Zs 120+

[MikeMant]

Right ive been looking around for my first ZS so thought id pop a wanted ad up :bandana:

I live in Harwich, Essex and im willing to travel about 60 - 100 miles

At the moment i have 1200 saved up and i add too it each month In april i should hopefully have 2k + (i know im asking early but just want to see whats about and i might be able to grab a bargin) :smile1:

Im looking for

decent / low ish mileage (Maybe asking alot for my price range)
Good service history
Preferably silver but will consider other colours
Would like the 17 multi spoke alloys

Just an overall good one really Let me know what youve got or no of any

Thanks in advance

[afcbadam]

you will find a very good one for 2k. are you not interested in a 180

[MikeMant]

you will find a very good one for 2k. are you not interested in a 180

Id love one but im assuming that tax would be expensive and i travel approx 40 - 45 miles a day to work so probably cost a fortune in petrol Im probably gonna be proven wrong now lol

[Fudgepacker]

lol ive got a 120 mk2 with only 30k on the clock xpower grey Hatch back got all the gear on board make me an offer

[MikeMant]

lol ive got a 120 mk2 with only 30k on the clock

Up for grabs?? :innocent:

[Fudgepacker]

maybe i want some thing diffrent

[MikeMant]

maybe i want some thing diffrent

Mk2? Probably out of my price range

[Fudgepacker]

4k it has air con power steering reversing sensor's abs power steering cd player electric front windows fog lights 2 new front tyres ebc yellow pads in the front few knocks on the bumpers its just going in for an oil change and fuel filter change

[MikeMant]

4k it has air con power steering reversing sensor's abs power steering cd player electric front windows fog lights 2 new front tyres ebc yellow pads in the front few knocks on the bumpers its just going in for an oil change and fuel filter change

As much as id love to to cant stretch to that matey My budget is 2k Sorry and thanks anyway

[Fudgepacker]

aw well worth a try

[MikeMant]

Thanks for the offer mate

[vinny1979]

for 2k you could pick up a nice 180 mk1 easily. The tax hike isnt happening, and on a run of 45 miles you can expect very good fuel economy. I came back from falkirk in my mk2 180 last week and did 370 miles to £40 on a run, and i wasnt exactly hanging about. This week with 60% town and 40% hooning it to the mrs house 8 miles away I got 260 miles to £39. And that isnt hanging around, the 180 is such good value, obviously dependant on your age etc for insurance costs. But you wont be disappointed and I think the 180 is much better value for money over the 120 etc. IMHO

And as a guide my 2005 180 has just done 29k and I paid £3000 dead, and ive seen them for less. Good luck buddy!

[mattie007]

Mine might be for sale around that date.
Its Le Mans Green, around 55k miles, + spec, mk2 17" wheels, 180 bodykit, very good condition, 02/02 model, recent 6yr/cambelt service at the cost of £350, fogs, aircon, half leather, upgraded speakers(boston acoustics and infinity), sony head unit, piper 3" backbox, waxed and polished with autoglym every month.


http://i44.tinypic.com/219uve1.jpg

[RudeDogg1]

for 2k you could pick up a nice 180 mk1 easily. The tax hike isnt happening, and on a run of 45 miles you can expect very good fuel economy. I came back from falkirk in my mk2 180 last week and did 370 miles to £40 on a run, and i wasnt exactly hanging about. This week with 60% town and 40% hooning it to the mrs house 8 miles away I got 260 miles to £39. And that isnt hanging around, the 180 is such good value, obviously dependant on your age etc for insurance costs. But you wont be disappointed and I think the 180 is much better value for money over the 120 etc. IMHO

And as a guide my 2005 180 has just done 29k and I paid £3000 dead, and ive seen them for less. Good luck buddy!

The tax is hapening its just on hold at the mo

[mattie007]

Even more reason to go for mine! £165 Vs £410! :bandana:

[MikeMant]

Even more reason to go for mine! £165 Vs £410! :bandana:

Good point there

What price would you be looking for?? Could you send me some more pictures and interior pictures please mate Also where abouts are you? Cheers

[vinny1979]

The tax is hapening its just on hold at the mo

no it aint!!:soldiers:

[RudeDogg1]

read the thread from yesturday

[mattie007]

Good point there

What price would you be looking for?? Could you send me some more pictures and interior pictures please mate Also where abouts are you? Cheers

I'll post some more pics later.
I paid £3900 for it 2 years ago and would like to think its worth around £2200 with the mk2 alloys (these go for silly money).
Im in Kettering, Northants.
Its having the head gasket change at considerable cost by Rally Matt (a well known person on the MG forums) so in a few weeks will be running like a dream!

