Cheap Diesel 400/45/ZS

[ZS]

Having got rid of the Audi yesterday, I am now in the market for a new car.

Does anyone have a cheap 400/45/ZS for sale? Mileage and condition not overly important, as long as it is road legal and has some MOT and Tax on it (Needs to be reliable and get me to and from work)

Incase you didn't know the Audi was rubbish and kept breaking down, culminating in refusing to start even with easy start recently...

[MG ZS STE]

Any of these do yer?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-06-MG-ZS-TURBO-DIESEL-GREEN-CHEAP-/321441850688?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4ad76d6540

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-54-MG-ZS-TURBO-DIESEL-BLACK-CHEAP-/321438681135?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4ad73d082f

[ZS]

Any of these do yer?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-06-MG-ZS-TURBO-DIESEL-GREEN-CHEAP-/321441850688?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4ad76d6540

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-54-MG-ZS-TURBO-DIESEL-BLACK-CHEAP-/321438681135?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4ad73d082f


Looked at both of those, the Black one (why 45 wheels, seats and MK1 grill??) I inquired about (same seller) but no way of getting there myself and they want over £300 to deliver! (Makes the Green one over a grand and thus too expensive for what it is!)

(I live on the south coast BTW)

To be fair, the black one at £395 + £300 delivery + £145 Tax + whatever for the MOT, makes that car cost over £840 in the state it is in, with no guarantee its mechanically sound and won't cost stupid amounts for the MOT...
The Green one is £695 + £300 delivery + £145 Tax = £1140 Which is more tempting, but still more than I was hoping to pay!

[peterzs]

Wow some mileage on those two.

Have heard that the pumps can go on high miles and are costly to replace.

I'm on a derv f/b dont know if its worth asking on there.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/662342937147230/members/

I've got the time to run you to pick up one, all the work you do on the site, ZS.

[ZS]

Wow some mileage on those two.

Have heard that the pumps can go on high miles and are costly to replace.

I'm on a derv f/b dont know if its worth asking on there.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/662342937147230/members/

I've got the time to run you to pick up one, all the work you do on the site, ZS.

Hopefully I can find something a bit closer, am watching these at the moment:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111405058358?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111406879898?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

No idea how I would get to either of them to be honest :) - Thanks for the offer Peter, but its a long way to collect me and then go get the car :) - Will let you know once I have decided what to get though!

[peterzs]

Not a worry, love driving so any excuse.

Plus it pays you back for all those hours sorting the site.

Be in the ZS so bring the kids!!

:laugh::laugh::laugh:

[ZS]

Anyone got any experience of the Proton GEN-2 1.3 GLS 5dr?

I've been offered an 05 plate for under £800... looks in great condition but not sure on the 1.3 petrol engine and can't find any reviews on it anywhere!

Other than that the seller of the 420 linked above has contacted me to say its been serviced every 6k miles, new brakes all round every 1800 miles irrespective of the wear, only downside I can see is the rust on the rear arches... Not too worried about the power, and motorway driving appears to have similar book figure MPG...

[dida4g]

http://www.copart.co.uk/c2/homeSearch.html?_eventId=getLot&execution=e1s1&lotId=20052664&returnPage=SEARCH_RESULTS

Copart
42K R45 Diesel

[ZS]

http://www.copart.co.uk/c2/homeSearch.html?_eventId=getLot&execution=e1s1&lotId=20052664&returnPage=SEARCH_RESULTS

Copart
42K R45 Diesel

Nice enough car... Damage doesn't look too bad from the limited photo's but could be worse under the skin...

But I am not a CoPart member (and you have to pay to be one?) and have no idea on how to get a cat C back on the road?? Or what it means to own a Cat C car from insurance view etc?

[Dan1971]

If you don't mind a bit of work - don't know where it's located either ....

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201407055579207/sort/pricedesc/usedcars/model/45/postcode/cm210jt/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/fuel-type/diesel/radius/1500/page/2/make/rover?logcode=p

[Dan1971]

R75 near you ....

