180 owners - talk to me!

[skyblueads]

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I'm considering potentially swapping my ZS 120 for a Trophy blue 180 hatch - the car belongs to a friend of mine. He bought the V6 for his wife, who didn't like it, so it's surplus to requirements.

He's got a bit of a collection and I'm told the car is in good order, I've no reason to distrust him. It's at 99k, belts were done at 95k.

Having not owned a V6 I guess I'm just looking for a bit of feedback from V6 owners, I've driven in, and ridden in some great 180s and kind of think it's now or never for one...

[talkingcars]

Do it - end of.

[Skillen]

It doesn't seems there's any reason not to :)

[ZS]

If you can afford to run a 180 then don't question it, buy it.

[Jay-ZS+]

Having owned both I can say the 180s are a lot more fun to drive. Especially after a few mods. The V6s are a pretty lazy lump and so easy to drive at low speed but pick up much quicker from lower revs so you don't have to rev them like the 120 to get any power out the thing.

Only thing against them is running costs. Take it for a test drive and judge for yourself.

[stamford]

I've had my 180 for nearly 9 years, says it all really, do it. Addictive cars and only those that have driven them will know why, basic mods make it more worthwhile.

[andys1981]

having had 3 id say do it,but ive never had anything else in a zs than the 180 engine,if you can afford it,then go for it,i dont think you will be disapointed,you will like the sound of the v6

[ZS180V6]

I bought my third one on Saturday...

Can't help coming back to them.
Good ones are getting harder to find so I it's a good one maybe now is the time...

[Smokey]

Get it swapped if you can afford the running costs as people say. Totally worth it!

[caled]

To be fair, the running costs aren't that bad.

I commute 20 miles (10 each way) in my 180 through urban traffic. Last week, did this four times (80 miles) plus another 80 miles motorway and some other small trips and it took £40 of petrol, about 25mpg.

[Dan1971]

Surprised you have to ask to be honest. You're a journo and been on here for ages. It's a no brainer really.

[Hambo-180]

Do it - end of.

Agreed!

I bought mine new on a 52 plate, love it! thought about selling but can't bring myself to part with it!

[stamford]

I used to run mine everyday on the 70 mile a day commute, still do occasionally. I found the mpg to be quite reasonable, the only issue is the addictive noise and fun you can have which will see the gauge drop! that is the only downside! :D

[Jay-ZS+]

Yer if you can't resist letting it roar they are meant to be not too bad on fuel, I never could though so never really saw over 20mpg but others do. Depends how you drive it.

[Skillen]

I average 30mpg and I like the spirited drive.
My ZR105 averages 36mpg and to me that's not a huge difference.
In the year I've had the car I've spent £3k in fuel but I've done over 14k in it.
Go for it lol.

[foggy]

I have had mine 7 years and I got to say I would not change it for anything,you can have so much fun in it as well as it being a good family car.

[Cally180]

Yip defo do it, as long as it's in good condition. Running cost as mentioned. I never had mine on the road but the noise from it was pretty good.... And even when giving it some it's still good on the fuel compared to others. (Giving the situation haha)

[daytona365]

Its the best fun you can have with ya trousers on...The noise is so addictive, the handling is still pin-point, its economical when you want it, and Im never getting rid

[petet16]

One other thing you need to check for is the dreaded rust, it pains me to bring it up, but a few areas are vulnerable, first is the front jacking points, and second is the forward end of the front chassis legs, any bubbling between the spot welded flange and the inner wing needs to be examined closely, this applies to both mk1 & 2 cars.

They are however a great drivers car.