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Title: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Horney on 14 March 2012, 22:10
(http://bigdamnheroes.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/comingsoon-in-star1.jpg)
Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 14 March 2012, 22:13
WHOA! 

HOLD THE PHONE!

Is this the company mobile, or...

(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h173/Random_Villian/Tumblrrr/tumblr_lrmu8rEuae1qh98x9.gif)

No more hairdressing.

 :grin:


Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: Horney on 14 March 2012, 22:15
Company car allowance mobile so the hairdresser mobile is staying (possibly getting a big turbo thrown on it at some point) and clearly the Golf is also staying. Looking into renting a workshop to keep them all in at the moment! :grin:

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: JC on 14 March 2012, 22:16
(http://ants.planet.ee/trap/referee%20pics%20or%20gtfo.jpg)
Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 14 March 2012, 22:18
So I'm guessing the 911 was not an option?

What have you ended up with?

Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: Horney on 14 March 2012, 22:19
Haven't bought anything yet! Currently shopping but thought I'd get the thread up as whatever it ends up being it won't be a dub.

911 is still on the cards for 2013 (See why I'm looking at workshops/units?) :grin:

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: JC on 14 March 2012, 22:20
wanna buy a vectra  :grin:
Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: bobbarley on 14 March 2012, 22:20
I can see him buying a diesel Skoda.
Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: Horney on 14 March 2012, 22:21
wanna buy a vectra  :grin:

let me think about that.................










































NO.
Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: JC on 14 March 2012, 22:22
all fixed now  :kiss:
Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: Horney on 14 March 2012, 22:22
all fixed for now  :kiss:

EFA
Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 14 March 2012, 22:25
I can see him buying a diesel Skoda.

I read in Autoexpress that Skoda are bringing out a Toureg like 4x4.

Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: Horney on 14 March 2012, 22:27
I should point out that my max budget is £3K becuase frankly I would rather put the allowance towards messing with the cars I love not a daily dark pump mobile. It's sole purpose will be to look presentable when visiting customers, be cheap on fuel and pull the Golf on a trailer.

nick
Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: JC on 14 March 2012, 22:35
http://www2.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201210455408198/sort/pricedesc/usedcars/price-to/3000/body-type/estate/fuel-type/diesel/engine-size-cars/1-7l_to_1-9l/make/audi/radius/1500/postcode/ox106ns/page/1?logcode=p

Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: JC on 14 March 2012, 22:36
nice low mileage

http://www2.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201209452850507/sort/priceasc/usedcars/fuel-type/diesel/price-to/4000/body-type/estate/price-from/3000/engine-size-cars/1-7l_to_1-9l/make/skoda/page/1/radius/1500/postcode/ox106ns?logcode=p
Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: Horney on 14 March 2012, 22:38
I am not buying an Audi, I refuse! Honestly all the dick heads in the office drive one.

"I'm a petrolhead, I love cars, you should see mine, it's awesome."

me: "Cool, what is it?"

"Audi A5"

Me: "Not bad, which engine?"

"V6 diesel with an auto box."

Me "Oh right so the diesel engine that's more thirsty than a petrol with the lame non DSG box? Er right, a real petrolheads car then."

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: JC on 14 March 2012, 22:39
stay dub, thats just run it,

turn up cash n no part ex u would get it

http://www2.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201209453003984/sort/priceasc/usedcars/engine-size-cars/1-7l_to_1-9l/price-from/3000/body-type/estate/fuel-type/diesel/price-to/4000/make/volkswagen/page/2/radius/1500/postcode/ox106ns?logcode=p

how much can these tow ? ideal place to kip in

http://www2.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201211456028266/sort/priceasc/usedcars/engine-size-cars/1-7l_to_1-9l/price-from/3000/body-type/estate/fuel-type/diesel/price-to/4000/make/volkswagen/page/2/radius/1500/postcode/ox106ns?logcode=p
Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: Horney on 14 March 2012, 22:40
Actually that Touran is quite tempting!

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: JC on 14 March 2012, 22:42
 :grin:
Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: JC on 14 March 2012, 22:44
newer

http://www2.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201205446993610/sort/priceasc/usedcars/fuel-type/diesel/price-to/4000/body-type/estate/price-from/2000/model/touran/make/volkswagen/page/1/radius/1500/postcode/ox106ns?logcode=p

again, over budget BUT, its got a key bit of equipment fitted  :wink:

and you can always barter and wave cash at him

http://www2.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201202440789034/sort/priceasc/usedcars/fuel-type/diesel/price-to/4000/body-type/estate/price-from/2000/model/touran/make/volkswagen/page/1/radius/1500/postcode/ox106ns/image-id/1942736932?logcode=p

Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: Jay on 14 March 2012, 22:47
Actually that Touran is quite tempting!

Nick

Next you'll be posting a baby scan pic  :grin:
Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: Guy on 14 March 2012, 22:52
do you have any limits on how old the car can be etc as they are paying the allowance?

would it not be easier to spank the allowance on a cheap lease car?

http://www.lease-ease.co.uk/ (http://www.lease-ease.co.uk/)
Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: Horney on 15 March 2012, 06:41
do you have any limits on how old the car can be etc as they are paying the allowance?

would it not be easier to spank the allowance on a cheap lease car?

http://www.lease-ease.co.uk/ (http://www.lease-ease.co.uk/)

Leasing is way too expensive as I'll go over the mileage allowance by lots. I have no restriction on car age, just has to have 4 seats.

nick
Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: JC on 15 March 2012, 06:45
Touran time it is then  :laugh:

4 seats during the week

van at weekends  :cool:
Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: Horney on 15 March 2012, 12:22
A viewing of a motor is booked for saturday morning!

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: JC on 15 March 2012, 21:13
flat cap order placed too  :grin:
Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: Horney on 15 March 2012, 23:25
Aye, and pipe and slippers.

nick
Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: JC on 16 March 2012, 06:53
 :grin: can we do 5 pages before you have even viewed it  :laugh:
Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: Rhyso on 16 March 2012, 09:43
:grin: can we do 5 pages before you have even viewed it  :laugh:

I think my thread got to at least 15 before I viewed / had any pictures so he's got a fair way to go  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: Guy on 16 March 2012, 09:45
Aye, and pipe and slippers.

nick

no reason you couldn't have a cheeky remap and a cheeky detail... you could at least be clean and quick  :wink:
Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: Rhyso on 16 March 2012, 09:47
Aye, and pipe and slippers.

nick

no reason you couldn't have a cheeky remap and a cheeky detail... you could at least be clean and quick  :wink:

^^^ this

Although nothing is as quick as Denty  :evil: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: Horney on 16 March 2012, 11:03
Aye, and pipe and slippers.

nick

no reason you couldn't have a cheeky remap and a cheeky detail... you could at least be clean and quick  :wink:

A detail from your goodself is already in my purchasing budget. :cool:

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: JC on 17 March 2012, 09:03
what time is the viewing then >
Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: Horney on 17 March 2012, 09:04
11:00 :cool:
Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: DubFan on 17 March 2012, 11:25
11:00 :cool:

So, did you get it?
Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: Horney on 17 March 2012, 14:32
No, it was a shed.

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: Horney on 17 March 2012, 14:43
This was the one I looked at today: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2003-MG-ZT-CDTI-RED-2-0-DIESEL?item=110840589341&cmd=ViewItem&_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D2%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D7066654980334913883

Bad respray down one side, really tatty all over and not worth more than £1K.

Off to look at a grey one tomorrow morning.

