Thinking about a ZT 260

[Martin]

See you use your's regularly, just how regularly. I'm in a quandry about whether to go for one as I tend to do a fair number of business miles a year. I do have the option of another car, but that would leave it to do the school run - nuff said.

I'm not desperately worried about costs, but given this car is going to be a future classic (here's hoping) then it seems a bit manic to clock up the miles on it, as opposed to just enjoy.

any thoughts?

... and no chance of three cars on the drive!

I use mine every day and for work (I'm a painter) Sure I'm going to be more careful but hay I feel that the car was built to be driven and the engine is good and strong for a lot of miles, fuel might hurt a bit but no pain no gain a smile on my face every time I fire her up, I look forward to getting up. Can't beat it Martin

[bernard lpg]

At my age I don't suppose that I'm going to be around by the time that they achieve classic status but I don't buy a car to look at it anyway.

It's my everyday car but we do have a Rover 75 V6 also on LPG so running costs are sensible for both cars.

It's just a scramble who gets out of the door first to grab the V8.

[Tim]

It's just a scramble who gets out of the door first to grab the V8.

I take it due to your age again its not you Bernard

[spartacus]

I do have the option of another car, but that would leave it to do the school run - nuff said.

I've used mine on my personal 'school run' 3 miles each way to the station each day - no probs - the car car do it. Mind you, on a proper school run with all those eejuts in 4WDs - eeeek!

[lowey260]

Sorry posted twice, please ignore this.

[lowey260]

See you use your's regularly, just how regularly. I'm in a quandry about whether to go for one as I tend to do a fair number of business miles a year. I do have the option of another car, but that would leave it to do the school run - nuff said.

I'm not desperately worried about costs, but given this car is going to be a future classic (here's hoping) then it seems a bit manic to clock up the miles on it, as opposed to just enjoy.

any thoughts?

... and no chance of three cars on the drive!

I have used mine every single day since I have owned it. I have covered over 30k in 2.5 yrs and the previous owner another 30k. I bought it to drive it not park it in the garage wondering if it would gain classic status and rise in value.
I suppose there are people out there that buy a car in the hope it will rise in value, but shouldn't you buy a car to drive? I think what you have to ask yourself is do you want a 260 to drive, or a car that will appreciate in value? Whats your main reason for buying?

[bernard lpg]

I take it due to your age again its not you Bernard

Do y'know, we have not met but already I've gone off you.

[DaveyLC]

I've just bought Loweys car (Paul) and I've got a MASSIVE grin on my face

[ColinE]

Good for you - and a good car too!

[DaveyLC]

Had one little hicup, the throttle flipped over and stuck open on the way back, which almost made me soil myself! Is that common?