Need to up size....maybe a zt

[CheshireDaveZS]

Chaps

Just wondered what you guys think of the ZT? I am expecting a new member of the family and with 1 already I was thinking about a bigger car than the zs.

Any advice and thoughts.

Dave

[Smokey]

Why? I have 2 kids and had ZSs for years with no issue?

[red robbo]

I owned a Trophy Blue 190 MKI for 4 trouble free years. Build quality between the ZT and the ZS couldn't be further apart. It's a good 300kg heavier than the ZS, but I found it just as sure footed on the road. Gear change with the cable operated Getrag box is wonderful, and syncromesh on reverse too, for good measure.
I sold mine for no other reason than to help buy a ZS 180. The other half wishes we'd kept the ZT, because the ZS is too hard and crashy, in her eyes. I'm happy though! I, personally, can recommend a ZT. It's in a different league to the ZS.

[Dan1971]

Good cars. Well screwed together. Very different though to a ZS. I had a ZT-T and thought it was a decent roomy car with a good turn of pace.

[CheshireDaveZS]

how good or bad is it on petrol though?

Smokey the issue I have is having 2 kids and 2 dogs. The dogs are small and sit on the back seat so once the new baby comes along ill be a bit streached for space.

[talkingcars]

The ZT isn't much, if any, wider inside so unless you are considering a ZT-T I wouldn't think there would be much advantage.

Fuel wise a heavier car using the same engine will use more fuel, a larger engine will use more fuel on the urban cycle but should be better on motorways as it will need less throttle to maintain the same speed.

[red robbo]

[QUOTE=CheshireDaveZS;287263]how good or bad is it on petrol though?QUOTE]

l can only speak for the 190 I had, which wasn't all that bad, but nor was it anything to brag about! lol. Can't quote any figures because I've never bothered (nor will I be) about fuel consumption.
It's a case of drive a 2.5l V6 1.5 tonne car, and take the consumption on the chin.
Stop start driving is where it drank it, but on the motorway, excellent economy could be had.

[Dan1971]

Mine was the V6 auto 180 .... got about 25mpg ....

[CheshireDaveZS]

I am looking at the 190 2.5 ltr to be honest and yeah probably the zt t for the boot space.

[red robbo]

Do it!

[Lukeus101]

The more I look at a ZT the more I want one lol Good luck in finding the right one for you :)

[talkingcars]

Do it!

There are quite a few around at the moment so have a look and compare.

[Nobrainer]

Is it just me our are they quite a bit more expensive to buy than the zs?

[talkingcars]

I was thinking the opposite, the mileage tends to be lower and the MOT longer.

[Dan1971]

£2500 for this looks good ....

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201212094563321/sort/pricedesc/usedcars/price-to/12000/fuel-type/petrol/model/zt-t/make/mg/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/page/1/radius/1500/postcode/cm210jt?logcode=p

[MG mad]

As others have said, the ZT is a better built, newer design car. But the ZS is, by a decent margin, the better car to drive (with the exception of the 260, perhaps). ZT is a significantly bigger car, but despite that boot space and interior space isn't much better.

Or buy an MGB, we used to fit lots in them
http://mgparts.co.nz/about-us/introduction/

[Mark S]

i have a 1.8t-t and it has a good strong pull, good torque from very low down and being a 1.8 economy is good for the size of car, my advice is not to dismiss the 1.8t - certainly not until you've driven one.
boot on the estate is good although not tall, a spare wheel stood up and an inch to clear the headlining.

[stamford]

I did look at the ZT-T but wasn't big enough for my three dogs as it is quite shallow in the back but roomy for two small dogs. If I was getting one it would have been the diesel version.

[ZSONE80]

Zt190 is gutless and drinks fuel.

[andy-81]

They don't look to bad to be fair I can't comment on space or economy as I haven't sat in one let alone driven one but at the end of the day it's up to you I hope you get the answers your looking for

Good luck pal

[Dan1971]

Zt190 is gutless and drinks fuel.

You owned one then ?

[ZSONE80]

You owned one then ?

Yes mate, had a few. Last one I had was a ZTT 190 SE on a 05 plate big car but under powered compared to the ZS 180. Just my opinion depends what you want the car for.

[Dan1971]

Yes mate, had a few. Last one I had was a ZTT 190 SE on a 05 plate big car but under powered compared to the ZS 180. Just my opinion depends what you want the car for.

Fair enough then ....

[ZSONE80]

Fair enough then ....

Here is my old beastie.

[Dan1971]

Here is my old beastie.

Very nice mate .... When I had mine - a 180 auto I described it as swift, rather than fast. You're right I think re the power. Over 200 would get the figures better, 7 secs ish i guess, but it did like to drink the petrol if it got driven hard. So much heavier than the ZS though ....

[ZSONE80]

Very nice mate .... When I had mine - a 180 auto I described it as swift, rather than fast. You're right I think re the power. Over 200 would get the figures better, 7 secs ish i guess, but it did like to drink the petrol if it got driven hard. So much heavier than the ZS though ....

Yeah, it was a lovely car but you cant chuck em about or have so much fun in them.

[SheppeyTrio]

Chaps

Just wondered what you guys think of the ZT? I am expecting a new member of the family and with 1 already I was thinking about a bigger car than the zs.

Any advice and thoughts.

Dave

We have a ZT-T and quite honestly they're pretty darn good and very comfy!! We only have 1 little'un at the mo, hopefully another next year, but we also have 2 lab dogs and the ZT-T is enough to drag everything down to Cornwall every year!!

[Alan.F]

I love my ZT glad i bought it the boots are huge

[MG mad]

Yeah, it was a lovely car but you cant chuck em about or have so much fun in them.

That's what a 260 is for :) Seriously surprised just how well it goes around corners.