For Sale: My ZT260 V8 (Sob, Sob!)

juzza0 · 20th July 2009, 10:38

It's with great regret that I have to sell my prized Mk2 ZT 260 V8 SE+ (#390) and the winner of the 75 and ZT clubs 2009 Gryphon Award.

The car was originally built for John Edwards (MGR Director and one of the original Phoenix four) before passing onto Mark Baxter (Buying Manager for the SMC Group & MGR dealer) and then onto me. Along with a full complete service history there is a letter from MGR to prove its ownership and a copy of the V5 showing the same. This car has been pampered and cleaned meticulously and has had any work done, no expense spared. It's a real collectors car having covered only 9,000 miles.

The car is of SE specification, so includes: electric, heated leather seats, hi-line navigation and TV with teletext, 6 Disc CD changer, xenon headlights, 4 electric windows, cruise control, traction control, front, side and head airbags, 18" Apex alloys with shadow chrome finish (in very good condition with very good Continental Sport contact 2 tyres all round) Electric sunroof, message centre/trip computer, auto dimming rear view mirror, auto wipers, rear parking sensors, traffic master, heated washer jets and battery back-up alarm.
In addition to the SE spec it also has the SE Plus pack which includes: Driver's electric seat memory, power fold door mirrors and Harman Kardon sound upgrade including sub.

Other options fitted include: Monogram Bittersweet paintwork and the all important X-Power Exhaust system which sounds fantastic (and makes you smile like mad!)

The car is still in immaculate showroom condition. The next service is the cheap oil change (due in about 3000 miles time) and the car is MOT'd until April 2010.

What is amazing is that the road tax is capped at £215 per year now and that's exactly the same as my ZTT Diesel Auto!!! During my ownership the car has normally returned about 300 miles to a tank too on a mix of driving.

I am having to sell the car due to losing my job several months ago and having still not been able to find work. The car comes with an alloy spare (in new unused condition) and the private number plate V8 MGV (Valued at £1000 to £1500) if sold for around £11,500. The price can be negotiated with or without number plate.

I really only want to let the car go to an enthusiast who will look after and take good care of it (and give me first refusal to buy it back should they ever decide to sell it on)

Please PM me for contact details or for further information.

Justin.

2Diesels · 20th July 2009, 10:47

That's a crying shame, I hope whoever the lucky buyer is looks after it properly

Regards Colin

Rabett_Rover · 20th July 2009, 10:49

PM sent Justin!

stocktake · 20th July 2009, 10:52

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Originally Posted by Rabett_Rover

PM sent Justin!

You must be on good pocket money

Rabett_Rover · 20th July 2009, 10:55

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Originally Posted by stocktake

You must be on good pocket money

I wish!

My Dad is 'intrested' in a V8 to go with his ZT-T so lets hope what I think is the best V8 in the country is good enough!

magellan · 20th July 2009, 11:57

Seriously thinking about buying it. I just need to find £10,000+

GreyGhost · 20th July 2009, 12:12

Very sorry to hear your work situation is so difficult. All the very best of luck with your sale and for the future.

JohnDotCom · 20th July 2009, 12:45

May I echo above.
More luck with finding a new Job/career then you may be able to keep a lovely car.

newcybrown · 20th July 2009, 13:20

"I cant believe it" Justin.

I would just like to say publicly that Justin very kindly took my youngest son and his girlfriend to their prom recently in this fantastic car, we followed behind and this car is a real head turner. He is a true gent and I know he will be absolutely gutted at having to sell this prized possession.

If you are in the market for a V8 then this is the one to go for it is absolutely stunning.

SO SORRY to hear this news Justin hope your situation improves considerably, and the buy back would be a consideration when you are back on your feet mate.

ALL THE BEST MATE

Kind Regards
MIKE

Nick999 · 20th July 2009, 13:47

Wow only 9000 miles. I would garage it away, put a dust cover over it, swarn it, then put it back on the road when circumstances change!! If you sell it you will regret it. Find another in that condition with that mileage!.. It's only money!!

