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Re: JUST BEEN THINKING...
Reply #15 - 11. Aug 2006 at 22:02
 
Dunno about the legend, but the honda engine 623 wasn't too bad. Lacked suspension travel at front though, which compromised handling slightly. Thirsty as well. But still a pleasant drive...
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Reply #16 - 12. Aug 2006 at 01:24
 
tunnie wrote on 11. Aug 2006 at 21:27:
I would't mind that MG ZT 280?? The one which they shoe horned an american V8 lump...



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Reply #17 - 12. Aug 2006 at 10:59
 
Rover 623. Horrid!
Same wallowy suspension as in the 400 series. When mated to an engine with a bit of poke you and up with scary handling!
Used to have too much body roll, would understeer far too easily and had brakes best described as "wooly"  Shocked
Interior was typical Rover. Plastic and wood coloured plastic. Seats were uncomfortable and everything just felt flimsy.

Alas I drove 2 of them on a regular basis when they were less than a year old. Would not like to drive one now!

Not driven the ZT. I have extensively driven the ZS though, in 120 & 180 guises.
Both much better than I expected. ZS180 is rather good fun and handles very well, but engine sounds a bit harsh when you rev it, which you need to do to keep the power on tap.

Honda Legend....hmmm
I have a friend who has just sold his 3.5 V6... and has bought a 3.0 X type.   Smiley
It was a very nice car. Very comfortable, quiet, powerful and smooth with lots and lots of toys.
However, the suspension wallows far too much and talk about thirsty! It averaged 21mpg!
He was thinking of a late elite but then got his boss' old company car at a fabulous price.



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Re: JUST BEEN THINKING...
Reply #18 - 12. Aug 2006 at 11:06
 
STMO123 wrote on 11. Aug 2006 at 21:07:
about cars. I do that a lot lately....less about sex.....more about cars...mmmm
Anyway, just thinking...why is it that a lot of the cars that I absolutely love, others most definately do not.

Omegas---you can pick them up for a song
Rover 600 series(esp 623 GSI)---next to nothing
Legend 3.5V6---beautiful car for the prices these days
MGZT(esp190+)----decent '03 for five grand

Is it just me or are these great cars?


Well i at elast agree 100%

Omegas we are all in agreement
Rover 600 fantastic cars for the money - even cheaper than omegas great spec and HONDA engined - v plated good spec under £1000
Legend - well its a Honda
MGZT great money for a good car - less Rover than you think and after 2001 hgf should not be an issue


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