I've found a modern Rover that I actually like. HELP!

Flibster · 24-01-2009, 19:34

The MG ZT 260 SE is an utter bargain!

Yes, it's a Rover 75 in drag, but the 4.6l Mustang V8 makes up for a hell of a lot.

Add the heated memory seats, climate control, Xenons, plus the BMW Satnav, TV, Harmon Kardon stereo, parking sensors, space for 4 real people and the fact that it hapilly goes sideways.... apparently...

Less than 5 years old and all for under 7k.... I may have found my new 'comfortable' car for when I need one.

And for some reason my browser seem to have located a page for Mustang Superchargers without me selecting it... Ummmm.

Ooooh 520bhp possible...

Flibster · 24-01-2009, 19:54

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Originally Posted by Kitten

They've rebadged it you fool!!

MG has firmer suspension and slightly larger brakes iirc. But it's still essentially the Rover 75.

Jonny69 · 24-01-2009, 19:55

Now eBay a junked Saleen Mustang and you're laughing, very hard

Flibster · 24-01-2009, 20:09

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Originally Posted by Jonny69

Now eBay a junked Saleen Mustang and you're laughing, very hard

I've seen a stripped ZT-T 260 that has been used for trackdays - running 450bhp ish.

Silly... very silly.

Zirax · 25-01-2009, 00:15

I actually had a go in a ZT-190 and actually quite liked it. For the money that one is a bargain as well.

Justsomebloke · 25-01-2009, 11:09

I have liked the look of the 75 since its release, I love the lines the chrome & the small windows

Will · 25-01-2009, 11:15

The ZT260 is RWD is it not? In which case it does make it very tempting!

Zirax · 25-01-2009, 12:51

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/specs/...px?deriv=27407

And it kills the environment as well. I would be tempted to get it and convert to LPG. However I would be doing circa 20k/year in it.

A Place of Light · 25-01-2009, 13:23

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Originally Posted by Flibster

But it's still essentially the Rover 75.

Depends what you mean by that, because NONE of the running gear comes from Rover.
The engine is from Ford, the 'box is a Tremec, the suspension is entirely BMW as Rover didn't have the money to design their own and the brakes are AP items.
Astonishing cars and the tuning potential/cost ratio is IMHO unbeatable.

A Place of Light · 25-01-2009, 13:24

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Originally Posted by Will

The ZT260 is RWD is it not? In which case it does make it very tempting!

Had Rover stayed afloat, there was going to be a ZT385 model too!

24-01-2009, 19:34	#1
Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	I've found a modern Rover that I actually like. HELP! The MG ZT 260 SE is an utter bargain! Yes, it's a Rover 75 in drag, but the 4.6l Mustang V8 makes up for a hell of a lot. Add the heated memory seats, climate control, Xenons, plus the BMW Satnav, TV, Harmon Kardon stereo, parking sensors, space for 4 real people and the fact that it hapilly goes sideways.... apparently... Less than 5 years old and all for under 7k.... I may have found my new 'comfortable' car for when I need one. And for some reason my browser seem to have located a page for Mustang Superchargers without me selecting it... Ummmm. Ooooh 520bhp possible... __________________

24-01-2009, 19:55	#3
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	Now eBay a junked Saleen Mustang and you're laughing, very hard __________________

25-01-2009, 11:09	#6
Justsomebloke The Night Worker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,228	I have liked the look of the 75 since its release, I love the lines the chrome & the small windows __________________

25-01-2009, 11:15	#7
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	The ZT260 is RWD is it not? In which case it does make it very tempting! __________________ *No No!*

25-01-2009, 00:15	#5
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	I actually had a go in a ZT-190 and actually quite liked it. For the money that one is a bargain as well.

25-01-2009, 12:51	#8
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/specs/...px?deriv=27407 And it kills the environment as well. I would be tempted to get it and convert to LPG. However I would be doing circa 20k/year in it.