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 17 March 2012, 14:48
 :grin:

Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: Jay on 18 March 2012, 10:41
 :sad:
Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: archie837 on 18 March 2012, 11:02
 :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: Rhyso on 18 March 2012, 11:02
Just seen the pics on FB and urm well, urm, yeah  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: JC on 18 March 2012, 11:09
should i edit the title then  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: RandomJord on 18 March 2012, 11:10
Awesome choice dude!
Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: bobbarley on 18 March 2012, 11:12
Nothing wrong with that car mate.  My dad used to own the petrol 2.5 v6 version.  It was an awesome little car, tonnes of power and great handling (for a car the size of the moon) as well!
Title: Re: Horney's derv daily
Post by: Horney on 18 March 2012, 11:58
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/419890_10151407697700322_565490321_23224240_1921121123_n.jpg)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110843760235?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

2003 MG ZT+ 135
2.0 135 bhp BMW TDI lump
110,000 miles
12 months MOT
6 Months tax
New front tyres
New front pads and discs
Leather and Alcantara seats
Dual Zone Climate
Bluetooth handsfree
Rain sensing wipers
Parking sensors
Tow hook and electrics
£2,250.

Job jobbed, should be picking it up wednesday night.

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: snifferdog on 18 March 2012, 12:01
Awesome!! :cool: :cool:

Good choice mate!
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Horney on 18 March 2012, 12:13
Just seen the pics on FB and urm well, urm, yeah  :lipsrsealed:

:sad:

:grin:

For those who think I'm mad/an idiot then I did do a huge amount of research before choosing to buy one of these. The BMW lump is well known to be reliable and is chain driven so no pesky cambelts to worry about. The 75/ZT still comes in the top 5 of customer ownership surveys despite it being out of production for years. They're cheap to run and insure. Because of the fear of MG products you end up getting a very good car for considerably less than you could the equivalent Audi/VW etc. Finally it can pull 1600KG so ideal for pulling the golf on a trailer.

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Roverdose on 18 March 2012, 12:16
excelent choice sir, massivly underated car. people alaways forget about the bmw engines and uber cheap these days!
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: SoundillusioN on 18 March 2012, 12:24
Looks like it's been well looked after.  Nice find...

However I can't help but think it's not a trailer your need, I'd say a caravan would be more fitting. Have you also got the required driving gloves and pipe that are essential for driving these?
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Horney on 18 March 2012, 12:26
Looks like it's been well looked after.  Nice find...

However I can't help but think it's not a trailer your need, I'd say a caravan would be more fitting. Have you also got the required driving gloves and pipe that are essential for driving these?

I think you're mistaking my MG with true sporting heritage for a Rover 75. :grin:

In fairness the subframes on these are solid mounted unlike the 75's and they also have 75% stiffer suspension with a small drop. They do drive very differently from the standard 75.

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Roverdose on 18 March 2012, 12:43
any plans for it?

(http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n74/planes_01/CastleCombeSupercarTrackday068.jpg)

?????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Diamond Hell on 18 March 2012, 17:04
Have you also got the required driving gloves and pipe that are essential for driving these?

You missed 'flat cap'.

Nick, you can make what excuses you want about how it's been this and it's been that.

It's still an old man's car.
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Horney on 18 March 2012, 17:17
Have you also got the required driving gloves and pipe that are essential for driving these?

You missed 'flat cap'.

Nick, you can make what excuses you want about how it's been this and it's been that.

It's still an old man's car.

Like I'm concerned about image, I drive an MX5 FFS! :grin:

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: snifferdog on 18 March 2012, 19:01
What makes a car an 'old mans car' then?

Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: JC on 18 March 2012, 19:03
twin electrix on ya towbar  :grin:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: shelaghmk3gti on 18 March 2012, 19:03
Have you also got the required driving gloves and pipe that are essential for driving these?

You missed 'flat cap'.

Nick, you can make what excuses you want about how it's been this and it's been that.

It's still an old man's car.


haha at a quick glance i thought that said 'cat flap'..... too far!  :grin:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Horney on 18 March 2012, 19:38
twin electrix on ya towbar  :grin:

Yeah, I might have to buy a caravan. :grin:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Jay on 18 March 2012, 22:22
Like I'm concerned about image, I drive an MX5 FFS! :grin:

The MX5 is understandable.




The Rover however...
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj183/jayton82/denial-kitteh.jpg)
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: bobbarley on 18 March 2012, 22:31
I like it  :smiley:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: archie837 on 19 March 2012, 10:29
I like it.

Everyones forgetting this is a work mobile. He's plenty o toys.

Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 19 March 2012, 15:43
Have you also got the required driving gloves and pipe that are essential for driving these?

You missed 'flat cap'.

Nick, you can make what excuses you want about how it's been this and it's been that.

It's still an old man's car.

Like I'm concerned about image, I drive an MX5 FFS! :grin:

Nick

 :laugh:

(http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr182/the_flying_elvi/1579336-gloves-w-sq-f.jpg)


(http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr182/the_flying_elvi/jazz220.jpg)



Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Horney on 19 March 2012, 21:25
:laugh:

(http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr182/the_flying_elvi/1579336-gloves-w-sq-f.jpg)

Oooh I like those!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MENS-CLASSIC-DRIVING-GLOVES-LAMBSKIN-LEATHER-WHITE-TAN-/160661210777?pt=Men_s_Accessories_UK&var=&hash=item6b1c25d682

Ordered :cool:

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Horney on 19 March 2012, 21:34
Better get myself one of these as well: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-MENS-TWEED-COUNTRY-FLAT-CAP-8-SIZES-FREE-P-P-/220684778989?pt=Men_s_Accessories_UK&var=&hash=item7913a1c269
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: luke on 19 March 2012, 22:37
friend has a rover 75 2.0 turbo diesel 115 version also bmw lump, it's on 209k miles and still pulls nice, is an auto though, paintwork is spot on and looks nice in black, nice to drive also even if it is a rover and an auto  :grin:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 20 March 2012, 10:20
Two words Nick:

AH HA!!!!!!!


 :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Horney on 20 March 2012, 10:36
Didn't Partridge drive a lexus?

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 20 March 2012, 10:49
Didn't Partridge drive a lexus?

Nick

Yes.  But he also wore the string back just gives you a bit of extra purchase. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jnXRVeFKps)


And also drove a Rover 200 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1cfEGugZeI)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:







Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Roverdose on 20 March 2012, 11:17
Didn't Partridge drive a lexus?

Nick

Yes.  But he also wore the string back just gives you a bit of extra purchase. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jnXRVeFKps)


And also drove a Rover 200 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1cfEGugZeI)

dont forget the cock piss vitesse!

http://youtu.be/B1cfEGugZeI

classic!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:








Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Horney on 20 March 2012, 13:15
Insurance all sorted and picking it up at 6pm tomorrow night.

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: snifferdog on 21 March 2012, 18:20
Pics!!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: JC on 21 March 2012, 19:10
Pics!!  :laugh:

he cant, he will be phoning recovery or applying to Saga by now  :grin:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Horney on 21 March 2012, 20:16
Pics!!  :laugh:

he cant, he will be phoning recovery or applying to Saga by now  :grin:

Shut it vectra boy! :grin:

Will go out and get some in a bit with the proper camera. Proper love it though, a right wafty barge and managed 45 mpg on the way back despite cruising at quite a few leptons.

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 21 March 2012, 20:32
Pics!!  :laugh:

he cant, he will be phoning recovery or applying to Saga by now  :grin:

Shut it vectra boy! :grin:

Will go out and get some in a bit with the proper camera. Proper love it though, a right wafty barge and managed 45 mpg on the way back despite cruising at quite a few leptons.

