New Car Chat

[The Boofon]

I was driven around in a MG ZS (my da' was meant to buy the ZT but he's an idiot) and an MG ZR and the rides were awful. Really uncomfortable.

 

 

A ZS is the comparison motor I think.

[daytripping]

and that would affect how the build ZTs how, exactly?

 

had what kind anyway?

MT,

 

If it has a MG badge its tat, nice car for the money though so go for it, I wouldn't be seen dead in it though, you'll maybe get away with it as you're from Glasgow.

[daytripping]

btw Doesn't the advert give you a clue, a new clutch already! its relatively low mileage!

 

Buy German or Japanese, not British!

[zander]

the head gasket only goes as a result of poor servicing/care

 

even then, its not as big an issue now as it was

 

 

 

Just read this

 

Head gaskets have nothing to do with the servicing of cars.

[Tord31]

Also looking to change cars early next year.

 

Not a scooby what to get so just starting trying to do some scouting around.

 

Current motor is a Type R and had the older style Sport before that. Might go for a proper car with more doors this time, maybe.

[Tord31]

if anyone wants to buy a 2008 type r let me know

[The Boofon]

if anyone wants to buy a 2008 type write r let me know

 

 

No thanks. The letters write seem to be missing from your post so it appears it's fucked.

 

Anyway word processing is where it's at these days.

[Terrorfex]

the head gasket only goes as a result of poor servicing/care

 

even then, its not as big an issue now as it was

 

 

 

 

what are you basing that on?

 

i went back onto the mg forum and turns out a grand is the asking price these days

 

 

 

 

i had a rover 214 i bought from an auction and it was completely fine

 

and no, MG and rover are not the same

 

the guy who designed the mclaren 41 didnt design the rover 75, but he did design the mg zt

 

 

 

 

really?

 

in what way?

 

 

 

i dare say they would be, the both of them are a lot more orientated towards the "sporty" edge, whereas the zt is both sport and comfort

 

it really isd quite bizarre trying to put down the zt's comfort, by judging a completely different car

 

 

 

This car is equipped with the Rover Powertrain V6 engine. The ZR, Rover 25 and the 1.8 Rover 75 (The regular version of the ZT) are equipped with the K4 engine. It's the K-Series engine which has the reputation, actually mostly undeserved, of having a poor head gasket. The V6 doesn't suffer from these problems.

 

I happen to own a V6 2.5l Rover 75 and am fairly clued up on them.

 

The build quality of the 75/ZT is as good as any late nineties executive saloon; BMW 3-Series, for example. I also have to laugh at the idea it's a "Low-end" car. The 75/ZT retailed at between £25 - 35,000 and won Car of the Year (99). Nothing cheap about it.

 

As for that car in the advert, the red interior paint panels mean it was a custom-ordered car, hand-finished under the Monogram scheme. Same goes for the seats. You can throw on another £2000 on the original buy price for that option. The fact the cambelts are done has saved you £600.

 

If you do decide to go and see it, let me know - there's a few handy hints I can pass along about things to watch out for. Just be aware that it is a far, far thirstier beast than the CDTi or the 1.8 75/ZT. You're realistically looking at about 27mpg, dropping to about 22 - 24mpg in town.

[The Boofon]

in process of buying another car, to give the capri a wee rest over the winter, which was always the plan anyway...too much salt on the roads!

 

so, went back to the first car i ever loved...an mg zt

 

i know folk are gonna go, "mgs...crap"

 

but unless youve driven one you cant possibly say that

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=271120400852&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123

 

HOW much car is that for under a grand!!

 

mental

 

had the diesel 135 before, so this jump up to the 190 should be nice!

 

Make a weekend of it when you go to collect it down in Norfolk.

[Henry]

Make a weekend of it when you go to collect it down in Norfolk.

 

This has all the hallmarks of that Ford Probe in Colchester.

 

He could maybe stop in past the Borders for that long-awaited weekend away on the way back.

 

Hopefully no-one cuts the brake cables on this vehicle.

 

 

 

[Poodler]

Is your hand glued to your head Harcus?

[Terrorfex]

Terrorfex is ace, no Anal Sex stories, no my dads bigger than your dad bullshit. Just straight up beautiful information.

 

Your the smartest man I've never met.

 

Do you know anything about the B&W zeppelin air? Should I buy it or is it an expensive overpriced gimmick?

 

 

Well, it's officially licensed by Apple which means its Airplay function actually works. It's consistently rated by reviewers as wide apart as WhatHiFi and Amazon. The only negative seems to be its price tag so I suppose it comes down to Rule of Cool: Do you want to pay nearly £500 for a speaker that looks like a Zeppelin ... Or a watermelon grown under twice earth gravity?

 

It does look pretty cool though. Definitely pointless if you don't have an iPhone though.

[vanderark14]

Is your hand glued to your head Harcus?

 

:hysterical:

 

+1

[daytripping]

You sound angry MT.

 

A trip to Tups corner may be required if you have anger issues.

[tup]

You sound angry MT.

 

A trip to Tups corner may be required if you have anger issues.

 

Absolutely.

 

+1.

[zander]

 

really?

 

REALLY?

 

 

 

 

REALLY

 

What part of an Oil,Air,Fuel and Spark plug change affects the head gasket?

 

They go with overheating and faulty parts most of the time.

[zander]

i was referring to an advanced service

 

Which is?

[zander]

Same as above but thrice the price.

 

Usually is just can't see how anything there fucks up a head gasket.

 

really?

 

REALLY?

[Redstar]

I can honestly think of no tackier motor...as has been pointed out it's a minkers Jag... a horrible horrible car that looks to be about

[fatshaft]

 

you think 70k is not normal for a clutch to go?

 

You're not serious?

[daytripping]

You're not serious?

 

I smiled when I read that too, if a clutch went in an Audi at that mileage i'd be amazed!

 

As above you'd pick up a nice A4 for just a little more, a great motor.

[daytripping]

MT, Did you have the winning bid?

[Terrorfex]

I can honestly think of no tackier motor...as has been pointed out it's a minkers Jag... a horrible horrible car that looks to be about

[Redstar]

Pretty ironic considering the 75 was launched alongside the Jaguar S-Type at the 1998 Motor Show, where the Jag was pretty lambasted for (literally) being a "Minkers' Jag."

 

Any supposed "improvement" in an Audi/BMW due to their supposedly superior engineering is going to be mitigated by the fact that said car is going to be a lot older than any prospective 75/ZT, if you're getting it for the same money or a little more.

Not so sure about that...I picked up an A6 Avant (2001) 5 years ago for

[Bluto10]

You sound angry MT.

 

A trip to Tups corner may be required if you have anger issues.

 

he has probably just realised what an utter cesspit his life has become.

[Redstar]

yep, but didnt reach reserve price

 

have dealt with the guy privately

So you bought it...how much did you end up getting it for?

[Redstar]

so...3 times the price then?

 

Aye 5 years ago...and if that's a 3rd of what you paid I'm guessing you've parted with around

[Henry]

Why do you need to justify the fact you are buying this car to all "the morons" on here?

 

Why not just buy it without all this fuss?

[Henry]

i am buying it

 

im also keen to, at EVERY opportunity, show up the ignorance of the pond-life on here

 

something i have managed very well in this thread

 

I disagree.

 

Terrorfex actually backed up his convictions with some knowledge and a couple of well written posts.

 

You've basically come on here and said 'MGs ARE GREAT AND YOUSE ARE ALL THICK, SO YE UR'

 

I think you might be overdoing the steroids again.

[Henry]

Or the pressure of your impending proposal is getting to you, and we're having to deal with the fallout.