bit of advice

[StevieA ZS120]

hi guys im having a bit of a dilema at the moment as i cant decide wether to keep my mk1 zs 180 or sell up the plus points are its fast,looks good,handles brilliant,very comfy interior,huge boot space,
minus points are general running costs,£300+ pound monthly fuel bills
so if i was to sell up wot do you think would be a realistic asking price for a 2002 52 plate mg zs 180 saloon in british racing green 47000 miles on the clock colour coded half lth monaco seats uprated cd player,electric fnt windows,electric mirrors,aircon,uprated lenso rs5 black alloys 7.5x18",and a janspeed xpower back box

[Maxxed_Ross]

noooo don't sell it! Just be a bit more spairing with the old right foot

[StevieA ZS120]

m8 im doing 540miles a week in it too and from edinburgh its just too petrol hungry

[sduk]

what would you go for in its place? a ZS TD?

[grimmy]

keep it but buy a banger for the work stevie

[StevieA ZS120]

what would you go for in its place? a ZS TD?
i dunno wot i would go for i love the mg so it would defo be an mg of some description im looking at a 52plate mg zt 160 turbo just now but i dunno if that wud be any easier on fuel wi it being an 1.8 id maby even consider a zs 120 or a turbo diesel it all depends on wot mines would fetch

[Maxxed_Ross]

m8 im doing 540miles a week in it too and from edinburgh its just too petrol hungry

the new railway should be open soon... problem solved! :smartass:

[Craig]

move closer to work?

[StevieA ZS120]

keep it but buy a banger for the work stevie
i dont do bangers buddy lol id have no place really to park up another car anyhow

[StevieA ZS120]

the new railway should be open soon... problem solved! :smartass:
not when you start at 4am its not lol

[StevieA ZS120]

move closer to work?
if i cant afford to run a car i dont think id be able to keep a house going at the moment lol nice idea tho i could always buy i tent tho rofl

[Maxxed_Ross]

ah

ok the only solution I can see is getting a more sensible job and keeping the zed... or buying a cheap run around

[Craig]

500+ miles a week in any cars gona kill you tho. Thats serious commuting.

[Mat C]

Stevie, off topic i know but do you have any side on pictures of your car - i like your wheels and wouldn't mind a gander ! :)

[StevieA ZS120]

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q213/airnes2006/thezedslaststand023.jpg
there you go buddy

[sduk]

Stevie, off topic i know but do you have any side on pictures of your car - i like your wheels and wouldn't mind a gander ! :)

http://http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q213/airnes2006/thebeast020.jpg

http://http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q213/airnes2006/thebeast018.jpg

[stamford]

Bangers do work! I bought one for work as I was clocking up +350 a week and found the cost of fuel hitting my pocket.

Going for a ZT160T will not make any difference to your wallet, false economy ;) If you want to stay within MG go for a diesel, I very nearly bought a ZT135 with all the toys, only to be put off by the mileage on it, was a bit too high, and I also loved the 180 more.

Pricewise for yours? They do vary, but £3k is about average territory, but then again are your cambelts due? If not done that will have an effect on finding buyers or except a knock down of around £5-600.

I sympathise with your plight, but think hard.

[StevieA ZS120]

Bangers do work! I bought one for work as I was clocking up +350 a week and found the cost of fuel hitting my pocket.

Going for a ZT160T will not make any difference to your wallet, false economy ;) If you want to stay within MG go for a diesel, I very nearly bought a ZT135 with all the toys, only to be put off by the mileage on it, was a bit too high, and I also loved the 180 more.

Pricewise for yours? They do vary, but £3k is about average territory, but then again are your cambelts due? If not done that will have an effect on finding buyers or except a knock down of around £5-600.

I sympathise with your plight, but think hard.
cheers for the advice buddy im hoping to turn things around and not have to sell maby even trying to bump my wheels just this time of the year is hard

[Mat C]

They look really good Stevie, certainly suit a dark colour !
Sammy, i can't see the shots you've posted - just little red X's !

[sduk]

strange i just copied the IMG from another of Stevies posts.

[ZS180V6]

2.5 (180ps) 4d
2002/52
Average mileage: 40,000 miles

Original Price £16,640
Franchised Dealer £3,705
Independent Dealer £3,575
Private Good £3,380
Private Poor £2,600
Part Exchange £3,020

With the 180 it is really worth what someone is willing to pay but the above is a good guide. Your car looks good though.....

[mattie007]

If you sell up, Id be happy to take the skirts of you!
Woudl you consider a swap for a 120?