MG ZT Saloon (2001 - 2004) 1.8 T + (160ps) 4d (2003/53) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
not afraid to make your own decision on what car you should buy. old boy racer?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
like the vibrant blue paint and it's "presense" ....suspect it may have anger management issues....
Would you buy this car again and why?
yes but not the 1.8t k series....real cooling issues with this engine. would buy 2.0 diesel and chip it.
What are you likely to buy next?
bought a saab 9-3 ......bleedin rubbish!
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£13,000
When did you buy the car?
August 2004
Did you get a good deal and why?
not bad...car supermarket so little room to haggle.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
wanted something a bit different from the normal bmw 3 series/audi a4/high spec mondeo
What was the dealer like?
honest and straightforward
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
lovely! great grip and handling. a joy to drive. well damped and sprung. quite firm ride but never unpleasant.
What's it like to park?
bit of a pain- long sloping bootlid disappears...worth fitting parking sensors.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
head gasket failure, fuel pump problem (RAC can fix in 5 minutes!), door handle jammed.
What's most practical about your car?
surprisingly big boot with easy access due to large bootlid
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
ipod adapter on kenwood stereo.
