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Squeaks
06-07-14, 03:37 PM
Currently on the hunt for a cheap ZS180 to turn into a track car

I do not mind a little work to be done on it, rather it was running where the v6 can be a sod to work on, if its on the road thats good but can always trailer it,

went to look at a ZR160 yesterday with my mate whos going halves on this with me but we both decided we do not trust the K series enough! ( owned enough to know what they can be like ) so next choice was the ZS 180

would ideally like a saloon, Yellow would be a bonus ;) and as cheap as it can possibly be lol, Oh and not the other end of the country! ( Hampshire is where I am based )

Anyone know of anything, would consider paying a little more for one thats already track ready

MG ZS STE
06-07-14, 04:00 PM
Reckon this guy would take £700, as that's what it was up for a week earlier.

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/2004-face-lift-mg-zs-180-x-power-tnt-very-fast-swap-sale-px-why/1072116444

Or this look alright.

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/stunning-2004-mg-zs-25-v6-brand-new-mot-tax-hpi-clear-see-photos/1072290555

Deckz
06-07-14, 05:02 PM
V6 180 is a K Series.......

Squeaks
06-07-14, 05:13 PM
the V6 is far more reliable than the K series 1.8

talkingcars
06-07-14, 05:40 PM
The KV6 is far more solid than the Ke 16v, the 8v are quite good but who wants a 64bhp track car?

Shame you weren't looking a year ago, my mk1 was going for a song.

Skillen
06-07-14, 05:43 PM
I'll be selling my mk1 soon hatch though and silver lol

Full mot and 6 months and feels a lot tighter than my mk2 at the minute lol!

Squeaks
06-07-14, 05:53 PM
Been offered a ZR160 for £200 tempted ( I know what I put in the first post lol )

Skillen
06-07-14, 06:01 PM
That's a pretty damn low price

Dan1971
06-07-14, 07:12 PM
That's a pretty damn low price

And therein lies the reason to avoid it ....

petet16
06-07-14, 07:15 PM
Suspiciously cheap cars usually have a good reason for being so cheap, but as the basis of a trackday car it might be ok.

Dan1971
06-07-14, 07:26 PM
I suppose it depends on why it's so cheap. Cosmetics wouldnt be an issue on a track car for sure, but mechanicals have to be well up to scratch.

Squeaks
06-07-14, 08:19 PM
already been to look at it, its a bit on the tatty side and it needs a thermostat but other than that its ok, my only worry is the mileage but ive been told by a MG mechanic not to worry too much, Like Dan said to me, if it blows up just put another engine in, although i think I want to hold out for a zs

Supercharged_Z
07-07-14, 07:09 PM
What's your budget?

Squeaks
07-07-14, 09:11 PM
depends on the car, hopefully not 2 much lol

Mark S
07-07-14, 09:25 PM
ians race car is fantastic value for money, you couldn't build anything even half way to the spec for the money.

DuckFeet
07-07-14, 09:30 PM
You have PM. I need a diesel so mine is for sale.

ZRed
08-07-14, 08:40 AM
http://www.themgzs.co.uk/vb/showthread.php?t=26683

there`s a deal to be done here

Squeaks
08-07-14, 08:29 PM
I like that, think we have decided on the cheap ZR, its the first time making and owning a track car so will make the way up the ladder as experience grows, if we prang the zr not so many tears will be shed lol