as well as faster and better made in a totally private market, that is looking for value.

topman · 21st July 2013, 09:03

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Originally Posted by rovexCDTi

Its competing against those same German cars that are now cheaper as well as faster and better made in a totally private market, that is looking for value.

I'm not so sure it is competitor, to say the the BMW V8. They may well be but the market puts it at a higher price because, IMHO of it's rarity.

Canonite · 21st July 2013, 09:05

The V8 variants are expensive because of their appeal as a bit of a sleeper, and their limited edition of only 883 cars. How many of those still exist?

Im with Simon, a nice supercharged Jag would be a better buy if you want value for money.
Personally though, for a luxury car I can afford thats a little bit different with bags of appeal I cant help myself from wanting a BMW E38 7 Series, either 740 or 750iL models.

rovexCDTi · 21st July 2013, 09:06

Its not competing against the BMW V8s , its hardly even a 330i competitor.

johnny t · 21st July 2013, 09:07

It's an individual choice, let's face it who wants to be accociated with bmw driver's, and the amount of car's made wouldn't fill an average tesco car park. You want you pay, and if you have ever driven one you wouldn't be asking the question

rovexCDTi · 21st July 2013, 09:16

I agree i would prefer a 260 to a 330i any day, but the 330i is the technically better car, and that how most people think.

I would probably pay a bit more for a 260 than a 330i, but some of the prices are daft for 10 year old Rover.

topman · 21st July 2013, 09:18

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Originally Posted by rovexCDTi

Its not competing against the BMW V8s , its hardly even a 330i competitor.

Sorry I thought you meant them. What german cars were you thinking of?

carguy143 · 21st July 2013, 09:19

It's one of the last truly British made cars on the road from a brand that was British owned at the time of its demise. Yes it has an American engine, but so what. They're rare cars and if you want one, you have to pay more for the privelige. Trying to say something German is more powerful is a bit of a moot point as not everyone is interested in power, some just want something more unique, something different.

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rovexCDTi This is my second home MG ZT+ 135 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Exeter Posts: 3,626 Thanks: 9 Thanked 42 Times in 26 Posts	It seems to be the prevailing opinion of the S-Type. However it does demonstrate how over priced the ZT V8 is. Its much much more of a car, even if it does look like an Eastbourne funeral directors car. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

21st July 2013, 08:55	#13
rovexCDTi This is my second home MG ZT+ 135 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Exeter Posts: 3,626 Thanks: 9 Thanked 42 Times in 26 Posts	New not much was a competitor really, it was a low volume niche private seller competing against more expensive German fleet cars. Second hand is a different story. Its competing against those same German cars that are now cheaper as well as faster and better made in a totally private market, that is looking for value. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

21st July 2013, 09:06	#16
rovexCDTi This is my second home MG ZT+ 135 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Exeter Posts: 3,626 Thanks: 9 Thanked 42 Times in 26 Posts	Its not competing against the BMW V8s , its hardly even a 330i competitor. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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johnny t Loves to post MG ZT 135+/ MG ZT 260 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chesterfield, Posts: 290 Thanks: 21 Thanked 19 Times in 14 Posts	It's an individual choice, let's face it who wants to be accociated with bmw driver's, and the amount of car's made wouldn't fill an average tesco car park. You want you pay, and if you have ever driven one you wouldn't be asking the question __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

21st July 2013, 09:16	#18
rovexCDTi This is my second home MG ZT+ 135 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Exeter Posts: 3,626 Thanks: 9 Thanked 42 Times in 26 Posts	I agree i would prefer a 260 to a 330i any day, but the 330i is the technically better car, and that how most people think. I would probably pay a bit more for a 260 than a 330i, but some of the prices are daft for 10 year old Rover. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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topman This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 5,493 Thanks: 372 Thanked 647 Times in 534 Posts	As above it's a halo car in the range and demand outstrips supply. I'm not sure BMW and MB V8 are really a competitor to the MGV8, perhaps a Holden V8. Although there are few cars the same, bit of a one off. Makes a change on here normally it's members complaining about cars too low a price.

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Canonite This is my second home BMW 330d Tourer, MG ZT 180 SE XPG, VW Polo 6R 1.2 TDI Bluemotion Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: York Posts: 6,026 Thanks: 363 Thanked 574 Times in 319 Posts	The V8 variants are expensive because of their appeal as a bit of a sleeper, and their limited edition of only 883 cars. How many of those still exist? Im with Simon, a nice supercharged Jag would be a better buy if you want value for money. Personally though, for a luxury car I can afford thats a little bit different with bags of appeal I cant help myself from wanting a BMW E38 7 Series, either 740 or 750iL models.

21st July 2013, 09:19	#20
carguy143 This is my second home MG ZT 190+ Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Skelmersdale, Lancs Posts: 3,027 Thanks: 163 Thanked 161 Times in 122 Posts	It's one of the last truly British made cars on the road from a brand that was British owned at the time of its demise. Yes it has an American engine, but so what. They're rare cars and if you want one, you have to pay more for the privelige. Trying to say something German is more powerful is a bit of a moot point as not everyone is interested in power, some just want something more unique, something different. __________________ "You don't park a ZT, you simply allow it to rest until next time." It may not happen very often but if I say something helpful please hit the "thanks" button as it helps other users. Thank you. No. 16 of only 52 Nocturne Blue 75/ZT ever produced. ONLY TEN of these were ZT 190+ http://badges.fuelly.com/images/sig-uk/263467.png