V8 on the Bay - Page 2

genpk · 20th February 2017, 08:54

Recently had an ex pat bring over a Oslo blue v8 rover 75 ,had it up for auction as it is the only v8 R75 here in Australia ,he wanted $26,000 Aud.
Think the bidding got to 10k Aud and it got passed in.
Ended up speaking to a Rover tech who had worked on the car
and reckoned its Ecu was not well and they couldn't get it to idle properly.
There's also some one with Zt 260 in the east coast who wants 30k!!!
Been for sale for a while !!

Rooney · 20th February 2017, 15:10

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Originally Posted by oldie

Why disparage the price of somebody else's car?

LOL, because that's what happens on here for some reason.

Someone linked to a beautiful v6 with 23.5k on the clock for a bargain 1.3k.

It was immaculate, mint, practically brand new. It had one fault, the IPK was 'poorly' - took three posts for someone to bring it up

JoeMc · 20th February 2017, 15:51

I wouldn't say it's disparaging... Just people voicing their opinions!

It will go for good money to someone, but the advert and pics need a LOT of 'bettering'!

It's not shouting out that it's been well looked after or cared for; it's filthy, no interior shots and no 'money' shot of the engine bay...

If you're trying to sell any car for c£8k, it needs some effort IMO... In saying that, to sell any car, it needs some effort!

ZedTeeT · 20th February 2017, 17:44

Well I think the price is a bit steep, especially as the owner isn't exactly "selling" his wares very well! They are a niche car and niche cars tend to develop their own price range that isn't comparable with other similar cars. Most 75 or ZT owners probably wouldn't ever realistically consider owning one because they are just an interesting oddity. It was never supposed to be like that but when MGR went pop, with so few made that's how things turned out. I'd have one gladly if my circumstances allowed, but alas they don't.

I see some have commented on its lowly spec. To be honest I couldn't care less about wind up rear windows and a lack of other fripperies. Surely you pay good money for a car like this for the driving and ownership pleasure, not to play around with toys.

mininuts · 20th February 2017, 18:48

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

Good god that is dismal

And I thought my ZT looked drab, add in some dark wheels and voila even worse

Brian

What you on about Brian? It's a lovely colour, you know it is really!

The wheels do spoil it though, I'm not a fan of black wheels

bl52krz · 20th February 2017, 19:56

Never understood why people like black wheels on any car, but a Rover/Mg v8. Ug. Everyone to their own I suppose.

Les4048 · 20th February 2017, 20:48

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Originally Posted by bl52krz

Never understood why people like black wheels on any car, but a Rover/Mg v8. Ug. Everyone to their own I suppose.

I don't see anything wrong with back wheels personally. I never used to like them but times and tastes change

keithst24 · 20th February 2017, 20:53

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Originally Posted by Les4048

I don't see anything wrong with back wheels personally. I never used to like them but times and tastes change

I don't dislike them.....and I think they look more grey than black

JoeMc · 20th February 2017, 21:34

Wheels, like cars, like shirts, like socks are all personal taste... But something that can changed very easily!

If you think black alloys are naff, then that's your opinion, but not everyone has the same taste etc...!

And if the colour of alloys put you off the overall car, then maybe your expectations are set too high?!

T16 · 20th February 2017, 23:25

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Originally Posted by bl52krz

Never understood why people like black wheels on any car, but a Rover/Mg v8. Ug. Everyone to their own I suppose.

I have Nissan GTR Grey on my 260, wouldnt have any other colour.

Plain black however, is dreadful.

20th February 2017, 08:54	#11
genpk Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon MGZT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Perth, AUSTRALIA Posts: 1,664 Thanks: 3 Thanked 461 Times in 299 Posts	Recently had an ex pat bring over a Oslo blue v8 rover 75 ,had it up for auction as it is the only v8 R75 here in Australia ,he wanted $26,000 Aud. Think the bidding got to 10k Aud and it got passed in. Ended up speaking to a Rover tech who had worked on the car and reckoned its Ecu was not well and they couldn't get it to idle properly. There's also some one with Zt 260 in the east coast who wants 30k!!! Been for sale for a while !! Last edited by genpk; 20th February 2017 at 09:27..

20th February 2017, 17:44	#14
ZedTeeT Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Horsham Posts: 874 Thanks: 197 Thanked 239 Times in 207 Posts	Well I think the price is a bit steep, especially as the owner isn't exactly "selling" his wares very well! They are a niche car and niche cars tend to develop their own price range that isn't comparable with other similar cars. Most 75 or ZT owners probably wouldn't ever realistically consider owning one because they are just an interesting oddity. It was never supposed to be like that but when MGR went pop, with so few made that's how things turned out. I'd have one gladly if my circumstances allowed, but alas they don't. I see some have commented on its lowly spec. To be honest I couldn't care less about wind up rear windows and a lack of other fripperies. Surely you pay good money for a car like this for the driving and ownership pleasure, not to play around with toys. __________________ My garage. 03/53 MG ZT-T+ CDTi auto in XPG. 232k and much to do! 21/21 MG ZS ev. Daily. 85/C Capri 2.8i Special. Mine 29+ years. 82/X Talbot Tagora SX V6. Restoration project. 11/11 Hyundai I Load CRDi. Van....... nuff said.

20th February 2017, 19:56	#16
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,393 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Never understood why people like black wheels on any car, but a Rover/Mg v8. Ug. Everyone to their own I suppose. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

20th February 2017, 15:51	#13
JoeMc Loves to post MG ZT V6 / BMW E60 M5 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Bamber Bridge Posts: 372 Thanks: 34 Thanked 62 Times in 51 Posts	I wouldn't say it's disparaging... Just people voicing their opinions! It will go for good money to someone, but the advert and pics need a LOT of 'bettering'! It's not shouting out that it's been well looked after or cared for; it's filthy, no interior shots and no 'money' shot of the engine bay... If you're trying to sell any car for c£8k, it needs some effort IMO... In saying that, to sell any car, it needs some effort!

20th February 2017, 21:34	#19
JoeMc Loves to post MG ZT V6 / BMW E60 M5 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Bamber Bridge Posts: 372 Thanks: 34 Thanked 62 Times in 51 Posts	Wheels, like cars, like shirts, like socks are all personal taste... But something that can changed very easily! If you think black alloys are naff, then that's your opinion, but not everyone has the same taste etc...! And if the colour of alloys put you off the overall car, then maybe your expectations are set too high?!