MG ZT 260 V8 or Clio Trophy

[Harry-t2lco]

Hi all,

I'm in a predicament and don't know which way to go...

I have some money spare and want to get something I can enjoy, whilst also retaining the value so that if need be in the future I can not make a loss, excluding maintenance etc.

I have narrowed my searches down to two cars that I really like, the MG ZT 260 (V8 mustang engined one) or the Clio 182 Trophy. Both are similar 0-60 wise but the ZT is obviously a bit more bulky and thirsty.

Do I go V8 and get that incredible noise or do I go hot hatch and nippy 182?

The ZT is in my books a great looking car and the 260 is certainly a bit of a sleeper, the Clio looks a tad boring but with those dampers and punchy engine a great driver.

Whats more likely to hold/improve on value?

Any advice would be great as I don't know what to do

[Jag_NE]

forget about future value, if you buy a 12 year old rover and use it daily it will quickly wear out/go pop if it wasn't on the verge of already doing so when you acquired it.

assuming you are of reasonably limited means, i suggest you buy the Renault for (a) much lower fuel consumption and (b) better availability of parts

if its a garaged/weekend car, still the Renault IMO

[Harry-t2lco]

I forgot to say it won't be a daily drive as I have my ultra eco A3 for the normal, boring drives. The ZT runs the Mustang 4.2 V8 so no Rover engines in sight.

[stevemiller]

I like both but they are chalk and cheese. I own a 260 and having had the car over eight years its been reliable apart from the orange clip, £1.30 part. If you think it could be the V8 have a look on the two-sixties site. I do not see the 260 ever being a asset money wise but it need not be a money pit if you buy with the right information to hand.

What ever way you choose get the right car and you will have smiles with every mile.

[daniel-5zjw7]

Your choices are so different it's hard to say :-) The clio would be a solid investment in that I certainly don't think you'd lose money if you came to sell, as long as it has its original suspension etc. The MG is a little out there.. they seem to be holding their value quite nicely at the moment but who knows. Personally if it were me I'd go for a BMW 645ci manual as a sort of compromise! (not on your list I know!)

[Harryh733]

I don't think I could have chosen much different, both appeal to me in different ways. I've always had a soft spot for the ZT 260 but its drinking habits may be a bit much, on the flip the Clio is nearly as fast, lighter and more economical. Its V8 sound vs Hot hatch handling.

[anonymous-user]

Get it done before you miss out


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