[p_b82]

As matt is doing it then you can be sure that it will be done right tho, so dont let that put you off

[MikeMant]

I'll post some more pics later.
I paid £3900 for it 2 years ago and would like to think its worth around £2200 with the mk2 alloys (these go for silly money).
Im in Kettering, Northants.
Its having the head gasket change at considerable cost by Rally Matt (a well known person on the MG forums) so in a few weeks will be running like a dream!


I will quite happily pay that mate You will have to let me know nearer the time if you are definately selling it

Any chance of a few more pictures and interior pictures please

Thanks very much

[mattie007]

http://i42.tinypic.com/hx7jgy.jpg

http://i39.tinypic.com/10r5l5h.jpg


Havent got any interior shots yet!

[MikeMant]

Cheers matey If you pop some interior shots up when you have time that would be great

Thanks buddy

[afcbadam]

from what i an see it has the checkered seats and a green and black steering wheel.
i have to say i like the green zs. my first 180 was the same colour and it always came up great after a clean

[MikeMant]

from what i an see it has the checkered seats and a green and black steering wheel.
i have to say i like the green zs. my first 180 was the same colour and it always came up great after a clean

Cool I must say ive never been a fan of green cars but when i saw that i changed my mind That looks really cool

The thing is though i couldnt really add a personal touch to it as its already modified?? Even though it look great i couldnt take credit for the mods

What ya reckon to buy a modded car?? or start from scratch with a standard car??

:trampoline:

[afcbadam]

it would save you alot of money as you will end ud doing similar mods. there are alot of personal things you can add. personally i havent brought a modded car b4 but i would do if it were the right one, however i wouldnt ever buy a car with a modded engine as it has usually been done for one reason - to be driven hard

[RudeDogg1]

looks pretty much standard hes only done subtle mods

[TjP]

I'd agree. The mods on mattie's car arent outrageous statements of the driver's personality (as would maybe be the case with an in-your-face bodykit or something) so theres nothing wrong with buying it like that IMO.

The car looks very good, especially with those wheels :)

[afcbadam]

i have to agree with tjp. i do like them wheels

[MikeMant]

Valid point about the mods to the green one It does look great

Im a bit wary as last time i brought a modded car (Escort GTi) I had no end of trouble with it

[afcbadam]

i brought a 2 year old mg zt and had nothing but trouble with it. it happens mate. but as this is a forum members car there is a trusted history with it.

[MikeMant]

True mate Part the reason i put an ad up There may be no warranty etc but i would be buying from someone that loved the car If that makes sense

[stamford]

If I were looking for a car I would make a car club/forum my first port of call over and above any dealer. Like you so rightly said buying through a forum car more or less guarantee a much loved car and one known to many be it for the right reasons or perhaps one with a chequered history.

[MikeMant]

If I were looking for a car I would make a car club/forum my first port of call over and above any dealer. Like you so rightly said buying through a forum car more or less guarantee a much loved car and one known to many be it for the right reasons or perhaps one with a chequered history.

Cool Well i will seriously consider the green one if he does decide to sell it Still would like to see some interior shots :innocent:

If that one doesnt go ahead for any reason i would like a Silver hatch back

[wilko66]

matties car is a good one with some nice mods. and hes always looked after it

[MikeMant]

matties car is a good one with some nice mods. and hes always looked after it

Cool To be honest i wasnt looking for a saloon BUT when i popped to the shops there was a yellow saloon zs and it looked great Looks better seeing one

Will seriously consider Matties car if he does sell it

[wilko66]

Cool To be honest i wasnt looking for a saloon BUT when i popped to the shops there was a yellow saloon zs and it looked great Looks better seeing one

Will seriously consider Matties car if he does sell it

I think the saloon is a better looking car:snap: ......................................but then its personal choice...........................................b ut the saloons better:joker:

[TjP]

I prefer the look of the saloon too. Plus you get the evo spoiler :w00t:

[RudeDogg1]

I think the saloon is a better looking car:snap: ......................................but then its personal choice...........................................b ut the saloons better:joker:

agreed :lttd:

[RudeDogg1]

Valid point about the mods to the green one It does look great

Im a bit wary as last time i brought a modded car (Escort GTi) I had no end of trouble with it

but ive said it befor that was an escort a diff class of car :p

[afcbadam]

i have had a saloon and a hatch and ill take the saloon all day long. better looking, bigger boot, more weight over the back wheels so feels more stable, a nice spoiler. have i convinced you yet?

