Oops, I've done it again. (Rover 75).
Discussion
without wanting to hijack the thread, the two-sixties club is the answer for parts - saved myself £330 on rear disks myself as they are half the price they are at Rimmers
Little bit of an update.
Got some more pictures (as is normal in 75/ZT ownership!)...
And I've also been on a bulb fitting spree! I've replaced all the interior bulbs with LED bulbs (which thankfully still fade in and out!) which has given this effect:
And I've also fitted some BlueVision sidelight bulbs (as the LEDs don't play well without error canceller kit fitted):
(Pic shows sidelights only, not headlamps!)
Sorry for the rubbish quality - my phone doesn't play well in low light. Think I need to dig the proper camera out really!
Got some more pictures (as is normal in 75/ZT ownership!)...
And I've also been on a bulb fitting spree! I've replaced all the interior bulbs with LED bulbs (which thankfully still fade in and out!) which has given this effect:
And I've also fitted some BlueVision sidelight bulbs (as the LEDs don't play well without error canceller kit fitted):
(Pic shows sidelights only, not headlamps!)
Sorry for the rubbish quality - my phone doesn't play well in low light. Think I need to dig the proper camera out really!
I've just this evening passed on my MG ZT to another PH'er for what I'd been offered as a trade-in... £600.SebastienClement said:
Good show 
What's the incoming vehicle?
A 2001 Boxster S... if the garage ever get the airbag ECU sorted. They've been trying to do it on the cheap for almost 3 weeks now as a new ECU is £800 apparently. To be honest I can't say I blame them. Good job I'm not desperate for the car! What's the incoming vehicle?
Piersman2 said:
A 2001 Boxster S... if the garage ever get the airbag ECU sorted. They've been trying to do it on the cheap for almost 3 weeks now as a new ECU is £800 apparently. To be honest I can't say I blame them. Good job I'm not desperate for the car!
Jolly nice too! Hope they get it sorted in a timely sort of fashion so you can start enjoying it!You cant go wrong their for under £600. What would you pay for the equivalent car in another make? Alot of people are surprised when they get in my ZT190 or drive it.
But they do have the faults, theirs some daft design items on the car which lets it down.
But under £600 T&T for a nice big comfy car that cruises, bargain!
But they do have the faults, theirs some daft design items on the car which lets it down.
But under £600 T&T for a nice big comfy car that cruises, bargain!
A little Christmas update for you all. Things have mostly been well with the car, just a couple of little issues, which as of tomorrow, will be rectified.
Last weekend something went clunk-grind at the back. Turns out it was the handbrake shoes which had disintegrated. So got a full rerar brake set up from ECP while they had their winter sales on and got them fitted. Then popped it in for its MOT on Christmas Eve, only for it to fail on a suspension arm. They're doing the job tomorrow, and should have it back in the afternoon with a years ticket. Then I've got to tax her in time for the 1st.
So, all costs so far:
£571 - Purchase price
£150 - Thermostat renewal
£112.96 - Rear brake assembley (discs, pads and handbrake shoes)
£115 - Suspension arm renewal
£25 - MOT fee
£124 - 6 months tax.
£1097.96 all in, so far. Hopefully that won't go up too much in the next six months!
Last weekend something went clunk-grind at the back. Turns out it was the handbrake shoes which had disintegrated. So got a full rerar brake set up from ECP while they had their winter sales on and got them fitted. Then popped it in for its MOT on Christmas Eve, only for it to fail on a suspension arm. They're doing the job tomorrow, and should have it back in the afternoon with a years ticket. Then I've got to tax her in time for the 1st.
So, all costs so far:
£571 - Purchase price
£150 - Thermostat renewal
£112.96 - Rear brake assembley (discs, pads and handbrake shoes)
£115 - Suspension arm renewal
£25 - MOT fee
£124 - 6 months tax.
£1097.96 all in, so far. Hopefully that won't go up too much in the next six months!
SebastienClement said:
A little Christmas update for you all. Things have mostly been well with the car, just a couple of little issues, which as of tomorrow, will be rectified.
Last weekend something went clunk-grind at the back. Turns out it was the handbrake shoes which had disintegrated. So got a full rerar brake set up from ECP while they had their winter sales on and got them fitted. Then popped it in for its MOT on Christmas Eve, only for it to fail on a suspension arm. They're doing the job tomorrow, and should have it back in the afternoon with a years ticket. Then I've got to tax her in time for the 1st.
So, all costs so far:
£571 - Purchase price
£150 - Thermostat renewal
£112.96 - Rear brake assembley (discs, pads and handbrake shoes)
£115 - Suspension arm renewal
£25 - MOT fee
£124 - 6 months tax.
£1097.96 all in, so far. Hopefully that won't go up too much in the next six months!
Thing to remember is that a lot of the stuff on there is stuff that may also have to be done on much newer cars.Last weekend something went clunk-grind at the back. Turns out it was the handbrake shoes which had disintegrated. So got a full rerar brake set up from ECP while they had their winter sales on and got them fitted. Then popped it in for its MOT on Christmas Eve, only for it to fail on a suspension arm. They're doing the job tomorrow, and should have it back in the afternoon with a years ticket. Then I've got to tax her in time for the 1st.
So, all costs so far:
£571 - Purchase price
£150 - Thermostat renewal
£112.96 - Rear brake assembley (discs, pads and handbrake shoes)
£115 - Suspension arm renewal
£25 - MOT fee
£124 - 6 months tax.
£1097.96 all in, so far. Hopefully that won't go up too much in the next six months!
And said newer cars still wouldn't be as nice as that 75.
In short - shes worth it
Sir Fergie said:
Thing to remember is that a lot of the stuff on there is stuff that may also have to be done on much newer cars.
And said newer cars still wouldn't be as nice as that 75.
In short - shes worth it
Oh yes, I don't begrudge it at all. Worth it to know everything is working and safe. I can safely say that there is NOTHING on this car that is broken. Which is pretty much a first in my motoring career!And said newer cars still wouldn't be as nice as that 75.
In short - shes worth it
Car going well. Kwik fit missed a couple of bits that really needed doing for the MOT. The exhaust wasn't secured properly, and had a hole in it, as well as noisy droplinks at the front. Both now sorted by a trusted mechanic!
I drove for a friends wedding at the back of last month too, which was nice, as a present to them. Although the groom decided at the last minute he wouldn't get into the car if it had ribbons on
but there we go.
Seeing as we've had lovely weather today, I've been busy with the car wash / clay kit / polish / wax!
Nearly 14 years old... what an old banger!
...not.
I drove for a friends wedding at the back of last month too, which was nice, as a present to them. Although the groom decided at the last minute he wouldn't get into the car if it had ribbons on
but there we go.Seeing as we've had lovely weather today, I've been busy with the car wash / clay kit / polish / wax!
Nearly 14 years old... what an old banger!
...not.
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