20th July 2009, 10:38	#1
juzza0 Mmm Monogram MG ZT-T++ & Rover 75 Connoisseur SE (Workhorse) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nottingham Posts: 948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	For Sale: My ZT260 V8 (Sob, Sob!) It's with great regret that I have to sell my prized Mk2 ZT 260 V8 SE+ (#390) and the winner of the 75 and ZT clubs 2009 Gryphon Award. The car was originally built for John Edwards (MGR Director and one of the original Phoenix four) before passing onto Mark Baxter (Buying Manager for the SMC Group & MGR dealer) and then onto me. Along with a full complete service history there is a letter from MGR to prove its ownership and a copy of the V5 showing the same. This car has been pampered and cleaned meticulously and has had any work done, no expense spared. It's a real collectors car having covered only 9,000 miles. The car is of SE specification, so includes: electric, heated leather seats, hi-line navigation and TV with teletext, 6 Disc CD changer, xenon headlights, 4 electric windows, cruise control, traction control, front, side and head airbags, 18" Apex alloys with shadow chrome finish (in very good condition with very good Continental Sport contact 2 tyres all round) Electric sunroof, message centre/trip computer, auto dimming rear view mirror, auto wipers, rear parking sensors, traffic master, heated washer jets and battery back-up alarm. In addition to the SE spec it also has the SE Plus pack which includes: Driver's electric seat memory, power fold door mirrors and Harman Kardon sound upgrade including sub. Other options fitted include: Monogram Bittersweet paintwork and the all important X-Power Exhaust system which sounds fantastic (and makes you smile like mad!) The car is still in immaculate showroom condition. The next service is the cheap oil change (due in about 3000 miles time) and the car is MOT'd until April 2010. What is amazing is that the road tax is capped at £215 per year now and that's exactly the same as my ZTT Diesel Auto!!! During my ownership the car has normally returned about 300 miles to a tank too on a mix of driving. I am having to sell the car due to losing my job several months ago and having still not been able to find work. The car comes with an alloy spare (in new unused condition) and the private number plate V8 MGV (Valued at £1000 to £1500) if sold for around £11,500. The price can be negotiated with or without number plate. I really only want to let the car go to an enthusiast who will look after and take good care of it (and give me first refusal to buy it back should they ever decide to sell it on) Please PM me for contact details or for further information. Justin. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

20th July 2009, 11:57	#6
magellan Avid contributor Rover 75 Club SE saloon Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Glasgow G13 Posts: 191 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Seriously thinking about buying it. I just need to find £10,000+ __________________ Post your fuel consumption here Don't be shy, do it every time you fill your tank. Results will come soon.

20th July 2009, 13:20	#9
newcybrown Loves to post MG ZT 190+ 2.5 V6 (KaTy) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NOTTINGHAM Posts: 462 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	prom "I cant believe it" Justin. I would just like to say publicly that Justin very kindly took my youngest son and his girlfriend to their prom recently in this fantastic car, we followed behind and this car is a real head turner. He is a true gent and I know he will be absolutely gutted at having to sell this prized possession. If you are in the market for a V8 then this is the one to go for it is absolutely stunning. SO SORRY to hear this news Justin hope your situation improves considerably, and the buy back would be a consideration when you are back on your feet mate. ALL THE BEST MATE Kind Regards MIKE

20th July 2009, 13:47	#10
Nick999 Posted a thing or two Ex ZT160 ZS180 ZT190 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,018 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wow only 9000 miles. I would garage it away, put a dust cover over it, swarn it, then put it back on the road when circumstances change!! If you sell it you will regret it. Find another in that condition with that mileage!.. It's only money!! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

20th July 2009, 10:47	#2
2Diesels Trader ZT 260SE, Connoisseur CDT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Ancient Shire Of Bedlington Posts: 12,597 Thanks: 68 Thanked 506 Times in 305 Posts	That's a crying shame, I hope whoever the lucky buyer is looks after it properly Regards Colin

20th July 2009, 10:49	#3
Rabett_Rover This is my second home Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 5,895 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	PM sent Justin!

20th July 2009, 12:12	#7
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	Very sorry to hear your work situation is so difficult. All the very best of luck with your sale and for the future.

20th July 2009, 12:45	#8
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	May I echo above. More luck with finding a new Job/career then you may be able to keep a lovely car.