No good ones left for sale - Page 4

Moonshine Mark · 14th September 2014, 06:37

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Originally Posted by barney bear

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-m...005/1080412235
At that price it would be worth putting a good engine in in my opinion.

Depends what they class as smoke, might be worth chucking a new inlet manifold gasket on it first

barney bear · 14th September 2014, 08:06

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Originally Posted by Moonshine Mark

Depends what they class as smoke, might be worth chucking a new inlet manifold gasket on it first

That was my thought TBH.

For £500 though it's definitely worth a punt. It's just a shame i'm skint at the mo or i'd give it a go myself

sponge_mike · 14th September 2014, 08:53

Yes, it's definitely possible to get a good one - just bought a 75 Connie Cdti auto, 54 plate with full history, mot, tax till Jan, brand new tyres, new discs & pads and 49,000 miles - and it really is mint - for £2700. A bit more than my £2500 budget but it was definitely worth it.

rich17865 · 14th September 2014, 10:09

Such a shame, that green one looks good in the pictures too.

Believe me, there are good ones about. I sold my tourer earlier in the year and it was a belter. I did struggle to get a sale too, probably tarnished by the scrap that is about for more money. I would try and find one from a for member, almost always going to be as described.

Don't lose faith, they are out there. And if they are not, buy a duffer for peanuts and make yourself good one, works for me

SirRustalot · 14th September 2014, 10:27

The term 'mint' is a subjective one. What the OP is looking for is the Holy Grail and probably for little money. One must be realistic. However...

As some will already know, I've been working on my project ZT-T 190 which is currently at the bodyshop getting any dings etc ironed out. I've spend a considerable bit of money and time on this car and if ever the term 'mint' really applies, then I hope it will be towards this.

Next stop is engine removed since I want to rebuild it (even though it's perfectly fine) and generally degrease and tidy the engine bay to showroom standards. I've already done a bit of work in this area and every bit of metal in the 'bay is polished, including the engine mounts, aircon pipes and the metal sections of the power steering hoses. And even though you can't really see the rocker covers, they're still polished. I'm looking at 'chroming' the manifold. This will be tricky but I believe it is do-able and should assist in providing the wow factor.

It's not the potential value of the car that's pushing me as it's still only going to be worth what someone will eventually pay for it - it's the knowing that it's the best it can be. Well, that's the intend in due course. Mint? Perhaps eventually, but it's never EVER going to be perfect. As I said, one must be realistic as it's still a used (and will be used again) car.

DMGRS · 14th September 2014, 11:54

To be honest, the way I buy a 75 or ZT now (hopefully won't need to again, but you never know) is to buy one needing a bit of work - anything but corroded or damaged bodywork is acceptable to me.
I then go about replacing or repairing the items that need attention - I have a car that I know is 100%, and the work is freshly done so should last years.

An example of where you can use this to your advantage is the clutch - if the clutch has failed or feels dicey on an otherwise good car, it means when you've done it the new clutch will likely last many years. You'll be able to get a good bit of discount from the seller, and will have a great car when it's done.

barney bear · 15th September 2014, 10:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirRustalot

The term 'mint' is a subjective one. What the OP is looking for is the Holy Grail and probably for little money. One must be realistic. However...

As some will already know, I've been working on my project ZT-T 190 which is currently at the bodyshop getting any dings etc ironed out. I've spend a considerable bit of money and time on this car and if ever the term 'mint' really applies, then I hope it will be towards this.

Next stop is engine removed since I want to rebuild it (even though it's perfectly fine) and generally degrease and tidy the engine bay to showroom standards. I've already done a bit of work in this area and every bit of metal in the 'bay is polished, including the engine mounts, aircon pipes and the metal sections of the power steering hoses. And even though you can't really see the rocker covers, they're still polished. I'm looking at 'chroming' the manifold. This will be tricky but I believe it is do-able and should assist in providing the wow factor.

It's not the potential value of the car that's pushing me as it's still only going to be worth what someone will eventually pay for it - it's the knowing that it's the best it can be. Well, that's the intend in due course. Mint? Perhaps eventually, but it's never EVER going to be perfect. As I said, one must be realistic as it's still a used (and will be used again) car.

Now that is a very, very nice colour

190SETOURING · 15th September 2014, 11:09

The term 'mint' is a subjective one. What the OP is looking for is the Holy Grail and probably for little money. One must be realistic. However...

Well the car was £3000 and falling to bits, i dont think that is "little money" and i dont expect the "Holy Grail" of cars either just a good clean honest car. I am also restoring a ZTT 180 Monogram Dark Fantasy which is costing a fortune, brand new black leather seats, Respray (yes respray on a monogram!) new wheels, over £1600 spent on engine alone. Why? Because i think they are great cars and i want a "mint one" which will go with my mint V8 that has only 11000 miles on it which is factory fresh!

johan190 · 15th September 2014, 12:00

Well here in Sweden there is about 12 ZT's for sale in the whole country. The V6 ones is up for 3000£-7000£ and the only V8 for sale is up for 16000£. And these cars are kind of high milage ones too. The prices for a 75/ZT in the UK are so looow! Almost tempted to import a V8 in the future

You guys are lucky!

scorpio stu · 15th September 2014, 12:26

I have a 2001 conni se for sale in the classifieds.