[Craig]

agreed :lttd:

+1 :d

[mattie007]

Thanks for the comments! Heres me thinking everyone hates green cars!

Its not had any engine mods and the mods I have done are mainly factory options- 180 kit, fogs, green leather wheel, 17" 11 spokes, etc....

[wilko66]

Thanks for the comments! Heres me thinking everyone hates green cars!

Its not had any engine mods and the mods I have done are mainly factory options- 180 kit, fogs, green leather wheel, 17" 11 spokes, etc....


No always liked you car bud, coz you've done the same as me factory mods:clap2:

[MikeMant]

I prefer the look of the saloon too. Plus you get the evo spoiler :w00t:

I do like the spoiler :angel:

but ive said it befor that was an escort a diff class of car :p

Vailid point mate

i have had a saloon and a hatch and ill take the saloon all day long. better looking, bigger boot, more weight over the back wheels so feels more stable, a nice spoiler. have i convinced you yet?

Your getting there mate LOL

[RudeDogg1]

Thanks for the comments! Heres me thinking everyone hates green cars!

Its not had any engine mods and the mods I have done are mainly factory options- 180 kit, fogs, green leather wheel, 17" 11 spokes, etc....

yeah all mine are factory mods apart from the k&n aif filter eliment but then thats just an improvement on the orig and the citron washer jets. I gave up trying to locate the mg heated washer jets then i would of had about 90% of the extra factory mods

[vinny1979]

i have had a saloon and a hatch and ill take the saloon all day long. better looking, bigger boot, more weight over the back wheels so feels more stable, a nice spoiler. have i convinced you yet?

+1

saloon rules:gathering:

[afcbadam]

Your getting there mate LOL

but not there yet!

what about if i said a few others! no parcel shelf rattle, the carpet in the hatch doesnt fit proberly and looks tatty when it pulls away from the edges around the boot. you get a much bigger spoiler. its cheaper to replace all wiper blades as there are only 2 to replace on the saloon!

[Ricks180]

but not there yet!

what about if i said a few others! no parcel shelf rattle, the carpet in the hatch doesnt fit proberly and looks tatty when it pulls away from the edges around the boot. you get a much bigger spoiler. its cheaper to replace all wiper blades as there are only 2 to replace on the saloon!

EASY I love my hatch and it's tatty carpet. :huh:

[MikeMant]

but not there yet!

what about if i said a few others! no parcel shelf rattle, the carpet in the hatch doesnt fit proberly and looks tatty when it pulls away from the edges around the boot. you get a much bigger spoiler. its cheaper to replace all wiper blades as there are only 2 to replace on the saloon!

Well looks like im also looking for a saloon The spoiler is great :angel:

[mattie007]

Interior:

http://i44.tinypic.com/2m6644o.jpg

[afcbadam]

EASY I love my hatch and it's tatty carpet. :huh:

i know what you mean i loved my hatch. every owner of the hatch has to admit it should have had bigger carpets though

[RudeDogg1]

Well looks like im also looking for a saloon The spoiler is great :angel:

You tend to only get the Bigger extreem spoiler on the 180's unless the owner has upgraded there 120 spoiler

[MikeMant]

Cheers for the picture of the interior matt

Anyone know of any silver hatchback zs's??

[afcbadam]

im loving the colour coded steering wheel. is that a standard 180 wheel thats been greened!

[Fudgepacker]

only ,ime nut you said it was 2 much

[afcbadam]

only ,ime nut you said it was 2 much

???

[MikeMant]

only ,ime nut you said it was 2 much

???

I thought that mate LOL

[mattie007]

im loving the colour coded steering wheel. is that a standard 180 wheel thats been greened!

Yes, its the 180 full leather wheel. Was a £170 option from the factory, but got mine off ebay for £100. So much better than the plastic ones.

[rob120+]

lol ive got a 120 mk2 with only 30k on the clock xpower grey Hatch back got all the gear on board make me an offer

have you still got your zs 120????????