ZT190 good choice?

Catterall1 · 2nd August 2014, 14:54

Hallow all.

I'm not new to the MG-R family, having owned a Rover 200 BRM, a Rover 25 Derv and currently have a ZR 160 track-day toy...

However it is time for a change in my daily driver.. I only do about 9000 miles a year... my commute to work is 90% country lanes and I want something fun to drive again. Economy isnt really an issue, however 30mpg on a relaxed drive would be preferable. also with the capacity to tow aroung 1500kg

The ZT 190 seems to fit all of these requirements, and there are dozens around for £1200 or less

I did consider one a while ago, but i talked myself out of it due to possible maintenance costs..

I am aware of VIS motor issues, cambelt costs,the plenum check and the clutch slave/master issues. Is there anything else that could put me off one?

I have got to the point now where im thinking just buy one and enjoy it, and see how it goes!

Sorry for the mega long post!

pab · 2nd August 2014, 15:10

A MG ZT 190, life's too short not to.

I think you are aware of the pitfalls, economy you mention is obtainable.

CPowell78 · 2nd August 2014, 15:14

You won't look back

Simondi · 2nd August 2014, 15:21

I really enjoy my 190. Oh that sound

Beena wild · 2nd August 2014, 15:26

go for it and be careful - it's nippy!

championdaddy · 2nd August 2014, 18:11

You cant beat the 190s in my book........Just wish I had one !!!!!

Mr_Shed · 2nd August 2014, 18:27

I love mine, drives superb, comfortable, practical and you will always look back walking away.

It's big car compared with your previous so costs will be heavier for brakes, tyres fuel etc but you won't resist that V6 tune and smooth delivery.

They are not fast like modern cars but more than enough and makes great GT car.

coab · 2nd August 2014, 18:34

I've had 3 ZT 190s and a ZT180 auto and they are addictive! I won't have one as shiney as Pabs but if all the checks and jobs are done they are a cracking car.
Go for one but take your time and enjoy!

pab · 2nd August 2014, 18:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by coab

I've had 3 ZT 190s and a ZT180 auto and they are addictive! I won't have one as shiney as Pabs but if all the checks and jobs are done they are a cracking car.
Go for one but take your time and enjoy!

Mine ain't that shiney, it photographs well.

Catterall1 · 2nd August 2014, 21:43

ill start looking at a few around here and let you know how i get on!

do the v6's ruin their DMF's like the dervs.. or do they not have to be changed with the clutch

2nd August 2014, 14:54	#1
Catterall1 Newbie ZR 160 Track car Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Bolton Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	ZT190 good choice? Hallow all. I'm not new to the MG-R family, having owned a Rover 200 BRM, a Rover 25 Derv and currently have a ZR 160 track-day toy... However it is time for a change in my daily driver.. I only do about 9000 miles a year... my commute to work is 90% country lanes and I want something fun to drive again. Economy isnt really an issue, however 30mpg on a relaxed drive would be preferable. also with the capacity to tow aroung 1500kg The ZT 190 seems to fit all of these requirements, and there are dozens around for £1200 or less I did consider one a while ago, but i talked myself out of it due to possible maintenance costs.. I am aware of VIS motor issues, cambelt costs,the plenum check and the clutch slave/master issues. Is there anything else that could put me off one? I have got to the point now where im thinking just buy one and enjoy it, and see how it goes! Sorry for the mega long post!

2nd August 2014, 15:21	#4
Simondi Regional Secretary MGTF, MG ZS EV Exclusive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kilwinning Posts: 14,046 Thanks: 1,460 Thanked 3,563 Times in 1,857 Posts	I really enjoy my 190. Oh that sound __________________ Simondi FAQ How do you do that? Club Flyers Looking for a car seen in a film or on TV? Fancy a change in colour or wheels - paint configurator OBD - Trip Meter Ultimate Buyers Guide Post YouTube videos

2nd August 2014, 18:27	#7
Mr_Shed Posted a thing or two MG ZT+ 190 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bishops Stortford Posts: 1,479 Thanks: 189 Thanked 155 Times in 121 Posts	I love mine, drives superb, comfortable, practical and you will always look back walking away. It's big car compared with your previous so costs will be heavier for brakes, tyres fuel etc but you won't resist that V6 tune and smooth delivery. They are not fast like modern cars but more than enough and makes great GT car. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] MG ZT 190+ Monogram Chagall

2nd August 2014, 15:10	#2
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	A MG ZT 190, life's too short not to. I think you are aware of the pitfalls, economy you mention is obtainable.

2nd August 2014, 15:14	#3
CPowell78 Loves to post Mg ZT 190 (Cherry Bomb) MG ZT 260 (Sally) MG ZT 190 SE Facelift (Zoe) Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Deeside North Wales Posts: 369 Thanks: 107 Thanked 73 Times in 53 Posts	You won't look back

2nd August 2014, 15:26	#5
Beena wild Loves to post MG ZT190+ 2.5 2002 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dublin Posts: 466 Thanks: 33 Thanked 55 Times in 50 Posts	go for it and be careful - it's nippy!

2nd August 2014, 18:11	#6
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	You cant beat the 190s in my book........Just wish I had one !!!!!

2nd August 2014, 18:34	#8
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've had 3 ZT 190s and a ZT180 auto and they are addictive! I won't have one as shiney as Pabs but if all the checks and jobs are done they are a cracking car. Go for one but take your time and enjoy!

2nd August 2014, 21:43	#10
Catterall1 Newbie ZR 160 Track car Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Bolton Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	ill start looking at a few around here and let you know how i get on! do the v6's ruin their DMF's like the dervs.. or do they not have to be changed with the clutch