potentail new zt 190 + owner shal i shant i???

dazzcupra · 8th November 2010, 21:21

hi, new here and thuoght this is the best place for advice on buying a zt.
i have just sold my car a seat leon cupra 180 and looking to replace it.
i'm basically looking for alot of car for not much money and a zt 190+ looks like a good bet.
i have a possibilty of a 2005 54 facelift zt 190+ 2.5 v6 50,000 miles had a recent cambelt done for £2400. is this a good deal . how would this compare to the leon cupra im used to, and is the fuel economy really as bad as i'm lead to believe??

Typhoon190 · 8th November 2010, 21:49

Hi Darren

Just down the road from me.

Welcome to the club. Personally, I'd say the ZT is a lot of car for the money. However it is obviously a heavier car than the Leon you had. Enjoying the car will cost you fuel, but driving normally it can return 30 + mpg, which I don't think is too bad.

There are a few things to look out for. The VIS ( variable inlet system ) can be faulty , and a dry plenum is very important.

Plenty of help here. If I can help just shout.

Love my ZT-T

Ben

Jake · 8th November 2010, 21:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by dazzcupra

hi, new here and thuoght this is the best place for advice on buying a zt.
i have just sold my car a seat leon cupra 180 and looking to replace it.
i'm basically looking for alot of car for not much money and a zt 190+ looks like a good bet.
i have a possibilty of a 2005 54 facelift zt 190+ 2.5 v6 50,000 miles had a recent cambelt done for £2400. is this a good deal . how would this compare to the leon cupra im used to, and is the fuel economy really as bad as i'm lead to believe??

The 180 Cupra is the 20V lump right?

You'll find the ZT a completely different car to drive, it's more of a sports-cruiser in comparison to your hot hatch. The V6 Soundtrack is lovely however and very very smooth

£2400 for a 190 is a good price at that age and mileage, do you know what it has spec wise?

They are a brilliant motor and you won't be dissapointed!

Jake

rrobson · 8th November 2010, 21:55

ive got a check sheet in my signature which i recommend you read and print a copy. as for differences, zt is heavier, and probably wont be as good handling wise, but youd be suprosed how good the zt chassis is. probably wont be as quick either but its more practical.

as said, the engines arennt that bad on fuel, but are very reliable and sounf fantastic. no problems with reliability. £2400 sounds pretty cheap, so its either going to be a bargain, or theres an underlying problem

dazzcupra · 8th November 2010, 21:57

thanks for the advice. i think i read that drainage was improved on later models. is there still a problem with the plenum on a 2005 54 model.?

Jake · 8th November 2010, 22:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by dazzcupra

thanks for the advice. i think i read that drainage was improved on later models. is there still a problem with the plenum on a 2005 54 model.?

You still have to check them, although on my 54 plate they were as dry as a bone!

Jules, a member on here has created some superb guards that stop stuff getting into your plenums, there's also a spyhole mod for easy checking that you can do.

Best,

Jake

dazzcupra · 8th November 2010, 22:06

my god! thanks for the advice guys. been on a few forums with past cars 200sx cupras amongst others and the rsponce and helpfullness here is second to none!.
hope to veiw it tommorrow

dazzcupra · 9th November 2010, 07:12

how do you know if the vis thing is ok???

topman · 9th November 2010, 10:07

The only true way is to get it tested, there are no indications anywhere in the car. It makes the car quicker although mine was faulty and even after having it repaired I didn't really notice much difference. Some of the members have a Vis Tester unit.

kevineds · 9th November 2010, 15:18

If you test drive it, should feel it pull more around 3000rpm

8th November 2010, 21:21	#1
dazzcupra Newbie mg zt Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: oxford Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	potentail new zt 190 + owner shal i shant i??? hi, new here and thuoght this is the best place for advice on buying a zt. i have just sold my car a seat leon cupra 180 and looking to replace it. i'm basically looking for alot of car for not much money and a zt 190+ looks like a good bet. i have a possibilty of a 2005 54 facelift zt 190+ 2.5 v6 50,000 miles had a recent cambelt done for £2400. is this a good deal . how would this compare to the leon cupra im used to, and is the fuel economy really as bad as i'm lead to believe??

8th November 2010, 21:55	#4
rrobson I really should get out more....... 75 tourer cdti, MG ZS 180, nissan terrano & 1.8t rover 25 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pontefract Posts: 2,644 Thanks: 17 Thanked 295 Times in 218 Posts	ive got a check sheet in my signature which i recommend you read and print a copy. as for differences, zt is heavier, and probably wont be as good handling wise, but youd be suprosed how good the zt chassis is. probably wont be as quick either but its more practical. as said, the engines arennt that bad on fuel, but are very reliable and sounf fantastic. no problems with reliability. £2400 sounds pretty cheap, so its either going to be a bargain, or theres an underlying problem __________________ How to view a car - everything you need to help you inspect a used car VIS motor tester avalible to local members Injector removal tool and auto gearbox pressure tester now available

8th November 2010, 21:49	#2
Typhoon190 This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Monogram Typhoon Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 4,707 Thanks: 328 Thanked 557 Times in 443 Posts	Hi Darren Just down the road from me. Welcome to the club. Personally, I'd say the ZT is a lot of car for the money. However it is obviously a heavier car than the Leon you had. Enjoying the car will cost you fuel, but driving normally it can return 30 + mpg, which I don't think is too bad. There are a few things to look out for. The VIS ( variable inlet system ) can be faulty , and a dry plenum is very important. Plenty of help here. If I can help just shout. Love my ZT-T Ben

8th November 2010, 21:57	#5
dazzcupra Newbie mg zt Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: oxford Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks for the advice. i think i read that drainage was improved on later models. is there still a problem with the plenum on a 2005 54 model.?

8th November 2010, 22:06	#7
dazzcupra Newbie mg zt Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: oxford Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	my god! thanks for the advice guys. been on a few forums with past cars 200sx cupras amongst others and the rsponce and helpfullness here is second to none!. hope to veiw it tommorrow

9th November 2010, 07:12	#8
dazzcupra Newbie mg zt Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: oxford Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	how do you know if the vis thing is ok???

9th November 2010, 10:07	#9
topman This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 5,493 Thanks: 372 Thanked 647 Times in 534 Posts	The only true way is to get it tested, there are no indications anywhere in the car. It makes the car quicker although mine was faulty and even after having it repaired I didn't really notice much difference. Some of the members have a Vis Tester unit.

9th November 2010, 15:18	#10
kevineds Gets stuck in ZT 260 SE,ZTT CDTI & ZT160+ Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wrexham Posts: 537 Thanks: 24 Thanked 13 Times in 8 Posts	If you test drive it, should feel it pull more around 3000rpm