To follow the head or heart?

Simondi · 20th November 2018, 21:43

Decisions decisions.

We are going to a cottage for the weekend in County Durham

to celebrate our daughters 21st birthday.

My heart is telling me to take the ZT but my head is saying to use my company car which is an Auris Hybrid.
To make matters worse Mrs Simondi has said it's my choice this time

The ZT is a million times a better car but the Auris is a lot cheaper to run. The ZT hasn't been used much recently, 2500 miles in the past 12 months but the Auris is literally fuel and go.( And tax of course). The Auris is an estate so lots of luggage room, the ZT has a Harmon Kardman sub woofer so space in the boot is reduced.

So what would you do? Go with The heart or the head

And discuss............

Simon

To be honest with you, take the Auris, as the roads are very wet down here, and you don't want to get the ZT full of dirt, and also you wont be putting extra mileage on the car as well, which in the long term is better for the ZT

The worst time of year to be driving the 75 or ZT with so much NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- on the roads

and If the Company cars gets filthy then it can be clean at the dealers when they service it !!!

Stu

Fusilier · 20th November 2018, 22:46

[QUOTE=Simondi;2688357]Decisions decisions.

We are going to a cottage for the weekend in County Durham

to celebrate our daughters 21st birthday.

My heart is telling me to take the ZT but my head is saying to use my company car which is an Auris Hybrid.
To make matters worse Mrs Simondi has said it's my choice this time

The ZT is a million times a better car but the Auris is a lot cheaper to run. The ZT hasn't been used much recently, 2500 miles in the past 12 months but the Auris is literally fuel and go.( And tax of course). The Auris is an estate so lots of luggage room, the ZT has a Harmon Kardman sub woofer so space in the boot is reduced.

So what would you do? Go with The heart or the head

And discuss............

Simon

To be honest with you, take the Auris, as the roads are very wet down here, and you don't want to get the ZT full of dirt, and also you wont be putting extra mileage on the car as well, which in the long term is better for the ZT

The worst time of year to be driving the 75 or ZT with so much muck on the roads
and If the Company cars gets filthy then it can be clean at the dealers when they service it !!!

Stu

Simondi · 21st November 2018, 05:15

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Originally Posted by Simondi

Decisions decisions.

We are going to a cottage for the weekend in County Durham

to celebrate our daughters 21st birthday.

My heart is telling me to take the ZT but my head is saying to use my company car which is an Auris Hybrid.
To make matters worse Mrs Simondi has said it's my choice this time

The ZT is a million times a better car but the Auris is a lot cheaper to run. The ZT hasn't been used much recently, 2500 miles in the past 12 months but the Auris is literally fuel and go.( And tax of course). The Auris is an estate so lots of luggage room, the ZT has a Harmon Kardman sub woofer so space in the boot is reduced.

So what would you do? Go with The heart or the head

And discuss............

Simon

To be honest with you, take the Auris, as the roads are very wet down here, and you don't want to get the ZT full of dirt, and also you wont be putting extra mileage on the car as well, which in the long term is better for the ZT

The worst time of year to be driving the 75 or ZT with so much muck on the roads
and If the Company cars gets filthy then it can be clean at the dealers when they service it !!!

Stu

That's what I'm edging towards but there is so little enjoyment in driving the Auris

Dawn · 21st November 2018, 06:14

Use the ZT and give it a good run agter short usage. Then give it a good jetwash on return. My friend has a hybrid. Fantastic car but....a bit boring! ☺

ricardo65 · 21st November 2018, 06:33

Take the auris as the weathers pretty pants at the moment and its not enjoyable to drive in whatever car your in

also the big potholes are starting to appear

AndyN01 · 21st November 2018, 07:50

Both my sons are in the North East and we do the trip from the Midlands quite regularly.

The 75 is lovely and comfortable and a nice relaxing drive.

But

The journey is truly boring - M42, A42, M1, M18, A1 - and you'll be sharing it with a great many trucks and reps. Some of the road surfaces are truly dreadful as is the standard of some of the driving

.

Given a choice of cars I'd keep the 75 clean, dry and safe and take the Auris.

Andy.

mbev51 · 21st November 2018, 12:05

I live in cumbria, I'm looking across the Eden valley at Cross Fell, it's got a good dusting of snow. I use my 75 as my everyday car, don't be afraid to use your zt, they are meant to be used and enjoyed.

Darcydog · 21st November 2018, 16:58

All modern cars are boring - so if the holiday is about pleasure and driving on great roads when you are there- then it has to be the ZT

But if the holiday is about where you are staying - the cottage, the walks etc and just chillin round a log fire then take the hybrid estate - far more practical.

marinabrian · 21st November 2018, 18:31

Take the primertallic one, the one thing these excel at is long journeys

mbonwick · 21st November 2018, 18:55

Take the ZT. Designed from the outset to be a mile-munching cruiser, which can't be said for the Auris....

