Mgx v8

thundercat · 6th January 2017, 11:43

Now this is interesting, for sale at Shropshire Car and Van Sales MGX-Power SV 4.6 V8 (325 BHP) Only £36,995, if you are thinking of rushing out to buy this please form an orderly cue.

KevF6 · 6th January 2017, 12:11

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...ck?logcode=dsp

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-X-POWER...gAAOSwUEVYDnvP

SCP440 · 6th January 2017, 13:50

It has been for sale for a while, I noticed probably about a month ago on Ebay. Seems odd it has not gone already especially at this price.

JoeMc · 6th January 2017, 14:58

In all honesty (I know nothing about these cars BTW) is it REALLY worth it's asking price?!

IMO it's not very nice to look at, god awful alloys and an underpowered V8

Not everyones cup of tea I know, but you could buy an BMW F01 M5 for c£30k and have hell of a lot more power on tap, as well as a 4 door saloon that's a VERY nice place to sit!

OR spend a lot less and get a daft TVR and probably have hell of a lot more fun... Until it conks out

Jules · 6th January 2017, 15:45

I wouldn't buy a banana from those people.

We have had so many disgruntled owners come here to cure major faults soon after buying 75's form there.
It seems they paint the tyres black and hope for the best.

Clutches, Cooling fans, suspension electrical faults and basic servicing issues have been the main complaints.
Calling themselves Rover specialists you would think they would at least clear the plenum drains and put fresh pollen filters in as part of the pre sale prep but no the list goes on .............

I see they changed their trading name recently
What a surprise !

Christopher Price · 6th January 2017, 16:34

As others have already posted, been for sale for a long time from a Company that's reputation was so bad, they've had to change name.

FLYING BANANA · 6th January 2017, 16:35

I looked at the only Sunspot Yellow one produced a couple of years ago. Decided against it, but Steve Poultney bought it and ended up replacing the engine, now uprated, and gearbox. He had to get those from Steve Hylands in Canada.

If I remember correctly only 85 SVR's and 3 SVS's were produced before MG-Rover went bust. Not sure but I believe a garage in Sussex bought all the spare bodies and components from the administrators and we're going to continue building them.

There was only one convertible body produced, that I believe is now in private hands. Waiting for parts to complete the build.

NOW DON'T QUOTE ME ON THIS BUT...............
The SV series were based on a sports car produced by De Tomaso, before FORD bought them out. The front and rear lights are from a FIAT. Door handles are from a Austin Maxi/Allegro. Other parts were 'borrowed' from other cars.

Christopher Price · 6th January 2017, 16:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLYING BANANA

NOW DON'T QUOTE ME ON THIS BUT...............
The SV series were based on a sports car produced by De Tomaso, before FORD bought them out. The front and rear lights are from a FIAT. Door handles are from a Austin Maxi/Allegro. Other parts were 'borrowed' from other cars.

Quite correct I believe. They are rare things, but just because they're rare, it doesn't mean they are desirable. If I had £36,000 spare, would I buy it? Nah, too much of a money pit in my eyes.

Jules · 6th January 2017, 16:53

Bit of risk to run an SV as there are no body or suspension parts available
Do a search on SV parts for sale?
Virtually nothing appears.

I nearly bought the ultra low miles Red one from the POL show 5 years ago.
Decided against it.
Only collectors need buy these and store them away for posterity and hope they appreciate in value.

SCP440 · 6th January 2017, 17:16

I talked to the owner of one at a Prescott hill climb a few years ago and he was telling me you need to be persistent when you need parts. He had a good personal supply of parts but was concerned at the lack of any long term support.

Apparently his had been off the road for a few months until he had sourced a part for the suspension.

6th January 2017, 11:43	#1
thundercat Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Club SE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: saxmundham Posts: 1,438 Thanks: 289 Thanked 173 Times in 121 Posts	Mgx v8 Now this is interesting, for sale at Shropshire Car and Van Sales MGX-Power SV 4.6 V8 (325 BHP) Only £36,995, if you are thinking of rushing out to buy this please form an orderly cue.

