Testing the water MG ZT 180 Sports Auto 2005 41k miles from new!

coab · 5th August 2014, 13:25

Im testing the water for interest on my recent ZT. I previously had 3 ZT 190s and bought this as its done only 41k miles from new. I cant get used to the auto to be honest after the manual 190s so I thinking of selling her. Im in no desperate hurry but thought I would guage what interest is out there.
Heres the spec:
Built in 2005 only 13 more ZT 180s were ever made after this car,
Hi line sat nav
Head and pillar air bags
cruise control
electric rear blind
Drivers intelligence pack
Xenons and heated washers
Auto wipers and auto dim rear view mirror
parking sensors
IPK
Drivers grab handle
illuminated sunvisors
Alcantara seats ( a little wear on the side bolster nothing major but the full wiring harness is fitted in this car so ideal for electric heated upgrade!)
5 Apex alloys 4 refurbished very recently.
in the last 6 weeks the following has been done with no expense spared to bring her up to scratch:

3 new belts waterpump and tensioner (Dayco and Conti waterpump etc with metal impellor)
Genuine MG Rover thermostat
Jules resister
Full coolant flush and red anti freeze
New(genuine MG Rover) plugs
Shell Helix oil and filter
Air filter
ZT 190 air box
Replacement sat nav and radio units in boot
New rear light seals
Fitted electric rear blind
New decals all round plus 180 wing decals
re furbished alloys and painted callipers
new battery
new inlet (used but perfect)
refurbished vis motors
New chrome and leather quto gear knob
Fitted illuminated sunvisors
Auto dim mirror
Sprayed grill black satin
New Klarius exhaust (clam type £93!) fitted this weekend.
Stainless steel slam panel bolts and washers.
Condition is excellent as with all 9 year old cars has the odd mark to be expected but nothing major etc. It has 4 Continenetal tyres and a Michelin pilot sport.
Car has never been smoked in, I have 2 keys and all booklets inc sat nav folder etc and a locking key. Comprehensive history comes with the car plus all receipts for the parts fitted etc.
First owner was MG Rover and the old chap had her from 3 000 miles. I haven't received the log book in my name yet but I do have the old type within all my paperwork so it might be still just the 2 owners registered worst case scenario it will come with 2 previous plus me.
Ive spent a fortune on her, I doubt I will get all of my money back but its not about profit I just couldn't bear to see this car ripped apart at some breakers yard. I doubt you will get the chance to own such a low miles example in the future.
The only job that needs doing is the a/c needs re gassing and as Im a picky ****** I have dusted over the front bumper and its looks alot better but to get he car near perfect it could do with a professional job but again the price would change.
Mot 06/2015 Taxed until 12/2014
All the major jobs have been done and Im just putting the feelers out before I go the whole hog and get her valeted etc and put her up for sale nationally. Thanks for looking Sean.
Im really looking for £2495 as a forum price before it goes on Autotrader at £2650 I think the price is more than reasonable with the miles and the huge amount of work I have undertaken.
I am interested in a sensible miles MG ZT 190 SE MK2 in any colour other than silver or black so if you have one give me a shout!

coab · 5th August 2014, 13:32

Interior pics..

FrazzleTC · 5th August 2014, 19:10

Absolutely stunning car, and, if I had the money, I'd be on my way, but I don't, so all the best with the sale!

coab · 5th August 2014, 20:01

Ive had numerous messages so to make things easier here we go..
The car isnt mint showroom etc Ive quite openly shown what the car was like and what I have done to her. She is in excellent condition had all the major work done with oem quality parts and I have gone the extra doing the small decals etc that arent cheap by a long shot.

Im sure there are plenty out there but not 41k miles and have a patchy "bloke told me it was done" history etc.
In the real world if I have her clay barred and like I have stated get the front bumper as the day it left the factory its a £3295 job and a car to stick away for weekends etc to keep the car as new as possible. I came across her saved her and got all the jobs done and have spent £1500 plus in the small time I have owned her.
Service history is as follows..
01/03/2005 Dealer stamp
24/04/2007 14288 miles oil and brake fluid service MGR Motor services
24/06/2008 21091 inspection service MGR motor services
03/09/2010 29117 oil service etc MGR motor services.
Then at 41k all the jobs have been done.
Hope that makes it abit clearer.

Im out at work for the next few day if you want to send me an email via the message system I can get them on my phone.

SirRustalot · 6th August 2014, 02:42

Oooh, now that I like. Tempting...tempting...

*taps for a while on a calulator...*

GeraintUK · 6th August 2014, 06:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirRustalot

Oooh, now that I like. Tempting...tempting...

*taps for a while on a calulator...*

lol, i was doing the exact same thing

not too sure if my beg, borrow, steal has secured enough funds but it is a lovely looking car in one of my fav colours.

Pistonbroke666 · 6th August 2014, 09:36

That is a gorgeous looking motor.
It's one of my favourite colours on the MKII. A very good buy for anyone in the market.

championdaddy · 6th August 2014, 20:11

I know EXACTLY what you mean about not getting used to an auto...........I'm struggling also. Don't know what I'll do yet.

Good luck with the sale !!! If that was a 190...........that would be a ruddy awesome car !!!

coab · 6th August 2014, 20:30

I think when you are used to a fully working ZT 190 its a bit strange but driving is easier and not everyone wants grunt lol!

championdaddy · 6th August 2014, 20:58

It is easier......I just don't feel in as much control of the car as I do in a manual.

I don't use the cruise so that's a mute point. And if you break down (god forbid) you friends or family cant (or shouldnt) tow you............without removing a driveshaft.

Nah......manual all the way.

5th August 2014, 13:25	#1
coab This is my second home 2007 57 GOLF GTi EDITION 30 DSG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newport Shropshire and Coventry. Posts: 5,138 Thanks: 2,424 Thanked 1,452 Times in 852 Posts	DEPOSIT TAKEN!! MG ZT 180 Sports Auto 2005 41k Im testing the water for interest on my recent ZT. I previously had 3 ZT 190s and bought this as its done only 41k miles from new. I cant get used to the auto to be honest after the manual 190s so I thinking of selling her. Im in no desperate hurry but thought I would guage what interest is out there. Heres the spec: Built in 2005 only 13 more ZT 180s were ever made after this car, Hi line sat nav Head and pillar air bags cruise control electric rear blind Drivers intelligence pack Xenons and heated washers Auto wipers and auto dim rear view mirror parking sensors IPK Drivers grab handle illuminated sunvisors Alcantara seats ( a little wear on the side bolster nothing major but the full wiring harness is fitted in this car so ideal for electric heated upgrade!) 5 Apex alloys 4 refurbished very recently. in the last 6 weeks the following has been done with no expense spared to bring her up to scratch: 3 new belts waterpump and tensioner (Dayco and Conti waterpump etc with metal impellor) Genuine MG Rover thermostat Jules resister Full coolant flush and red anti freeze New(genuine MG Rover) plugs Shell Helix oil and filter Air filter ZT 190 air box Replacement sat nav and radio units in boot New rear light seals Fitted electric rear blind New decals all round plus 180 wing decals re furbished alloys and painted callipers new battery new inlet (used but perfect) refurbished vis motors New chrome and leather quto gear knob Fitted illuminated sunvisors Auto dim mirror Sprayed grill black satin New Klarius exhaust (clam type £93!) fitted this weekend. Stainless steel slam panel bolts and washers. Condition is excellent as with all 9 year old cars has the odd mark to be expected but nothing major etc. It has 4 Continenetal tyres and a Michelin pilot sport. Car has never been smoked in, I have 2 keys and all booklets inc sat nav folder etc and a locking key. Comprehensive history comes with the car plus all receipts for the parts fitted etc. First owner was MG Rover and the old chap had her from 3 000 miles. I haven't received the log book in my name yet but I do have the old type within all my paperwork so it might be still just the 2 owners registered worst case scenario it will come with 2 previous plus me. Ive spent a fortune on her, I doubt I will get all of my money back but its not about profit I just couldn't bear to see this car ripped apart at some breakers yard. I doubt you will get the chance to own such a low miles example in the future. The only job that needs doing is the a/c needs re gassing and as Im a picky **** I have dusted over the front bumper and its looks alot better but to get he car near perfect it could do with a professional job but again the price would change. Mot 06/2015 Taxed until 12/2014 All the major jobs have been done and Im just putting the feelers out before I go the whole hog and get her valeted etc and put her up for sale nationally. Thanks for looking Sean. Im really looking for £2495 as a forum price before it goes on Autotrader at £2650 I think the price is more than reasonable with the miles and the huge amount of work I have undertaken. I am interested in a sensible miles MG ZT 190 SE MK2 in any colour other than silver or black so if you have one give me a shout!** Last edited by coab; 13th August 2014 at 20:33.. Reason: Spelling mistakes and editing

5th August 2014, 19:10	#3
FrazzleTC This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Staffordshire Moorlands Posts: 7,924 Thanks: 533 Thanked 1,178 Times in 920 Posts	Absolutely stunning car, and, if I had the money, I'd be on my way, but I don't, so all the best with the sale! __________________ 1967 Rover 2000 Automatic 1969 Rover 3500 Series One 1979 Scimitar GTE 2013 Mercedes SLK250 CDI

5th August 2014, 20:01	#4
coab This is my second home 2007 57 GOLF GTi EDITION 30 DSG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newport Shropshire and Coventry. Posts: 5,138 Thanks: 2,424 Thanked 1,452 Times in 852 Posts	Ive had numerous messages so to make things easier here we go.. The car isnt mint showroom etc Ive quite openly shown what the car was like and what I have done to her. She is in excellent condition had all the major work done with oem quality parts and I have gone the extra doing the small decals etc that arent cheap by a long shot. Im sure there are plenty out there but not 41k miles and have a patchy "bloke told me it was done" history etc. In the real world if I have her clay barred and like I have stated get the front bumper as the day it left the factory its a £3295 job and a car to stick away for weekends etc to keep the car as new as possible. I came across her saved her and got all the jobs done and have spent £1500 plus in the small time I have owned her. Service history is as follows.. 01/03/2005 Dealer stamp 24/04/2007 14288 miles oil and brake fluid service MGR Motor services 24/06/2008 21091 inspection service MGR motor services 03/09/2010 29117 oil service etc MGR motor services. Then at 41k all the jobs have been done. Hope that makes it abit clearer. Im out at work for the next few day if you want to send me an email via the message system I can get them on my phone. Last edited by coab; 6th August 2014 at 09:59..

6th August 2014, 02:42	#5
SirRustalot Gets stuck in Box of ales and some cheap sunglasses Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 670 Thanks: 323 Thanked 174 Times in 92 Posts	Oooh, now that I like. Tempting...tempting... taps for a while on a calulator... __________________ Chocolate digestives - now there's a biscuit you can trust.

6th August 2014, 09:36	#7
Pistonbroke666 Posted a thing or two MG ZT 1.8T, MG GS Exclusive Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Grays Essex Posts: 1,809 Thanks: 100 Thanked 282 Times in 205 Posts	That is a gorgeous looking motor. It's one of my favourite colours on the MKII. A very good buy for anyone in the market. __________________ Stage two 1.8T build

5th August 2014, 13:32	#2
coab This is my second home 2007 57 GOLF GTi EDITION 30 DSG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newport Shropshire and Coventry. Posts: 5,138 Thanks: 2,424 Thanked 1,452 Times in 852 Posts	Interior pics..

6th August 2014, 20:11	#8
championdaddy This is my second home Mg Zt 190 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: The FIRST Garden City....Letchworth. Posts: 6,778 Thanks: 1,243 Thanked 920 Times in 698 Posts	I know EXACTLY what you mean about not getting used to an auto...........I'm struggling also. Don't know what I'll do yet. Good luck with the sale !!! If that was a 190...........that would be a ruddy awesome car !!!

6th August 2014, 20:30	#9
coab This is my second home 2007 57 GOLF GTi EDITION 30 DSG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newport Shropshire and Coventry. Posts: 5,138 Thanks: 2,424 Thanked 1,452 Times in 852 Posts	I think when you are used to a fully working ZT 190 its a bit strange but driving is easier and not everyone wants grunt lol!

6th August 2014, 20:58	#10
championdaddy This is my second home Mg Zt 190 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: The FIRST Garden City....Letchworth. Posts: 6,778 Thanks: 1,243 Thanked 920 Times in 698 Posts	It is easier......I just don't feel in as much control of the car as I do in a manual. I don't use the cruise so that's a mute point. And if you break down (god forbid) you friends or family cant (or shouldnt) tow you............without removing a driveshaft. Nah......manual all the way.