It's been a while...

DJO · 6th January 2024, 11:00

It is really good to see this site is still going strong. It has been a few years since I had to sadly part with my ZT, but always enjoy seeing them about, albeit getting a bit rare now.

My current work situation means I could do with a second car. Something cheap to buy and be reliable for monthly trips from West Sussex to Cardiff area.

I see on auto trader some decent ZT's about for £3k or under. I wonder what the pitfalls of a 20 year old ZT would be? The local garage that used to look after my ZT still look after these and 75s (recently saw a lovely flip paint V8 ZT in there being serviced).

Wise option or rose tinted nostalgia?
Cheers
David

Rogue · 6th January 2024, 11:07

I daily drive my 24 yr old 75 with 204k on the clock and don't give it a second thought. I would guess a diesel would likely be the lower maintenance option.

FLYING BANANA · 6th January 2024, 11:12

Welcome back. If you shop around you can still get a good 75/ZT. They are out there.

Matt_75 · 6th January 2024, 13:20

My 22 year old KV6 75 is my main car. My annual mileage is only about 5-7000 miles a year though. It's been completely reliable thus far including a 530 mile trip round the South West.

TomTheTyke · 6th January 2024, 15:56

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Originally Posted by Matt_75

My 22 year old KV6 75 is my main car. My annual mileage is only about 5-7000 miles a year though. It's been completely reliable thus far including a 530 mile trip round the South West.

Same for me albeit slightly higher mileage, c.8-9k/year.

I bought my 2.5 with 39k on the clock, and have added near enough 20k since September 2021. I've had a leaking thermostat (TADTS) and a failed coolant sensor. I also got the belts done as they were due.

But it's only ever refused to start once, caused by that dodgy sensor, and where else could you get silky smooth V6 driving, full walnut and leather interior for much less than 4 year old Fiesta.

DJO · 7th January 2024, 09:38

Oh dear.... Guess who has been looking at what user ZTs are about....

Shame I cannot find any Firefrost Red ZT 190 saloons about, something about that colour!

6th January 2024, 11:00	#1
DJO Avid contributor Vauxhall Zafira Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex Posts: 229 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It's been a while... It is really good to see this site is still going strong. It has been a few years since I had to sadly part with my ZT, but always enjoy seeing them about, albeit getting a bit rare now. My current work situation means I could do with a second car. Something cheap to buy and be reliable for monthly trips from West Sussex to Cardiff area. I see on auto trader some decent ZT's about for £3k or under. I wonder what the pitfalls of a 20 year old ZT would be? The local garage that used to look after my ZT still look after these and 75s (recently saw a lovely flip paint V8 ZT in there being serviced). Wise option or rose tinted nostalgia? Cheers David

6th January 2024, 11:07	#2
Rogue I really should get out more....... 75 CDT SE 160 Saloon Join Date: May 2017 Location: Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich Posts: 2,654 Thanks: 1,386 Thanked 1,096 Times in 774 Posts	I daily drive my 24 yr old 75 with 204k on the clock and don't give it a second thought. I would guess a diesel would likely be the lower maintenance option. __________________ Glutton for punishment --- Previously ... 2.6 SD1 x 2, 3.5 SD1, 820S, 820Si x2, 216 Gsi, 220T saloon, 414, 45 1.4 x2 and now a Cowley 75 CDT

6th January 2024, 11:12	#3
FLYING BANANA Moderator/Club Shop MG ZT 1.8t+. No.3 of 4 in Sunspot Yellow & Ford Fiesta in Black. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rattler Farm Posts: 22,568 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	Welcome back. If you shop around you can still get a good 75/ZT. They are out there. __________________ 233,431. That’s our second meet done, no.3 next weekend. onen hag oll

6th January 2024, 13:20	#4
Matt_75 Gets stuck in 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: North Somerset Posts: 548 Thanks: 13 Thanked 20 Times in 8 Posts	My 22 year old KV6 75 is my main car. My annual mileage is only about 5-7000 miles a year though. It's been completely reliable thus far including a 530 mile trip round the South West. __________________ Matt 2001 Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.5 (BRG) 1999 Rover 75 Club 2.5 (Dorchester Red) 1973 Triumph Dolomite (Honeysuckle)

7th January 2024, 09:38	#6
DJO Avid contributor Vauxhall Zafira Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex Posts: 229 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	'ere we go Oh dear.... Guess who has been looking at what user ZTs are about.... Shame I cannot find any Firefrost Red ZT 190 saloons about, something about that colour! Last edited by DJO; 7th January 2024 at 09:55..