6th January 2017, 12:11	#2
KevF6 Loves to post Rover 75 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Luton Posts: 354 Thanks: 37 Thanked 89 Times in 70 Posts	http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...ck?logcode=dsp http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-X-POWER...gAAOSwUEVYDnvP __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Done: New leather & walnut steering wheel, headlight restore, new badges to rear & engine, walnut facia trims, full size spare wheel, timing belts, Plenum spy hole, DD head unit. • This vehicle was the 67,855th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 • This vehicle was the 2,457th 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE to be made out of 3,671 Last edited by KevF6; 6th January 2017 at 12:17..

6th January 2017, 15:45	#5
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	I wouldn't buy a banana from those people. We have had so many disgruntled owners come here to cure major faults soon after buying 75's form there. It seems they paint the tyres black and hope for the best. Clutches, Cooling fans, suspension electrical faults and basic servicing issues have been the main complaints. Calling themselves Rover specialists you would think they would at least clear the plenum drains and put fresh pollen filters in as part of the pre sale prep but no the list goes on ............. I see they changed their trading name recently What a surprise ! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

6th January 2017, 16:35	#7
FLYING BANANA Moderator/Club Shop MG ZT 1.8t+. No.3 of 4 in Sunspot Yellow & Ford Fiesta in Black. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rattler Farm Posts: 22,568 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	I looked at the only Sunspot Yellow one produced a couple of years ago. Decided against it, but Steve Poultney bought it and ended up replacing the engine, now uprated, and gearbox. He had to get those from Steve Hylands in Canada. If I remember correctly only 85 SVR's and 3 SVS's were produced before MG-Rover went bust. Not sure but I believe a garage in Sussex bought all the spare bodies and components from the administrators and we're going to continue building them. There was only one convertible body produced, that I believe is now in private hands. Waiting for parts to complete the build. NOW DON'T QUOTE ME ON THIS BUT............... The SV series were based on a sports car produced by De Tomaso, before FORD bought them out. The front and rear lights are from a FIAT. Door handles are from a Austin Maxi/Allegro. Other parts were 'borrowed' from other cars. __________________ 233,431. That’s our second meet done, no.3 next weekend. onen hag oll

6th January 2017, 16:53	#9
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Bit of risk to run an SV as there are no body or suspension parts available Do a search on SV parts for sale? Virtually nothing appears. I nearly bought the ultra low miles Red one from the POL show 5 years ago. Decided against it. Only collectors need buy these and store them away for posterity and hope they appreciate in value. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

6th January 2017, 13:50	#3
SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,504 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	It has been for sale for a while, I noticed probably about a month ago on Ebay. Seems odd it has not gone already especially at this price.

6th January 2017, 14:58	#4
JoeMc Loves to post MG ZT V6 / BMW E60 M5 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Bamber Bridge Posts: 372 Thanks: 34 Thanked 62 Times in 51 Posts	In all honesty (I know nothing about these cars BTW) is it REALLY worth it's asking price?! IMO it's not very nice to look at, god awful alloys and an underpowered V8 Not everyones cup of tea I know, but you could buy an BMW F01 M5 for c£30k and have hell of a lot more power on tap, as well as a 4 door saloon that's a VERY nice place to sit! OR spend a lot less and get a daft TVR and probably have hell of a lot more fun... Until it conks out

6th January 2017, 16:34	#6
Christopher Price Banned None at the moment. Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Lincoln Posts: 753 Thanks: 151 Thanked 230 Times in 152 Posts	As others have already posted, been for sale for a long time from a Company that's reputation was so bad, they've had to change name.

6th January 2017, 17:16	#10
SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,504 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	I talked to the owner of one at a Prescott hill climb a few years ago and he was telling me you need to be persistent when you need parts. He had a good personal supply of parts but was concerned at the lack of any long term support. Apparently his had been off the road for a few months until he had sourced a part for the suspension.