Weather is horrible, driving won't be particularly fun, so don't suck even more joy out by taking a Toyota....

20th November 2018, 21:43	#1
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	To follow the head or heart? Decisions decisions. We are going to a cottage for the weekend in County Durham to celebrate our daughters 21st birthday. My heart is telling me to take the ZT but my head is saying to use my company car which is an Auris Hybrid. To make matters worse Mrs Simondi has said it's my choice this time The ZT is a million times a better car but the Auris is a lot cheaper to run. The ZT hasn't been used much recently, 2500 miles in the past 12 months but the Auris is literally fuel and go.( And tax of course). The Auris is an estate so lots of luggage room, the ZT has a Harmon Kardman sub woofer so space in the boot is reduced. So what would you do? Go with The heart or the head And discuss............ Simon To be honest with you, take the Auris, as the roads are very wet down here, and you don't want to get the ZT full of dirt, and also you wont be putting extra mileage on the car as well, which in the long term is better for the ZT The worst time of year to be driving the 75 or ZT with so much NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- on the roads and If the Company cars gets filthy then it can be clean at the dealers when they service it !!! Stu __________________ 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 Last edited by Fusilier; 20th November 2018 at 22:44..

20th November 2018, 22:46	#2
Fusilier Moderator / RS North East MG ZT T 180,MGF Freestyle, Jaguar XKR Convertible and XF Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newton Aycliffe Posts: 6,397 Thanks: 1,329 Thanked 2,231 Times in 1,309 Posts	[QUOTE=Simondi;2688357]Decisions decisions. We are going to a cottage for the weekend in County Durham to celebrate our daughters 21st birthday. My heart is telling me to take the ZT but my head is saying to use my company car which is an Auris Hybrid. To make matters worse Mrs Simondi has said it's my choice this time The ZT is a million times a better car but the Auris is a lot cheaper to run. The ZT hasn't been used much recently, 2500 miles in the past 12 months but the Auris is literally fuel and go.( And tax of course). The Auris is an estate so lots of luggage room, the ZT has a Harmon Kardman sub woofer so space in the boot is reduced. So what would you do? Go with The heart or the head And discuss............ Simon To be honest with you, take the Auris, as the roads are very wet down here, and you don't want to get the ZT full of dirt, and also you wont be putting extra mileage on the car as well, which in the long term is better for the ZT The worst time of year to be driving the 75 or ZT with so much muck on the roads and If the Company cars gets filthy then it can be clean at the dealers when they service it !!! Stu __________________ # Project Gruple http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=213155

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ricardo65 This is my second home mgzt cdti 160.mgzt 1.8t mg6 1.8t Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: keyingham East Yorkshire Posts: 3,112 Thanks: 1,151 Thanked 1,652 Times in 969 Posts	Take the auris as the weathers pretty pants at the moment and its not enjoyable to drive in whatever car your in also the big potholes are starting to appear __________________ Project rooster http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=213906

21st November 2018, 06:14	#4
Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	Use the ZT and give it a good run agter short usage. Then give it a good jetwash on return. My friend has a hybrid. Fantastic car but....a bit boring! ☺

21st November 2018, 07:50	#6
AndyN01 This is my second home Toyota RAV4 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Tamworth Posts: 3,070 Thanks: 2,478 Thanked 1,579 Times in 968 Posts	Both my sons are in the North East and we do the trip from the Midlands quite regularly. The 75 is lovely and comfortable and a nice relaxing drive. But The journey is truly boring - M42, A42, M1, M18, A1 - and you'll be sharing it with a great many trucks and reps. Some of the road surfaces are truly dreadful as is the standard of some of the driving . Given a choice of cars I'd keep the 75 clean, dry and safe and take the Auris. Andy.

21st November 2018, 12:05	#7
mbev51 Banned Removed Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Removed Posts: 1,343 Thanks: 171 Thanked 315 Times in 223 Posts	I live in cumbria, I'm looking across the Eden valley at Cross Fell, it's got a good dusting of snow. I use my 75 as my everyday car, don't be afraid to use your zt, they are meant to be used and enjoyed.

21st November 2018, 16:58	#8
Darcydog This is my second home Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 5,428 Thanks: 3,123 Thanked 3,170 Times in 2,096 Posts	All modern cars are boring - so if the holiday is about pleasure and driving on great roads when you are there- then it has to be the ZT But if the holiday is about where you are staying - the cottage, the walks etc and just chillin round a log fire then take the hybrid estate - far more practical.

21st November 2018, 18:31	#9
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	Take the primertallic one, the one thing these excel at is long journeys

21st November 2018, 18:55	#10
mbonwick Gets stuck in Connoisseur SE 1.8 Auto Saloon Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Kendal Posts: 633 Thanks: 129 Thanked 176 Times in 147 Posts	Take the ZT. Designed from the outset to be a mile-munching cruiser, which can't be said for the Auris.... Weather is horrible, driving won't be particularly fun, so don't suck even more joy out by taking a Toyota....