Timing Belts on 14 year old car - Page 3

Jamiewelch · 1st August 2016, 08:17

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Originally Posted by Watkins247

Can't decide if to get timing belts done or get rid of car.

Quote for service with cam belts, also two rear tyres needed for MOT around £1200.

Car is a 2002 ZT 160+ V6 saloon, according to a site I've just checked up on the only one of this model still on the road.

Car has under 48,000 miles, bought new and so only owner.

Difficult choice when car worth £1000 or less.

What would you do? Is car likely to become a classic in a few years? Will values increase?

If you looked for just 2002 ZT+ 160 then there is a chance it may be the only one on the road , but my 2001 ZT+ 160 is definitely still on the road

championdaddy · 1st August 2016, 08:24

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Originally Posted by Jamiewelch

If you looked for just 2002 ZT+ 160 then there is a chance it may be the only one on the road , but my 2001 ZT+ 160 is definitely still on the road

So is my 2001.

Plezier · 1st August 2016, 08:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Watkins247

Can't decide if to get timing belts done or get rid of car.

Quote for service with cam belts, also two rear tyres needed for MOT around £1200.

Car is a 2002 ZT 160+ V6 saloon, according to a site I've just checked up on the only one of this model still on the road.

Car has under 48,000 miles, bought new and so only owner.

Difficult choice when car worth £1000 or less.

What would you do? Is car likely to become a classic in a few years? Will values increase?

Tyres well right now Blackcirlces have 195/65 R16' Avon ZV7's for each £42:93 fitted I checked yesterday as my CDT is running on my winter treads for now.

As mentioned check the traders pages here on the forums for a decent price on the cam belt job.

bikerdude666 · 1st August 2016, 09:17

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Originally Posted by Plezier

Tyres well right now Blackcirlces have 195/65 R16' Avon ZV7's for each £42:93 fitted I checked yesterday as my CDT is running on my winter treads for now.

As mentioned check the traders pages here on the forums for a decent price on the cam belt job.

A ZT is unlikely to be running on 16" wheels though, and if it's on 18's those tyres would be at least twice that price... So depending on the tyre the garage are quoting for it could easily be £200 just for the tyres. Still an expensive quote overall though I'd say.

Plezier · 1st August 2016, 13:03

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Originally Posted by bikerdude666

A ZT is unlikely to be running on 16" wheels though, and if it's on 18's those tyres would be at least twice that price... So depending on the tyre the garage are quoting for it could easily be £200 just for the tyres. Still an expensive quote overall though I'd say.

That was an example in the size that I was looking at .......................... that is all. I was surprised to find Avons for that price.

When I needed some Falken 914's in 216/40 R16 for the MGF it was cheape to have them shipped in from Germany than buy in the UK the pair cost £98 delivered. A local tyre place fitted and ballanced them to my requirements for £24.

Mikejaytee · 1st August 2016, 20:00

Keep it...no question... What would you replace it with?? With only 48k on the clock it's not even run in properly, and has a whole lifetime ahead yet. It's worth a lot more than £1000 to you....and what would you replace it with...and how much would you spend on a 'new/newer' car. Much more than £1200 I'd guess... You're 'quids in' keeping it!

Dallas · 1st August 2016, 22:18

Hey Stephen, I think I have found myself in the same boat as you, whether to get belts etc done on my 15 year old ZT190...

I knew this day would come, but not come overnight like it has.

Do I trust a garage and pay their extortionate prices, or even a mobile mechanic, will he be familiar enough with these cars?

The trouble I have is living down here in the darkest depths of sunny Bournemouth, I need a good mechanic member from here that is local or who can travel.

The Rovering Member · 1st August 2016, 23:28

What about the guy who Bob uses for Flying Banana? He's down on the coast & travels to you, ex MG/Rover too.

Dallas · 1st August 2016, 23:43

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Originally Posted by The Rovering Member

What about the guy who Bob uses for Flying Banana? He's down on the coast & travels to you, ex MG/Rover too.

Hi Gary, do you know his name, is it Gavin?

keithst24 · 2nd August 2016, 05:33

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Originally Posted by Dallas

Hi Gary, do you know his name, is it Gavin?

Hi

I believe it is MJS Auots & Marine in Littlehampton....his name is Mike 01903725123

1st August 2016, 20:00	#26
Mikejaytee Regular poster Rover 75 Tourers x 2. Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Galloway. Posts: 51 Thanks: 10 Thanked 14 Times in 10 Posts	Keep it...no question... What would you replace it with?? With only 48k on the clock it's not even run in properly, and has a whole lifetime ahead yet. It's worth a lot more than £1000 to you....and what would you replace it with...and how much would you spend on a 'new/newer' car. Much more than £1200 I'd guess... You're 'quids in' keeping it! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Best regards, Mike.

1st August 2016, 23:28	#28
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,970 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	What about the guy who Bob uses for Flying Banana? He's down on the coast & travels to you, ex MG/Rover too. __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it.

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Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,596 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	Hey Stephen, I think I have found myself in the same boat as you, whether to get belts etc done on my 15 year old ZT190... I knew this day would come, but not come overnight like it has. Do I trust a garage and pay their extortionate prices, or even a mobile mechanic, will he be familiar enough with these cars? The trouble I have is living down here in the darkest depths of sunny Bournemouth, I need a good mechanic member from here that is local or who can travel.