Thinking of swapping from a BRM to ZS 180

[Jon_A]

Hello all,

Currently got a Rover 200 BRM 1.8vvc and thinking of trading it in towards a ZS 180 (Mk1 or 2 I don't mind).

I have test driven the ZS 180 MK1 and liked it, didn't get to push it much so not sure how it would compare to the BRM in that respect.

Been looking at quite a few but all have not been good enough condition, price is very good it seems, a lot of car for the money no doubt because of the impending road tax rise.

If anyone is selling or would want to maybe do a swap let me know!

Also if anyone has driven perhaps a ZR 160 or the like how does the KV6 compare to the 1.8 K?

Thanks

[Bobdope2002]

the KV6 mate is nothing compared to the 1.8k

The 1.8 has to be revved like hell to get anything and lacks mid range torque

The KV6 has torque in the bucket load you can stick in 5th and comfotably do 30-35mph and when you floor it, The car will pull away with ease

Good Luck with the sale/swap get some piccys up i always like to see a BRM

[stamford]

The KV6 in comparision is smooth and very torquey, whereas the 1.8 is a bit rough around the edges but still a cracking engine when looked after.

I have always liked the BRM, an unusual car and compared to Marmite in some respects, the interior is not everyones cup of tea.

Good luck with the trade-in etc and :hi: to the site.

[martyzs]

Hi jon, was it you who I met at the mgzr meet in the new forest a few weeks back?

[Jon_A]

Yes it was mate, anymore planned soon?

[summerfies]

I have a MK 1 in Mint condition for sale if interested?

[martyzs]

Andy (with the blue zr) has begun a follow up thread from the one on themgzr, and there was quite a bit more interest generated but all went quiet, so we'll see. Im keen though and ill post some details up here.

[ian zs180]

Never drivin a brm but ive test drove a zr160 because thats what i was gonna buy before i test drove the 180 and never looked back the v6 is a great engine i had a v6 vectra before i bought the zs and that was a great motor aswell i think the v6 is the way to go defo you cant beat the sound and performance they give you .....

[Dan1971]

Well ... mine is here

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=200248395009&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=010

If you fancy a deal, let me know.

[Jon_A]

Very nice 180 Dan, shame you couldn't get anymore for yours on ebay. Seems to be the way with any MG Rover car. I had one dealer say he wouldn't even touch the BRM or accept as a trade in as no one wants MG Rovers!

Makes me want to keep with MG Rover as I think the Z range and performance Rovers really were under-rated.

[Parkie]

what ever you do mate dont go buy a ZR160! theses days of the week i still wish i had my BRM, the zs is very tempting tho.

[Jon_A]

Hmm yes I remember you had a BRM Parkie, you regretting the 160?

[Parkie]

Hmm yes I remember you had a BRM Parkie, you regretting the 160?

yes and no, i sold out to peir pressure in the end!