RE: MG ZT-T V8 260: Spotted
Discussion
Chevy305 said:
I've owned a few V8 powered motors, most of them fairly slow and thirsty. But I've never met anyone who drives with the windows of their diesel Audi down listening to the engine noise and enjoying every minute of it 
Funny you should say that, I drive everywhere in my Monaro with the window down - even in winter! If I wash the windscreen I usually end up with a lapfull of water!
tomoleeds said:
If a rover is your thing that's fine, but I would take similar amount for my 2 owner 2006 A4 s line,
2.0 diesel 50mpg, 220bhp, full leather ,sat nav, xenons, daylight running lights, 6 disc cd, Bose speakers,
4 new injectors under recent Audi recall, Full main dealer history, 4x new tyres, its alright bean different but at todays fuel prices that rover will be visiting a lot of petrol stations
4 new injectors... that inspires confidence in the car.2.0 diesel 50mpg, 220bhp, full leather ,sat nav, xenons, daylight running lights, 6 disc cd, Bose speakers,
4 new injectors under recent Audi recall, Full main dealer history, 4x new tyres, its alright bean different but at todays fuel prices that rover will be visiting a lot of petrol stations
Edited by tomoleeds on Thursday 8th August 18:40
Just bought a 36,000mile MG ZT 260 I agree with what has been said before. It feels like a more bruiser of a cruiser, rather than an outright performance machine. So doesn't pin you to the seat when nailing the throttle but does deliver a constant shove in the back. Feels very solid and maybe a bit heavy but hides this well. The best bit IS the engine. Sounds bleeding fantastic, especialy with the XPOWER exhausts. Driving with the windows down is a great experiance and is fast becoming the norm. So glad I went the low mileage British Bruiser approach and not the high milage German exec approach.
St John Smythe said:
tomoleeds said:
If a rover is your thing that's fine, but I would take similar amount for my 2 owner 2006 A4 s line,
2.0 diesel 50mpg, 220bhp, full leather ,sat nav, xenons, daylight running lights, 6 disc cd, Bose speakers,
4 new injectors under recent Audi recall, Full main dealer history, 4x new tyres, its alright bean different but at todays fuel prices that rover will be visiting a lot of petrol stations
2.0 diesel 50mpg, 220bhp, full leather ,sat nav, xenons, daylight running lights, 6 disc cd, Bose speakers,
4 new injectors under recent Audi recall, Full main dealer history, 4x new tyres, its alright bean different but at todays fuel prices that rover will be visiting a lot of petrol stations
Edited by tomoleeds on Thursday 8th August 18:40
The A4 is a fine example of a front-wheel drive diesel repmobile, and undoubtedly a more prudent option for everyday life. But I don't think that's quite what MG was going for when they created this loopy device.
I have owned a Ford Saphire Cosworth before the MG ZT 260 and although the driving experiances are not the same due to one being a 2 litre Turbo and the MG being a 4.6 V8, they do seem simular. eg. non german 4 door saloon with 270 bhp RWD, The MG weighs a bit more, although the 4wd Saphire is quite heavy. You can get a Saphire Cosworth for the same price as the ZT V8 these days.
StefanVXR8 said:
It's surprising how good a 75/ZT is, I've just bought a twelve year old 2001 75 Connossieur SE Auto with the 2.5 KV6 for £500 and absolutely everything works and the interior is actually pretty amazing given its age and 143,000 miles on the clock!
I've always liked the interior of the 75/ ZT, and to me it's what I imagine a new Rover Mini would've looked like. The door cards and the dash (just imagine a large speedometer in the middle like the MINI) look like they'd be a good match aesthetically. I've a Zt-T V6 - a very late Mk I - one of the last I am told. I would love one of these and it would fit my requirements.
I use the Z as a second car - manly for hauling stuff to our place in Scotland when the weather is nice. It has a huge cargo capacity but its an auto - therefore less power than the manual - and it is slow.
That said it's a great wafty type of car and loves sitting on a motorway. I came with an X Power exhaust on it which may sound good outside but is boomy inside.
A V8 would I guess be swift rather than fast. I'd love the green monogram colour. Certainly something to keep as a curiosity in future years.
MGs are a bit of a Marmite brand. You either love them or hate them. For me, the ZT=T is a nice big stylish estate.
I use the Z as a second car - manly for hauling stuff to our place in Scotland when the weather is nice. It has a huge cargo capacity but its an auto - therefore less power than the manual - and it is slow.
That said it's a great wafty type of car and loves sitting on a motorway. I came with an X Power exhaust on it which may sound good outside but is boomy inside.
A V8 would I guess be swift rather than fast. I'd love the green monogram colour. Certainly something to keep as a curiosity in future years.
MGs are a bit of a Marmite brand. You either love them or hate them. For me, the ZT=T is a nice big stylish estate.
RoverP6B said:
Always wanted one myself, but the smaller, lighter and far more aerodynamic P6 was more the thing at the time. Loved that car. Sadly, rust claimed it and most of the breed and the few survivors in excellent nick are worth two peanuts.
PoleDriver said:
RoverP6B said:
You should see the money tidy P5Bs are fetching these days...
But they were built by craftsmen!Lovely cars , wish I'd never sold mine!
"East Ender" baldie Mitchell P. has just negated another one ... apparently.
For those of you interested, you may want to set yr Sky planner for the new Fifth gear series on Discovery channel starting Monday the 16th of this month.
In one episode,a certain Mr.Needell will be driving my V6 75 as a "British leather and walnut clad for beer tokens" alternative to the new Bentley Spur!
In one episode,a certain Mr.Needell will be driving my V6 75 as a "British leather and walnut clad for beer tokens" alternative to the new Bentley Spur!
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