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Well the end is here!!!!

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#1 ·
Hi well the end as come for my ZT, i will be picking the ZT up Monday and it will sit on my drive, i am open to any offers for the complete car, overall the condition is not bad for 8 year old but will be selling as a none runner.

Anybody wanting details pm me, will provide pic's of car and interior ect.

If you read my last post 'Had enough' you will know that the wife as given me some stick over wanting to repair the ZT, so today we bought this http://www.jct600.co.uk/brand/Vauxh...Vauxhall/used-cars/Meriva/car-details/vauxhall-meriva-bradford-lr57ymx-16687062 she's happy and i pick it up Monday dinner, so at lease I'm back on the road.

I will still drop in on the forum, as i think that my knowledge of the ZT could help somebody out, i also have some new parts, not had time to make a list yet, but will do soon.

I hope all you 75/ZT owners have as much pleasure and years of trouble free motoring as i did, but what away to go, BANG, Steve
 
#3 ·
Oh man that is a heart breaking story and whilst my wife does not approve of all my motoring decisions she would never make me sell up.
How come you didnt get another ZT or deep down have you too had enough?

Gotta say the Meriva is a world away from the ZT and not what I would think a 'Sporting Saloon owner' would have picked. But I guess we all have to make sacrifices sometimes. If you were closer I would be extremely tempted to take it off your hands and probably rebuild it with a new lump.

Stick around boyo, this place is like the firm. No one ever really leaves!
 
#4 ·
Well good luck with the new car mate.

Tbh I have to say I think it is a difficult decision between spending money on an old car or buying a new one.

As realistically the new car is costing a lot more than to fix the car you already know, as I say it's swings and roundabouts really hope the new car works out ok and serves you better.

Persaonlly I would have gone for repairing my car by sticking a second hand engine in, and most likely would have done it myself with the help of a mate, but thats just me I guess.

Buying and second hand car will always be a risk and I think that you were just unlucky with your ZT mate, there is always good and bad cars in very mark and maybe your ZT was just destined to be a "Friday" car, who knows.

Simon
 
#6 ·
Steve
I just can't believe it. What a story and you a firm and trusted Oil burner owner! Have the women folk drugged you or something?

Thanks for all you have done for me though STeve. I hope this is not the end totally! What made the decison to go for the Vauxhall?

I suppose living so close to Sticker Lane and all that choice of cars, the women folk would have been keen to change and very much part of this decision. I'm so glad that mine's still in love with the 75!
 
#7 ·
Hi Lads thanks for all your comments, no i will still be about the forum from time to time, going back to ZT??????? maybe some day, but TBH there not that many about now in good condition.

Why a Vauxhall, well a sort story, i was ganged up on by my wonderful wife and daughter, i know my daughters motives are its big enough for the grandkids.

Tomorrow i pick up my ZT and its been a hard decision but i am letting it go, so if anybody whats a car for spares, pm me it's going cheap! Steve
 
#8 ·
hi
a very sad story indeed. Always a pity to say good bye.
I have just joined this forum having newly aquired a 1.8 'connie'.

Just wondered does the car you are saying farewell to have a cd unit? or cd player thst would fit mine?

if so could you PM me?

I am on a long quest to get one rather than listen to tapes or my mp3 !

Many thanks

All the best with the new motor.

DJB