Opinions please

[M17TT180]

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/mg-zs-180-for-sale/1042772931#gallery-item-full-3

£1650

[M17TT180]

Also i run out of places to look for cars.

[stamford]

Confused, why go back from what you had? Looks nothing special and over priced considering what else comes up from time to time.

[M17TT180]

Confused, why go back from what you had? Looks nothing special and over priced considering what else comes up from time to time.

Not going back just want something different which is why I am asking for the expert opinion. Sod all around at the moment, roll back to last week and there were some interesting ones. Really wanted Jays one but alas too late.

[Dan1971]

:huh: ...... Thought you wanted a Mk2 hatch ...

Must admit - been looking for you but there aren't many. Ebay, Gumtree, Autotrader sometimes has some, PH .....

[Dan1971]

If a saloon would do you, there was a guy on here selling a saloon a few days ago, mechanically good, he'd just got some bodywork repaiered and it was looking good - but his circumstances had changed and he wanted a hatch .....

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Oh - sold it now - It was you !!!! ..... :joker: .....

[M17TT180]

Funny Dan real funny.

[daytona365]

If you can wait a few months, there may be a silver MK2 saloon for sale near me, owned by a member who sells and buys ZS's lol (Dan)

[MG ZS STE]

Hasn't the Miracle seller got any gems at the moment.

[M17TT180]

Yes a couple of very shiny examples.

[Dan1971]

Funny Dan real funny.

Hee hee ... I thought so ... :clap:

[Dan1971]

If you can wait a few months, there may be a silver MK2 saloon for sale near me, owned by a member who sells and buys ZS's lol (Dan)

It is always for sale .... £4K .... ;)

[talkingcars]

Start looking again after Christmas day - or there is a mk1 TY saloon 20 yards from my front door and would save you over £1k against the one in the first post.

[Dan1971]

Can't find any 180 hatches.

Did find this ZR though ..... Very nice IMHO if you really want a hatch. (Even though it's yellow).

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/mg-zr-54plate-1-8l-160bhp-sunspot-yellow-46k-/281232044151?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item417abc7077

[M17TT180]

Can't find any 180 hatches.

Did find this ZR though ..... Very nice IMHO if you really want a hatch. (Even though it's yellow).

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/mg-zr-54plate-1-8l-160bhp-sunspot-yellow-46k-/281232044151?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item417abc7077

Lol I don't fit in a ZR, in my missus one I feel like a clown on a tiny bicycle lol

[Skillen]

If you want a v6 how about the v6 coupe that was for sale?

[Skillen]

Also, if my grey ones engine isn't kaput then my mk1 silver hatch will go up for sale after the new year.

[ian zs180]

Can't find any 180 hatches.

Did find this ZR though ..... Very nice IMHO if you really want a hatch. (Even though it's yellow).

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/mg-zr-54plate-1-8l-160bhp-sunspot-yellow-46k-/281232044151?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item417abc7077

I,m liking that zr looks great nice colour aswell

[M17TT180]

Going to look at this
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312140535478/sort/locasc/usedcars/radius/1500/make/vauxhall/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/price-to/2500/postcode/en65nu/page/3/transmission/manual/model/astra?logcode=p
I know its not an MG

[ZS Phil]

Going to look at this
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312140535478/sort/locasc/usedcars/radius/1500/make/vauxhall/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/price-to/2500/postcode/en65nu/page/3/transmission/manual/model/astra?logcode=p
I know its not an MG

I guess it looks ok but 10 seconds to 60!!! Thats terrible!
In all honesty a step back from a ZS in terms of fun and performance, the mpg is pretty poor for a modern 1.8 too, only 5 to the gallon better than a 180 on paper.

That copperleaf red MK1 looks really nice in my opinion but surely getting another saloon defeats the point in selling your one?

Just be patient, Im sure a decent hatch will come up before long.

[ZS Phil]

What about a 1.8 hatch, still be quicker than the astra and a good base for a vvc head swop should you want more power. They are frugal little engines for the performance they give and handle a treat.

