opinions car for sale on gumtree

janker · 14th June 2019, 21:58

Hi all
Im looking for a nice MGZT 190 and spotted this car,https://www.gumtree.com/p/mg/mg-zt-2...190/1342403421

Very strange pictures in different places ???

What do you think ??
Cheers julian

Mike Noc · 14th June 2019, 23:24

Very nice colour.

On the downside it's a thirsty motor with not much in the way of spec though.

Worth asking if there is any service history and record of the cambelts being replaced.

If you are interested then haggle on everything (including the missing radio) except the colour.

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Darcydog · 15th June 2019, 05:26

It looks well presented - which may be a good thing but I am wary of cars done up to sell - preferring to see an “honest” car.

Seats look good - especially as alcantara does not wear well. Interesting that the drivers offside bolster does not get shown in the pics......

Tho that would not put me off as I repaired mine well using SWMBO’s iron on dress making hem tape.

Best of all is the colour

Beena wild · 15th June 2019, 09:30

I'd spend the few quid and get the car more presentable - nice though the bodywork is.
If there's any history it should decide the deal . Radio and exhaust can be sorted.

The apple didn't fall far from the tree.

Sonic ZS · 15th June 2019, 12:20

Looks like Royal blue to me, much more popular on the 75 than the ZT. Polishes up nicely

Mickyboy · 15th June 2019, 14:07

Can’t stand them rear Lexus “boy racer” lights they would be the first things I would be removing, oh and double spoiler, on the upside nice colour
Mick

clf · 15th June 2019, 14:11

One of the positive things I noticed in the ad, is the second zt on what looks like a driveway. So possibly owned by an enthusiast?

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Sonic ZS · 15th June 2019, 15:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Noc

If you are interested then haggle on everything (including the missing radio) except the colour. .

The advert clearly mentions the stereo is missing, as do the photos. Not too sure you can really haggle about an 'issue' that's been made clear in the sale advert....??

After all, it's £850 for a 67,000 mile car that probably cost over £20k new. What do you expect for under a grand....

Sprinter · 15th June 2019, 17:29

MOT until August but the history looks okay and all previous issues fixed.

Mike Noc · 15th June 2019, 23:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonic ZS

The advert clearly mentions the stereo is missing, as do the photos. Not too sure you can really haggle about an 'issue' that's been made clear in the sale advert....??

After all, it's £850 for a 67,000 mile car that probably cost over £20k new. What do you expect for under a grand....

Them that don't ask don't get.

If it was me I'd start by saying OK it is up for £850 what would you let it go for? That should give an initial drop.

Then I'd mention all the negatives - yes including the ones already stated and tell them how much it would cost me to sort them. You are of course right that they will have taken all the things they have stated into account when deciding their price, but often they will drop a bit more.

And if they won't then it is just a question of is it worth giving them their lowest price or not.

14th June 2019, 21:58	#1
janker Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon & MGZT 190 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Leek Posts: 390 Thanks: 333 Thanked 57 Times in 39 Posts	opinions car for sale on gumtree Hi all Im looking for a nice MGZT 190 and spotted this car,https://www.gumtree.com/p/mg/mg-zt-2...190/1342403421 Very strange pictures in different places ??? What do you think ?? Cheers julian

14th June 2019, 23:24	#2
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,546 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	Very nice colour. On the downside it's a thirsty motor with not much in the way of spec though. Worth asking if there is any service history and record of the cambelts being replaced. If you are interested then haggle on everything (including the missing radio) except the colour. . Last edited by Mike Noc; 14th June 2019 at 23:27..

15th June 2019, 12:20	#5
Sonic ZS Posted a thing or two 75 Conn CDT Tourer, 75 Conn SE V6, 75 Conn V6, 75 Conn CDTi Tourer, ZS 180 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Devon Posts: 1,985 Thanks: 1,287 Thanked 963 Times in 534 Posts	Looks like Royal blue to me, much more popular on the 75 than the ZT. Polishes up nicely __________________

15th June 2019, 14:07	#6
Mickyboy SERVICING AND DEALER DIAGNOSTICS MG ZT CDTI 135 + & MGZT CDTI AUTO 160 & ROVER 75 TOURER CDTI 160 TROPHY YELLOW Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hernebay Posts: 4,331 Thanks: 818 Thanked 2,414 Times in 1,141 Posts	Can’t stand them rear Lexus “boy racer” lights they would be the first things I would be removing, oh and double spoiler, on the upside nice colour Mick __________________ [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]

15th June 2019, 14:11	#7
clf This is my second home MG ZT CDTi Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: carrick Posts: 7,859 Thanks: 3,494 Thanked 2,657 Times in 1,973 Posts	One of the positive things I noticed in the ad, is the second zt on what looks like a driveway. So possibly owned by an enthusiast? Sent from my SM-A600FN using Tapatalk __________________ It is not gloss primer .............. it is duct tape silver!

15th June 2019, 05:26	#3
Darcydog This is my second home Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 5,428 Thanks: 3,123 Thanked 3,170 Times in 2,096 Posts	It looks well presented - which may be a good thing but I am wary of cars done up to sell - preferring to see an “honest” car. Seats look good - especially as alcantara does not wear well. Interesting that the drivers offside bolster does not get shown in the pics...... Tho that would not put me off as I repaired mine well using SWMBO’s iron on dress making hem tape. Best of all is the colour

15th June 2019, 09:30	#4
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	I'd spend the few quid and get the car more presentable - nice though the bodywork is. If there's any history it should decide the deal . Radio and exhaust can be sorted. The apple didn't fall far from the tree.

15th June 2019, 17:29	#9
Sprinter Posted a thing or two Jag S-Type 4.2 V8 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Derby Posts: 1,645 Thanks: 271 Thanked 427 Times in 293 Posts	MOT until August but the history looks okay and all previous issues fixed. __________________ “Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.”

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