ZS 180 Saloon

[SteS]

Hi,

Looking for an MK1 ZS 180 Saloon in Blue. Blue is the preference but would consider Green or Yellow.

Would also consider an MK2 ZS 180 Saloon in any colour if within budget.

Budget is £1,500

Thanks

[talkingcars]

Hi and welcome

£1500 should buy you a good example mk1 or decent mk2.

James

[peterzs]

Hi and :hi:

Plenty of good cars out there.

Hope one comes along.

:yes::yes::yes:

[SteS]

Thanks for the comments!

Good to know I'm within budget, now I just need to wait for the right one to appear.

[180arvey]

gumtree is ok for cheapish motors,howdy doo-dy,tis a good site this.am newish to mg:s,learned loads off fellow members,have kept me well informed on the 180.

[top_man_eldo]

Hi,

Looking for an MK1 ZS 180 Saloon in Blue. Blue is the preference but would consider Green or Yellow.

Would also consider an MK2 ZS 180 Saloon in any colour if within budget.

Budget is £1,500

Thanks

£1500 would buy you my green one, once the engine transplant has been done!

[stamford]

:hi: to the site. Take your time, they will come up soon enough.

[ZS Phil]

£1500 will buy you a mint mk1 or a reasonable mk2.

My advice would be to get a pre 2002 mk1 with low miles.

The early ones have far superior build quality and under sealing and generally feel more solid. Around 2002 "Project Drive" was introduced where "unnecessary" components such as heat shields, sound proofing, under sealing etc were dropped.

For £1500 if you shop around you will get a fantastic mk1. Really, with the mk2 yo are paying for the looks.

[SteS]

£1500 would buy you my green one, once the engine transplant has been done!

Do you have any more details?

£1500 will buy you a mint mk1 or a reasonable mk2.

My advice would be to get a pre 2002 mk1 with low miles.

The early ones have far superior build quality and under sealing and generally feel more solid. Around 2002 "Project Drive" was introduced where "unnecessary" components such as heat shields, sound proofing, under sealing etc were dropped.

For £1500 if you shop around you will get a fantastic mk1. Really, with the mk2 yo are paying for the looks.


Interesting. So should a post 2002 MK1 be avoided?

[daytona365]

Buy a YELLOW one............

[Dan1971]

Buy a YELLOW one............

Ignore him - he's always drunk....;)

Very decent looking Mk1 in blue listed recently on the bay of E with low miles.

Honestly though £1500 should get you a very nice example and refreshing to hear someone after a blue one.

Good luck with the hunt and welcome to the site.

[grimmy]

Interesting. So should a post 2002 MK1 be avoided?[/QUOTE]

in a word no.i have a 2004 mk2 and its build quality is as good as any mk1project drive seemed to me to be a bit hit and miss.my mk2 doesnt seeem to have been missed out for all the "extras" the mk1 cars had.

[Deckz]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/mg-zs-180-mk2-/191477733099?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2c94f656eb

[180arvey]

i agree with daytona,yellow is the new black.no. .im not drunk,yet anyway

[grimmy]

yeah get a yellow one they are normally cheaper.

[ian zs180]

I have no issues with the build quality of my mk2 its as good as the Vectra sri I had what was on a 51 plate . So my advice would be look around there will be good clean mk1 and mk2 out there

[Sean-2k]

Yellow is the way forward best colour on the zs except monogram colours and white

[ZS Phil]

I'm not saying "dont buy a post 2002 car".

As somebody who has owned various ZS's of varying age, I speak from experience when I say the earlier ones as a general rule feel more solid.

For example I have had to replace the fuel tank on our 53 plate due leaking caused by lack of protection I've also had to get some welding done in the usual place just behind the front wheels underneath. Compare that with my 2001 built 180 which has done the same mileage, looks almost as good underneath as the day it left the factory.

The 2001 also has much less wind noise, more solid door handles etc.

As others have said, that doesn't mean all post 2002 cars are falling to bits, likewise it doesn't mean there are no 2001 dogs.

The best thing is to remember that it is a buyers market out there and to try as many different cars as you can. You may not even notice a difference between the different model years and aiming for a 2001 car will reduce your choice somewhat.

If it was me and I wanted a mint mk1, I would bide my time until an early nice low mileage, 1 owner car with full service history comes along. They do pop up every so often and just stand out from the usual dregs which seem to be all over ebay and gumtree these days.

