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Mart_in_MCR
17-09-13, 07:44 PM
Hi all,

Finally made the switch this weekend and purchased a ZS 180 after 6 years of ZR 120 ownership.

A few shots of the ZR below:

http://i876.photobucket.com/albums/ab326/martynheath/DSC_9248_Snapseed_zpsf943f822.jpg (http://s876.photobucket.com/user/martynheath/media/DSC_9248_Snapseed_zpsf943f822.jpg.html)

http://i876.photobucket.com/albums/ab326/martynheath/DSC_9238_Snapseed_zpsdd6ec19d.jpg (http://s876.photobucket.com/user/martynheath/media/DSC_9238_Snapseed_zpsdd6ec19d.jpg.html)

http://i876.photobucket.com/albums/ab326/martynheath/MGZR-Blur_zps1ff5383a.jpg (http://s876.photobucket.com/user/martynheath/media/MGZR-Blur_zps1ff5383a.jpg.html)

http://i876.photobucket.com/albums/ab326/martynheath/MG-ZR-Engine_zpsa30f559f.jpg (http://s876.photobucket.com/user/martynheath/media/MG-ZR-Engine_zpsa30f559f.jpg.html)

I absolutely loved this car and as you can see I took great care of it. I always said it would have to be a very special car for me to part with the ZR and I am happy to say that it's replacement really is a bit special. I picked it up on Saturday and absolutely love it! It belonged to Chris, a forum member on here, and it's been very well looked after and drove like a dream on the way home up the M6.

Just a couple of iPhone shots for now until the weather clears and I can take some with my DSLR:

http://i876.photobucket.com/albums/ab326/martynheath/Photo17-09-2013095038_zps9535450f.jpg (http://s876.photobucket.com/user/martynheath/media/Photo17-09-2013095038_zps9535450f.jpg.html)

http://i876.photobucket.com/albums/ab326/martynheath/Photo14-09-2013182852_zps5ae5de6c.jpg (http://s876.photobucket.com/user/martynheath/media/Photo14-09-2013182852_zps5ae5de6c.jpg.html)
Skillen
17-09-13, 07:45 PM
Nice buy, looked a cracking car on the ad! Enjoy!
Dan1971
17-09-13, 08:04 PM
Did wonder who'd bought it, glad it's gone to someone who'll look after it.
Maxfly
17-09-13, 08:06 PM
Excellent, beautiful ZR and that is an excellent ZS you have now, well done :)
daytona365
17-09-13, 08:39 PM
Nice looking car, the ZR wasnt too bad either.
MG ZS STE
17-09-13, 09:23 PM
So it was you was it! Well done, absolutely immaculate. Nabbed a real bargain.
Mart_in_MCR
17-09-13, 09:23 PM
Cheers everyone, it will be very well looked after!

Only fly in the ointment so far is the cowling under the washer bottle has split and was hanging loose making contact with the tyre and road. I have gaffer taped it up for now as a temporary fix but I believe I will need a new wheel arch liner as it's one piece. Does anyone know how difficult it will be to replace?
Skillen
17-09-13, 09:27 PM
Cheers everyone, it will be very well looked after!

Only fly in the ointment so far is the cowling under the washer bottle has split and was hanging loose making contact with the tyre and road. I have gaffer taped it up for now as a temporary fix but I believe I will need a new wheel arch liner as it's one piece. Does anyone know how difficult it will be to replace?

Few trim screws around the liner and a couple in the bumper should see it off, mine split in replacing the bumper and I still need to replace it after it wore through with friction and cut a mark into the side wall which was the only thing to note on the MOT which it failed on! So make sure it's tied up well, I used a couple cable ties.
MG ZS STE
17-09-13, 09:31 PM
If it is split I'm breaking one imminently.
andys1981
17-09-13, 10:04 PM
nice zr and nice zs well done on buying that one,very nice mk2,you will love the zs better though
Mart_in_MCR
18-09-13, 06:27 AM
Few trim screws around the liner and a couple in the bumper should see it off, mine split in replacing the bumper and I still need to replace it after it wore through with friction and cut a mark into the side wall which was the only thing to note on the MOT which it failed on! So make sure it's tied up well, I used a couple cable ties.

Thanks Skillen, is it a potential weak spot on them then or with a new one fitted should I be ok?


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Mart_in_MCR
18-09-13, 06:28 AM
If it is split I'm breaking one imminently.

It definitely is split so would definitely be interested. How much would you be looking for part and postage?


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Mart_in_MCR
18-09-13, 06:29 AM
nice zr and nice zs well done on buying that one,very nice mk2,you will love the zs better though

Thanks Andy, I am sure I will. The engine and drive is a massive step up and impressed with the build quality despite the Project Drive deletions!


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peterzs
18-09-13, 09:42 AM
Both great looking cars, looks like you will soon fall in love with the performance and handling of the ZS.

:wave::wave::wave:
Enright
18-09-13, 12:39 PM
The old one does look lovely - one of the nicest ZRs I've seen, but the new one is the better car. I hope you get as much enjoyment out of it. Welcome to the connosieur's choice! :D
fastmike
18-09-13, 02:52 PM
Thats a beautifull ZS........ must be one of the best around , certainly one to treasure
tcb 180
18-09-13, 03:12 PM
Avery nice pair of cars there. If I had been after a zs then that is the one I would have bought without even seeing it.
Dan1971
18-09-13, 03:20 PM
If the Mk1 and 2 liners are the same I've got a pair of fronts in the shed. Didn't have any issues with them before they came off. pm me with an offer - they are just taking up space.
ian zs180
18-09-13, 04:10 PM
Your zr looks mint and your new zs looks as good enjoy the v6 growl