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    Hi and welcome. Might be that your local MG mechanic doesn't know much / enough about them?

    insurance could work out cheaper for the 260 than the 190 (my 260 is cheaper to insure than my Diesel ZS!)

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    Yep welcome along

    Can't say anymore than whats been said. Can confirm coming from a 190 that I would also not go back to the V6. It was a lovely car to drive but the 260 is the ultimate in drive, handling and looks. But you are going to hear that from the owners club

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    Many thanks for all your valuable opinions. I will hopefully be going for a viewing on monday, so fingers crossed.
    I think the local MG mechanic was referring to the suspension mainly.
    I have read on this site and other MG Rover forums about problems with the serpentine belt not being at the right tension and causing damage. Is this a serious problem or a storm in a tea cup?

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    Storm in a tea cup
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    Quote Originally Posted by mrmanbag View Post
    I have read on this site and other MG Rover forums about problems with the serpentine belt not being at the right tension and causing damage.
    I have been a 260 owner for 3 years and 80,000 miles and I don't think I've heard anyone on here having this problem?

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    I did hear it somewhere, promise.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mrmanbag View Post
    I will hopefully be going for a viewing on monday, so fingers crossed.

    I think the local MG mechanic was referring to the suspension mainly.

    I have read on this site and other MG Rover forums about problems with the serpentine belt not being at the right tension and causing damage. Is this a serious problem or a storm in a tea cup?
    Good luck with the viewing.

    Suspension is solid, No problems.
    Brake bits no major problems.

    Belt can squeel on some cars,
    Bearing can wear out (replaceable).
    AC pump can be a challenge, again fixable.

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    Alas, I was due to see the car tomorrow, but The car sold over the weekend. I have pm'ed gjt100 about the silver 260 with LPG. Does anyone know if it is still available?

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    Quote Originally Posted by mrmanbag View Post
    Alas, I was due to see the car tomorrow, but The car sold over the weekend. I have pm'ed gjt100 about the silver 260 with LPG. Does anyone know if it is still available?
    I think he was on a few days ago saying it was still available.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ksilver View Post
    I think he was on a few days ago saying it was still available.
    https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc26...0&postcount=31
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