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201407115742355/sort/locasc/usedcars/radius/1500/postcode/po12ad/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/make/rover/page/1/model/75/fuel-type/diesel?logcode=p

Or a facelift ZT that's a few miles away with a few miles and wear, but we all know they are good for a big mileage ...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201407115742355/sort/locasc/usedcars/radius/1500/postcode/po12ad/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/make/rover/page/1/model/75/fuel-type/diesel?logcode=p

[ZS]

If you don't mind a bit of work - don't know where it's located either ....

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201407055579207/sort/pricedesc/usedcars/model/45/postcode/cm210jt/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/fuel-type/diesel/radius/1500/page/2/make/rover?logcode=p

Starting issue, probably just glow plugs :) but could be fuel pump of course!

I don't mind the work, but its 115 miles away from me, so getting it back could be interesting if it doesn't start...

R75 near you ....

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201407115742355/sort/locasc/usedcars/radius/1500/postcode/po12ad/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/make/rover/page/1/model/75/fuel-type/diesel?logcode=p

Or a facelift ZT that's a few miles away with a few miles and wear, but we all know they are good for a big mileage ...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201407115742355/sort/locasc/usedcars/radius/1500/postcode/po12ad/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/make/rover/page/1/model/75/fuel-type/diesel?logcode=p

Both links are the same car dude :)

Also, had a 75 CDT before... it wasn't exactly reliable either! Brake lines corroded through, rear springs snapped, engine started pumping oil out the dipstick (common issue with crankcase pressure in these engines) and not as good on fuel as the 45 either... Other than that I might consider one again.

[Dan1971]

Sorry - Mk2

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201406195155251/sort/default/usedcars/radius/1500/postcode/ss73hh/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/make/mg/page/1/model/zt/price-to/1000/fuel-type/diesel?logcode=p

[ZS]

Starting issue, probably just glow plugs :) but could be fuel pump of course!

I don't mind the work, but its 115 miles away from me, so getting it back could be interesting if it doesn't start...

Phoned the dealer about that car... and its sold already. :) otherwise that would have been quite a good car for me!

[ZS]

Sorry - Mk2

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201406195155251/sort/default/usedcars/radius/1500/postcode/ss73hh/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/make/mg/page/1/model/zt/price-to/1000/fuel-type/diesel?logcode=p

Damn... Love the colour, love the MK2 looks, Gridspokes are a plus, its the 135 model... thats a nice car! Located in Birmingham, so couple hours drive...

I'm going to ring and ask about that one I think :yes:

[Dan1971]

Good luck ...

Driver's seat looks like it needs replacing but alcantara or full leather come up for them more often that for a ZS. Good base to have I reckon.

[Lukeus101]

Any of these do yer?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-06-MG-ZS-TURBO-DIESEL-GREEN-CHEAP-/321441850688?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4ad76d6540

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-54-MG-ZS-TURBO-DIESEL-BLACK-CHEAP-/321438681135?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4ad73d082f

Just a word of caution on these two, both have been Taxi's in and around the West Yorkshire area. If you want Sam I can always have a look round them if you want to give either a punt.

[MG ZS STE]

theres an alrightish one in the for sale section on .org. sellers user name, MAD.

[ZS]

theres an alrightish one in the for sale section on .org. sellers user name, MAD.

Thats the one that he wants £2.5k for in the quite modified state? Nice car, but budget doesn't quite stretch to that...

[Dan1971]

You got something yet ?

[ZS]

Yes, I picked up an 05 plate Proton Impian, with 41000 miles on the clock:

5515

I do think the previous owner was a bit optimistic in his choice of keyring though!!

5516

The car itself isn't in too bad condition, but does need a bit of TLC... Its a 1.6 Mitsubishi engine, so apparently should be reliable and frugal on the go go juice.

[Dan1971]

If it does the job for you mate - all's good.

As far as Lotus is concerned, I'm fairly sure that Lotus had quite a bit of involvement with Proton a few years ago. The Satria GTi suspension was engineered by them if I remember correctly and was well thought of. Bolt on bodykit and decent recaro seats too.

[Lukeus101]

Had GTI for a project and it was a great car to work on but had to give up the garage space so didnt finish it :(

[ZS]

The Lotus connection is the fact that Lotus own Proton...

Its nothing special, but reminds me a lot of my old ZS tbh... right down to the boot hinges that drop into the boot space and crush whatever is in their way!!