Hello - new member thinking of buying?............

[Bainzi]

Hi Ric,
The Mk1 has no traction control and only 217 where made, if the vin number is above 018/019 then its a production model (dont quote me but i think its close). The Mk2 does have traction control which gives you the option Off/Ditch/On. I think both of the 260s are known so someone will be along to give you some more info on them soon.

Either one will make you grin every time you drive it.

Regards

Nigel

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C287910 This car has lots of good upgrades already on it. X-Powers and Acufab! But I dont think we know of this car?

[Herman]

Pistonheads one is #097 according to the ad, so definitely affected by project Drive.
Personally I prefer the looks of the MKI (and the fact that there are less made than the MKII) but others have an equal liking for the MKII (personal preference I guess)

Traction control is something you can definitely do without unless you want to get stuck on a junction trying to pull a fast one

The one on ebay is from a member called DerangedRover, see here:-
https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc26...E-for-sale-379

#097 is owned by Tractorpete, a member on here, and up for sale since end of last year. I'll see if I can dig out some posts.
https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc26...260se-for-sale

You can always try to send them a PM

[ColinE]

Hi

Welcome aboard

In terms of what to look for there is little V8 specific stuff to be honest

You've mentioned rear discs - they are pricy though the club shop can help there (that's the plug for the shop out of the way)
Drive train clunk is normal so a tough one to call but check it's not excessive
Look for uneven tyre wear - though some scrubbing of the tyres can be expected if lot of full lock is used

Common to other MG ZT's
Ensure the orange fuel filter clip has been added
Look for signs of water ingress - damp carpets, damp boot
Drivers seat wear

If you test drive it and see the oil light and or battery light flash on - ignore it - they all do that

Where abouts in the country are you - sure owners local to you will be happy to give you a look around theirs to give you more points of reference


Good luck

Cheers
Colin