Nick

+ 100 Elvi points for the use of "Leptons".

Kudos.

Skool is kool kidz!

Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Horney on 21 March 2012, 22:15
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:cool:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Guy on 21 March 2012, 22:18
liking it mate... is a stealthy cruiser that suits your needs exactly... looking forward to swirlbusting this one!!  :evil:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Wayne on 21 March 2012, 22:18
Looks a great buy Nick :afro: it has even got me looking at them as the next car choice.
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Horney on 21 March 2012, 22:18
There's plenty of it to swirl bust! :grin:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: bobbarley on 21 March 2012, 22:21
I still think it's a great looking and driving car.  My dad advises that you keep it well serviced etc.  His ZT got a bit manky as he didn't keep on top of servicing etc.
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Len on 21 March 2012, 23:00
ooooooh! I like the blue dials!
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Horney on 21 March 2012, 23:08
Looks a great buy Nick :afro: it has even got me looking at them as the next car choice.

I can recommend one, bmw 5 series for fiesta money. Build quality is excellent and it's proper comfortable to waft along in.

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Horney on 22 March 2012, 08:34
55.4 mpg average for my journey to work this morning. :cool:

Ordered some new badges, pressed plates and thinking about a diesel tuning box for more ponies.

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Guy on 22 March 2012, 08:53
55.4 mpg average for my journey to work this morning. :cool:

Ordered some new badges, pressed plates and thinking about a diesel tuning box for more ponies.

Nick

All you need then is yellow headlights and blue rear lights and you're all finished! ;)
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: JC on 22 March 2012, 11:13
 :grin:  :grin:  :grin:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Len on 22 March 2012, 12:07
Blue and grey? Nah that wont work! :grin:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: archie837 on 22 March 2012, 17:11
Are these not remapable? :huh: If it's a beemer lump underneath won't that be the better option?
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Horney on 22 March 2012, 19:53
Are these not remapable? :huh: If it's a beemer lump underneath won't that be the better option?

They are but the tuning boxes are better for these. They have a switch you mount in the car that allows you to switch between 5 different maps on the fly.

Normally I would run a mile at the mention of tuning boxes but these ones are run by pretty much every member of the owners club with a diesel.


TU3 is the box on it's own, TU+Mafam is having it also hooked up to the MAF to correct the drift they suffer.

(http://tuning-diesels.com/Synergy/BHPc.JPG)

(http://tuning-diesels.com/Synergy/Torqa.JPG)

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 22 March 2012, 20:23
how many cars do you have now  :laugh:

looks nice mate  :cool:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Horney on 22 March 2012, 20:35
how many cars do you have now  :laugh:

looks nice mate  :cool:

Up to 3 now! :grin:

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Horney on 23 March 2012, 19:08
New plates and badges arrived today, both look awesome but when I stood back at the car after fitting realised the plates are NV03 not NU03. Dammit!!!!! Checked my order and it's their mistake. Emailed them asking for a new set to be sent asap for no charge.

(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/404066_10151426304740322_565490321_23300450_580356856_n.jpg)

(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/404066_10151426304785322_565490321_23300451_1206081393_n.jpg)

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Horney on 23 March 2012, 20:06
So I thought after 2 days I better write up a proper appraisal of the new beast.

I'm well impressed with it. The quality of finish is not quite up with the VAG output of the same vintage with regards to plastic quality. The upper stuff and leather is all soft touch and really nice, all the cup holders and cubby holes feel good when shut but when you open them, although they are well damped you can feel the plastic behind it all is a bit flimsy. That said, it wears it's mileage and it's age much better than my Dad's old Boras, nothing looks worn out or gone shiny despite the 9 years and 111K. The only real wear shows on the seats where the alcantara has ruffled up somewhat. The doors, boot and bonnet all shut with a germanic thunk as well and there is not one single rattle or squeak from the interior. The seats are really comfortable, supportive and keep you planted when you chuck it about. The driving position is also excellent and the interior space is well thought out and HUGE!

Driving it is an eye opening experience as it is rather a large beast, biggest car I have ever owned including the old VW T25 van. Out on the road it's 135bhp is not a lot when it's hauling around 1500kgs of car but the torque is enough to make reasonable progress. By modern standards for a 2.0 diesel it's quite slow but it is very refined and surprisingly quite (Which reminds mine, road and engine noise in the cabin is almost non existent). Gear shift feels a little vague compared to the mx5 but that's hardly surprising. The steering is really sharp and there is surprisng amounts of feedback when pushing on, but feels stable and planted at speed on the motorway. This leads me nicely onto the suspension and handling. This is where I am most impressed. It rides undulations brilliantly and while it does feel 'sporty' and a little stiff it's not harsh or crashy. When throwing through a series of tight bends it feels nimble, well planted and like it wants you to push a bit harder, it's handling is really impressive for it's size and weight. Then when you're cruising along the motorway it'll happily waft along in the fast lane at speed quitely and sedately with the minimum of fuss.

When I decided to buy one of these it was because they are cheap and ticked all the boxes for what I need from a daily for work. I've been genuinely surprised at how good a car it is to drive and how well screwed together it is. It seems a shame that MGR's demise came at a time when it was building probably the best car it ever had. Having driven Passats and Golfs of a similar age, I have to say I would choose one of these over the equivalent VAG offering even if money was no object. It's that good!

The only downside is the constant ribbing about MGR going bust and the inevitable Head gasket comments. A small price to pay.

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 23 March 2012, 20:19
I have two Pipes spare if you fancy making the Rover uniform complete.

String back leather driving gloves, a bowl full of Squadron Leader and away you go!

Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Jay on 23 March 2012, 20:47
As long as you're happy with it and don't mind the ribbing :wink: just had a look and the insurance on them is bloody cheap! *ahem* only looked as Kerry will need a car soon, with both of us on the policy it's cheaper than just me on the Passat V5   :lipsrsealed:  :shocked:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Horney on 23 March 2012, 21:01
As long as you're happy with it and don't mind the ribbing :wink: just had a look and the insurance on them is bloody cheap! *ahem* only looked as Kerry will need a car soon, with both of us on the policy it's cheaper than just me on the Passat V5   :lipsrsealed:  :shocked:

If you want you are more than welcome to take mine out for a spin to see what you think but I won't be held responsible for what might happen on ebay afterwards!

nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Jay on 23 March 2012, 21:58
Cheers Nick, that'd be great  :smiley: We won't be getting another car just yet, all the extra monies are going to her lessons at the mo, but once she's passed I'll be looking at getting a nice big family saloon or estate for her to drive around in and these are looking more attractive financially than the VAG range  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Horney on 23 March 2012, 22:06
Just PM me whenever mate and we can meet up. I can honestly recommend one.

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Jay on 23 March 2012, 22:28
Sure, I'll buy you a coffee / tea.
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: MrBounce on 24 March 2012, 18:09
I shouldn't, but I SO like this Nick!  :grin:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: snifferdog on 24 March 2012, 20:28
That was a good write up mate!

And believe me.....the ribbing never stops. :laugh:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Egg On Toast on 26 March 2012, 14:02
It's only the K series lumps that suffered with head gaskets. L series/diesel engines were always ultra reliable.

I like the old MG/Rovers myself, but then I owned two before XD
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: archie837 on 26 March 2012, 19:16
I seen it in the flesh today. Cool car, I'd rock it. Multispokes + drop = touring car.
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Horney on 26 March 2012, 22:43
Some pics of the first day of my ZT getting a full paint correction and detail.

