Cheap ZS180 saloon

[RalphG]

I'm looking for a cheap ZS 180 saloon. I'm not particulalry fussed about the condition of the engine, suspension, brakes or interior. The body needs to be in reasonable condition.

[Boot Hill Bandit]

This is surprising that no one has come up with a car yet :sleep:

Have you tried Pistonheads Ralph?? They have various cars on there...

or Desperate Seller...........another site that has many owners desperate to get rid of their cars

jim

[RalphG]

Not heard of Desperate Seller before. Do you have a URL?

[Boot Hill Bandit]

erm let me look bud.

www.desperateseller.co.uk

Hope that helps matey!

Jim

[RalphG]

They're obviously not that desperate - cheapest 2.5 is £3,495 for a 2001 with 73,000 miles on the clock!

[Boot Hill Bandit]

oh :sleep:

Jim

[MGZS190+]

Ralph take a look at these

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/195356.htm

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/203796.htm

[Steves Cleenz]

i enquired about the silver one, it has some scratches on the car, one along the bonnet and one on one of the sides, he did send me pics of it but i deleted them and he has been trying to sell that for some time now

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/CARS_popup.jsp?nU=0&make=MG&model=ZS&min_pr=&max_pr=&postcode=B77%204JY&miles=40&max_records=200&modelexact=1&photo=1&hassearched=Y&start=4&distance=25&adcategory=CARS&channel=CARS&id=200728106009697

this one has got 18's on it

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/CARS_popup.jsp?nU=0&make=MG&model=ZS&min_pr=&max_pr=&postcode=B77%204JY&miles=40&max_records=200&modelexact=1&photo=1&hassearched=Y&start=1&distance=15&adcategory=CARS&channel=CARS&id=200727290948839

[RalphG]

The first one on Piston Heads ceartainly looks good. Not keen on the second one, as I don't like silver cars.

I'm currently bidding on a XPower Grey ZS on fleabay. Please don't bid against me!

[Boot Hill Bandit]

ah I see!

Yep the Tahiti Blue ZS is very nice Ralph!!!!

One to go for! I'd want to see the engineers report though.

Other than that its a bargain although worth getting him down to £2500 for what it is! Bearing in mind I have seen quite a few higher mileage but tidy/undamaged ZS 180's for the same kind of money.

Jim

[Steves Cleenz]

i did think about going to have a look at the blue one but it did put me off that it was a cat D, i know its only minor but it just put me off in trusting the bloke who fixed it as it dont need an engineers report being a cat D

[Boot Hill Bandit]

ah I see. Thought all written off cars needed an engineers report to allow them back onto the road.

Jim

[Steves Cleenz]

only cat C and below cars do even though Cat A/B are total write offs not to be put back on the road, Cat D is that the repair is more than the value of the car normally stolen and recovered or light damage but these are write off because of mainly labour charges

[Boot Hill Bandit]

Any luck yet Ralph?? I see the one on ebay you are bidding for will end tonight.

The 'local' one looks a good bet.

Jim

[RalphG]

No luck yet, but still bidding. I've just been offered my old ZS180 hatch! It does have some damage (rear crumple zone), though.

[Boot Hill Bandit]

Don't even think about it dude! :look:

Be good for parts though if people were interested.

Nice alloys, front bib, sideskirts, rear spoiler, engine, gearbox, driveshafts, suspension, 180 brake system, doors, bonnet, green Monaco seats, mirrors..... plenty of parts that will be handy for folks on here. Le Mans green wasn't it??

I reckon the local one is a good bet although that Tahiti Blue one is gorgeous!!! I can imagine that on track already with a EMS bonnet bulge as well (shameless plug sorry! LMFAO!)

Jim

[john180]

what happened to that yellow mk2 zs 120 that was at your place ralph????

[Boot Hill Bandit]

since Ralph hasn't replied........he sold it. Nice car but not much performance with only a 1.8 and as everyone can see........he likes performance!

Jim

[john180]

since Ralph hasn't replied........he sold it. Nice car but not much performance with only a 1.8 and as everyone can see........he likes performance!

Jim

Oh, i thought that might have been the case. Would have suited me if he still had it lol!

Never mind - was a nice rare example.

[Boot Hill Bandit]

Are you after a TY mk2 ZS 120 then?? If thats the case I will keep a look out. Other than that PM Ralph to find out where his one went.

Jim

[john180]

Are you after a TY mk2 ZS 120 then?? If thats the case I will keep a look out. Other than that PM Ralph to find out where his one went.

Jim

yeah i wouldnt mind a yellow one coz they are rare. its gotta have the full kit etc and its gotta be a saloon, theres a mint 180 on autotrader in yellow but i cant afford insurance etc for a 180.

[Boot Hill Bandit]

How old are you John if you don't mind me asking...

I'm 24 and expect insurance to be around £600 - £700 but I got that quote at the age of 23......3 months before I turned 24.

Are you after a mk 2 ZS then??? I know there are a few mk1 ZS' kicking about in Trophy Yellow.....

Jim

[john180]

How old are you John if you don't mind me asking...

I'm 24 and expect insurance to be around £600 - £700 but I got that quote at the age of 23......3 months before I turned 24.

Are you after a mk 2 ZS then??? I know there are a few mk1 ZS' kicking about in Trophy Yellow.....

Jim

im 21 in december. Ive just sold my zr120.

Yes its gotta be a mk2. Dont want a mk1 i'd sooner not bother. I'm quite happy to wait until next year.

Failing this its gonna have to be an astra sporthatch 1.8 petrol or 1.9 cdti.

For some reason the vauxhalls work out to be loads less on insurance than the mgs.

[Boot Hill Bandit]

And Ralph??? Any news??

[RalphG]

High bid was £1,950 and it didn't reach the reserve! Okay, there are still two more options on my list. Anyone know of any other really cheap ZSs?

[Matto 180]

Is this for some sort of secret project car Ralph? Have you tried SMC?

[Boot Hill Bandit]

Its for his new toy! :shifty: although not much of a secret

[RalphG]

Its not a particular secret that I have a 2.0litre supercharged engine looking for a home. I bought the engine with the intention of fitting it to the Twilight ZS, but found that I would have to lose the ATC - a luxury I wasn't prepared to sacrifice. Now I'm looking for a donor car to fit the engine to.

[Boot Hill Bandit]

I'm sure one will turn up soon Ralph. Someone must have a ZS which is slightly tatty.

The way I look at it is this........a car with a running engine and good bodywork is likely to sell for £2500.......a car however with a dead engine should be sub £2000....same goes for one with very shoddy paintwork or the like.

Its getting the Bittersweet sold thats the biggest factor.

Jim

[Boot Hill Bandit]

Oi Oi Ralph :wave:

No such luck with your search mate..........yet again all the cars going for £3000 mark.

Have you updated your car sale advert on Piston Heads?? If you get one sold you have enough money to buy any good car in excellent condition.

Might come and see you tomorrow even though :love: isn't there. Probably going to swap my van wheels over first though if its not raining hard.

Jim