Shall I buy a 260?

[Nig14]

Hi all,
I'm thinking of changing by TF for a ZT 260 SE..... I have found one but no idea if its over priced or not because there are not enough of them around to compare. Is 7k about right for a 2004 facelift with 50k miles?
Also, what should I look for, are there any well known problems?
Grateful for your help!

[Herman]

Hi all,
I'm thinking of changing by TF for a ZT 260 SE..... I have found one but no idea if its over priced or not because there are not enough of them around to compare. Is 7k about right for a 2004 facelift with 50k miles?
Also, what should I look for, are there any well known problems?
Grateful for your help!

For starters....................welcome.

Have a look at this for things to look out for https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc26...4-Did-you-know

With regards to the price, is it private or trade, SE spec or non SE, FSH or not?
General condition, colour they all play a part.

If it's the right car for you go for it, if not.................keep looking.
In the end the price is what you're prepared to pay for it, not what the seller wants

[colintf]

Hi and welcome,

in an ideal world, what spec car are you looking for? There's more for sale that we know about

[Nig14]

Thanks.
The one I have seen is at a garage, is a SE model, face lifted 2004. I like the spec a lot but may struggle on the money side unless I can finance some of it, if available. Ideal world would be the best I can get for say £5k.

[Tim]

Hello and welcome Nigel, do you have a link we can look at?

[Bainzi]

Hi Nigel,
Where are you? If your near London you could have a look at plenty of 260`s at Brooklands on Sunday 0930 through 1600, or if you live near Manchester check out the Krispy Kreme meet at the Trafford Centre also on Sunday 100 until 1300.

Regards

Nigel

[Nig14]

Live in Essex, so could pop into Brooklands..... Is there a link to the event?

[Herman]

Live in Essex, so could pop into Brooklands..... Is there a link to the event?

http://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/inde...tails/mg-era2/

[MrDoodles]

Thanks.
The one I have seen is at a garage, is a SE model, face lifted 2004. I like the spec a lot but may struggle on the money side unless I can finance some of it, if available. Ideal world would be the best I can get for say £5k.

£5K should buy you a similar car Privately, but as you say, it's finding one!

The Dealer will have a £2,000 margin across the car, so see how much you can get him to move on price, if you get him down to £6,500 for it, then if you can fund it, get it bought!

[stevenw]

Hi and welcome

Prices do vary quite a bit but £7k asking from a dealer is not unreasonable,but you may be able to get a nice one privately for nearer £5k if you look around.

You could look through the old adverts on cars for sale on here to get an idea of prices or try pistonheads,autotrader,Ebay etc.

They really are cars with character and soul,a car that you want to drive even if you don't have anywhere you need to go.
I'm sure the garage will be more than willing to give you a test drive.

For an insurance quote try Peter Best.They can be very cheap if you have it as a second car on one of their Classic Car Policies especially if it's garaged overnight and limited mileage.
Even if it's your everyday car they can be very reasonable.

Don't stretch your finances too far when buying the car as you might not have enough left to enjoy driving it;fuel consumption is usually around 18 -22 mpg,maybe 25+mpg on a run.

Enjoy your search and let us know how you get on