If MG Rover Still Existed?

sikelsh · 2nd September 2013, 16:06

I see posts now and again about if MG Rover still existed etc etc

So my question, would you buy a brand new ZT / 75 today for lets say for between £19,000 to £23,000 (non V8)

Yes or no?

Truthfully now!

Oh, for finance terms, I reckon it would be about £300 a month on one of these PCP plans, £2,000 deposit, minimum value in 3 years of £8000

Heddy · 2nd September 2013, 16:10

Erm, no, there's no way I could afford such a car. If I had the cash to spare, yes I would, I'd ride test all that was available for the same price and settle for a 75

sikelsh · 2nd September 2013, 16:12

I think we have to do it on our lives/finances as they are today, for the poll to work

pab · 2nd September 2013, 16:15

Well truthfully, my car wieghed in at just short of 24K. Second hand at twelve months old it would have been an attractive purchase.

At the time when you could get a new 3 Sieries, C Class or a A4 around the same price new, the MG ZT doesn't seem as attractive.

Sorry to be blunt, but I think a few of us would agree.

MangoMan · 2nd September 2013, 16:17

I had to vote no because I can't afford ANY new car, let alone a Rover!!!

NB. In actual fact I would buy any 'New' car, even if one could afford to as I believe it is a total waste of money... Rather buy secondhand anyday!.

Duotone · 2nd September 2013, 16:27

I would.

I'd love a newly built Rover 75 Connoisseur SE.

I would have to see what new colours were available before choosing the finish.

Dave T

pab · 2nd September 2013, 16:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duotone

I would.

I'd love a newly built Rover 75 Connoisseur SE.

I would have to see what new colours were available before choosing the finish.

Dave T

If you sat down and worked out how much you have spent purchasing theses cars over the years, you would probably break out in a sweat.

Duotone · 2nd September 2013, 16:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by pab

If you sat down and worked out how much you have spent purchasing theses cars over the years, you would probably break out in a sweat.

That true.

Not many people have ever made money on a new car.

It's an old but true saying "There are no pockets in shrouds"

Dave T

Brabus · 2nd September 2013, 19:08

I would. Mine is now 12 years old and although it has low milage it is still as tight and quite as any of its German rivals. Its also a very nice place to be. I never get tired of it.
In saying that the only one ot it's rivals I would buy would be the Merc. AUDI has to be one of the most bland boring cars made. There just isn't any styling at all. I have never liked Bmw although I have had a few including a 2002 and 2000 touring, but could never take to them. They have no personality. I have had many Mercedes's and loved them but not in the same way I love the 75, well apart from my 300CE it was great (wish I never sold it

).

So with all that I would buy a new 75. I've had great pleasure with my 75's and ZT. And hope to do so for awhile yet if all goes well.
When I do have get a different every day car it just might be a Jaguar for a change.

Mark2000cc · 2nd September 2013, 19:09

I would have one, a ZT . Then all I would have to do is wake up and realise im skint!!

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2nd September 2013, 16:06	#1
sikelsh This is my second home MGF Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 4,865 Thanks: 123 Thanked 281 Times in 178 Posts	If MG Rover Still Existed? I see posts now and again about if MG Rover still existed etc etc So my question, would you buy a brand new ZT / 75 today for lets say for between £19,000 to £23,000 (non V8) Yes or no? Truthfully now! Oh, for finance terms, I reckon it would be about £300 a month on one of these PCP plans, £2,000 deposit, minimum value in 3 years of £8000 __________________ Si Kelsh Last edited by sikelsh; 2nd September 2013 at 16:10..

2nd September 2013, 16:12	#3
sikelsh This is my second home MGF Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 4,865 Thanks: 123 Thanked 281 Times in 178 Posts	I think we have to do it on our lives/finances as they are today, for the poll to work __________________ Si Kelsh

2nd September 2013, 16:17	#5
MangoMan This is my second home Looking.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 10,911 Thanks: 862 Thanked 1,111 Times in 868 Posts	I had to vote no because I can't afford ANY new car, let alone a Rover!!! NB. In actual fact I would buy any 'New' car, even if one could afford to as I believe it is a total waste of money... Rather buy secondhand anyday!. __________________ *Regards, Bill - (MangoMan).* (Member 00854) http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...d.jpg~original Last edited by MangoMan; 2nd September 2013 at 16:36..

2nd September 2013, 19:08	#9
Brabus This is my second home 01 75 tourer cdt,1973 Rover 3500S,,1974 Rover 3500 Auto,1998 216 SE Coupe, 1968 Morris Minor 1000 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: bangor/down Posts: 4,839 Thanks: 62 Thanked 184 Times in 158 Posts	I would. Mine is now 12 years old and although it has low milage it is still as tight and quite as any of its German rivals. Its also a very nice place to be. I never get tired of it. In saying that the only one ot it's rivals I would buy would be the Merc. AUDI has to be one of the most bland boring cars made. There just isn't any styling at all. I have never liked Bmw although I have had a few including a 2002 and 2000 touring, but could never take to them. They have no personality. I have had many Mercedes's and loved them but not in the same way I love the 75, well apart from my 300CE it was great (wish I never sold it). So with all that I would buy a new 75. I've had great pleasure with my 75's and ZT. And hope to do so for awhile yet if all goes well. When I do have get a different every day car it just might be a Jaguar for a change. __________________ Regards Neale [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 121st 75 Tourer to be made 15th 75 Tourer CDT Club SE to be made 36th 75 Tourer in Zircon Silver Metallic to be made Membership No 903 I was one of the 541

2nd September 2013, 16:10	#2
Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	Erm, no, there's no way I could afford such a car. If I had the cash to spare, yes I would, I'd ride test all that was available for the same price and settle for a 75

2nd September 2013, 16:15	#4
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	Well truthfully, my car wieghed in at just short of 24K. Second hand at twelve months old it would have been an attractive purchase. At the time when you could get a new 3 Sieries, C Class or a A4 around the same price new, the MG ZT doesn't seem as attractive. Sorry to be blunt, but I think a few of us would agree.

2nd September 2013, 16:27	#6
Duotone This is my second home 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 8,432 Thanks: 176 Thanked 907 Times in 716 Posts	I would. I'd love a newly built Rover 75 Connoisseur SE. I would have to see what new colours were available before choosing the finish. Dave T

2nd September 2013, 19:09	#10
Mark2000cc This is my second home MG ZT CDTI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sutton in ashfield Posts: 6,751 Thanks: 1,017 Thanked 699 Times in 501 Posts	I would have one, a ZT . Then all I would have to do is wake up and realise im skint!! __________________ http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/...b595c11ba6.jpgStill going strong!