Questions re: non SE cars - Page 2

marinabrian · 27th July 2015, 22:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by ianbstag

I don't have them at the moment, but I'm seeing the car sometime this week, so I'll get them then, and I'll post them up.

It's the black one that was on Gumtree, and is now on ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3218028609...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I would have thought at that price the seller could have afforded a set of decent number plates, sticking new plates over the old ones too

Brian

marinabrian · 27th July 2015, 22:20

Here is the build data for you Ian

Brian

vin RXXLGB4D000254
vin_sequence 254
off_assembly_date Tuesday, 2nd March 2004 @ 11:43:18
model ZT
variant 260
num_doors 4
paint_code PBT
brochure_model_desc M1 Saloon 4.6 V8 260PS
sales_model_derivative RXXLG
sales_model_derivative_desc MG ZT 260
spec_code L01B
home_export HOME
cicode H9297
country GREAT BRITAIN
exterior_paint Pearl Black
interior_trim Summit/PVC (Black)
engine 4.6 V8 260ps
trimlevel TL 5.1 (M1)
bodytype ZT
manual_auto M
model_year MY2004
sold_date Unknown
General Information

This vehicle was the 13,669th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894
This vehicle was the 67th ZT 260 to be made out of 180
This vehicle was the 71st ZT in Pearl Black (code: PBT) to be made out of 1,257 Pearl Black ZTs

The Gas Man · 28th July 2015, 06:29

Hi.

I have just become the new owner of a ZT260 SE, great car - Love it!

I also have a ZTCDTI, that I have owned for the last 8 years - Love it!

For what I would get for the CDTI (not for what it's worth!!!) I'm going to keep it for winter use, and I must say after many, many years of diesel cars, I do miss the low down torque of the CDTI. As the CDTI is starting to run-out of puff, the 260 is just getting into it's stride!

The 260, feels more 'solid' and more planted on the road than the CDTI, and in my opinion is a real British 'classic'. I'm finding the fuel economy is almost exactly double than the CDTI.

Good luck

3disco · 28th July 2015, 08:18

You are doing extremely well then!

marinabrian · 28th July 2015, 15:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3disco

You are doing extremely well then!

90 MPG is about double of my diesel, so yes.

Doesn't mention that he's talking about lube oil and screenwash though

Brian

Geoff130 · 28th July 2015, 20:11

I have been watching it too, notice it's had a change of rear lights during the photo session.

The Gas Man · 28th July 2015, 21:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Gas Man

Hi.

I have just become the new owner of a ZT260 SE, great car - Love it!

I also have a ZTCDTI, that I have owned for the last 8 years - Love it!

For what I would get for the CDTI (not for what it's worth!!!) I'm going to keep it for winter use, and I must say after many, many years of diesel cars, I do miss the low down torque of the CDTI. As the CDTI is starting to run-out of puff, the 260 is just getting into it's stride!

The 260, feels more 'solid' and more planted on the road than the CDTI, and in my opinion is a real British 'classic'. I'm finding the fuel economy is almost exactly double than the CDTI.

Good luck

Fuel economy, almost exactly double than the CDTI!

marinabrian · 30th July 2015, 07:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Gas Man

Fuel economy, almost exactly double than the CDTI!

I think you mean almost exactly half don't you think

Brian

ianbstag · 2nd August 2015, 23:03

Looks like I've gone and done it

deposit paid on a 260, collecting it next week.

I'll do the honours with details and pictures when I pick it up.

It's a base spec car, so that's me occupied for a while with a few upgrades :-). My diesel ZT will be donating a few bits and bobs, powerfolds, rear blind, heated seats and the like.

I'd also like to add some other bits and bobs, like rear leccy windows and cruise if it's possible, so plenty to do..

Now all I need is a few shares in my local petrol station, I can't wait

trikey · 3rd August 2015, 11:45

Well done

28th July 2015, 06:29	#13
The Gas Man Avid contributor ZT CDTI & ZT V8 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Brantome France Posts: 140 Thanks: 18 Thanked 33 Times in 25 Posts	260 v CDTI Hi. I have just become the new owner of a ZT260 SE, great car - Love it! I also have a ZTCDTI, that I have owned for the last 8 years - Love it! For what I would get for the CDTI (not for what it's worth!!!) I'm going to keep it for winter use, and I must say after many, many years of diesel cars, I do miss the low down torque of the CDTI. As the CDTI is starting to run-out of puff, the 260 is just getting into it's stride! The 260, feels more 'solid' and more planted on the road than the CDTI, and in my opinion is a real British 'classic'. I'm finding the fuel economy is almost exactly double than the CDTI. Good luck

3rd August 2015, 11:45	#20
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,777 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Well done __________________ Lest we forget..

27th July 2015, 22:20	#12
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	Here is the build data for you Ian Brian vin RXXLGB4D000254 vin_sequence 254 off_assembly_date Tuesday, 2nd March 2004 @ 11:43:18 model ZT variant 260 num_doors 4 paint_code PBT brochure_model_desc M1 Saloon 4.6 V8 260PS sales_model_derivative RXXLG sales_model_derivative_desc MG ZT 260 spec_code L01B home_export HOME cicode H9297 country GREAT BRITAIN exterior_paint Pearl Black interior_trim Summit/PVC (Black) engine 4.6 V8 260ps trimlevel TL 5.1 (M1) bodytype ZT manual_auto M model_year MY2004 sold_date Unknown General Information This vehicle was the 13,669th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 This vehicle was the 67th ZT 260 to be made out of 180 This vehicle was the 71st ZT in Pearl Black (code: PBT) to be made out of 1,257 Pearl Black ZTs

28th July 2015, 08:18	#14
3disco 3disco ROVER 75 CONN TOURER CDTI and ZTT V8 SE LPG Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: chardstock.axminster,devon Posts: 1,493 Thanks: 361 Thanked 94 Times in 85 Posts	You are doing extremely well then!

28th July 2015, 20:11	#16
Geoff130 Loves to post MG ZT 190, Rover 75 CDTi, Honda VFR 750, Honda CB550F Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Derby Posts: 393 Thanks: 75 Thanked 36 Times in 28 Posts	I have been watching it too, notice it's had a change of rear lights during the photo session.

2nd August 2015, 23:03	#19
ianbstag Loves to post MG ZT 260 V8 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Mansfield Posts: 271 Thanks: 77 Thanked 57 Times in 49 Posts	Looks like I've gone and done it deposit paid on a 260, collecting it next week. I'll do the honours with details and pictures when I pick it up. It's a base spec car, so that's me occupied for a while with a few upgrades :-). My diesel ZT will be donating a few bits and bobs, powerfolds, rear blind, heated seats and the like. I'd also like to add some other bits and bobs, like rear leccy windows and cruise if it's possible, so plenty to do.. Now all I need is a few shares in my local petrol station, I can't wait