Mg zt260 se #881

[PaulT]

With serious reluctance I am putting my ZT260 up for sale. I am the second owner after purchasing it back in May after spending 3 months trying to find the best possible car for the money.
I purchased it with the intention on keeping it for the significant future, however I am saving up to go travelling next year and then for a house deposit so trying to justify running a 4.6l V8 wasn't really going to happen and so I have made the decision to sell and get something a bit more economical.


The car itself is a 2005(55) plate car, number 881 out of 883 so third from last V8 ever made. It is in British Racing Green with gloss black wheels and other than a scuff on the front bumper, the car is immaculate.
It comes with an equally clean and tidy full leather interior with heated electric front seats and rear seats with the ski hatch option.
Being an SE spec car it is top spec for a ZT with cruise control, dual zone climate(recent air con regas), 4x One touch electric windows, Sat Nav Highline stereo and Xenon projectors all fitted as standard.
My car is also fitted with the optional sunroof which is fully electric and one touch.


Being a V8, it comes slightly different to the other models in the range;
4.6l v8
RWD
AP Rear calipers with 330mm disks
Bilstein Suspention




It has 12 months MOT as of August, so around 10 months remaining with Tax until the end of the year. It failed the MOT on steering rack gaitors so I had them fitted by a garage and it passed the retest.
There is a full service history with a wad of papers and receipts to back up the mileage.
I have also had two tyres fitted to the rear as the ones which were on the car when I purchased it were nearly bald!


It does have it's negatives points;


>20-25mpg - It doesn't get better than that, if you buy it for economy you will be dissappointed
>Scuff on the front bumper - I nudged a post at very low speed(~5mph) and scuffed it but it may just polish out
>Rarity, you won't see another on the road. I got mine and put 5k on it without seeing another one and I drove it all round the country.


I am open to sensible offers on the car, I am not really willing to move much on the price as it is one of the cheapest ones for sale presently and has the rarity of being one of the last made and full SE spec.


I am wanting £6000 ovno


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[colintf]

Sorry to see you selling good luck :thumb

[PaulT]

I dont really want to sell it tbh, just put it up in the hope that somebody will see and fall in love. Otherwise it might have to hit ebay or get traded in :/

[AndyG]

I dont really want to sell it tbh, just put it up in the hope that somebody will see and fall in love. Otherwise it might have to hit ebay or get traded in :/

It's a GREAT colour.....

[colintf]

After a quick read of your advert twice, I can't see the mileage? :cool:

[PaulT]

Oooops, its just under 70k but is being used now and again so may rise...

[Dan1971]

Well if you get left without a choice but to trade it in, let me know what you get offered. Been teasing myself for ages and yours is the latest in the lower tax bracket.

[AndyG]

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[Slickster]

Been teasing myself for ages and yours is the latest in the lower tax bracket.

Welcome along. I recal you from 2009 when selling the only Bittersweet ZT-T 180 Sports SE. It was a shame I couldn't convince the wife about that one back then...she was much 'happier' with my 'boring' X Power Grey ZT-T 260 though!

[colintf]

Hi Dan and welcome

Go for it :thumb

[Dan1971]

Yep that's right - good memory there.

The bittersweet was certainly interesting. Greeners helped me out with it no end, but transpired it had early onset HGF - yes I know, rare for the KV6 - but it seems it was a good one to have let slip past.

Thanks for the welcomes fellas.

[PaulT]

Well Dan, I am open to serious offers if its from somebody who will give her a good home.

The front window has got a crack in it a few days ago which I can either get sorted for the new owner if I have time, or will just knock the cost of a replacement off the price of the car.

[torque2me]

HGF? Which stands for?

[colintf]

Head gasket failure :(

[PaulT]

Sadly, Have to put this back up for sale. Lack of storage for the car over winter means it will be sat out on the road otherwise. Would rather it went to a new home than was smashed into by some idiot driving past.

[PaulT]

Now on ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251383839732?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

[AndyG]

Now on ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251383839732?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Thank You item edited.
19/11/2013 [30/09/2013]
2005 ZT 260 BRG 70K Miles Ebay BIN £5,500 VIN#881
https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0ru ... 260-se-881
Listed on Ebay
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2005-MG-ZT-SE-V8-260-GREEN-881-883-/251383839732?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3a87a4fbf4
Auction Ends 24 Nov, 2013 20:54:57 GMT
A Fantastic Colour
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Keep them coming.
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[PaulT]

Less than an hour left! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251383839732?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

[Herman]

But reserve not met...............I would think this was set at a reasonable level so don't let it go unless you achieve what you want for it. :)

[AndyG]

There is not much movement on cars at the moment. Just before Xmas is not a good time. :(

[Herman]

There is not much movement on cars at the moment. Just before Xmas is not a good time. :(

No wife buying Christmas pressy then?............How inconsiderate

[PaulT]

I will just have to wait and see, got a couple of people interested and somebody has offered £4600 for it incase it doesn't sell this weekend.

