These look like a pretty decent motor for bike lugging etc.
Any thoughts? Specifically thinking of the 190bhp V6
Mate looked at one when they came out - he reckoned the boot floor was too high to make the thing really useful.
Not a ZTT, but I had an MG. They went bust for a reason, worst build quality I have ever seen on a car...I would avoid.
http://forums.mg-rover.org/forumdisplay.php?f=90
Have a search around on here ^^. I've got a Rover 75 tourer cdt , so wrong engine but same body and am well pleased with it , the only real difference between the rover and mg is larger wheels (18" instead of 15") bigger discs on the front of the 190 ,stiffer suspension and (some say) a younger man styled interior.
Build quality on the Rover 75 / MG ZT range is generally exceptional!
mg=rover=pants
say no more.
(some parts are getting hard to get hold of too)
Interesting comments. I'm of the understanding that the build of the ZT/75 is really very good and akin to much more prestigious cars but I know that the build of the lesser Rovers and MGs are pretty terrible.
Boot space is a bit more of an issue though. I'd probably put the bikes on the roof anyway so it probably wouldn't be the end of the world but might be an issue. I'd have to have a look in real life.
I can get 2 bikes a tag-a-long and a weeks kit in the boot without putting the rear seats down , with them down I've had 6 bikes in the back.
Also good for shifting paving slabs I had five 3'x2' and 4 2'x2' at once, wouldn't do it too often though.
the diesel engine is very reliable and with a few easy tweeks can be made nearly as quick as the 2.5 petrol.
My mate had one and it was nothing but trouble. Make sure you have a good look over it before you part with any wonga.
My mate had one and it was nothing but trouble. Make sure you have a good look over it before you part with any wonga.
Bet it was a 1.8 or 1.8t , they suffer big time from HGF
They are not great to be honest, Passat would be a lot better bet. Also you will look less chavvy.
I had one when they were new and liked it - but I didn't ride then so have no knowledge load space etc. Build quality was generally good - build processes etc were developed under BMW, whereas the rest of the models produced at that time were not. Earlier ones were also build at Cowley (where BMW now build Minis), rather than Longbridge (which has a reputation, possibly unfairly).
2.0l diesel is a good engine (had that in another car) where as the 2.5 petrol, as you might expect, did get through fuel.
mate at work has the big V8 version and has had it modded a bit and is a bit of a laugh at lights etc as it is a bit nifty and not OTT, he likes it but cant help thinking its just fancy 75.
hi carlosg - his was a V6. The HG issue is easily remidied now with the newly designed gasket. I fitted one to a 200 and it's been great ever since. Sold it to a NZ dude who is using it up in Skye now and it's still going strong. The HG is about £20 all in.
boss at work had one...had it written off after a minor accident as they just could not get the parts to fix it...could become more and more of an issue (?)