I bought this car in 2010, after having had to part with my first ZT-T. At first I was unsure on the car, as despite being loaded with goodies, it wasn’t an MG.
Now sat here in 2013, it’s safe to say that I’ll never part with it. I cannot give a reason as to why, to the extent that I’ve given up trying but safe to say that I love it.
Being a Contemporary SE (with optional SE pack) there was not a lot that it didn’t come with from Longbridge: Xenon Headlights, Sunroof, Powerfolds and Harman Kardon Sound System, Black oak and full sports leathers were all things that I had never had before and now could not imagine going without.
I retrofitted the Highline system and upgraded with BMW Units, offering incredible sound quality and latest generation satellite navigation.
I purchased the car with 106k and by the summer of 2011 had covered approximately 24,000 miles. With 130k on it’s original gear, I took the car off the road and overhauled and replaced the following.
- Clutch, Master and Slave Cylinders
- MG ZT-T Sports Pack Suspension
- ZT-T Anti-Roll bars
- Powerflex Bushes & New lower arms.
- 190 Brake Conversion (front and rear)
- New OEM thermostat and waterpump.
- ‘Vortex” Alloy wheels.
- Chrome trim elements replaced with colour coded replacements.
I have also reversed some of the project drive deletions and retrofitted the following:
- Centre Cubby Torch & Power socket
- BMW X5 Twin port aux sockets in boot
- Fuel Burning Heater
- Punched leather gaitors, grips and steering wheel
