And the heart wins!!

Simondi · 15th November 2017, 22:21

I've not been driving my ZT much recently due to having a company car now. Over the past month I've had the cam belts and thermostat housing replaced. Spent more on work for the MOT - curse you damaged headlight- and will need to get a new set of tyres soon.
Taking all that into account it crossed my mind, is it time to wave the Silver Machine off to a new home? After all it's not getting used much now.Is it worth paying the tax etc?

Heart or head ?

Anyhow two things happened this evening.
I took it for a wee ( and yes a quick spin

) this evening. The drive was sublime, it really put a smile back on my face after what was a pretty tough day at work.
Secondly the wee girl serving in the petrol station commented what a good looking car the ZT was. She was right, it looked stunning.
Neither of those things happen with the Avensis - ever.

So the heart wins, Silver Machine is staying put.

Rogue · 16th November 2017, 00:35

A wise decision.. Mine still gives me more smiles per mile than anything else i've driven recently

alanaslan · 16th November 2017, 03:00

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Originally Posted by Simondi

I've not been driving my ZT much recently due to having a company car now. Over the past month I've had the cam belts and thermostat housing replaced. Spent more on work for the MOT - curse you damaged headlight- and will need to get a new set of tyres soon.

Taking all that into account it crossed my mind, is it time to wave the Silver Machine off to a new home? After all it's not getting used much now.Is it worth paying the tax etc?

Heart or head ?

Anyhow two things happened this evening.

I took it for a wee ( and yes a quick spin

) this evening. The drive was sublime, it really put a smile back on my face after what was a pretty tough day at work.

Secondly the wee girl serving in the petrol station commented what a good looking car the ZT was. She was right, it looked stunning.

Neither of those things happen with the Avensis - ever.

So the heart wins, Silver Machine is staying put.

Glad to hear it, we had a young man delivering leaflets a few months ago he was with his father he was astounded to see Two Rovers and a MG in someone’s Drive, it brought a smile to my face the young lad would have been his late teens. And confessed that he had never been as close to a Rover or an MG before.
It is sad to think, that in another ten years many won’t know the brand name.
Every time you have had a bad day just take the ZT out and it will bring a smile to your face. Reminding you why you keep her.

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mh007 · 16th November 2017, 09:03

Good decision.....you know it makes sense

Beena wild · 16th November 2017, 09:30

Just about to collect my 190 after belts and braces done (only 10years' overdue) ahem! - mechanic says I should see the state of the main belt

Anyway, will keep her for a little while longer - sure she'll be sweet 16 in January
(off_assembly_date Wednesday, 9th January 2002 @ 09:46:13)
also - This vehicle was the 1st ZT in Black Paint C.O.B. (code: PAK) to be made out of 132 Black Paint C.O.B. ZTs

Will be off the Galway at the weekend so a full report on performance to follow.

These cars are unique and have personality.
love it when someone asks - what's da?

Jim Jamieson · 16th November 2017, 12:18

I was facing the same decision about a year ago, I was considering placing the V6 on SORN as I was miffed at paying the £305 for road fund when many others are running around tax free, but it was the missus who said Jim it’s your hobby, you don’t smoke or drink (much) so enjoy your car.

Since then I’ve added another V6 75 plus a Mini to the “fleet” but it’s a good job I re taxed the 75 as due our accident with the XF we’re currently relying on the 75 as our main transport.
We will in due course get a replacement to the XF.

15th November 2017, 22:21	#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	And the heart wins!! I've not been driving my ZT much recently due to having a company car now. Over the past month I've had the cam belts and thermostat housing replaced. Spent more on work for the MOT - curse you damaged headlight- and will need to get a new set of tyres soon. Taking all that into account it crossed my mind, is it time to wave the Silver Machine off to a new home? After all it's not getting used much now.Is it worth paying the tax etc? Heart or head ? Anyhow two things happened this evening. I took it for a wee ( and yes a quick spin) this evening. The drive was sublime, it really put a smile back on my face after what was a pretty tough day at work. Secondly the wee girl serving in the petrol station commented what a good looking car the ZT was. She was right, it looked stunning. Neither of those things happen with the Avensis - ever. So the heart wins, Silver Machine is staying put. __________________ 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

16th November 2017, 00:35	#2
Rogue I really should get out more....... 75 CDT SE 160 Saloon Join Date: May 2017 Location: Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich Posts: 2,653 Thanks: 1,386 Thanked 1,096 Times in 774 Posts	A wise decision.. Mine still gives me more smiles per mile than anything else i've driven recently __________________ Glutton for punishment --- Previously ... 2.6 SD1 x 2, 3.5 SD1, 820S, 820Si x2, 216 Gsi, 220T saloon, 414, 45 1.4 x2 and now a Cowley 75 CDT

16th November 2017, 09:30	#5
Beena wild Loves to post MG ZT190+ 2.5 2002 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dublin Posts: 466 Thanks: 33 Thanked 55 Times in 50 Posts	Just about to collect my 190 after belts and braces done (only 10years' overdue) ahem! - mechanic says I should see the state of the main belt Anyway, will keep her for a little while longer - sure she'll be sweet 16 in January (off_assembly_date Wednesday, 9th January 2002 @ 09:46:13) also - This vehicle was the 1st ZT in Black Paint C.O.B. (code: PAK) to be made out of 132 Black Paint C.O.B. ZTs Will be off the Galway at the weekend so a full report on performance to follow. These cars are unique and have personality. love it when someone asks - what's da? Last edited by Beena wild; 16th November 2017 at 09:35..

16th November 2017, 09:03	#4
mh007 This is my second home MG ZT260 SE, MG ZT190+, MG ZTT 160, R75 Conn SE 2.0, R75 Conn SE 2.5 X 3, R75 Club SE 1.8, P5B Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Keynsham, Bristol Posts: 4,211 Thanks: 65 Thanked 635 Times in 499 Posts	Good decision.....you know it makes sense

16th November 2017, 12:18	#6
Jim Jamieson This is my second home Rover less ! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tarbolton Posts: 3,442 Thanks: 393 Thanked 888 Times in 542 Posts	I was facing the same decision about a year ago, I was considering placing the V6 on SORN as I was miffed at paying the £305 for road fund when many others are running around tax free, but it was the missus who said Jim it’s your hobby, you don’t smoke or drink (much) so enjoy your car. Since then I’ve added another V6 75 plus a Mini to the “fleet” but it’s a good job I re taxed the 75 as due our accident with the XF we’re currently relying on the 75 as our main transport. We will in due course get a replacement to the XF.