£1500 is the top end of the market for a mk1 so make sure you get a top end car :)

[andys1981]

Interesting. So should a post 2002 MK1 be avoided?

in a word no.i have a 2004 mk2 and its build quality is as good as any mk1project drive seemed to me to be a bit hit and miss.my mk2 doesnt seeem to have been missed out for all the "extras" the mk1 cars had.[/QUOTE]

a would disagree there grimmy,ive had to change a lot of things on my mk2,where as the 2 mk1s ive owned have felt better been more equipped,i would jump at the chance to own a 2001 zs if im honest.

[SteS]

Thanks for all the replies I appreciate it. It's great to know £1,500 is enough to get a good example.

I think Yellow is a last resort for me to be honest, my heart is set on Trophy Blue or the very unlikely chance a Biomorphic ZS180 comes up.

[stamford]

Thanks for all the replies I appreciate it. It's great to know £1,500 is enough to get a good example.

I think Yellow is a last resort for me to be honest, my heart is set on Trophy Blue or the very unlikely chance a Biomorphic ZS180 comes up.

Wise man, tb's the ones to have, not that I am biased ;)

[Hoopla77]

Its not blue (or yellow), but my car is for sale. Its a 54 Plate mk2 saloon 63k miles*in Firefrost red.
The last two owners have also been forum members. I bought it off C13URD (Clive) just over 3 years ago.

All the desirable upgrades are there...*
Cambelts done 41700 miles*
New clutch*5k ago
18 inch Kei force 10 alloys*
Duplex exhaust*
Sheddist clutch kit*
Oil catch tank*
VIS indicators*
Drilled and grooved discs*
Upper and lower front strut braces*
Rear strut brace*
Genuine MG Mats*
Chrome speedo rings*
Bosch aero wipers*
Parking sensors*
Climate control 10 disc changer*
rear bumper stays to prevent sagg
Just done rear wheel bearing 100 miles ago
Part service history plus receipts for lots of work
MOT 31 October
Lpg conversion*for cheap fuel when required and petrol when you want it. Installed by Profess auto gas.

I just dont hardly use it anymore and I dont want it to sit there slowly deteriorating.

I will be advertising on autotrader etc before the weekend at above your budget but could go down to £1500 for a quick sale if youre interested.

you can see pictures in my profile.

If you are interested, send me a pm and ill give you a call.

Steve

[Dan1971]

.... but could go down to £1500 for a quick sale if youre interested....

Steve

Hmph .... £1K cheaper than 9 months ago - I'd have had it for that. Oh well ....

Bargain.

[M17TT180]

Hmph .... £1K cheaper than 9 months ago - I'd have had it for that. Oh well ....

Bargain.

It's going to happen at some point Dan, just do it already.

[ZS Phil]

Its not blue (or yellow), but my car is for sale. Its a 54 Plate mk2 saloon 63k miles*in Firefrost red.
The last two owners have also been forum members. I bought it off C13URD (Clive) just over 3 years ago.

All the desirable upgrades are there...*
Cambelts done 41700 miles*
New clutch*5k ago
18 inch Kei force 10 alloys*
Duplex exhaust*
Sheddist clutch kit*
Oil catch tank*
VIS indicators*
Drilled and grooved discs*
Upper and lower front strut braces*
Rear strut brace*
Genuine MG Mats*
Chrome speedo rings*
Bosch aero wipers*
Parking sensors*
Climate control 10 disc changer*
rear bumper stays to prevent sagg
Just done rear wheel bearing 100 miles ago
Part service history plus receipts for lots of work
MOT 31 October
Lpg conversion*for cheap fuel when required and petrol when you want it. Installed by Profess auto gas.

I just dont hardly use it anymore and I dont want it to sit there slowly deteriorating.

I will be advertising on autotrader etc before the weekend at above your budget but could go down to £1500 for a quick sale if youre interested.

you can see pictures in my profile.

If you are interested, send me a pm and ill give you a call.

Steve

I remember almost buying this when Clive listed it, I didn't because I thought it was too nice to park where I used to work!

[mattie007]

Pmd you Steve :)

[SteS]

Still looking if anyone's interested in selling theirs.

[Hoopla77]

Sorry to all who were interested but it sold last week. I think i have replied to all pm's. Thanks for your interest. Steve

[mattie007]

Is the new owner on these forums?