A bit dirty at the start of the day:

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7039/7018612355_71a448661d_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018612355/)
IMG_4091.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018612355/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7038/6872508746_851e8ecfb7_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6872508746/)
IMG_4092.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6872508746/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7041/7018618043_996f70b444_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018618043/)
IMG_4094.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018618043/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7075/6872514718_26cb58b1de_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6872514718/)
IMG_4095.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6872514718/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7226/6872517568_0b117565fc_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6872517568/)
IMG_4096.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6872517568/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

And so it begins:

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7243/7018627477_04b3d56149_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018627477/)
IMG_4097.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018627477/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7080/7018687001_2435a4c5de_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018687001/)
IMG_4098.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018687001/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

Removed the CDTI badge:

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6032/7018690121_bcdd06fee9_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018690121/)
IMG_4099.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018690121/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

Snowfoam time:

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7118/7018700911_58a574d2cd_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018700911/)
IMG_4101.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018700911/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7192/6872597590_108cbda778_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6872597590/)
IMG_4102.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6872597590/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7215/7018710193_c4c266f553_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018710193/)
IMG_4103.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018710193/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7111/7018712431_18a42d2fd7_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018712431/)
IMG_4104.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018712431/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7217/7018716671_be688c5afa_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018716671/)
IMG_4105.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018716671/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7044/7018719963_17f2220620_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018719963/)
IMG_4106.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018719963/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7266/6872615486_bc063b04cc_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6872615486/)
IMG_4107.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6872615486/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7191/6872617920_285cf5b397_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6872617920/)
IMG_4108.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6872617920/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7208/6872620054_bc3dde9416_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6872620054/)
IMG_4109.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6872620054/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6211/7018733857_6d3b09f77d_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018733857/)
IMG_4111.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018733857/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7110/6872630144_fdb67cb835_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6872630144/)
IMG_4113.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6872630144/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

Looking much cleaner already:

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7202/7018837931_ed5d477a98_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018837931/)
IMG_4120.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018837931/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

After being clayed it was masked up for some rotary polisher abuse:

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7112/7018842033_825e1e6e7f_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018842033/)
IMG_4121.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018842033/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

You can just about see here the swirls in the paint that need to be removed:

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7060/7018845011_f0f7d55ac3_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018845011/)
IMG_4122.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018845011/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

Guy working his magic:

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6103/7018847605_8ebf8cabfe_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018847605/)
IMG_4130.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018847605/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

What CDTi badge?

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6217/6872747406_53edfd2a9b_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6872747406/)
IMG_4131.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6872747406/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

This shows the swirls in the bonnet that will be removed:

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6112/7018861833_af8050a934_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018861833/)
IMG_4135.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018861833/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

Rotary polished tail light:

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6117/6872764370_497eb1735e_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6872764370/)
IMG_4150.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6872764370/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7199/6872760324_d52bfbd005_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6872760324/)
IMG_4149.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6872760324/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Horney on 26 March 2012, 22:43
Engine bay all dressed and looking gleaming:

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7044/7018872947_14a6632c17_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018872947/)
IMG_4156.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018872947/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

Some beading shots from just the first polish stage:

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6238/6872770478_edcea9e7bf_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6872770478/)
IMG_4160.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6872770478/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6039/7018879317_3054a0c7fb_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018879317/)
IMG_4161.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018879317/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6098/7018882505_e3399e075b_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018882505/)
IMG_4162.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018882505/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

Gleaming!!!!!!!

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6224/6872778534_84968f5648_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6872778534/)
IMG_4163.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6872778534/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7075/7018886757_80463331a1_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018886757/)
IMG_4164.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018886757/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6033/6872782890_67a017a999_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6872782890/)
IMG_4165.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6872782890/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7215/7018892287_e1e7910bce_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018892287/)
IMG_4169.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018892287/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

Tomorrow it will be getting another pass with the rotary on the paint on some panels, a coat of sealant and a couple of coats of wax. Also the interior will get a spruce up.

I'll update this with day 2 pics later in the week.

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: bobbarley on 26 March 2012, 22:46
Looks so nice  :cool:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Martz on 26 March 2012, 22:48
Looking nice Nick, well done TONA!  :cool:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: bobbarley on 26 March 2012, 22:53
Wish Guy was a bit closer to Manchester  :sad:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Guy on 26 March 2012, 22:56
There's acres of that there car to polish!!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: JC on 26 March 2012, 22:59
Wish Guy was a bit closer to Manchester  :sad:

Living closer isn't much better, the man is in demand and there's a queue  :cry:

Looks good hornster  :wink:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Wayne on 26 March 2012, 23:16
That looks stunning Nick :afro:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: DubFan on 27 March 2012, 10:38
With that much car, how much did it cost for the full treatment?

Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 27 March 2012, 17:57
looks awesome nick! i agree with archie, needs some big oz super t's!

tona strikes again  :cool:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Diamond Hell on 27 March 2012, 18:17
Living closer isn't much better, the man is in demand and there's a queue  :cry:

It's massive - I've been waiting for him to come down and sort the Passat for about two years now.
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 27 March 2012, 19:55
Hey Nick, perfect car for you tonight on NEW Wheeler Dealers, they buying a Morgan.  :wink:


IT's surely the barsteward love child of your MX5 and your Rover.

 :grin:

21.00 on Discovery Channel.

 :kiss:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 27 March 2012, 21:21
Hmm...Nice Morgan +4. 


Racing Green and a 2.0 Rover engine.

 :grin:

Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Guy on 27 March 2012, 22:11
With that much car, how much did it cost for the full treatment?



Prices are on the website dude :)
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Horney on 27 March 2012, 22:25
Hey Nick, perfect car for you tonight on NEW Wheeler Dealers, they buying a Morgan.  :wink:


IT's surely the barsteward love child of your MX5 and your Rover.

 :grin:

21.00 on Discovery Channel.

 :kiss:


IT"S AN MG!!!!!!! 
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Guy on 27 March 2012, 23:08
Hey Nick, perfect car for you tonight on NEW Wheeler Dealers, they buying a Morgan.  :wink:


IT's surely the barsteward love child of your MX5 and your Rover.

 :grin:

21.00 on Discovery Channel.

 :kiss:


IT"S AN MG!!!!!!! 

Tbh I am feeling Nicks pain here.. It's all very well people taking the piss but having spent two days working on the car I can only say I've been very impressed by it..

The car ticks all the boxes it needs to.
It's in excellent condition for its age, in fact, super condition for its age.. This was before I even set to work on it.
It has a BMW 5 series common rail engine.

Those that can't appreciate this are only showing their ignorance.
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Horney on 27 March 2012, 23:30
Day 2:

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6224/7022081153_f17345cce7_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7022081153/)
IMG_4170.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7022081153/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6222/7022093073_ae91cf9458_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7022093073/)
IMG_4171.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7022093073/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6119/7022095719_2bdc0f9e91_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7022095719/)
IMG_4172.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7022095719/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6113/6876005720_091a6d707c_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6876005720/)
IMG_4175.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6876005720/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

Nice reflections in the bonnet after the final polish:

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6049/7022112029_e68ca1f27a_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7022112029/)
IMG_4185.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7022112029/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7039/6876011016_3dd050e38c_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6876011016/)
IMG_4186.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6876011016/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6111/6876012986_5d92a60368_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6876012986/)
IMG_4188.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6876012986/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

The seats have had a problem with wear on the alcantara centres but nothing one of those little fellas for removing bobbles off a wolly jumper couldn't fix!

