ZT V8 ownership ?

[Gurrier]

Hey guys

Jim here first time poster from Galway in the ROI.

Have had my current car for almost two years now a 2007 focus ST but I'm after abit of a change and have always wanted a V8. The focus is modified to around 300bhp but the ride is crashy and driveshafts and clutch give problems on these once you go 300+bhp.

Originally I wanted a Vauxhall monaro vxr but these are very expensive ATM and my Max budget is 8k sterling. All I want really is a V8 burble and something more practical with habit of comfort.

V8 mpg doesn't bother me as I'm currently getting 19mpg from my focus

Is a nice black 2006 I have my eye on with the facelift grille around 6k.

A few questions.
Any known issues with these ?
Best cat back for about more noise ? (Been looking at the zero cat back so far and seems like good value) is only modification I will make besides maybe the bigger rear spoiler.
Is the car relatively brisk ? (No supercharger plans here)

My friends think I'm mad buying such an expensive to run car that only makes 259bhp from a big v8 but for me its not really about power and the whole Q car v8 thing really appeals to me. 300bhp from a cheap hatch feels manic so 260bhp from a refined saloon now that I'm turning 31 appeals much more if I'm honest.

Thanks a lot for your replies. Hopefully in a month or so I will have some pics to share.

Jim.

[colintf]

Hi and welcome Jim
youve been looking for a while?

[Gurrier]

Nope the fun starts soon though

Been looking at this one, but while it's relatively cheap its a boring colour by ZT standards (abit of a sleeper i guess) but lower spec

http://www.usedcarsni.com/2006-MG-ZT...3336d2288c6264

[Herman]

Hey guys

Jim here first time poster from Galway in the ROI.

Have had my current car for almost two years now a 2007 focus ST but I'm after abit of a change and have always wanted a V8. The focus is modified to around 300bhp but the ride is crashy and driveshafts and clutch give problems on these once you go 300+bhp.

Originally I wanted a Vauxhall monaro vxr but these are very expensive ATM and my Max budget is 8k sterling. All I want really is a V8 burble and something more practical with habit of comfort.

V8 mpg doesn't bother me as I'm currently getting 19mpg from my focus

Is a nice black 2006 I have my eye on with the facelift grille around 6k.

A few questions.
Any known issues with these ?
Best cat back for about more noise ? (Been looking at the zero cat back so far and seems like good value) is only modification I will make besides maybe the bigger rear spoiler.
Is the car relatively brisk ? (No supercharger plans here)

My friends think I'm mad buying such an expensive to run car that only makes 259bhp from a big v8 but for me its not really about power and the whole Q car v8 thing really appeals to me. 300bhp from a cheap hatch feels manic so 260bhp from a refined saloon now that I'm turning 31 appeals much more if I'm honest.

Thanks a lot for your replies. Hopefully in a month or so I will have some pics to share.

Jim.

Known issues = yes but none major ( same as any other car)
Best cat-back = X-Powers but Zero is very good
Brisk = I think so for a 1700 kg car nut mine has 274 BHP

Anyway welcome and good luck with your quest

[AndyG]

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WELCOME

Good luck with your future 260 ownership.

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[Gurrier]

Thanks alot guys

What mods do you have for 274bhp Hermann ? Supercharger kits are very expensive

[colintf]

Thanks alot guys

What mods do you have for 274bhp Hermann ? Supercharger kits are very expensive

My guess is XPower Exhausts and an Accufab throttle body would give that kind of increase

[Nich]

Nope the fun starts soon though

Been looking at this one, but while it's relatively cheap its a boring colour by ZT standards (abit of a sleeper i guess) but lower spec

http://www.usedcarsni.com/2006-MG-ZT...3336d2288c6264

Vin #220 originally for sale on 24/05/2013 and then again on 15/08/2013 at 54934 miles for £6995.

Nich.

[John Newey]

Hi Jim and welcome! I know that ZT V8's aren't the fastest car out there, but a V8 gets a certain sort of respect that no other car does! You'll get often stopped and asked questions, but the best thing is that noise......wow, that noise!! Good luck with the quest!!!

[Herman]

Thanks alot guys

What mods do you have for 274bhp Hermann ? Supercharger kits are very expensive

My guess is XPower Exhausts and an Accufab throttle body would give that kind of increase

All of the above and a modified air intake plus K&N filter