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View Poll Results: How is your 75/ZT used? | |||
Daily Driven | 274 | 72.30% | |
Weekends only | 55 | 14.51% | |
Currently off the road | 15 | 3.96% | |
No longer own a 75/ZT | 35 | 9.23% | |
Voters: 379. You may not vote on this poll |
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12th October 2017, 13:50 | #1 |
Posted a thing or two
Mk1 ZT 190 - Mk2 ZS 180 - Mercedes E63 AMG S - Ford Ranger Hawk Join Date: Mar 2016
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Members jumping ship, New cars and the fate of the 75/ZT
Folks,
Was just curious as to who still runs these cars on a daily basis? How many have you "saved" and why did you eventually get rid or replace with a newer car? Also on the 75/ZT's you did have what did you have to do (in short) to keep it running in the time you've had it? I've owned about 10 since i joined last year in 2016... i have saved a few and currently own 3 ZT's one's a Tourer and the others are Saloons, a 1.8t and another 190. I do run my ZT-T as a daily basically travelling nearly 300 miles a week... but i have ran into my fair share of running issues. And please tell me/us why you have sold your 75/ZT and have moved to something else? What are you thoughts on the longitivity of the remaining cars?
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12th October 2017, 13:56 | #2 |
This is my second home
Mg Zt 190 Join Date: Apr 2012
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I have 2.....Zt190 as a daily..... and my ZTT which is off road while I correct the multiple abuses and neglects of former owners.
I also have a peugeot 106 1.1 which I'm getting ready for my sons first car......oh...... and me motorbike too ! LOL Last edited by championdaddy; 12th October 2017 at 14:56.. |
12th October 2017, 14:00 | #3 |
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MG ZT CDTI 135 + & MGZT CDTI AUTO 160 & ROVER 75 TOURER CDTI 160 TROPHY YELLOW Join Date: Aug 2013
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I’ve currently got two daily drivers Rover 75 yellow Tourer and zt press car one other that I’ve given to my father-in-law, high spec ZT CDTI & one to my father one for sale and probably saved five more.
If I wrote everything I’ve done to all these cars I’ll still be here tonight unfortunately, however it’s been a pleasure having enjoyed it I’ve learnt a lot. and I’m having a great time, bring it on. Mick
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[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] T4 Owner Jobs done : new UBP, Spy hole mod, Rear hub(wheel bearing),plenum cleaned and emptied, Inline thermostat fitted,Full service, In car Digital tv/DVD Bluetooth Satnav etc, Replaced UBP, Restored headlights,Fixed airbag connection.replaced HP pump,replaced rear light seals,changed intercooler O rings. Jobs to do: ,replace drivers lock,.[/SIZE] |
12th October 2017, 14:52 | #4 |
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Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: May 2017
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There is a similar conversation on another thread however, I bought mine cheap because it needed a lot of paint..did no more or less than you would have to do to any comparable vehicle..I sold more or less for what I paid for it and it was running very very well..did 3600 miles to Spain and back with 5 adults, never missed a beat even stuck on the autopista in 40 c.
I bought VW for a run about with plenty of MOT but, in spring I will be in the market for another 75..The one I want is a CDTI Tour Auto. People do change cars for several reasons, not many really want a project car and with the onset of winter makes it much harder. |
12th October 2017, 14:56 | #5 |
Gets stuck in
Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Aug 2014
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Afternoon all,
mine is a daily driver, brought after my 306 estate had abs issues which couldn't be traced- multiple garages had tried & failed as the car wouldn't talk to the diagnostics! It was shortly after Practical Classics ran an article on the R75/MGZT. It was about time I owned a British car, all my others having been French. The 75 is the best carI have owned, but I do seem to have had to put far more in than on previous cars; Front arb bushes Front droplinks Front arms Alternator Power steering pump Battery Front abs sensor Front brake hoses, calipers, discs & pads Upper & lower rear arms Rear arb bushes Rear droplinks Front & Rear backplate (including handbrake mechanism) Exhaust I would hate to add up this cost! Rob
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[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] MODS DONE; plenum spyhole, bonnet cable divider block (previous owner), chrome wing mirror covers, gold fan resistor (previous owner), s/s bumper bolts, uprated under tray fittings silicone intercooler hose, Viton O rings, Crofts door finishers, boot badge, wood dash, Phil-t4's magic wand, wood wheel, mk2 repeaters, HK tweeters & Angel eye projectors. |
12th October 2017, 15:04 | #6 | |
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Mk1 ZT 190 - Mk2 ZS 180 - Mercedes E63 AMG S - Ford Ranger Hawk Join Date: Mar 2016
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But its nice to read peoples genuine experience and to find out if they are indeed driven daily. With all these members selling up lately i'm just curious where the overall marque will go.
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12th October 2017, 15:08 | #7 |
I really should get out more.......
Rover 75 Tourer & 75 Saloons Join Date: Apr 2012
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My daily driver is a Gold 2003 Tourer CDTi, got it in 2012 on 114,000 now on 204,000 and I replace whats needed as and when. love that car.. and won't part with it..
also have 2x 2.0 V6's and a 1.8 N/A saloons that take the helm now and again. I have another CDTi tourer that will take over from the Gold Tourer once I have visited Mickboy to pick up a part for it - Sorry for delay Mick.. I also run a 1998 Rover 620D that I got free on here.. its a fabulous car.. 99,000 miles and counting.. a very under-rated car.. all Rovers here.. Kev |
12th October 2017, 15:09 | #8 |
Gets stuck in
MG ZT-T cdti Join Date: Aug 2015
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Typhoon ztt as a daly driver. I rescued her from a cat c rear end damage. Brilliant car, beautiful colour and helps me keep my 218vvc coupe as an occasional toy.
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12th October 2017, 15:11 | #9 | |
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Mk1 ZT 190 - Mk2 ZS 180 - Mercedes E63 AMG S - Ford Ranger Hawk Join Date: Mar 2016
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I really do love the car, it tests my patience sometimes but for the most part is great. The only pickle of my fleet is the 1.8t
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12th October 2017, 15:20 | #10 |
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zt saloon turbo Join Date: Sep 2015
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Still got mine after 2 years and only just got it on the road.so far it owes me £2200 with what i paid for the car(250),although im never going to see that money back,it seen me through a bad time.
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