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6097/7022120027_e0dfc3a3b6_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7022120027/)
IMG_4190.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7022120027/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7093/7022124235_16c2aaa134_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7022124235/)
IMG_4192.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7022124235/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6227/6876019776_0066f2d119_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6876019776/)
IMG_4191.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6876019776/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6100/7022117443_133dfcf777_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7022117443/)
IMG_4189.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7022117443/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

The car was then treated to sealant and a wax and here we can see the lovely beading when the car has water thrown at it:

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6219/6876026590_28f1459f72_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6876026590/)
IMG_4214.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6876026590/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6100/6876028552_a4e35a207f_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6876028552/)
IMG_4215.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6876028552/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6219/6876031970_f6fbf979da_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6876031970/)
IMG_4218.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6876031970/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7256/6876033788_927bd06ffd_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6876033788/)
IMG_4221.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6876033788/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6103/6876039168_14861400d2_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6876039168/)
IMG_4225.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6876039168/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6045/6876041496_5ffa5edfd6_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6876041496/)
IMG_4226.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6876041496/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6229/7022145469_4bc3efd5a9_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7022145469/)
IMG_4227.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7022145469/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

And finally some shots to show how clean and gleaming it is:

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6095/6876045378_da48aac5f2_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6876045378/)
IMG_4229.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6876045378/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6092/6876046628_37bf27f088_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6876046628/)
IMG_4230.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6876046628/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7088/7022153159_744e799baf_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7022153159/)
IMG_4233.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7022153159/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6229/7022160975_3e00eee821_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7022160975/)
IMG_4239.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7022160975/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6035/7022163091_fdbc809024_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7022163091/)
IMG_4240.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7022163091/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6228/6876064636_7647e525c5_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6876064636/)
IMG_4242.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6876064636/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6230/6876066306_095c830cbc_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6876066306/)
IMG_4243.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6876066306/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

A MASSIVE thanks to Guy for another top job.

Nick

Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Guy on 28 March 2012, 07:04
Living closer isn't much better, the man is in demand and there's a queue  :cry:

It's massive - I've been waiting for him to come down and sort the Passat for about two years now.

You're in a different country!!
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Diamond Hell on 28 March 2012, 11:18
You're in a different country!!

County.  No need for the R
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Len on 28 March 2012, 12:21
It was designed by Rover and then rebadged as an MG! :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Horney on 28 March 2012, 13:01
It was designed by Rover and then rebadged as an MG! :rolleyes:

It's not just a rebadge though, there are a load of differences and infact it was styled by Rover but a lot of the fit and finish and engineering design is BMW. It has a BMW engine and BMW Z axel rear suspension. Not to mention over the 75 it has a different spring and damper rates as well as all the subframes and steering rack being solid mounted with cast ali pieces replacing the rubber mounts. Driving a ZT vs 75 is night and day. One's a wafter the other a sports tourer.

But hey keep the bashing coming, I'd rather have 2K in my back pocket than drive something with VW or Audi badge just to keep up with the joneses. I already have my fun cars, this is just the work hack and why would I want to pay more for something I didn't even really want?

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 28 March 2012, 13:14
rover rover rover rover rover

 :tongue:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Horney on 28 March 2012, 13:45
rover rover rover rover rover

 :tongue:

:kiss: :grin:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: SoundillusioN on 28 March 2012, 13:52
(http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQtVtwXBfo8PP-5NHpKoXQyQIwCwxlMql3WZEFjD1Huakh6meyhpv1K8NPokg)

:cool:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Wayne on 28 March 2012, 17:05
It was designed by Rover and then rebadged as an MG! :rolleyes:

Wrong, it was designed by BMW who at the later stages switched it to fwd so as not to harm sales of the 5 series also as Nick said they did a lot more than rebadge it as a MG.



Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 28 March 2012, 17:22

Wrong, it was designed by BMW who at the later stages switched it to fwd so as not to harm sales of the 5 series also as Nick said they did a lot more than rebadge it as a MG.


Nope.  It was designed by Richard Wolley.  The quotes are from him.

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=richard_woolley

"In the early days of 75's design, Rover were looking at doing 3 different product offerings, only one of which made it to production i.e. the 75."

When BMW became the new owners of Rover, were there any discussions to have the 75 as a rear-wheel drive model and utilise the German platforms – or even develop an all-new chassis for this purpose instead?

"The 75 was always going to be a new front wheel drive platform. We never looked at a rear drive option. What we did look at, was using the old BMW 5 Series platform (which was of course rear drive) for the Flagship project, but this idea died with the car. "





Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Wayne on 28 March 2012, 18:24
^^Well the plot thickens, when they did the V8 version it needed so little work to convert to rwd, something does not seem right it even has a transmission tunnel.
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: snifferdog on 28 March 2012, 18:24
Ive been offered a 2.5 V6 190 ZT for a reasonable price and Im really tempted after seeing the pics of this!

Then again, I moan about how much petrol I have to put in the 1.4 ZR so it might not be a wise move  :grin:

Its looking real good now its had the treatment anyway mate!!  :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: bobbarley on 28 March 2012, 18:39
Ive been offered a 2.5 V6 190 ZT for a reasonable price and Im really tempted after seeing the pics of this!

MY dad used to have one.  Hello 25mpg  :cool:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Horney on 28 March 2012, 20:25
^^Well the plot thickens, when they did the V8 version it needed so little work to convert to rwd, something does not seem right it even has a transmission tunnel.

The tunnel in the 75 is there for shell rigidity in the original design. When it came to the V8 this meant that little had to be done to change the shell to run the prop down the car. I think the rear suspension being the Z axle also helped hugely in housing the LSD and driveshafts.

Whatever the specifics, BMW had a huge hand in the design and implementation of the 75 and it has won handfuls of awards even years after it went out of production. MGR cars have a stigma attached to them that in not every case is exactly fair. I think had they managed to build the 25/45 replacement and it have been as good quality wise as the 75 then they would still be going strong today.

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Guy on 28 March 2012, 21:48
It was designed by Rover and then rebadged as an MG! :rolleyes:

oooh how about a nice cup of FAIL Len?  :rolleyes:

(http://burrowowl.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/cup-o-fail.jpg)
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Diamond Hell on 29 March 2012, 08:59
oooh how about a nice cup of FAIL Len?

Not really, although it was designed by BMW and then fluffed about a bit to make it an MG.  At the end of the day anyone but an MG apologist (or Nick as I like to call him) is going to say 'it's a Rover 75' because it is.

A few different bushes, mountings and a bodykit do not a completely different car make.

It's a ponced up Rover 75.
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Horney on 29 March 2012, 22:58
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/553234_10151448044895322_565490321_23387747_477358238_n.jpg)

(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/543528_10151448045530322_565490321_23387751_1586855200_n.jpg)

Pressed plates all fitted:

(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/549896_10151448047805322_565490321_23387764_275666634_n.jpg)

(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/564700_10151448048310322_565490321_23387767_1393479361_n.jpg)

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: JC on 30 March 2012, 07:14
glad to see the VAG ( or should it be VAGPAMG ) meet was a another good night,  :grin:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Len on 30 March 2012, 09:25
It was designed by Rover and then rebadged as an MG! :rolleyes:

oooh how about a nice cup of FAIL Len?  :rolleyes:

(http://burrowowl.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/cup-o-fail.jpg)


I do believe the FAIL is on you Guy! :smug:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Len on 30 March 2012, 09:27
Whoever designed it or owned the company at the time doesnt really matter.
The main minus factor with this car now is the fact that the company that built it no longer exists!


