My ZS

[skyblueads]

Thought I should post it properly, as an ad:

Selling my 2001 ZS 120+

MoT'd til 21st of October, taxed til end of April. 77,000 miles, lots of history. Always been well looked after.
Green monaco seats with original, genuine X Power flootmats. Batwing rear spoiler.


Mods:
MkII Front end conversion
MkII Dash
K&N panel filter
Powerflow exhaust
MkII 'ZS' wing badges
17" BK Racing alloys (although they do have some curbing)
Citroen mist jets

New clutch less than 1000 miles ago. It's had a few minor probs, but nothing huge, they've all been dealt with properly, and I've loved this car no end.

I have fog lights and lower grille mesh for the car, ready to fit, I intended to do in the summer, but obviously now it's for sale. I also have an used, but unfitted BMC CDA airfilter too

Bad bits
Scratch mark to the bonnet and drivers door
May need two new front tyres
Some curbing to the wheels.
Couple of parking dings.

Pics:
http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/1418/img2070g.jpg (http://img42.imageshack.us/i/img2070g.jpg/)

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/2166/img2060z.jpg (http://img35.imageshack.us/i/img2060z.jpg/)


Other than that I can't think of anything else wrong with it. We're selling as we want something bigger to lug our 8 week old daughter and dog around in.

I've owned the car almost 3 trouble-free years and it has been perfect in everyway, I'd like it to go to an MG lover, so this is my first stop (the forums) before eBay etc.

Average prices for a ZS with this tax and test is around £1950, I believe, so given the little bits and pieces it needs I'm looking for £1600 ovno.

[skyblueads]

I'm thinking £1600 ono is fair?

[peterzs]

Sorry your thinking of selling, but as you say needs must.

Just had a look on Autotrader, if you are throwing in the tax, I think I would go in higher, £1950, ono, you can always come down if you dont get any nibbles.

Depends how long you give yourself to do ther change.

All the best with the sale.

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[skyblueads]

I've priced it at £1600, with tax as it's got a scratch on the bonnet and the passenger door, I thought this would be fair as it leaves the buyer with wiggle room to get paint sorted, or swap the door/bonnet for another anthracite one, it may need a couple of tyres, and the wheels do have some curbing. I think that with that in mind, £350-£400 off the average is fair.

I've loved the 3 years I've had the ZS, it's been faultess, but needs must. I'll still be posting on here, mind.

If I could get a new MG estate or if they'd made a ZS estate I'd buy one of those.

Ideally I want my car to go to someone who will love it as much as I have. I've got an unfitted BMC CDA filter too, that I'll chuck in.

[Dan1971]

What about sticking it on pistonheads or for that matter - .org to see if there's anyone with a ZT-T who fancies a swap ?

Other than that - it's well priced.

Although I must admit, if the filter's new, I'd expect someone here to give you an offer on that, and I'd sell it seperately.

[skyblueads]

It's a used filter. My wife doesn't like the ZT-T, we're considering a Megane Sportstourer and the Legacy Estate as well as few others. We're looking to buy new, too. Pistonheads will be my next stop, I think, along with the other MG-R forums.

[Dan1971]

It's a used filter. My wife doesn't like the ZT-T, we're considering a Megane Sportstourer and the Legacy Estate as well as few others. We're looking to buy new, too. Pistonheads will be my next stop, I think, along with the other MG-R forums.

Then you'll get at least £2K "scappage". Strip it down as much as you can - sell everything you'll get away with, take the £2K part ex, then get a new one mate. New Astra's nice !

[skyblueads]

The new Astra is too small. It sounds daft but I'd rather take cash and get a bit less for it, rather than see it sit at an auction lot or summat. I'll see what the dealers have to say this afternoon I guess.

[stamford]

You shouldn't have any trouble selling that, it's a nice looking ZS.

[Supercharged_Z]

im suprised your after a bigger car, the zs hatch is actually quite spacious, apart from rear leg room.

you will defo need vectra plus size car. the astras are dinky with poxy boots

[Dan1971]

Hey .... Each to their own. Personally, I think the new Astra is really nice. It has a very upmarket feel to it, the same as an Insignia and the 1.6T engine gives decent performance and economy.

With 1 kid and a dog, there's no need for a Vectra size car unless you all go camping every weekend ... trust me. I did the "I need an estate" ....and the "I need an MPV" thing and look at me now. My boys are bigger - my dog is bigger - and I'm in a ZS hatch with room to spare.

If you're buying a brand new car - I urge you to at least have a look. Also the Mazda 3 is good value and has that semi-estate look.

[skyblueads]

You shouldn't have any trouble selling that, it's a nice looking ZS.

Thanks mate, I said 'no' to all the part-ex questions today, they'll send the Zed to an auction and I can't bear the thought of them auctioning it off.

The new Astra is nice, I agree

[Dan1971]

Meriva VXR ?

[skyblueads]

No, you'll take the **** but it's a 6 month old Belle ile Bleu C3 Picasso, 1.6 HDi VTR+

[SheppeyTrio]

Sorry to see you're selling but i know what you mean. Our baby's due in approx 3 weeks and we've got 2 dogs and if we decide to go on a U.K break then it'll be impossible in either ZS and ours are saloons!

[p_b82]

Sorry to read you are selling up... i really like the MK1.5 and i wanted an anthracite one, but had to plump for xpg as diesels were rare as hens teeth when i was looking - for less than 1 year old low mileage one....

tho now I dont think i would swap it for any other colour. it really gew on me :)

[Dan1971]

No, you'll take the **** but it's a 6 month old Belle ile Bleu C3 Picasso, 1.6 HDi VTR+


You know what .... I think that they are quite funky !

I had a look at one as the father in law wanted a C4 Picasso and there was one in the showroom.

Cheap as chips to run too.

[skyblueads]

It is a bit different, ain't it? I'm taking Sarah to see it tomorrow and then we'll know where we stand.

Hopefully the Zed will find a nwe owner fairly quickly.

[stamford]

When my three girls were growing up we had an Omega Tourer V6 then had three Xsara Picasso HDi's, that was their favourite due to the three good sized rear seats, trays, no transmission tunnel and large boot. The newer ones look very good too. Fantastic mpg and very reliable. I wouldn't knock them.

[skyblueads]

Now on Pistonheads @ £1700

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1590823.htm

[Stevedx]

its a lovely car, but would have thought it was plenty big enough for you, mine is the most practical car I have ever had, I have had me the wife, our two teenagers, and my nephew in his car seat and our dog in the back, and still room to spare

[skyblueads]

Also now on eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290418514522&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2F%3F_from%3D R40%26_trksid%3Dp3907.m38.l1313%26_nkw%3D290418514 522%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

[SheppeyTrio]

Also now on eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290418514522&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2F%3F_from%3D R40%26_trksid%3Dp3907.m38.l1313%26_nkw%3D290418514 522%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

Just had a look at ur bay listing. But why does it say it's grey, i thought it was black?

[skyblueads]

It's listed as 'grey' on the logbook, it's anthracite, technically.

[mattie007]

Nice ZS. Id add a few more pictures of the mk2 dash to show it off.

[skyblueads]

Had to relist after some messed me around! 'Take it off eBay, please, I'll be round later, I want it.' I was hesitant and said 'No' but the bloke was desperate for me to do it, so I did. 20 minutes ago he rings me back and says he won't be down, his wife won't let him! :rant:

Let's try this again! Added a few more pics:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290418987570&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2F%3F_from%3D R40%26_trksid%3Dm38%26_nkw%3D290418987570%26_fvi%3 D1&_rdc=1

It's bloody annoying, I had 15 watchers! :rant:

[andys1981]

good luck mate, tbh it will sell. theres always somebody looking for a car

[SheppeyTrio]

Had to relist after some messed me around! 'Take it off eBay, please, I'll be round later, I want it.' I was hesitant and said 'No' but the bloke was desperate for me to do it, so I did. 20 minutes ago he rings me back and says he won't be down, his wife won't let him! :rant:

Let's try this again! Added a few more pics:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290418987570&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2F%3F_from%3D R40%26_trksid%3Dm38%26_nkw%3D290418987570%26_fvi%3 D1&_rdc=1

It's bloody annoying, I had 15 watchers! :rant:

Sorry to hear that m8, next time someone asks you to do this get a deposit either through Paypal or directly into your bank. I never take anything off til they do this!

[skyblueads]

Looks like it's sold.

[peterzs]

Well done, still got the B to play with.

:clap::clap::clap::clap:

[Nats Whiskas]

Looks like it's sold.

DAMN!! come april 19th ,Ill take it of your hand if this guy messes you around, Just waitin for my car to sell and for student loans to come through!! :smile1:

Just my look to see this thread to late!!! :rant:

[skyblueads]

Went today. Gutted to see it go, truth be told. I've given the new owner the sites URL and told him to have a look.