This looks like it might be worth a look, only 22k miles, monogram colour, 2004 and a hatch!
With a bit of bartering you might even get them down to the price of the red 180 youve seen.

[ZS Phil]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-MG-ZS-1-8-120-5D-116-BHP-/281195208707?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item41788a6003

[petet16]

Good colour.

[Dan1971]

Going to look at this
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312140535478/sort/locasc/usedcars/radius/1500/make/vauxhall/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/price-to/2500/postcode/en65nu/page/3/transmission/manual/model/astra?logcode=p
I know its not an MG

Rubbish.

Don't buy it. It'll last less time than one of your ZSs. The engine's neither quick or frugal.

How about - Type R
http://www2.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312080405855/sort/locasc/usedcars/postcode/cm210jt/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/seller-type/private_adverts/radius/1500/make/honda/model/civic/page/1/price-to/2500?logcode=p

Gof GTi -

http://www2.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312110466600/sort/locasc/usedcars/page/2/seller-type/private_adverts/postcode/cm210jt/make/volkswagen/price-to/2500/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/model/golf/radius/1500/keywords/gti?logcode=p

[M17TT180]

Rubbish.

Don't buy it. It'll last less time than one of your ZSs. The engine's neither quick or frugal.

How about - Type R
http://www2.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312080405855/sort/locasc/usedcars/postcode/cm210jt/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/seller-type/private_adverts/radius/1500/make/honda/model/civic/page/1/price-to/2500?logcode=p

Gof GTi -

http://www2.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312110466600/sort/locasc/usedcars/page/2/seller-type/private_adverts/postcode/cm210jt/make/volkswagen/price-to/2500/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/model/golf/radius/1500/keywords/gti?logcode=p

Problem is insurance

The zs v6's were good for me at around £350 fully comp for the year, i'm 30 with 9 years ncb but my postcode lets me down. The type-r and golf come in around double that.

[M17TT180]

What I am looking for is a 1.8 non turbo no more than about 6-7 years old with nice spec and nothing to big so really a sports hatch.

[Dan1971]

Problem is insurance

.... The type-r and golf come in around double that.

Ouch ...

You posted up some "wanted" threads ... ? Might tease someone out of their's ?

[M17TT180]

Ouch ...

You posted up some "wanted" threads ... ? Might tease someone out of their's ?

Tell me about it, my folks moved up to letchworth a few years ago, did some quotes on their address and I could get fully comp on a ferrari for about £400 lol its madness!

[Dan1971]

Late 120 hatch -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-ZS-1-8-120-52-000-Miles-180-Bodykit-June-2014-MOT-Leather-/251402050861?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3a88badd2d

[Skillen]

Late 120 hatch -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-ZS-1-8-120-52-000-Miles-180-Bodykit-June-2014-MOT-Leather-/251402050861?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3a88badd2d

Now that is a nice car :)

[petet16]

That looks pretty nice.

[Dan1971]

For me - a factory radio cassette is always a good sign. Gives a good indication that the previous owner wasn't a "modder" - more than likely mature, and just drove the car.

[Dan1971]

Astra coupe ... Always liked these and Se interior too .

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-VAUXHALL-ASTRA-16V-BERTONE-COUPE-FULL-SERVICE-HISTORY-12-MTHS-MOT-/331087315257?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4d16578139

Turbos are uberfast too ...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-ASTRA-2-0-16V-TURBO-04-04-ONLY-68K-FSH-MOT-TAX-TILL-08-2014-VGC-/141141313103?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item20dcad864f

[petet16]

Those Astras aren't bad lookers, dunno anything much about them really.

[Dan1971]

Had a couple of the 5 dr version. 1.8 is quite pokey - 125bhp and 60 in about 8 secs. Coupe suspension was slightly stiffer, but I always liked them. They did a 888 version that looked the absolute nuts.

Turbo is 190 ish bhp and 60 in 6 ish seconds.

[M17TT180]

Now that black coupe I nice!