Its a Dodo car!
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 30 March 2012, 09:35
I see you've not replaced the diesel badge on the back Nick.  Are you ashamed?


 :grin:

Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Horney on 30 March 2012, 11:07
Whoever designed it or owned the company at the time doesnt really matter.
The main minus factor with this car now is the fact that the company that built it no longer exists!


Its a Dodo car!

I think you'll find MG is still a going concerning and is designing and building cars in a small place called Birmingham in the midlands in a little known factory called Longbridge. I think you'll also find they are entering 2 works cars in the BTCC this year with multiple champion Jason Plato piloting one of them.

http://www.mg.co.uk/home.aspx

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Guy on 30 March 2012, 11:13
I do believe the FAIL is on you Guy! :smug:

Whoever designed it or owned the company at the time doesnt really matter.
The main minus factor with this car now is the fact that the company that built it no longer exists!


Its a Dodo car!

I think you'll find MG is still a going concerning and is designing and building cars in a small place called Birmingham in the midlands in a little known factory called Longbridge. I think you'll also find they are entering 2 works cars in the BTCC this year with multiple champion Jason Plato piloting one of them.

http://www.mg.co.uk/home.aspx

Nick

quite the contrary Len... the FAIL is all yours!  :grin:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Horney on 30 March 2012, 11:16
I should also point out that while the ZT is no longer sold here, it's still sold as the MG7 in china and the rover 75 as the Rowee 750. Parts are plentiful and can be got from many independents as well as main MG dealers including upgraded parts like LED rear light clusters etc.

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Guy on 30 March 2012, 11:28
anyway Nick... haters gonna hate  :laugh:

I really like it... as I said its a hell of a lotta car for the money and from what I have seen of it I have been very impressed, i don't think people are gonna appreciate it until you see this one in the flesh.
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: JC on 30 March 2012, 12:31
U have seen and washed some fully clothed  :smiley:

Wouldn't wanna do it just in my flesh mind  :laugh:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Horney on 30 March 2012, 12:49
:grin:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Jay on 30 March 2012, 13:16
I've seen the new MG6 around Oxford a number of times. Looks a bit like an Astra hashed Mazda3, on my quick glances at it.
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Horney on 30 March 2012, 13:29
I've seen the new MG6 around Oxford a number of times. Looks a bit like an Astra hashed Mazda3, on my quick glances at it.

Yeah it's not the pretiest of cars and the lack of diesel is killing their sales but one is due later in the year. I think when the MG5 and MG3 come on stream then we'll see more of them out and about. I hope so as SAIC have invested huge sums of money into MG and their global business is very much centered around the technical know how coming out of Longbridge. It'll be nice to see a another majot car manufacturer using the talents this country has in automotive design and technology, SAIC are after all the 8th largest car maker in the world.

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Horney on 30 March 2012, 14:22
(http://newmotoring.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/MG6-GT-BTCC.jpg)

(http://news.brandshatch.co.uk/media/230671/Plato%20MG.JPG)
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: snifferdog on 30 March 2012, 14:29
I like it and Im looking forward to seeing how it gets on in the BTCC!
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: RandomJord on 31 March 2012, 19:21
I thought you'd put a private plate on this yesterday, I saw a ZT in the same colour on the A34 with the plate H10RNY or very similar!
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Horney on 31 March 2012, 19:27
:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: snifferdog on 01 April 2012, 12:46
Good start for the MG's in BTCC!! Plato finished the first race in 4th!! Neate was 12th.
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Horney on 09 April 2012, 16:46
No update other than it's been fulfilling it's role perfectly over the last couple of weeks. It's been up to London and picked up my new buckets for the Golf and then has spent this weekend lugging doors and other bits to and from the workshop. Averaging 51mpg. Lovely jubbly.

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Horney on 10 April 2012, 09:08
Taking it to Pride Of Longbridge on Sunday. :grin:

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Diamond Hell on 10 April 2012, 11:38
Is there a 'Shame of Longbridge' section at the event?

I can imagine it would dominate the event if there was.  :grin:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Horney on 10 April 2012, 12:56
I think that's the Allegro and Maestro corner!

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI
Post by: Horney on 11 April 2012, 20:09
Some reading material:

(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/544811_10151494204775322_565490321_23589035_308805216_n.jpg)

Seems mine is a ZT+ model with optional Driver Intelligence Pack, Alcantara seats and sports suspension. OTR price of £21195.

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Pensioner Mobile"
Post by: Horney on 13 April 2012, 20:46
All cleaned for Pride of Longbridge tomorrow:

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5463/7074494189_710f5a1bce_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7074494189/)
IMG_4838.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7074494189/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7180/7074495159_0b7218d35d_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7074495159/)
IMG_4839.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7074495159/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7278/6928415788_03438b615f_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6928415788/)
IMG_4840.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6928415788/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7271/7074496411_f3186526ed_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7074496411/)
IMG_4842.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7074496411/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7094/6928417182_c1d1d2e815_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6928417182/)
IMG_4843.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6928417182/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7226/7074497923_51ddc76867_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7074497923/)
IMG_4845.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7074497923/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7204/7074498695_00a6fd2fb1_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7074498695/)
IMG_4846.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7074498695/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7279/7074499423_c9b9cd5e48_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7074499423/)
IMG_4849.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7074499423/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Pensioner Mobile"
Post by: JC on 13 April 2012, 20:53
had an estate 75 in today, it has HUGE chrome wing mirrors, automatically thought of you  :laugh: :grin:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Pensioner Mobile"
Post by: Rhyso on 13 April 2012, 20:54
had an estate 75 in today, it has HUGE chrome wing mirrors, automatically thought of you  :laugh: :grin:

 :grin: :grin:

Fair ply Nick; its scrubbed alright :afro:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Pensioner Mobile"
Post by: Horney on 13 April 2012, 21:05
had an estate 75 in today, it has HUGE chrome wing mirrors, automatically thought of you  :laugh: :grin:

 :grin: :grin:

Fair ply Nick; its scrubbed alright :afro:

Not bad for a 9 year old car with 113K on the clock!

I quite like the chrome mirror caps but not sure I want to change my body coloured ones.

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Pensioner Mobile"
Post by: Rhyso on 13 April 2012, 21:19
Anyhoo; enough of that

Give me a call when you've got one of these

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=228271.0
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Pensioner Mobile"
Post by: Guy on 13 April 2012, 22:30
had an estate 75 in today, it has HUGE chrome wing mirrors, automatically thought of you  :laugh: :grin:

 :grin: :grin:

Fair ply Nick; its scrubbed alright :afro:

TONA'd  :wink:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Pensioner Mobile"
Post by: Rhyso on 13 April 2012, 22:42
had an estate 75 in today, it has HUGE chrome wing mirrors, automatically thought of you  :laugh: :grin:

 :grin: :grin:

Fair ply Nick; its scrubbed alright :afro:

TONA'd  :wink:

Proof that miracles can happen and you can polish a turd  :grin:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Pensioner Mobile"
Post by: Horney on 13 April 2012, 22:44
had an estate 75 in today, it has HUGE chrome wing mirrors, automatically thought of you  :laugh: :grin:

 :grin: :grin:

Fair ply Nick; its scrubbed alright :afro:

TONA'd  :wink:

Proof that miracles can happen and you can polish a turd  :grin:

(http://imgc.allpostersimages.com/images/P-473-488-90/10/1084/2GHV000Z/posters/screw-you-guys.jpg)
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Pensioner Mobile"
Post by: JC on 13 April 2012, 22:46
close the door on your way out, theres a good chap  :laugh: :grin: :tongue:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Pensioner Mobile"
Post by: Horney on 14 April 2012, 19:05
The Zed at Pride of Longbridge:

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5466/7077093037_8739c33742_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7077093037/)
IMG_5006.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7077093037/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7177/7077093891_579ce144fa_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7077093891/)
IMG_5007.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7077093891/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

And parked in the front carpark of it's birthplace at the factory:

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7121/6931014864_30ed168019_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6931014864/)
IMG_5008.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6931014864/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Pensioner Mobile"
Post by: Horney on 18 April 2012, 11:44
Just a heads up for Guy. I've had 2 PM's on the MG forums and a very positive comment on Pistonheads about the ZT being the shiniest one at Pride of Longbridge (there were about 100 there as well!). Good work that man!

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I had to switch from phone to laptop to comment on this car. Saw it at POL and still remember it now - stunning.

You've really done her proud

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Hi there Nick. Your ZT must have been the shiniest there, plus I adore the colour. I hunted for a ZT Tourer in that colour, but couldn't find one in the right spec.



Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Pensioner Mobile"
Post by: Jay on 18 April 2012, 14:18
Well done to both of you :afro:

Just look at the guy who parked next to you, he's not happy about it.
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Pensioner Mobile"
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 18 April 2012, 21:04
Is that a wake you attended Nick?

Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Pensioner Mobile"
Post by: Horney on 18 April 2012, 21:06
Is that a wake you attended Nick?

More like a Christening.

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Pensioner Mobile"
Post by: Guy on 19 April 2012, 09:13
Just a heads up for Guy. I've had 2 PM's on the MG forums and a very positive comment on Pistonheads about the ZT being the shiniest one at Pride of Longbridge (there were about 100 there as well!). Good work that man!

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I had to switch from phone to laptop to comment on this car. Saw it at POL and still remember it now - stunning.

You've really done her proud

Quote
Hi there Nick. Your ZT must have been the shiniest there, plus I adore the colour. I hunted for a ZT Tourer in that colour, but couldn't find one in the right spec.



Nick

Aah wicked man.. Thank you :cool:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Pensioner Mobile"
Post by: Horney on 19 April 2012, 22:58
Quote from: Workmate
They're paying you too much

Eh?

Quote from: Workmate
I saw you driving in this morning in a Bentley.

I :grin: ed

nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Pensioner Mobile"
Post by: Jay on 19 April 2012, 23:30
 :laugh:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Horney on 23 April 2012, 19:56
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/564378_10151558599965322_565490321_23767777_571438684_n.jpg)

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Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: richw911 on 23 April 2012, 20:22
 :grin:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: snifferdog on 23 April 2012, 20:45
 :grin: Brilliant!!! :grin:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 24 April 2012, 13:43
 :grin: :grin:

Where is the zimmer frame!?
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Horney on 24 April 2012, 20:02
Guy (TONA Legend) recommended Chemical Guys 50/50 wax to me after he detailed the ZT and tonight was nice and sunny so I gave it a wash and then gave this stuff a go. I bought a couple of Megs Microfibre application pads and the wax went on really easily and smoothly. I left it for 30 mins then buffed it off with a clean dry microfibre. Buffed off easily and left it looking gleaming. The it rained so have some beading shots!

(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/575953_10151562658655322_565490321_23782570_1500576212_n.jpg)

(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/577252_10151562661885322_565490321_23782575_520313519_n.jpg)

(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/562455_10151562746185322_565490321_23783092_2133832231_n.jpg)

(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/562732_10151562747485322_565490321_23783106_1095707415_n.jpg)

(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/527273_10151562776275322_565490321_23783367_2082737864_n.jpg)

(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/556255_10151562773635322_565490321_23783341_1757665455_n.jpg)

(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/389367_10151562771800322_565490321_23783327_1159077709_n.jpg)

(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/580214_10151562770355322_565490321_23783314_1843068566_n.jpg)

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Horney on 25 April 2012, 20:34
Came out of the supermarket to find the Zed had got itself a friend.

(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/527459_10151566963735322_565490321_23796857_557769560_n.jpg)

(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/527303_10151566964075322_565490321_23796860_1899401520_n.jpg)

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: snifferdog on 25 April 2012, 21:12
The ZT has really grown on me! Wish I had made it to POL the other week!
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 25 April 2012, 22:08
elderly parking?  :laugh:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Horney on 25 April 2012, 22:12
Yeah we need space to get our zimmer frames out!

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Guy on 26 April 2012, 08:38
elderly parking?  :laugh:

 :grin:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Diamond Hell on 30 April 2012, 20:01
I do hope you roll playing Chap-Hop in your Gentleman's Conveyance:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSflRlHPay4

Mr B FTW.
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Horney on 30 April 2012, 20:28
Like! Will get downloading some Chap-hop asap. I'll have to find out if there's any Surrey/Hampshire Chap-hop battles and rivalry.

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Diamond Hell on 30 April 2012, 20:30
If you get a chance - go see him - he's great live.  I've seen him at The Old Gaffers Festival and at Bestival - both times was top quality.
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: snifferdog on 01 May 2012, 16:08
Just came across this which is a good read.

http://www.aronline.co.uk/blogs/2011/07/13/tested-alfa-romeo-156-vs-mg-zt/
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Guy on 02 May 2012, 17:54
Like! Will get downloading some Chap-hop asap. I'll have to find out if there's any Surrey/Hampshire Chap-hop battles and rivalry.

Nick

prof. elemental doesn't like him...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iRTB-FTMdk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iRTB-FTMdk)
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Podge92 on 07 May 2012, 22:12
that old yellow mini looks epic

im looking into zr's for my next motor. tbh that looks like lovely though
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Horney on 11 May 2012, 09:19
7 weeks and 4,500 miles later I'm still lovin it! I've done 737 miles in the last 3 days and it returned 54mpg including some triple digit motorway cruising. Not bad at all!

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: snifferdog on 15 May 2012, 16:17
Good stuff mate! Ive re-found my enthusiasm for the Zeds this week after loaning mine out last week.

 It felt so good to get it back - Ive been driving round in a ford ka on a 10 plate and Id much rather be in my MG (Rover).
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Horney on 06 August 2012, 17:17
Not updated this one in ages either. 4 months and 7K miles and all is well. Serving it's purpose ferrying me to and from work tings and doubling up as a workhorse at weekends.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/577448_10151504841460322_908478374_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/576611_10151508692855322_1527361109_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/319781_10151761676650322_554729656_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/s720x720/189543_10151988859610322_324436533_n.jpg)

Due a service in 1,500 miles and probably a new pair of front tyres in the next 5K.

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: snifferdog on 06 August 2012, 18:00
Still looks good too!

Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Mew on 06 August 2012, 22:18

Due a service in 1,500 miles and probably a new pair of front tyres in the next 5K.


That's going to sting :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Horney on 06 August 2012, 22:26
Not too bad, T1R's are about £95 each. I might go for something less grippy and more hard wearing though due to the mileage I do. Maybe some Linglongs? :grin:

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Mew on 06 August 2012, 23:07
Really? Suppose that is on the verge of acceptable.
I seem to remember anything decent in 18" being around 150 a corner when looking many months ago
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Horney on 07 August 2012, 08:19
I can get nankangs ns2's for about £65 each which should be ok.
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Horney on 21 August 2012, 12:33
Computer says service due. Best get ordering bits off ECP!

