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john180
05-11-07, 11:32 AM
just found this bad boy!! the right price but no spoiler... are they easy to source??? how much would i be looking at to get one??

Nice looking motor tho eh?

John

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-19-4294966770-4294967087/advert.action?R=200744297890931&distance=240&postcode=yo17+7ju&channel=CARS&make=&model=&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=

sarah
05-11-07, 11:46 AM
it is a nice car john, but couldnt you buy a spoiler seperatley? and i cant beleive your still looking lol.

chriszs180
05-11-07, 11:58 AM
spoilers come up for £100 / £150 all the time on ebay i think ross has a company he got his from and they had some on the shelf in different colours... £130 i think he paid

car looks good and is a good price i paid more and mine is 6months older.......... i had less miles though..

arwilson80
05-11-07, 12:17 PM
Yeah, I'm sure the spoiler would be easy to source.

Maxxed_Ross
05-11-07, 12:26 PM
I got mine from Roverbrakers, I just phoned them up and asked. Apparently they still have a few left in varying colours. I got the last Ignition Blue one though!

£125 delivered and another £40 to get it fitted :lttd:

Southern Storm
05-11-07, 12:40 PM
Almost tempted to sell mine and buy a mk 2 dammit.

arwilson80
05-11-07, 12:41 PM
That's about the same milage and price i paid for mine in Feb. Mine didn't have the 11 disc changer though.

It looks to be in very good condition as well.

stamford
05-11-07, 01:16 PM
Go for it! The spoiler will come in time.

Maxxed_Ross
05-11-07, 03:23 PM
it's a bargain, I'd buy it!

You're actually better off buying one without the big wing as it comes with the lip spoiler, IMO the lip and the big wing look great together

ZS180V6
05-11-07, 04:54 PM
Nice car good colour.

Would need to ask a few questions obviously (i.e. not Cat D etc).


Good luck - make an offer !!

john180
05-11-07, 05:47 PM
well i emailed roverbreakers and they dont have one.

its 240 miles away from me but im very tempted to make an offer.

lukiep160
05-11-07, 06:17 PM
go fetch it thats all i'm saying

john180
05-11-07, 07:31 PM
i think its got the big thumbs up sp far lol

Maxxed_Ross
06-11-07, 07:04 AM
what Roverbrakers did you try, remember there's more than one

john180
06-11-07, 05:59 PM
i sent a email to the roverbreakers.com contact form on the website.

Maxxed_Ross
06-11-07, 06:01 PM
ah same as me then, that's weird I'm sure the guy said he had a few

john180
06-11-07, 06:44 PM
well good news, im driving 240 miles to see this car and the guy sounds spot on, he told me all the faults on it even tho its onlt the odd scuff ere n there. im all excited now!!!

Maxxed_Ross
06-11-07, 06:45 PM
hope it works out ok for you man!

john180
06-11-07, 06:48 PM
hope it works out ok for you man!

yeah me 2. how u finding yours compared to the zr? whats running costs like etc?

Maxxed_Ross
06-11-07, 06:53 PM
awsome is the only word for it!

Running cost are a bit higher but I expected that, if you drive sensible it's no worse and economy on the motorway is fantastic!

john180
06-11-07, 06:55 PM
awsome is the only word for it!

Running cost are a bit higher but I expected that, if you drive sensible it's no worse and economy on the motorway is fantastic!

thats ok then, im glad u said that. im really looking 4ward 2 seeing it and having a go.

its gotta have the spoiler tho if i buy it.

Maxxed_Ross
06-11-07, 06:56 PM
these things come in time

john180
06-11-07, 06:57 PM
these things come in time

they sure do. ill just have to keep ringing around and try and find 1. my folks might get me it for xmas if im luckylol.

Maxxed_Ross
06-11-07, 06:58 PM
haha they might. Scrappy up here has a saloon so I'll ask about the wing if you want?

Craig
06-11-07, 07:02 PM
go for it mate, i went from a 120 to a 180 and honestly, if your careful the mpg aint that different

john180
06-11-07, 07:04 PM
haha they might. Scrappy up here has a saloon so I'll ask about the wing if you want?

yeah deffo ask please!! what colour is it?

john180
06-11-07, 07:05 PM
go for it mate, i went from a 120 to a 180 and honestly, if your careful the mpg aint that different

yeah u did. forgot u had a 120. are u impressed with the zs over the zr?

Maxxed_Ross
06-11-07, 07:05 PM
red

john180
06-11-07, 07:07 PM
red

yeah find out how much they want for it.

wonder what spraying cost would be?

Craig
06-11-07, 07:10 PM
yeah u did. forgot u had a 120. are u impressed with the zs over the zr?

Even tho mine is a mk1 the difference between the two are night and day! Handling is far better than the zr on avos. Build quality is much better, no rattle and squeaks now :D The difference in power and torque is fantastic. Feels much more solid than my zr ever did.

I do a fair bit of motorway driving and I have had to drop 10mph or so on my usual cruising speed. Driving at 70mph is pretty economical.

Maxxed_Ross
06-11-07, 07:10 PM
£100 probably

john180
06-11-07, 07:25 PM
£100 probably

thats not 2 bad then but pm me when u find out :bow:

Southern Storm
06-11-07, 11:48 PM
Fuel economy is heavy.......... If you are heavy footed. Restrained and cruising it is no worse than my old 1.8 16Valve corrado. The whole car feels more finished than the ZR. Handling noise and grunt will make you want it.

Maxxed_Ross
07-11-07, 07:15 AM
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rear-EVO-Style-Boot-Spoiler-Fit-200SX-MG-ZS-Vectra_W0QQitemZ250184657681QQihZ015QQcategoryZ722 09QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

john180
07-11-07, 08:48 AM
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rear-EVO-Style-Boot-Spoiler-Fit-200SX-MG-ZS-Vectra_W0QQitemZ250184657681QQihZ015QQcategoryZ722 09QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

im watching that already ;) cheers tho. :D

john180
07-11-07, 08:49 AM
Fuel economy is heavy.......... If you are heavy footed. Restrained and cruising it is no worse than my old 1.8 16Valve corrado. The whole car feels more finished than the ZR. Handling noise and grunt will make you want it.

im liking the fact that if its driven carefully it will return pretty much what a 1.8 will. Not that i'll be driving like a grandad all the time ;)

arwilson80
07-11-07, 10:12 AM
im liking the fact that if its driven carefully it will return pretty much what a 1.8 will

Well good luck with that. I know that it's something i find hard to do. Corners - Power (lots of) - FUN! :joker:

john180
07-11-07, 10:37 AM
Well good luck with that. I know that it's something i find hard to do. Corners - Power (lots of) - FUN! :joker:

haha i know, once you get the feel you just want more....

arwilson80
07-11-07, 11:59 AM
haha i know, once you get the feel you just want more....

1000% right! Now who is going to buy me that Veyron? :mml:

john180
07-11-07, 12:42 PM
1000% right! Now who is going to buy me that Veyron? :mml:

ha, certainly not me:gathering:

john180
09-11-07, 02:47 PM
well im getting all excited again! off too see this car at the weekend. setting of early hours of tomorrow morning and hopefully if all goes to plan i'll be putting my deposit down to collect the week after :D:D:D:D:D:D

Maxxed_Ross
09-11-07, 03:16 PM
hope all goes well for you man!

arwilson80
09-11-07, 03:33 PM
So we may have another happy ZS owner... :thumbsup:

john180
09-11-07, 03:35 PM
So we may have another happy ZS owner... :thumbsup:

aye hopefully....

im gonna miss my old banger astra derv haha.........NOT! i might miss the fuel economy tho :pimp:

stamford
09-11-07, 09:39 PM
I hope it is what you are looking for John, fingers crossed.

arwilson80
09-11-07, 10:30 PM
aye hopefully....

im gonna miss my old banger astra derv haha.........NOT! i might miss the fuel economy tho :pimp:

Drive easy and you'll be OK - I think. I managed 35mpg out of mine this week.:w00t:

john180
10-11-07, 09:28 PM
well guys!!! been to see this today. just got back after a VERY long drive. the guy was spot on and so was the car. i took it out and i was blown away. totally different to the zr. a very tidy motor too. i left my deposit andim picking it up next weekend. cant wait!!!! :D:D:D:D:D:D:

arwilson80
10-11-07, 09:44 PM
:mbounce: I bet you are well chuffed now. :)

Maxxed_Ross
11-11-07, 12:04 AM
welcome to the club buddy!

john180
11-11-07, 01:03 AM
2 right im chuffed. :D this week is gonna go sooooo slow tho. was well worth the 6 hour drive to see it. the 6hours back without it wasnt too good tho lol

Leasky
11-11-07, 10:55 AM
looks great

stamford
11-11-07, 11:17 AM
Oooo, it's gonna be a very long week :laugh: