ZS becoming disposable items

[petet16]

I've seen 2 zs today on fb, one is being broken because it has no mot.
The other a 180 was broken because it needed a clutch and operating arm.

Are zs really held in such low esteem now ?

[talkingcars]

They will be like that for a few years.

[redzs]

Sadly worth very little now, and most owners not dedicated enough to spend out more on repairs than vehicle is worth.

[Dan1971]

Well - I saw a 53 plate 120 Mk1 today on the bay of E - all working short MOT but no known faults - £300 !

My instant thought was - could buy and break that for double .... sad, but true.

[M17TT180]

Thats the problem when a car in a certain condition is worth more in parts than a whole.

Thats why I am considering breaking the ZT, with an unknown engine fault its pretty worthless but being a SE with SE options pack its got some pretty valuable rare items on it.

[top_man_eldo]

The ZS page on Facebook makes me laugh sometimes, the post that made me laugh the other day read something like "ZS 180, must go tonight, £750!" What sort of advert is that?!

[top_man_eldo]

Sadly worth very little now, and most owners not dedicated enough to spend out more on repairs than vehicle is worth.

I must admit, it was a difficult decision for me to make as well prior to the engine swap. I have spent a lot of money doing that, when I could have broken it for spares and made some money!

[peterzs]

Trouble is 03 reg is 12 years old now, look at any luxury or sports car of that age and they are pocket money prices.

I can remember members on here a few years back saying they would run the car till the belts went, then strip it and buy another one till the belts went......

Must come a time when there wont be any left, then the price might start going up.

[MG ZS STE]

It doesn't matter what they're worth if you're not selling.

[top_man_eldo]

Exactly, I look at it like that as well.

That's why I'm so poor !!!

[peterzs]

but we have appreciating assets.

Soon, I hope.

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[Rocket Red]

Right now it play's in to the hands of anyone who has
Some space because you could buy a parts car for next to nothing.
I think in about 5 years we will have a very rare car that may be worth a few grand.

[daytona365]

My Zed is already worth a fortune, because to me he is PRICELESS........

[ian zs180]

I have always said when I do get my next car and that's gona be a long time off coz I still love my zed I will just keep it garaged and in 10 or so years could be worth a mint . Ive learnt that with my escort rs turbo sold it for £1500 when it was 11 years old there now fetching silly money ive seen two in a car specialist near me both going for over £6000

[talkingcars]

You need to factor in storage costs, locally a rented garage is £50 a month so in 10 years that is £6000 plus you'll want to insure it.

[Din]

Some are dogs now though, mines going to the scrap yard when I find a nicer shell.

[petet16]

You just need to wait for a mk2 saloon being broken because the tyres are slightly worn Dan

[Din]

I know, I'm not sure I want a mk2 though, I'm not sure on the wiring side of things, I would be happy with a nice tidy mk1, preferably one that's not full of dents like mine lol.

[M17TT180]

I know, I'm not sure I want a mk2 though, I'm not sure on the wiring side of things, I would be happy with a nice tidy mk1, preferably one that's not full of dents like mine lol.

Mk2's usually come with a complete loom.

[MG ZS STE]

the mk2s will certainly be scarce in the near future as they only made them for 12 months. i reckon there to be about 1000 Mk2 180s made and probably only half of those left. once all the dogs have been scrapped and you can only find an enthusiast owned example then they will start to command sensible money. ive said all this before i know. but as i will only probably sell mine when i grow up that wont be any time soon.

[Din]

Mk2's usually come with a complete loom.

Explain?

I have the t series in my mk1, when I did the conversion I put the whole 420 front loom in mine right to the front fuse box, 400 clocks the lot, I may get a bit lost with a mk2 on the basis it would be a different setup, I would need a conversion loom I would imagine?

[M17TT180]

Explain?

I have the t series in my mk1, when I did the conversion I put the whole 420 front loom in mine right to the front fuse box, 400 clocks the lot, I may get a bit lost with a mk2 on the basis it would be a different setup, I would need a conversion loom I would imagine?

Oh can't help you there, what I meant is the mk2's (and late mk1's) come with the whole loom for all the options whether fitted or not. Whereas the earlier cars only had the parts of the loom for things that were fitted from factory.

[Din]

Ahh ok gotcha, a late good mk1 with a knackered engine or gearbox would be nice, might get a 1.8 for cheaper tax too lol.

Think I'm gonna get saving for one in the summer, I can't think of how you can get any more bang for your back tbh.