Need to up size....maybe a zt

CheshireDaveZS · 15-12-12, 12:30 AM

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 · 15-12-12, 02:02 AM

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

red robbo · 15-12-12, 05:22 AM

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 · 15-12-12, 08:12 AM

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 · 15-12-12, 08:31 AM

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 · 15-12-12, 08:42 AM

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 · 15-12-12, 08:46 AM

[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 · 15-12-12, 08:51 AM

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

CheshireDaveZS · 15-12-12, 08:57 AM

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

red robbo · 15-12-12, 09:05 AM

Do it!