My daily driver ( not strictly non rover )

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My ZTT CDTI
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[CHR15E]

I've been toying with the idea of getting a ZT for about 2 years now I think. Still no nearer.

What's the diesel like perfomance wise?

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Not bad at all Chris , i had a ZS 180 before which was a fair bit quicker (about the same as my vitesse ) but fuel econamy was terrible, went for the ZTT because we have too young children.
the mpg is about 45 to the gallon and the tourqe of the engine is very good , so overall a good package ( shame the engine is German though lol )

[CHR15E]

I think if and when I get one it would be a 190 TBH.

Not a fan of diesels generally, don't make the right noise.

[Dajazar]

I think if and when I get one it would be a 190 TBH.

Not a fan of diesels generally, don't make the right noise.

Depends on the diesel Admittedly the VM is on the rattley end of the scale but with a lot of the modern stuff you really would struggle to tell the difference.

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yes i hear what your saying , i had a 75 with the v6 in ..a lovely sound and really smooth, it just comes down to fuel bills in the end i spose
and servicing costs i spose

[The Professor]

Nice ZT.
I have often considered buying a V8 several times but have decided to pass on that for now.I had a real dilema recently when out of the blue one came up very close to home about 1 mile away. It was a very nice Mk1 (the exact spec i like),Silver with 31,000 miles on the clock and dirt cheap and its rare to get such a combination so close to home. It was on a plate for me . However I am looking for specific car at the moment but hadn't planned on this. I thought do i spend my restoration budget for my 827 on the V8. It would probably make a lot more sense to buy it and keep looking for the other car but it would have meant it would probably have been at the expense of my 827 . In the end i decided on sentimentality. i would probably kick myself for not buying but inthe end took the decision to stick to my original plans. Never say never though.
I like the 75 and the estate versions but i have been put off by engine issues. Some people tell you there isn't a problem but i hear so many tales of woe with head gasket problems with both the 1.8 and V6 versions.
The 1.8 sounds to suffer so many other problems as well.

[CHR15E]

I think if and when I get one it would be a 190 TBH.

Not a fan of diesels generally, don't make the right noise.

Depends on the diesel Admittedly the VM is on the rattley end of the scale but with a lot of the modern stuff you really would struggle to tell the difference.

I disagree. They are a lot quieter but they don't sound like a petrol. TBH specifically I mean against a V or straight 6 or larger. I don't like 4 pots either.

yes i hear what your saying , i had a 75 with the v6 in ..a lovely sound and really smooth, it just comes down to fuel bills in the end i spose
and servicing costs i spose

Not having a go mate. I understand that.