Are these cars worth...?

Howie666 · 5th June 2013, 08:34

As there have been quite a few threads recently regarding selling/breaking/scrapping/disposing of our cars, replacing them with French (!) ones (???)
AND asking if our cars are worth keeping/repairing/paying to maintain, I just wanted to say, with regard to keeping our car, a resounding YES they ARE worth keeping.

Sunshine this morning, fired up The Raptor, doing the school run for the oldest daughter and her best friend. Windows down, lovely V6 roar, Road to Hell blasting out of the stereo (take that you Corsa 'drum 'n' bass t****rs). BIGGEST. GRIN. EVER.

Worst bit? She needs a good wash - that resin **** from the trees really messes up the paint! Best bit? I get to take her for a good wash!

Howie666 · 5th June 2013, 12:32

So... Does anyone else have an uplifting story of 75/ZT ownership to share? In other news, just one of the reasons we bought and love our ZT was (and is) to stand out from the crowd. And she does. With the shocking decline in their numbers I think we're going to stand out even more... Anyone got an opinion?

MG Tom · 5th June 2013, 13:04

Well I've only had mine a fortnight, I'm besotted. It's got a few niggles but I'm enjoying getting it perfect. It just feels special whilst being a ****** good all rounder. It's so easy to work on too!

MG Tom · 5th June 2013, 13:31

Duplicate post, sorry.

Tin Tent · 5th June 2013, 13:47

Had mine 4yrs very pleased with it towed caravan to Spain couple of times and around uk of course no big expenses just service it every year, so yes well worth keeping in my opinion.

Howie666 · 5th June 2013, 13:56

All very encouraging thus far

bubs · 5th June 2013, 14:16

Mine has had issues since just after i bought it. Suppose it's my fault due to not looking into it properly and needing a car so I bought it in a hurry and been paying for it since.
I still love the look of it though, I wonder if my bank manager can let me off a couple of months mortgage to sort it's problems out

Howey · 5th June 2013, 14:25

three months in and loving my router. Just transported the family on a weeks holiday loaded to the rafters with stuff.
If I had the space to store them I would try and preserve another couple of ZT's.
My missus loves it too and wants to sell the merc and buy one.

Only issue is anxiety over availability of parts specific to router,am thinking of starting a parts inventory in my garden shed

Howey · 5th June 2013, 14:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Howey

three months in and loving my router. Just transported the family on a weeks holiday loaded to the rafters with stuff.
If I had the space to store them I would try and preserve another couple of ZT's.
My missus loves it too and wants to sell the merc and buy one.

Only issue is anxiety over availability of parts specific to router,am thinking of starting a parts inventory in my garden shed

tourer, not router (predictive text)

Howie666 · 5th June 2013, 14:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Howey

tourer, not router (predictive text)

I love protective vest!

5th June 2013, 08:34	#1
Howie666 I really should get out more....... MG ZT 190+, Trophy Blue Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Preston Posts: 2,067 Thanks: 1,401 Thanked 309 Times in 195 Posts	Are these cars worth...? As there have been quite a few threads recently regarding selling/breaking/scrapping/disposing of our cars, replacing them with French (!) ones (???) AND asking if our cars are worth keeping/repairing/paying to maintain, I just wanted to say, with regard to keeping our car, a resounding YES they ARE worth keeping. Sunshine this morning, fired up The Raptor, doing the school run for the oldest daughter and her best friend. Windows down, lovely V6 roar, Road to Hell blasting out of the stereo (take that you Corsa 'drum 'n' bass t**rs). BIGGEST. GRIN. EVER. Worst bit? She needs a good wash - that resin ** from the trees really messes up the paint! Best bit? I get to take her for a good wash! __________________ Commission Number 352 To do list: 1. Reversing sensors 1a. Headlights polished - DONE! (Magic Mike ) 2. Auto dip rear view mirror 3. Seats replaced - DONE! (thank you Mischief) 7. Bodywork repainted 8. Inlet manifold changed for a working one - DONE! (Magic Mike ) Last edited by Howie666; 5th June 2013 at 08:36..

5th June 2013, 12:32	#2
Howie666 I really should get out more....... MG ZT 190+, Trophy Blue Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Preston Posts: 2,067 Thanks: 1,401 Thanked 309 Times in 195 Posts	So... Does anyone else have an uplifting story of 75/ZT ownership to share? In other news, just one of the reasons we bought and love our ZT was (and is) to stand out from the crowd. And she does. With the shocking decline in their numbers I think we're going to stand out even more... Anyone got an opinion? __________________ Commission Number 352 To do list: 1. Reversing sensors 1a. Headlights polished - DONE! (Magic Mike ) 2. Auto dip rear view mirror 3. Seats replaced - DONE! (thank you Mischief) 7. Bodywork repainted 8. Inlet manifold changed for a working one - DONE! (Magic Mike )

5th June 2013, 13:04	#3
MG Tom Posted a thing or two ex. MG ZT+ Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northampton-ish Posts: 1,484 Thanks: 156 Thanked 98 Times in 95 Posts	Well I've only had mine a fortnight, I'm besotted. It's got a few niggles but I'm enjoying getting it perfect. It just feels special whilst being a ****** good all rounder. It's so easy to work on too! __________________ '03 MG ZT+ 1.8T X-Power Grey with Monogram 'WTD' black alcantara trim. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My project thread HERE

5th June 2013, 13:31	#4
MG Tom Posted a thing or two ex. MG ZT+ Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northampton-ish Posts: 1,484 Thanks: 156 Thanked 98 Times in 95 Posts	Are these cars worth...? Duplicate post, sorry. __________________ '03 MG ZT+ 1.8T X-Power Grey with Monogram 'WTD' black alcantara trim. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My project thread HERE

5th June 2013, 13:47	#5
Tin Tent Avid contributor rover 75 tourer Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Stourport On Severn Worcestershire Posts: 151 Thanks: 42 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	Well worth keeping. Had mine 4yrs very pleased with it towed caravan to Spain couple of times and around uk of course no big expenses just service it every year, so yes well worth keeping in my opinion.

5th June 2013, 13:56	#6
Howie666 I really should get out more....... MG ZT 190+, Trophy Blue Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Preston Posts: 2,067 Thanks: 1,401 Thanked 309 Times in 195 Posts	All very encouraging thus far __________________ Commission Number 352 To do list: 1. Reversing sensors 1a. Headlights polished - DONE! (Magic Mike ) 2. Auto dip rear view mirror 3. Seats replaced - DONE! (thank you Mischief) 7. Bodywork repainted 8. Inlet manifold changed for a working one - DONE! (Magic Mike )

5th June 2013, 14:16	#7
bubs Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Canvey Island, Essex Posts: 1,651 Thanks: 43 Thanked 163 Times in 134 Posts	Mine has had issues since just after i bought it. Suppose it's my fault due to not looking into it properly and needing a car so I bought it in a hurry and been paying for it since. I still love the look of it though, I wonder if my bank manager can let me off a couple of months mortgage to sort it's problems out

5th June 2013, 14:25	#8
Howey Banned MG ZT-T 160 cdti Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Welwyn Garden City Posts: 1,035 Thanks: 97 Thanked 98 Times in 82 Posts	three months in and loving my router. Just transported the family on a weeks holiday loaded to the rafters with stuff. If I had the space to store them I would try and preserve another couple of ZT's. My missus loves it too and wants to sell the merc and buy one. Only issue is anxiety over availability of parts specific to router,am thinking of starting a parts inventory in my garden shed