14th September 2014, 10:27	#35
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	Mint The term 'mint' is a subjective one. What the OP is looking for is the Holy Grail and probably for little money. One must be realistic. However... As some will already know, I've been working on my project ZT-T 190 which is currently at the bodyshop getting any dings etc ironed out. I've spend a considerable bit of money and time on this car and if ever the term 'mint' really applies, then I hope it will be towards this. Next stop is engine removed since I want to rebuild it (even though it's perfectly fine) and generally degrease and tidy the engine bay to showroom standards. I've already done a bit of work in this area and every bit of metal in the 'bay is polished, including the engine mounts, aircon pipes and the metal sections of the power steering hoses. And even though you can't really see the rocker covers, they're still polished. I'm looking at 'chroming' the manifold. This will be tricky but I believe it is do-able and should assist in providing the wow factor. It's not the potential value of the car that's pushing me as it's still only going to be worth what someone will eventually pay for it - it's the knowing that it's the best it can be. Well, that's the intend in due course. Mint? Perhaps eventually, but it's never EVER going to be perfect. As I said, one must be realistic as it's still a used (and will be used again) car. __________________ Chocolate digestives - now there's a biscuit you can trust.

14th September 2014, 11:54	#36
DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,360 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	To be honest, the way I buy a 75 or ZT now (hopefully won't need to again, but you never know) is to buy one needing a bit of work - anything but corroded or damaged bodywork is acceptable to me. I then go about replacing or repairing the items that need attention - I have a car that I know is 100%, and the work is freshly done so should last years. An example of where you can use this to your advantage is the clutch - if the clutch has failed or feels dicey on an otherwise good car, it means when you've done it the new clutch will likely last many years. You'll be able to get a good bit of discount from the seller, and will have a great car when it's done. __________________ Your trusted MG Rover specialist! Tel: 02380 001133 / Email: [email protected] We now have a 'chat' function on our site for even quicker replies. Give it a try! Remember - discount code FORUM5 for 5% off

15th September 2014, 12:26	#40
scorpio stu This is my second home Jaguar 3.2 Executive Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Buckhurst Hil Posts: 3,269 Thanks: 508 Thanked 154 Times in 116 Posts	I have a 2001 conni se for sale in the classifieds. __________________ Current cars V8 Petrol Range Rover Kia Sportage Hybrid Triumph Street Triple R

14th September 2014, 08:53	#33
sponge_mike Gets stuck in Rover 75 Connoisseur SE CDTi Automatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Skegness Posts: 899 Thanks: 191 Thanked 157 Times in 96 Posts	Yes, it's definitely possible to get a good one - just bought a 75 Connie Cdti auto, 54 plate with full history, mot, tax till Jan, brand new tyres, new discs & pads and 49,000 miles - and it really is mint - for £2700. A bit more than my £2500 budget but it was definitely worth it.

14th September 2014, 10:09	#34
rich17865 This is my second home Transit Connect Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 9,532 Thanks: 868 Thanked 1,619 Times in 1,095 Posts	Such a shame, that green one looks good in the pictures too. Believe me, there are good ones about. I sold my tourer earlier in the year and it was a belter. I did struggle to get a sale too, probably tarnished by the scrap that is about for more money. I would try and find one from a for member, almost always going to be as described. Don't lose faith, they are out there. And if they are not, buy a duffer for peanuts and make yourself good one, works for me

15th September 2014, 11:09	#38
190SETOURING Posted a thing or two MG ZTT 180se,MG ZT 260se Monogram Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Huntingdon Posts: 1,413 Thanks: 215 Thanked 263 Times in 169 Posts	The term 'mint' is a subjective one. What the OP is looking for is the Holy Grail and probably for little money. One must be realistic. However... Well the car was £3000 and falling to bits, i dont think that is "little money" and i dont expect the "Holy Grail" of cars either just a good clean honest car. I am also restoring a ZTT 180 Monogram Dark Fantasy which is costing a fortune, brand new black leather seats, Respray (yes respray on a monogram!) new wheels, over £1600 spent on engine alone. Why? Because i think they are great cars and i want a "mint one" which will go with my mint V8 that has only 11000 miles on it which is factory fresh!

15th September 2014, 12:00	#39
johan190 Avid contributor MG ZT 190+ Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sweden Posts: 236 Thanks: 61 Thanked 64 Times in 26 Posts	Well here in Sweden there is about 12 ZT's for sale in the whole country. The V6 ones is up for 3000£-7000£ and the only V8 for sale is up for 16000£. And these cars are kind of high milage ones too. The prices for a 75/ZT in the UK are so looow! Almost tempted to import a V8 in the future You guys are lucky!