swap or no swap

[tommy060289]

hey, im currently driving an 06 plate zr 105 trophy SE and having a crisis of faith:(

Don't worry im staying MG (and starlight silver)

The car is mint condition apart from one scraped alloy and has 10k on the clock.

The thing is ive seen a beaut of a 4 door ZS diesel, 54 plate with 25k on the clock.

The upgrade will cost me naff all really but just wondering as to what people opinions are on whether I should upgrade.

I do quite a lot of miles and get about 45mpg out the 1.4 where as I reckon I could push almost 60 with the diesel but then again ive had the zr from new as opposed to a second hand zs.

What kind of problems could I be running into/avoiding by changing to a slightly older diesel zs.

Thanks in advance.

Tom

[stamford]

That is a tough one, I can see your dilemma. Been there before having a new car and looking at going back a couple of years. Sometimes you need to do this, are you happy to do it that is the question, do you have doubts?

The ZS will be a better car, bigger, more refined and more thrifty yes, but are you happy to got back two years on a plate? Personally if the car met what I wanted and I felt happy with the deal then yes. As for costs, others should post as I have not run an MG-Rover diesel, but I would not think there would be any issues there. Good luck with your decision, either would be faultless ;)

[mrt_04]

I too have been looking at the diesel market for a commute car & to save the miles on my ZS Mk.2. Will be averaging 350miles per week
Having considered various options, I have realised that the ZR secondhand market varies quite dramatically, in that there is quite a few on the market available. Whereas the ZS diesels tend to hold a better price, thus although you are dropping a few plates, in the long run, you are probably not losing financially & returning excellent mpg.
For my sins, I have be purchasing a Suzuki Vitara 20L Turbo Diesel!!!! :yes:

[michaelb]

the ZS is a much better car than the ZR m8. it's obviously bigger but it feels better built and a much nicer place to sit in.

the diesel is much quicker than the 1.4 and if you do the miles then it'll be more economical. the L-series is also much more reliable than the k-series.....no more worrying about the head gasket.

the age shouldn't be an issue as a diesel will outlast the petrol if looked after.

the only downside is the noise......the L-series is very noisy especially when cold although you could fit some soundproofing out of a 400 or early 45.

i went from a 103ps 1.4 25 to a 45 113ps diesel and have no regrets......however i did swap it for my 120 but the diesel felt quicker than the 1.8 imo!!

i have a drive and see what you think.

is it a mk1 or mk2??

[tommy060289]

mk2 saloon, is the spoiler standard zs saloon?

Tom

[michaelb]

mk2 saloon, is the spoiler standard zs saloon?

Tom

no the only spoiler std on the mk2 is the small lip spoiler....even the 180's didn't have the spoiler as std!

[tommy060289]

so the large spoiler would need declarin on my insurance:(

[michaelb]

i wouldn't worry about that m8 to be honest......for all they know it was fitted at the factory b4 you bought it.

its a factory fitted part after all!

[Leasky]

i think the ZS's are built better imo

[sduk]

i have to agree, i went from a ZR to a ZS and the ZS is far superior, alot better built and solid imo. Its better to drive and much better to look at :D

plus if you get one you get to stick around on here as a ZS owner :D