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Horney on 05 September 2012, 20:42
2 days, 4 customer visits, 473 miles and 56.5mpg. Not bad.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/309120_10152080207550322_158356079_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: SoundillusioN on 07 September 2012, 10:31
^^^ that can't be right, surely?
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Horney on 07 September 2012, 11:07
Yup, it's correct. Was 95% motorway and dual carriageway and just kept up a reasonable pace rather than hammering it everywhere.

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: AD1.8T on 09 September 2012, 09:17
Beautiful car mate i do have a soft spot for mgs !
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Horney on 26 September 2012, 10:29
The MG got lots of admiring glances last night, sadly from a man with an Astra with blue flashing lights. Luckily he couldn't believe that a Rover with a bodykit could exceed 45mph and therefore he must of daydreamed me making progress and decided not to ticket me. What a jolly lovely fellow.

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: snifferdog on 04 December 2012, 08:36
You still got this Horne?
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Horney on 04 December 2012, 10:45
I do indeed. It's ticking along nicely doing a sterling job as a daily and parts hauler although it could do with a clean inside and out.

To be honest the longer I have it, the more I enjoy it.
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Diamond Hell on 04 December 2012, 13:53
EFA

To be honest the longer I have it, the more I am attracted to stringback gloves and Werthers.
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Len on 04 December 2012, 13:59
Beautiful car mate i do have a soft spot for mgs !

Yea that soft spot is a big hole in the ground! :grin:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Horney on 28 December 2012, 15:55
9 months, 16,000 miles and I'm making a call to Houston with some troubling news.










No, it's not the headgasket!!!!!!!!! Clutch is strarting to slip in 5th. I knew it would happen eventually as it's on nearly 130K and the original clutch. I'd rather it went now then when pulling the Golf or MX5 on a trailer and ruining a trackday. Looks like I'll have to get the spanners out in Jan and sort it.

nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: JC on 28 December 2012, 17:50
not bad all things considered,  :afro: and compared to waynes  :lipsrsealed: all good   :laugh:

Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Wayne on 28 December 2012, 19:57
not bad all things considered,  :afro: and compared to waynes  :lipsrsealed: all good   :laugh:

Mine was fine until the clutch went  :lipsrsealed: god knows what the garage did but it was never the same car.
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Horney on 29 December 2012, 00:04
Yeah it's not too bad. £150ish for the bits plus a day of swearing.
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Wayne on 29 December 2012, 00:09
Yeah it's not too bad. £150ish for the bits plus a day of swearing.

Yours may need a DMF at those miles as well, what ever you do, don't replace it with a solid kit.
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Horney on 29 December 2012, 00:15
Had a chat with a couple of boys on the mg forums and in 300 + clutch changes they'd only seen 1 DMF needing replacement. I will check it but they reckon they're good for 200k unless utterly a utterly abused. I'll be changing the CSC as well.
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Wayne on 29 December 2012, 00:21
Had a chat with a couple of boys on the mg forums and in 300 + clutch changes they'd only seen 1 DMF needing replacement. I will check it but they reckon they're good for 200k unless utterly a utterly abused. I'll be changing the CSC as well.

Seen a few fail at low miles as well, check it and see how much play it has got but I did see one of the guys on the 75 club check his and it was withen spec then 2 days later it failed.

Good luck with it, I have pm'd you a good link on the easier way of replacing it.
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Bellend on 29 December 2012, 00:54
Price dependent it's worth doing anyway.

Obviously if it's 600 quid or something stupid then it's worth the chance.
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 31 December 2012, 11:53
New clutch is a good excuse for a cheek remap!
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Horney on 23 January 2013, 08:57
I should have update dthis the other week.

Clutch all done and working. Not the most technical job in the world but a total PITA for things being fiddly, hard to reach, like tetris to disassemble etc etc. It also had a boost hose clip with a penchant for biting that left Chris with an arm like a self harming emo. Huge thansk to Chris for his help and Marcus for the use of the workshop for the day. The clutch is now pretty savage in it's engagement comapred to the old one but settlign in nicely with a good bite point and feel on the peddle. Here's to the next 130,000 miles. Total cost for parts, sundries, tea, workshop space etc was £220 so a godo saving over the cheapest quote of £800.

In other MG related news it's been a trooper in Snowmageddon and got me where I needed to be with no drama or fuss in warm and comfort.

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8510/8386906044_78d196af77_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8386906044/)
Cold this morning! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8386906044/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8088/8407010871_35b1111fb4_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8407010871/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8407010871/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8378/8407009691_f453cbf85f_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8407009691/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8407009691/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Wayne on 23 January 2013, 09:35
Good result with the clutch and one hell of a saving against the quotes :smiley:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: snifferdog on 23 January 2013, 13:43
Thats an excellent saving! It just goes to show how much you can save if you are prepared to get your hands dirty!

I need to remember that fact as Ive recently started just paying people to do jobs cos I cant be arsed haha.

Cars looking good in the snow anyway, mine and a ZT were the only cars I saw on the road on sunday night when we had a massive downfall here.
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Horney on 01 March 2013, 15:09
Well here we are with nearly 12 months and 20,000 miles in my "care" and it's just had the MOT which it passed........just.

To sum up the first 12 months? Cracking. It survived everything I've thrown at it, proved reliable, comfortable and generally a pleasure to own. In the 12 months I've had to replace the original batter, 2 bulbs and the clutch which along with a service totals £390 and it's averaged 49mpg over that period. Not bad.

The MOT threw up no surprises with me needing to replace the rear pads, sort out the handbrake and throw some new boots on it in the next month or so.

Here's hoping for another 12 months of low cost and comfy motoring.

(http://www.classicrepro.co.uk/ST253.jpg)

Nick
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Horney on 02 March 2013, 19:06
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/482724_10152597217125322_1862599655_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: snifferdog on 03 March 2013, 19:48
Nice pic! Whos house is that?
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Horney on 03 March 2013, 21:12
It's next to the workshop where the Golf is. They rent it out but it's currently empty and I couldn't resist a cheeky photo.
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: snifferdog on 12 April 2013, 19:53
You going to POL tomorrow mate? Im in two minds - Ive heard its gonna be bad weather and the field is out of bounds. Lots of rumours though.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Horney on 12 April 2013, 21:52
Nah I'm not, too busy sadly. :(
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: snifferdog on 18 August 2013, 19:08
You still got this mate?
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Horney on 18 August 2013, 19:11
Yup, just ticked over 135K and I gave it a service the other week.
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Len on 05 November 2013, 16:14
Being replaced?
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Horney on 05 November 2013, 21:43
Yup!

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3692/10693133353_ac7ff19bd3_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/10693133353/)
IMG_4706.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/10693133353/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: DubFan on 06 November 2013, 09:11
Spotted this on flickr, looks nice.
What happened to the 3 series idea and economy?
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Horney on 06 November 2013, 15:45
Spotted this on flickr, looks nice.
What happened to the 3 series idea and economy?

Good question. I just don't love deisels and I figured while I'm lucky enough to have someone else pay for me to buy and run a car I might as well buy the last of the NA Type Rs and enjoy it.
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: MrBounce on 06 November 2013, 18:00
Oooh hubba hubba hubba  :cool:
Title: Re: Horney's MG ZT+ 135 CDTI "The Gentleman’s Conveyance "
Post by: Wayne on 06 November 2013, 23:49
Nice choice :afro: