ok im sick of looking!

[john180]

Im becoming very annoyed with trying to find the right car for me. i nearly even bought a 2.2 astra coupe at the weekend.

however ive been looking at this on ebay... any thoughts?? his reserve is £4500

looks in good nick, and has all the trimmings....

opinions guys...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2004-54-MG-ZS-1-6i-110-bhp-RED-FULL-BODYKIT-NEW-SHAPE_W0QQitemZ250177645094QQihZ015QQcategoryZ1826 2QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotoho sting

[Mat C]

Looks nice but the Astra 2.2 would blow the ZS 1.6 into the weeds ! ;)

[stamford]

Would you be happy with that amount of power? :whistle:

It does look nice that I will admit. But don't rush in if you have doubts, the right one will let you know soon enough!

[john180]

oooh and can you get any decent perfomance upgrades for these as i ideally wanted a 120. i bet there prob aint much difference...

[john180]

Looks nice but the Astra 2.2 would blow the ZS 1.6 into the weeds ! ;)

yeah it deffo seemed quick when i test drove it

[Mat C]

Then sit it out and go for a 120 or better still go a bit older and get a 180 ! As another forum member once stated - Why modify a car to something that already exists ?!

[Mat C]

yeah it deffo seemed quick when i test drove it

My bro had a 2.2 coupe and my old ZR160 struggled to pull clear air from it !

[stamford]

Get a 180, you know it makes sense :devil:

[john180]

Then sit it out and go for a 120 or better still go a bit older and get a 180 ! As another forum member once stated - Why modify a car to something that already exists ?!

thats the trouble i cant find one that exists exactly how i want it. i found one and it was proper dodgey lol!

if you saw the car iwas driving now you would know why im like i am at the min lol...

cant go older as it wouldny be a mk2

you are right tho ;)

[john180]

Get a 180, you know it makes sense :devil:

im only 20 tho.... 21 in december

[stamford]

Ah I see John, okay, take the sensible route then, at least it will get you on the ZS ownership ladder. PM Sammy (SDUK) as he has a 110, he can fill you in on them and get an honest opinion. :police:

[john180]

Ah I see John, okay, take the sensible route then, at least it will get you on the ZS ownership ladder. PM Sammy (SDUK) as he has a 110, he can fill you in on them and get an honest opinion. :police:


yeah i will do that.

only problem is ive owned a zr120 for 2 years and i didnt wanna take a step back if you know what i mean...

[Boot Hill Bandit]

Then don't rush and wait until you come across the right one.

There are plenty of ZS' kicking about it's just that you may have to travel to get the right one.

If I had waited I could be in possession of a typhoon ZS 180 instead........but..........I am happy with the car I have it's just the ****** driving it that is doing a lot of damage :stupid:

Hang about a little longer bud as I guarantee the moment you buy a car you are compromising on a car you wanted will show up. Keep scanning the forums and the internet and you may get lucky.

Smitten Jim

[KevG]

Why dont you try:

Cars Direct 73 Miles from you - Silver Saloon with full 180 kit and Climate

http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media?id=611481516

Contact them on (0161) 320 3399

or

EMG FORD in Spalding - 96 Miles from you, they have a 54 ZS120

http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media?id=605339667

Going for £6999.

[john180]

Then don't rush and wait until you come across the right one.

There are plenty of ZS' kicking about it's just that you may have to travel to get the right one.

If I had waited I could be in possession of a typhoon ZS 180 instead........but..........I am happy with the car I have it's just the ****** driving it that is doing a lot of damage :stupid:

Hang about a little longer bud as I guarantee the moment you buy a car you are compromising on a car you wanted will show up. Keep scanning the forums and the internet and you may get lucky.

Smitten Jim

if i get lucky im gonna keep it forever im not going through this again haha!:bow:

[Mat C]

Best going for a ZS120 as you will no doubt notice the performance defecit coming from a ZR120 as not only does the 110 have less power but it also weighs a lot more ! Go for a 1.8 120 and then get a good stainless exhaust system, a good induction set up and a Superchip. That should add a few more BHP and make what you already have a lot more useable.

[john180]

Why dont you try:

EMG FORD in Spalding - 96 Miles from you, they have a 54 ZS120

http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media?id=605339667

Going for £6999.

looks a nice car but i dont like the colour.

[georgiansoccer]

strange how that ZS has the 180 bodykit but not the newer 11 spoke alloys.

Like everyone else has been saying wait and the right car will come. I went down to Middlesbrough to get my car from Fife.

I saw a couple up here but they didnt really have the spec i wanted and was getting tempted by them but then the one came up down south and im glad i got that

[Mat C]

Took me 6 months nearly to find my 1st ZS180 ! I live in North East Lincolnshire but i travelled to Gloucester for it ! Didn't have to go far for the 2nd one though, 50 miles to Newark !

[arwilson80]

Yeah. The right one will come if you wait. I went to Leeds for mine and drove it all the way back... Road trips are fun!

[KevG]

Try Cars Direct (http://www.carsdirectaudenshaw.co.uk/10159/carsdirectltd.htm)
http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media?id=611481516

4 Doors, Manual, Saloon, Petrol, 22,500 miles, Silver. ABS, Adjustable seats, Adjustable steering column/wheel, Air conditioning, Alloy wheels, Driver airbag, Electric mirrors, Electric windows, Folding rear seats, Lumbar support, Passenger airbag, Remote locking, Side airbags, Radio/CD, Sports seats, Body kit, CD, Central locking, Child locks, Colour coding - Body, Metallic paintwork. Insurance Group:11, The nicest looking car around with the added extra of the factory fitment bodykit normally seen only on a ZS180, will not be around long at only £6,695

[john180]

road trips sure are fun. i got my zr from sunderland and i live near york. im just gettin impatient lol. i know the right thing to do is to wait tho

[john180]

Try Cars Direct (http://www.carsdirectaudenshaw.co.uk/10159/carsdirectltd.htm)
http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media?id=611481516

4 Doors, Manual, Saloon, Petrol, 22,500 miles, Silver. ABS, Adjustable seats, Adjustable steering column/wheel, Air conditioning, Alloy wheels, Driver airbag, Electric mirrors, Electric windows, Folding rear seats, Lumbar support, Passenger airbag, Remote locking, Side airbags, Radio/CD, Sports seats, Body kit, CD, Central locking, Child locks, Colour coding - Body, Metallic paintwork. Insurance Group:11, The nicest looking car around with the added extra of the factory fitment bodykit normally seen only on a ZS180, will not be around long at only £6,695

again... its a minter but abit on the expensive side and not the colour i want - i want a black or blue one ideally

[stamford]

Mine found me! I was looking for another reliable car as my then V6 Calibra was in need of more money to be spent and I needed 5 seats as I was ferrying my girls and her friends more often.

Went to look at a couple of cars near me and they had this really nice ZS there.......................needless to say it soon became mine and still is and that was nearly three years ago!

[sduk]

replied to your pm john. If you are used to the 120 ZR then as said, the 110 ZS might be a bit of a reduction in speed/power. However it is a totally different car and alot more refined and better built than the ZR.

certainly my 110 is a step up from my old 105 ZR. Depends how much more power you want? if you want a good car and good looks in it aswell then the ZS is for you. 110/120 is not gonna be massively different but a good option if like me you are waiting till you are older for the 180.

we cant all have 180's due to circumstances :)

[skyblueads]

. im just gettin impatient lol. i know the right thing to do is to wait tho

I know how you feel mate, I've been looking for mine for 12 months, had virtually given up and decided that I was stuck with my wife's 1.1 Pug 206, then by chance I saw mine while going to a friends for a meal! They are out there!

[john180]

replied to your pm john. If you are used to the 120 ZR then as said, the 110 ZS might be a bit of a reduction in speed/power. However it is a totally different car and alot more refined and better built than the ZR.

certainly my 110 is a step up from my old 105 ZR. Depends how much more power you want? if you want a good car and good looks in it aswell then the ZS is for you. 110/120 is not gonna be massively different but a good option if like me you are waiting till you are older for the 180.

we cant all have 180's due to circumstances :)

yeah cheers for the reaply matey!

however - things are looking up!!!

called up my insurance this afternoon for a quote on a 180.... ive tried before and its come to 2k+. The quote she gave me today was £1400 fully comp ON A 180!!!!!

How happy am i!! ive seen a black 180 on autotrader too which look a reasonable price so it maybe a 180 for me yet!!! haha!! :clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::bow::bow::super::su per::super::oldtimer::punk::punk::punk::mbounce::m bounce::mbounce::icecream::icecream::icecream::bee r2::beer2:

Woman i spoke to was called karen - told her i was gonna ring her up more often haha i had her laughin her head off - i think i made her afternoon coz of the quote she gave!

