FINALLY took the plunge

[POMPSKI]

I feel like the luckiest guy in the country at the moment, I really hit the jackpot with an unreserved ebay 2004 MK2 180. One owner from new, who bought it when he was 76 and has now retired from driving, he was also a member of the advanced driver institute.

£1850 buys you an immaculate 30,000 mile black ZS with FSH including the belts done 2k miles ago. When I say immaculate, I aint joking. No parking scuffs, bodywork in superb condition generally, interior looks and smells new (apart from a slight bloster tear) no rattles or knocks from the engine or suspension, new battery.....

So this morning I took the cover off and checked for leaks, nothing.... Manifolds are pristine. Thermostat still plastic will change it soon. Took the belt covers off to check the pulleys and weights, all look brand spank. De-badged the horrid brown badges with some black & chrome ones on order, and gave it a good clean. Clutch lever a little high but works superbly, I have sent a PM off to Sheddist anyway so I'll get that done ASAP, along with a catch tank, lots of plans..... But I have gone on long enough! Enjoy, I know I am.

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[john180]

Looks like u got an absolute bargain!

[stamford]

Right place right time, well done.

[Dan1971]

Right place right time, well done.

Know that feeling .... ;)

Looks good - welcome to ownership .....

[big_wasa]

Ahh you bought it. Thats the one from Oakham isnt it.

[POMPSKI]

It is indeed, the pictures on ebay really did not do it justice, neither did the description. Which I think helped massively.

[Nobrainer]

Thats a bargain! I love buying stuff on ebay thats been badly listed, but I hate selling stuff, it's a pain in the bum

[daytona365]

Great looking car, nice to see another loved ZS in our team

[dean0]

Very nice! will we be seeing it at the MG Saloon day on the 8th?

[POMPSKI]

Very nice! will we be seeing it at the MG Saloon day on the 8th?

Unfortunately my squadron will be in Gibraltar! But I am sure it will be making an appearance sometime soon :)

Thanks guys.

[fastmike]

Nice car and a proper bargain matey :beer2:

[andys1981]

yip nice car,you have done well with that one mate!

[POMPSKI]

I need some stickers ;)

[Maxfly]

lovely, I want it:D:D

[POMPSKI]

Hey guys Im after pics of piper/JS tail's to help me decide which cat back to get (or powerflow) its about performance more than anything so I think that rules out Scorpion, but please correct me if I am wrong. But I still want the cosmetics to be clean and tidy. I just do not want loads of area between the exhaust and heatshield and also do not want the tail to poke out much at all.

Thanks!

[grimmy]

Hey guys Im after pics of piper/JS tail's to help me decide which cat back to get (or powerflow) its about performance more than anything so I think that rules out Scorpion, but please correct me if I am wrong. But I still want the cosmetics to be clean and tidy. I just do not want loads of area between the exhaust and heatshield and also do not want the tail to poke out much at all.

Thanks!

Thats what i have i think there is a pic of it with the shoot that sduk done on my car have a look for the thread it aint that old.

[POMPSKI]

Took off the tired 'burgundy & cream badges' and they have been replaced with an alloy front badge from ebay, 4 centre caps and a rear badge courtesy of Dazza. Many thanks to him, the work is superb.


Before... this is the only place on the vehicle where scratches were visible, obviously from shopping trips. Not visible on this photo, but you can tell it needs a good clean

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After... New badge, and a scratch free boot. Not sure what the 'dimple' effect is about, just ignore that!

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Front... You'll have to excuse the dirt and insects, it is not usually this dirty! I whipped down some B roads earlier.

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Wheel Centres....

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[Nobrainer]

Got a link for those? They look pretty good.

No worries, found (and bought) some

[POMPSKI]

Just the front one, its superb apart from the adhesive. The others were off Dazza

[peterzs]

If you reckon thats dirty, better not look at mine, does look good, back end came up well.

:smile2::smile2::smile2:

[Dan1971]

...... back end came up well.

:smile2::smile2::smile2:

:hmm:

[Smokey]

Mine is 'meant' to be the same colour. It's currently 50 shades of grey! :laugh: :clap2:

(I'll get my coat!):super:

[andymgzs180]

Hey guys Im after pics of piper/JS tail's to help me decide which cat back to get (or powerflow) its about performance more than anything so I think that rules out Scorpion, but please correct me if I am wrong. But I still want the cosmetics to be clean and tidy. I just do not want loads of area between the exhaust and heatshield and also do not want the tail to poke out much at all.

Thanks!

i have a piper on mine of which i have removed the baffle and must say it sounds awesome. its not stupid boy racerish has a nice sound on tick over, a lovely rip/roar upon acceleration and pops nice when easing off or going down through gears. if its not raining i'll put some photos up tomorrow for you. you could also check an old thread in members cars titled mine and wifes sparkilng mg's.
your car is a cracker by the way lol! got a bargain there matey!

[andy-81]

well done on your purchase al, it looks like you got an absolute bargain there