MG ZT - Why so cheap?

[cobra kid]

As above really. They seem a lot of car for the money. I'm intrigued.

[gazchap]

Because MG.

[fat freddie]

Because OMGHGF.

[Oilchange]

Maybe because of badge snobs. ^^^^

Makes for cheap barges for those that aren't blinkered idiots.

[anonymous-user]

They're old, that's why. Plus a lot of people are put off by the Rover/MG badge. I've always thought the MG ZT-T is a nice car

[gazchap]

Oilchange said:

Maybe because of badge snobs. ^^^^

Makes for cheap barges for those that aren't blinkered idiots.

It is a shame really that they have such a poor image. I've never owned one but have had the pleasure of plenty of trips in a ZT-T, and it was a lovely car from a passenger's POV

It is good for barge-buyers though, yeah.

[172ff]

Head gasket failure is almost certain on these.

[beebs90]

I had a ZT190+ it was a great car lovely to drive, very solid car with a nice smooth v6 and very well built. wish i still had it to be honest.

[Oilchange]

I was a bit blunt on my last post, apologies.
As for HGF, not on these
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/m...
or these
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/m...

Edited by Oilchange on Sunday 7th April 16:51

[C.A.R.]

My mate is looking for a <£2k shed at the moment and I suggested a diesel ZS/ZT, his instant reaction was "no, not in a million years"

They are basic, but only as basic as the VW Polo he can afford on the same budget, but with considerably less miles...

[pk500]

2nd that

172ff said:

Head gasket failure is almost certain on these.

[anonymous-user]

Oilchange said:

I was a bit blunt on my last post, apologies.
As for HGF, not on these
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/m...
or these
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/m...

Edited by Oilchange on Sunday 7th April 16:51

I always preferred the earlier cars. Didn't think the facelift models looked anywhere near as good.

[moribund]

172ff said:

Head gasket failure is almost certain on these.

Only if it's a 1.8

And even then it's a cheapish fix.

No problem on diesels, KV6's, V8's ...

[Localwoman]

We had one of these. We bought it from new. We got it the day after they went under and we immediately saved 10 grand on the price. It was a fantastic car. Fast, comfortable and it didn't give us one ounce of trouble. Go for it!

[mattyprice4004]

172ff said:

Head gasket failure is almost certain on these.

pk500 said:

2nd that

I thought PH managed to avoid the blinkered idiots at large elsewhere?

The 1.8 suffers, however the vast majority of ZTs are V6 and the rest CDT/CDTi. HGF on a BMW diesel? Yeah, sure...

Read up first, post after.

The ZT/ZT-T is a nice car, although not without it's issues. The clutch system is made of cheese, and diesels suffer with fuel pump issues every 60-100k.

If you can live with the occasional bill, they're damn good cars. Just avoid the 1.8 unless you're versed in looking after a 4 pot K series.

[davepoth]

I've got a rover 75 with the 1.8 petrol. IME it's not the head gasket that's the issue, but all of the other coolant leaks that make it run dry and then blow a head gasket.

That said, the diesel and the V6 are much less prone to issues. They are good value for money; you get an awful lot of car.

[mattyprice4004]

davepoth said:

I've got a rover 75 with the 1.8 petrol. IME it's not the head gasket that's the issue, but all of the other coolant leaks that make it run dry and then blow a head gasket.

That said, the diesel and the V6 are much less prone to issues. They are good value for money; you get an awful lot of car.

Very true - water pumps and inlet manifold gasket being the issue.

I drove a 1.8, it was very smooth but I didn't feel it had enough 'grunt' for something the size of a 75. The CDTi is only just enough for me, and that's purely down to the torque.

[Oilchange]

Got a CDTi, good car overall, it's my wifes. Solid, good handling, safe, reliable and with an economical engine.
Can be chipped to make lots more power but be careful of the clutch.
Arguably one of the finest rides, comfort wise, on the road (Rover 75), so if you have a bad back, ideal!

[J4CKO]

172ff said:

Head gasket failure is almost certain on these.

No it isnt, please stop trotting out the same hackneyed line.

They fitted 1.8 K series, KV6's, BMW Diesels and a Ford V8, it is only the former that suffers HGF.

They are cheap, really due to be seven years old, partially down to the badge but the savvy and secure seem to have ensured they always have a value, the diesel model is quite sought after.

[les3002]

We bought one as a dog snotter about 18 months ago, paid £900 for it (V6 ZT-T+) in a year of ownership all it needed was a back box hanger and two front tyres, although it did have the typical KV6 inlet manifold rattle. Sold it 6 months ago for £900,

I was really surprised how good it was, far better than the other options at the time.