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.... not that 2bhp matters :pac:

MetzgerMeister

RoverJames wrote: »

That's wrong, they have it down as 105PS which is correct, a PS = 0.98 of a bhp

It's funny how that works because PS stands for Pferde Stärke which means horse power

Redisle

Ok cool. I did wonder about that PS/bhp thing before!

Ok so This ZR looks pretty nice. Going to send him off an email with some pertinent HG related questions.

Regarding the coolant I would probably fit an alarm to the coolant tank. Should be easy enough to rig up a float switch in the reservoir and a simple alarm circuit.
[I am an EE student, best put the course to some use :rolleyes:]

colm_mcm

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

It's funny how that works because PS stands for Pferde Stärke which means horse power

German horses are smaller

I'd be as concerned about the R65 gearbox as the HG to be honest, gearbox is easier to notice though as they get noisy before they fail

The MGF (some of them) had a coolant level sensor I believe

L-M

Redisle wrote: »

Ok cool. I did wonder about that PS/bhp thing before!

Ok so This ZR looks pretty nice. Going to send him off an email with some pertinent HG related questions.

Regarding the coolant I would probably fit an alarm to the coolant tank. Should be easy enough to rig up a float switch in the reservoir and a simple alarm circuit.
[I am an EE student, best put the course to some use :rolleyes:]

That one looks clean, but it's often the cleanest ones that are the most deceiving. i'd take every car by it's written merrit and never really judge on photos alone.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3249595

New model for not much more. Also, don't be too worried about an impeding NCT, from what i know they're very basic underneath.

colm_mcm

Think it was the last TFs that had them?

MetzgerMeister

Redisle wrote: »

Ok cool. I did wonder about that PS/bhp thing before!

Ok so This ZR looks pretty nice. Going to send him off an email with some pertinent HG related questions.

Regarding the coolant I would probably fit an alarm to the coolant tank. Should be easy enough to rig up a float switch in the reservoir and a simple alarm circuit.
[I am an EE student, best put the course to some use :rolleyes:]

If you come across a red one reg plate 02-D-63980, that's my old one

Look out for leaking sunroofs aswell. The water will gather around the map light and drip down. The channels to drain the sunroof aren't blocked if this is happening. I never did get to the bottom of it but my guess would be the rubber seal around the sunroof.

Limerick man

Limerick man wrote: »

......... Also, don't be too worried about an impeding NCT, from what i know they're very basic underneath.

Yep.
Trailing arm bushes would be the only common thing really. The 25/45/ZR/ZS are very straightforward due to the dated underpinnings

MetzgerMeister

I just googled the reg plate of it for the craic and I found out it was recently sold by a garage in Kilkenny!

I sold it to a guy from Waterford in 2006.

Redisle

RoverJames wrote: »

I'd be as concerned about the R65 gearbox as the HG to be honest, gearbox is easier to notice though as they get noisy before they fail

The MGF (some of them) had a coolant level sensor I believe

Will include a question about the gb in that case!

Limerick man wrote: »

That one looks clean, but it's often the cleanest ones that are the most deceiving. i'd take every car by it's written merrit and never really judge on photos alone.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3249595

New model for not much more. Also, don't be too worried about an impeding NCT, from what i know they're very basic underneath.

Yeah have seen that one before. Shame the side skirts are missing and it dosen't have the 17" straights. I think I kind of want a pre-facelift in Red or a facelift in Blue with straights. Very picky I know!

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

If you come across a red one reg plate 02-D-63980, that's my old one

Look out for leaking sunroofs aswell. The water will gather around the map light and drip down. The channels to drain the sunroof aren't blocked if this is happening. I never did get to the bottom of it but my guess would be the rubber seal around the sunroof.

Yeah have seen mention of the sunroof leaks on the mg forums. Also I believe around the top of the rear hatch.

L-M

You're allowed be picky! You have the monays.

MetzgerMeister

Is the rear hatch leak due to the rubber seals around the opening or due to seals under the spoiler? I remember the spoiler on mine being fairly loose and moveable when washing/waxing. I never had a leak from there though, just from the sunroof.

