Should I(t) stay or should I(t) go. (In the words of The Clash)

[Blue Flash]

Ive had some large bills in nearly 5 years of ownership,S/C,master cylinder and clutch(which was an engine out jobby),tyres,.... and I dread to think how much juice its supped .....but I tell you what I wouldn't swop it for the world,nothing quite like the feeling of driving with the masses and knowing that your the only "Blue in the Village" being unique does have its advantages!! suffice to say it even got me some discount from wilco motor factors today on some oil in return that I opened up the bonnet for the lad behind the counter to have a peek!....can live with that!,keep it mate you'll be glad you did!!.

[John Newey]

Opinions is opinions and I've got mine! Gotta say that my ZT 260(now400)-even with it's quirks is the best car I've ever owned. I'd probably only swap it for another one. I've had my share of problems(fan pack,fuel clip,heater hose.radiator,tyre wear,poor air con etc), however I've found that now I've sorted them, then (touch wood) things have been hunky dory!! I'll always remember starting the engine in Bridgnorth High Street and a bloke almost dropping his pint as he exclaimed "f@%k me" (must be the x-powers) and I seriously can't think of another car that comes close for the money. It's upto you, but I just know I'd rather be one of "us" than one of "them"

[SJR]

Our family car before the 260 was a Vauxhall Zafira. We bought this car as a pre registered ex demo car. I thought that as we had just started a family, I should for the first time in my life buy a sensible car. Also as I had my Mustang for summer use, I could just about cope with driving such a dull car.
I always really look after my cars well, including the Zafira, and over four years of ownership it still looked immaculate. However it was a complete piece of junk. The Main ECU packed up in the first month, and we had lots of problems with it for the first two years, it then did'nt cause major problems until the warranty run out. When it had major electrical problems it took trips to two Vauxhall dealers and one independent garage to fix.
This took around three weeks and with a few other problems cost us £2200.

It did seem to have a sense of humor though, When we were at the Safari park it decided to lower one of the rear windows and then keep it open. And of course we were in the Lion enclosure.

I know this may have been a "Rogue" car but it has put me of sensible cars for a while.

Good luck,

SJR

[juzza0]

Opinions is opinions and I've got mine! Gotta say that my ZT 260(now400)-even with it's quirks is the best car I've ever owned. I'd probably only swap it for another one

Couldn't agree more... the ZT thing gets in your blood!

[black olive]

I'd keep it and buy a "mule" for daily use, absorbing trolley dings etc..

I run a 1.2 clio mon-thursday, and Blak Olive for the weekend- it makes driving it even better, and takes pressure off you if you do have a problem with the car

[Stu C]

I'd keep it and buy a "mule" for daily use, absorbing trolley dings etc..

I run a 1.2 clio mon-thursday, and Blak Olive for the weekend- it makes driving it even better, and takes pressure off you if you do have a problem with the car

I bet you love getting back into the MG though, i know i do after sharing dads vectra all week!

[ColinE]

I bet you love getting back into the MG though, i know i do after sharing dads vectra all week!

I go from a LWB merc sprinter to the 260 - interesting change, though while the 260 is off for repair have alfa 159 (not nice)

[black olive]

Oh yes- always grinning like a loon, and really look forward to Fridays

[bleeperman]

I think u ought to consider we are a rare bunch and pretty soon will likely be extinct...... love the motor and take advice. this is not your daily ration.