2001 MG ZT 190 2.5 V6
Summary:
Comfortable but thirsty cruiser, best on motorways
Faults:
Head gasket.
Engine mount.
Drop links.
Heaters are intermittent.
Boot only opens using button.
General Comments:
Considering the miles I bought it at (116k), I was surprised how well it ran, sounded and performed. I did expect more power, but in all honesty only bought it as a gap filler while I saved for what I actually wanted. It holds the road well, with plenty of feedback. Gearbox is still sweet and smooth. Very comfortable with good room in the back. Easy to park, even though it's huge. Good visibility and decent turning circle.
On the negative side, internally they're poor. The door cards aren't fully attached, with broken clips which cause them to rattle. All but one of the interior door handle surrounds are loose or missing. As for the engine, after about a thousand miles it dumped a load of water and started overheating. I'm expecting the head to go at any moment.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 26th March, 2018
20th Jan 2010, 17:45
I couldn't agree more! The ZT is probably the best all-round vehicle to come out of MGRover. The ZS seems to have it slightly on handling, but seeing as it's lighter than the ZT, I guess we can give it that mark.
If you go for a fully spec'd V6 manual with alcantara, navigation, sunroof and TV etc, you've got one the best vehicles in it's class. Better than anything BMW can produce for the same money, and it'll be more reliable than the German!