Anyone got an MG ZT-T?
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I have one - a 51 plate. Its covered 68k miles now and has been utterly brilliant.
Its worth getting the plus pack model too. I can thoroughly recommend them.
(it followed a Volvo S60 and a 320 BMW as my car and I'd say its better than both of them)
Andy
>> Edited by andymadmak on Sunday 19th February 15:21
Its worth getting the plus pack model too. I can thoroughly recommend them.
(it followed a Volvo S60 and a 320 BMW as my car and I'd say its better than both of them)
Andy
>> Edited by andymadmak on Sunday 19th February 15:21
I've got a 53 ZTT cdti 135+ as my company car and very pleased with it - goes well (bmw derived engine) and looks good and gets some hard driving from me and the only unexpected bill was a new clutch at 55k - never burnt one out that quick before! The mpg is a little disappointing for a diesel regularly at 35mpg, but as I said I dont hang around and the company do cover my fuel!
I'd recommend it and shame its not an option any more...
I'd recommend it and shame its not an option any more...
BIIOAB said:
I've got a 53 ZTT cdti 135+ as my company car and very pleased with it - goes well (bmw derived engine) and looks good and gets some hard driving from me and the only unexpected bill was a new clutch at 55k - never burnt one out that quick before! The mpg is a little disappointing for a diesel regularly at 35mpg, but as I said I dont hang around and the company do cover my fuel!
I'd recommend it and shame its not an option any more...
Praise the lord. I have had my CDTI for nearly 3 years now and everyone else seems to get better MPG than me. Makes a change to find someone who gets rubbish economy like me. I have nearly done 60K and it had a new clutch very early (a weak point so worth checking). The 18" tyres are not cheap and I know some suffer from leaks in the cabin because drain holes fill up. Mine is getting a bit rattly but it does handle well. I have fitted a tuning box to mine for £120.00 that offers 7 settings depending on power and throttle reposnse. It has really made the car a lot better on the performance front and some people have seen 146bhp. MPG will suffer slightly and it smokes more.
More details can be found about the ZT-T and mods etc.
http://forums.mg-rover.org/index.php
Tuning box here
http://45zs.info/75Zt/R75tu3.htm
I have a ZT260, the V8 version with a Ford Mustang engine and rear wheel drive. Think 'UK Holden HSV' for best description (I have an HSV too). Cracking car, best kept secret on the road thanks to the MG / Rover (non) Marketing Department! No wonder they went bump, if I had known about these I really would have got one before the Holden.
oe_cosgrove said:
I have a ZT260, the V8 version with a Ford Mustang engine and rear wheel drive. Think 'UK Holden HSV' for best description (I have an HSV too). Cracking car, best kept secret on the road thanks to the MG / Rover (non) Marketing Department! No wonder they went bump, if I had known about these I really would have got one before the Holden.
Been looking at these - quite fancy an estate version. They seem pretty damned great value!
gazzab said:
I have a ZT260, the V8 version with a Ford Mustang engine and rear wheel drive. Think 'UK Holden HSV' for best description (I have an HSV too). Cracking car, best kept secret on the road thanks to the MG / Rover (non) Marketing Department! No wonder they went bump, if I had known about these I really would have got one before the Holden.
Been looking at these - quite fancy an estate version. They seem pretty damned great value!
When I discovered these cars existed, (September-ish 2005, well done MG Rover Marketing again!), it was the ZTT estate version I wanted. Prettiest estate ever IMHO but never interested until I found the 260 had the Mustang engine and rear wheel drive. Wanted a new car and despite trawling the interweb and calling every ex-MG Rover dealer I could find did not find an unregistered ZTT. Bought my ZT260 new, unregistered in December 05, the only non-SE I could find. Were a few ZT260 SEs, again not ZTTs, but catagorically did not want Traction Control and silly toys as would have taken them out for track days etc.
There are a few used ZTT V8s about, absolute bargain of the century provided the dealer / seller is not being silly about price...........I paid £15K brand new on the road, could have bought 'delivery mileage' for £13 to 14K, SE versions were £16 to £18K at that time for info. I dont think they will get any cheaper, maybe even appreciate when people realise just what they are, but be realistic and dont think you will be able to sell it on easily! If you get one you will not be disappointed, one of the best cars I have owned. Best of luck.
gazzab said:
Wow that is HALF The new price. I want a 260 estate for £14K NOW !!!
Thats why I bought mine
Nothing else gives this performance for this money new. Sub 5 secs to 60, 155 mph limited top speed easily derestricted to 175+, handling as sharp as a Holden HSV with proper rear wheel drive. It is so fast I've had drivers of 'seriously quick cars' (they thought!) desperate to get close enough to see what it is if slowed by traffic V8 soundtrack to die for too 
>> Edited by oe_cosgrove on Thursday 6th April 23:08
OE Cos....
You can turn traction control off on the SE model.
Gazzab....
14k? you'll be lucky. By the way, I would recommend spending 8-9k on a supercharger upgrade; at 260bhp its a little underpowered for my liking and many others too despite its power. By adding a supercharger you take it to just shy of the planned 380bhp.
You can turn traction control off on the SE model.
Gazzab....
14k? you'll be lucky. By the way, I would recommend spending 8-9k on a supercharger upgrade; at 260bhp its a little underpowered for my liking and many others too despite its power. By adding a supercharger you take it to just shy of the planned 380bhp.
Edited by havanatopia on Tuesday 25th July 01:05
Edited by havanatopia on Tuesday 25th July 01:07
havanatopia said:
OE Cos....
You can turn traction control off on the SE model.
Gazzab....
14k? you'll be lucky. By the way, I would recommend spending 8-9k on a supercharger upgrade; at 260bhp its a little underpowered for my liking and many others too despite its power. By adding a supercharger you take it to just shy of the planned 380bhp.
You can turn traction control off on the SE model.
Gazzab....
14k? you'll be lucky. By the way, I would recommend spending 8-9k on a supercharger upgrade; at 260bhp its a little underpowered for my liking and many others too despite its power. By adding a supercharger you take it to just shy of the planned 380bhp.
Edited by havanatopia on Tuesday 25th July 01:05
Edited by havanatopia on Tuesday 25th July 01:07
Derestricting gives circa 300 BHP. Add an Accufab Throttle Body and re-route induction gives a further 20-ish BHP. Add a grands worth of 150 BHP Wizards of NOS nitrous kit and you will not need to spend anything like 8-9K. No problems to date (on this or another NOS kitted V8 plus many over the years). If you must have forced induction go for a Turbo, cheaper and more power potential, superchargers suck IMHO.
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