Another thing all MGs seem to have is rapidly fading badges.

Redisle

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Is the rear hatch leak due to the rubber seals around the opening or due to seals under the spoiler? I remember the spoiler on mine being fairly loose and moveable when washing/waxing. I never had a leak from there though, just from the sunroof.

Another thing all MGs seem to have is rapidly fading badges.

Im not sure it was a leak I saw mention of, more lodged water leading to rust I believe. Plenty of badges on Ebay!

Another nice one here but quite far away and the oil stains under the car would worry me :pac:. Might start ringing around after tomorrow (Finished exams)

MetzgerMeister

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

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Another thing all MGs seem to have is rapidly fading badges.

I got the stickers off Ebay to sort mine, fine job in fairness

johnos1984

RoverJames wrote: »

I got the stickers off Ebay to sort mine, fine job in fairness

Mine are perfect on the Rover.

There must have been a QC inspector on the line the day it was built :pac:

MetzgerMeister

RoverJames wrote: »

I got the stickers off Ebay to sort mine, fine job in fairness

Didn't SAIC change them to chrome finish on the new ones? What do you make of them? I don't know what to think except that they messed it all up by not publicizing them properly and they're fairly bland looking.

MetzgerMeister

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

.......... What do you make of them?............

Bland as you say, if it wasn't for the net I wouldn't know they existed really. Wouldn't be overly interested in them
You on about the MG7 or the MG6?

MetzgerMeister

RoverJames wrote: »

Bland as you say, if it wasn't for the net I wouldn't know they existed really. Wouldn't be overly interested in them
You on about the MG7 or the MG6?

The MG6, didn't even know about the 7 until you mentioned it there! I see the 7 is a ZT with an Audi grille

johnos1984

RoverJames wrote: »

Bland as you say, if it wasn't for the net I wouldn't know they existed really. Wouldn't be overly interested in them
You on about the MG7 or the MG6?

Spotted an MG6 in Aberdeen about two weeks ago.

While not a bad looking car, it was very bland and inoffensive, I can't help but feel it looks at least 10 years out of date when you compare it to everything else in it's class.

The Koreans do the value for money range of cars a lot better

MetzgerMeister

If I was given the choice I'd choose a Hyundai i40 over the MG6 all day every day.

johnos1984

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

If I was given the choice I'd choose a Hyundai i40 over the 6 all day every day.

I'd consider it more of a i30 competitor............which I'd pick over it all day long

I was on about the old MG7 that China had, a 75 really rather than the one Britain might be getting. The 6 is a joke really.

johnos1984

RoverJames wrote: »

The 6 is a joke really.

It's not even funny anymore

9k will get you an 11reg one at auction with 1 owner (the now ex-dealer) and zero miles

They are looking for double that for a new one. The only ones to be seen on the road are Avis hire cars

The diesel may make a cheap used car in a couple of years but parts supply and quality would be a major concern.

As said, I'd take an i30 over one any day

Fiona

superstoner90 wrote: »

Whats Lufthansa though?

Thats a joke right?

Tragedy

The Rover 75 v8(aka Audi grill) was launched at the same car show as the new model A6 that launched the Audi grill :P

MG7 is a bit pointless, MG6 is completely pointless.

Nissan doctor

superstoner90 wrote: »

Whats Lufthansa though?

The German national airline, there is also Lufthansa airmotive Ireland, which is a major aircraft engine repair and technical facility near Baldonnel .

fasttalkerchat

Fiona wrote: »

Whats Lufthansa though?

Thats a joke right?

eu·tha·na·sia/ˌyo͞oTHəˈnāZHə/
Noun:
The painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable and painful disease or in an irreversible coma.




:pac:

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Nissan doctor

LIGHTNING wrote: »

I`d bet the Luftwaffe will be strafing house later for that :pac:

What's the Luftwaffe?:D:P

MetzgerMeister

Nissan doctor wrote: »

What's the Luftwaffe?:D:P

Same thing as Lufthansa