[stamford]

Unlucky Sammy boy! :laugh:

Get in there............180, is there anything else? :smart:

[john180]

Unlucky Sammy boy! :laugh:

Get in there............180, is there anything else? :smart:

yeah one question..... are they any good???:shoot::shoot::hang: haha

[arwilson80]

No... :angel:

[stamford]

No, terrible cars................................they hurt your wallet and make your face ache :D

[Boot Hill Bandit]

Try Greenlight Insurance dude..........they seemed pretty **** hot.......all you need is 1 years NCB to get a quote......and they seem very friendly on modded cars......

I bet your quote could be closer to £1000!!!

Smitten Jim

[Boot Hill Bandit]

No, terrible cars................................they hurt your wallet and make your face ache :D

Yep I agree............Ralph can't stop rubbing his hands together........he fixes my car and then I bring it back broken again.....if it's not broken I buy stuff for the car with money I can't afford to spend :rofl:

No doubt about it..........the ZS180 is awesome in either mk1 or mk2 form..........very cheap to buy I think and very under rated.

Smitten Jim

[mattie007]

Waited 6 months for my 120. Had been looking at 110's and 180's aswell, but the 120 felt almost as good as a 180 after the test drive. Handling was as good down the back lanes and throttle response and acceleration seemed very even. Only difference was the 120 ran out of puff at 12@ and the 180 sounds quite a bit nicer! :wolverine:

[Southern Storm]

Only waited 1 month for mine. Was v lucky to find my top spec 180 a short drive away in Axminster, pure chance ebay find 30 seconds left to go

[john180]

Try Greenlight Insurance dude..........they seemed pretty **** hot.......all you need is 1 years NCB to get a quote......and they seem very friendly on modded cars......

I bet your quote could be closer to £1000!!!

Smitten Jim

hey thanks ill try them

now the only problem i need to find a 180 i like.,.,..:hmmm::hmmm:

[stamford]

I think you will find buying a 180 a slightly easier experience as they are spec'd up to start with. Just finding one that fits your wallet, colour and age/mileage.

Just beware of the cambelts at 6 years or 90k whatever comes first and budget around £500, again this will depend on what budget you have, but if it means a mk1 prepare to haggle if this is close to being required.

Some current owners of 180's, who do not belong to any forums, will be looking to move theirs on pretty quick as their local garage has probably quoted them around £600-700 for this work. Those in the know and that have done them many times can do the same job for around the £500 mark.

[john180]

I think you will find buying a 180 a slightly easier experience as they are spec'd up to start with. Just finding one that fits your wallet, colour and age/mileage.

Just beware of the cambelts at 6 years or 90k whatever comes first and budget around £500, again this will depend on what budget you have, but if it means a mk1 prepare to haggle if this is close to being required.

Some current owners of 180's, who do not belong to any forums, will be looking to move theirs on pretty quick as their local garage has probably quoted them around £600-700 for this work. Those in the know and that have done them many times can do the same job for around the £500 mark.

Cool, i shouldn't have that problem. I'm looking for a mk2 any way and ive got about 5.5k to spend.

Theres a blue on on auto trader now with full leather but its up at 8.5k with 34k miles on - anyone think thats too much????:dots:

[stamford]

Yes, way too much, keep on looking, I would suggest looking further afield for that bargin, don't stay too close to home.

[john180]

Yes, way too much, keep on looking, I would suggest looking further afield for that bargin, don't stay too close to home.

theres a black mk2 on autotrader for 5.7k at the min but its got the rear body kit bits missin.... not a good look....and its 200+miles away from me

others just seem too expensive. parkers only has them up at £5700 give or take a few hundred...

[stamford]

I know it is easier said than done, but be patient, otherwise you can easily make a hasty decision and buy a lemon. Have you checked the 'other' forums for ads? ;)

[john180]

I know it is easier said than done, but be patient, otherwise you can easily make a hasty decision and buy a lemon. Have you checked the 'other' forums for ads? ;)

no i aint yet im gonna do that tonight. :) that blue one on autotrader looks gorgeous but way 2 pricey

[john180]

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/MG+ZS/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146,N-4294966770-4294967087-4294967266/advert.action?R=200742107296903&distance=67&postcode=YO17+7JU&channel=CARS&make=&model=&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=

found this one on auto trader. does it look like it has the 180 alloys are some aftermarket thinigs??

low milage but is it too pricey???

[Mat C]

they look like original alloys to me and the price is about right for a 55 plate with that mileage.

[arwilson80]

'usual MG refinements' - wonder what they were? :blink: