Swap Just thinking out loud.... MG ZT 2.5 V6, swap options?

[purplebargeken]

I have a lovely former well known AS MG ZT, V6 flavour and in possession of a virtually brand spanking new MOT. Belts done and previously very well cared for. Colour is Le Mans green IIRC.

 

It's a lovely car but my isue is I always wonder what else is out there. It's an illness I think. Now, keeping this beastie is no hardship, I just want to make that clear. However, I do hanker after a BINI, it's an itch thing.

 

Is there anything out there that people might consider swappage for?

 

The car is located in a barn in Essex, it is SORNED. Also previous Cat D I think but I've never really ever given two fucks about 'that sort of thing', especially with cars from on here.

 

Anything?. 

[eddyramrod]

Is that the one I had?  Ex Chompy snake, BTB, Panhard 65?  And you want a what?????  DON'T DO IT!

[purplebargeken]

That's the one! 

[purplebargeken]

You know how it is....

[eddyramrod]

That's true: of all people, I should!  But a Bini?  Are you ill?

[purplebargeken]

I do fancy the idea of a BINI, it's a car on the revised liste de bucket along with an MX-5, beige 1.6 Beetle, Puma, Frontera, Metro, Panda, that kind of thing.

 

Who knows?

[purplebargeken]

Still fancy one lol.

[purplebargeken]

Open to suggestions/offers. Wot ya got mister?

[purplebargeken]

Golf, AX (yes, even a blue one), try me, you never know.

[Cavcraft]

Whoa whoa whoa. You have an MG ZT and want a Puma?

 

Pictures pls.

[purplebargeken]

Did have some but can't find the buggers.

 

It's a MG ZT, in green. Pictures would be easy to find you'd think, but no. No idea what I've done with the bloody things.

[red5]

Hmm. Red-ish Celica possibly?

 

ZTs are my other vice.

[New POD]

It's Manual, and FWD ? I'm out. 

[eddyramrod]

Just to be helpful, here it is when Phil_lihp brought it up as far as Manchester for me.

[purplebargeken]

It wears a different reg now though. Forgotten how nice it looks.

[CortinaDave]

ZTs are GR9. especially the V6. expensive cambelt changes are the biggest woe, but they seem to rarely snap anyway and really its a 100k so one swap in the cars lifetime job. Clutch is a biggie too.

 

VIS motors are also made out of chocolate and are almost always knackered. Most dont notice when theyre broken but fixing them makes the car much more sprightly.

 

I cant find anything under a grand i like more than these.

[purplebargeken]

Belts were done not very long ago, so one less thing to stress over

[clayts450]

I parked next to a lovely grey one today in Bulwell - no phone so couldn't pap the lovely MG meets Rover juxtaposition. Had a good nose around inside and out, was in great condition if a little grubby.

 

Maybe the old fudster in me though, but I think I'd still prefer a 75 Connie over a ZT.

[eddyramrod]

Maybe the old fudster in me though, but I think I'd still prefer a 75 Connie over a ZT.

Now that I've had both, I have to agree, but the next one will definitely be automatic.  I've had two manuals now and they're no fun.

[Cavcraft]

[purplebargeken]

They are smart thingies. 1.7 right?

 

Rusty arches appear to have been avoided on that one

[purplebargeken]

Got any interior shots Billy?

[purplebargeken]

Any window issues? Heater control woes? Does it piddle water on your head when raining and opening the hatchback lid?  

 

Cracking cars.

[Cavcraft]

I don't think I have any interior shots to hand, soz. The arches are rusting a bit, I think it'd be fair to say most Pumas are like that now

[Split_Pin]

Theres a Rover specialist in Whitburn who will do KV6 belts for something like 250 labour and same again labour wise for a V6 clutch.

 

I'm thinking (we shall see of course) that if someone works on these regularly they will know the labour-saving tricks that would have regular garages disassembling everything from the boot latch forwards to carry out major work.

 

Just something to bear in mind is all.

 

I do like the ZT, especially in that green or trophy blue but I also prefer my connoisseur.

[purplebargeken]

Connies are cool. Belts are done and dusted on this and the clutch is gooood.

[Split_Pin]

Whats not to love about it in that case! Since I bought mine I have realised how thin on the ground 75s are becoming, but I cannot recall the last time I saw a ZT. Fast becoming a collectors piece especially a V6!

[CortinaDave]

I have noticed they seem to be disappearing fast. I used to see 75's most days whereas now its maybe once a week, and ZT's only very occasionally. Shame as they are great cars.

 

I guess the problem is just that same old story that they are of low value and any major job that comes up isn't viable. Shame!

[Bobthebeard]

[purplebargeken]

Oh, now that does look good in the piccies. Maybe I just need to have a quick peek at the weekend. Just a teeny tiny peek. I mean what harm could it do. 

 

Maybe just sit in it for a little while, maybe just turn the engine on and just, you know, blip that throttle a bit.

 

What possible harm could it do.