[PaulT]

I have had an offer on the car for £4600 for the car, however it is quite a low offer and I am reluctant to accept it, if anyone is interested then please feel free to make a better offer on the car and I may accept it.

[little_mo]

Did this car ever sell???

[Mark]

Don't think so. His name is still in green. It would go purple if it sold here.

[Herman]

Don't think so. His name is still in green. It would go purple if it sold here.

It would, if the seller lets us know it's sold or the buyer joins, otherwise.....................we're none the wiser

[PaulT]

Apologies for not updating, had a bit of a hectic few months and hardly been online. Car has not sold yet, need to update this topic but the car passed it's MOT back in Sept with 2x Front springs and handbrake adjustment. I have also fitted straight through pipes at the back(original backboxes are still available) and currently in the process of installing a digital TV tuner into the car.

Just a quick picture of the paperwork:
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f335/cjgod/MG%20ZT260/output_zpspx60ogbm.jpg

[Tim]

All that work Paul sounds like you should keep it :)

[PaulT]

I would love to but sadly I haven't got a need for her and could do with putting the money into a house deposit rather than having 3 cars....

[Kenton]

Hi, I see this thread has come alive again.
I take it that the car is still for sale?

Thanks Kenton

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[Tim]

Yep and a low mileage, engine still running in. :)


Hi, I see this thread has come alive again.
I take it that the car is still for sale?

Thanks Kenton

[stevestrat]

Had I known the car was still available I'd have given you a shout Paul but too late now! I'm not looking for one any more . . . . all will be revealed soon :confused:

[colintf]

Had I known the car was still available I'd have given you a shout Paul but too late now! I'm not looking for one any more . . . . all will be revealed soon :confused:

Good man :thumb

[stevestrat]

I remember seeing Paul's car when it was first advertised on the 75&ZT forum. That's a nice car but a 260 didn't figure in my plans then. I did look at the thread here recently but thought that'll be long gone. Amazed it hasn't sold, I was getting extremely frustrated when looking for one, lost count of the "dead" (car long gone) adverts I replied to.

[PaulT]

There was a buyer for it but the sale fell through and combined with a month in the states and other commitments, I just didn't have the time to be as proactive in selling it as I could have been. It's my own fault but now its 12 months on, I am going to take it out and get pictures of the car and remake the for sale thread.

[stevestrat]

I know someone who might be interested Paul. Are you still on the 75&ZT forum, I'll have a word with him and if he's serious I'll tell him to contact you there.

[Nich]

I know someone who might be interested Paul. Are you still on the 75&ZT forum, I'll have a word with him and if he's serious I'll tell him to contact you there.

Link to pictures if you need them Steve:

http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/Two-Sixties/slideshow/PaulT

Welcome along, don't forget to get your questionnaire back to Tim to get full access.

Nich.

[stevestrat]

Welcome along, don't forget to get your questionnaire back to Tim to get full access.

Nich.I will do once I have the beast, probably middle of next week. The ABS light popped up during the test drive so its getting that fettled before I collect it.

[Lord Hybrid]

Did you sell it in the end?

[colintf]

Did you sell it in the end?

I dont think so


There was a buyer for it but the sale fell through and combined with a month in the states and other commitments, I just didn't have the time to be as proactive in selling it as I could have been. It's my own fault but now its 12 months on, I am going to take it out and get pictures of the car and remake the for sale thread.

[stevestrat]

I know someone who might be interested Paul. Are you still on the 75&ZT forum, I'll have a word with him and if he's serious I'll tell him to contact you there.I heard back from the guy I was speaking of. Unfortunately he is in a precarious position employment wise, talk of redundancies so its a no go Paul.

[PaulT]

No worries, I need to get it washed and some decent pictures of it taken so people can have a proper look at it rather than the current mish-mash of various pictures it currently has with it!

[eeii]

Hi Paul,

Just sent you an email.

Rob

[Highspeed125]

No worries, I need to get it washed and some decent pictures of it taken so people can have a proper look at it rather than the current mish-mash of various pictures it currently has with it!
This beauty was on my list when I was looking, back at the time I am assuming you bought it, in fact I'm sure I just missed out on it!
You're some way away but I am currently headscratching on the matter...;-)

[PaulT]

I drove 300+ miles for one of my previous cars, at the moment I am happy if you want to call up and ask me about it I am happy to chat to fellow enthusiast!

[eeii]

Hi Paul,

Just sent you another email.

Rob

[eeii]

I know this is cheeky but I bought it last Saturday :p and I cannot take that stupid grin of my face. Thanks to Paul we could have talked all day.

[colintf]

I know this is cheeky but I bought it last Saturday :p and I cannot take that stupid grin of my face. Thanks to Paul we could have talked all day.

Well done that man :thumb

[Nich]

I know this is cheeky but I bought it last Saturday :p and I cannot take that stupid grin of my face. Thanks to Paul we could have talked all day.

Well done Rob, welcome to the collective.

Nich.