What next ......

[Dan1971]

Got the deposit through. Going about getting the plate swapped so should have money to spend in about 2 weeks.

So ... head says the diesel, but as there's no-one volunteering near Bradford, I'm not travelling to look. Done that before and saw a right dog. Mrs C wants me to consider looking at others and she'll get her wish ... Got to keep 'er indoors happy.

Heart says 180, I'm thinking up to £2K for a mk1, £3K for a mk2 although saying that, I saw an 04 Mk 2 go on ebay for £2,300 yesterday, and it had alcantara !

There's a mk1 on .org in Kent ....

http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=308208

... anyone know the owner, or anything about it ?

[peterzs]

There is a MK1, 180, in red for £750 done 125k on Autotrader, 2 miles from me, but the wife won't let me buy it.:sad::sad::sad::mml::mml::mml:

[Dan1971]

There is a MK1, 180, in red for £750 done 125k on Autotrader, 2 miles from me, but the wife won't let me buy it.:sad::sad::sad::mml::mml::mml:

Looking that one up ...

[afcbadam]

forget what the wife says peter! you know you want it, just for a fun/project/track car!

[Dan1971]

Hmm ... Needs some TLC I reckon ... Fancy having a look ?

[afcbadam]

that looks like it coulod be a right dog. wtf is up with the wheels!

[afcbadam]

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/MG/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-240-4294966777/advert.action?R=200923335532687&distance=1&postcode=bh6+5jl&channel=CARS&make=MG&model=&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=2001&vehicleRegLetter=51

[TjP]

Well you might want to think why you're changing from the ZT after so short a time. If it was because of the ZS's handling then the diesel will do nicely, but if its a combination of the V6 power AND the handling, then just go for it cause you dont want to be wishing you had in a few months time (and maybe thinking of changing again!)

I sometimes think I'd like a diesel because you can go so far without having to fill up, but the noise from the V6 is half the fun for me!

I dont know about the ZS TDi but most TDi cars I've driven feel quite brisk because of the torque, so if you can live without the aural sex it could be a very good choice!

[TjP]

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/MG/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-240-4294966777/advert.action?R=200923335532687&distance=1&postcode=bh6+5jl&channel=CARS&make=MG&model=&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=2001&vehicleRegLetter=51

Hmm yeah those wheels are a bit dodgy eh.

Doesn't say anything about service history either... hope its had its belts done! :shoot2:

[peterzs]

forget what the wife says peter! you know you want it, just for a fun/project/track car!

Trouble is Adam we have 2 Puntos, and on SORN a Volvo 440 turbo and a MGBGT, plus the ZS Derv and no where to park them all. Ive already said I'm getting rid of the SORN ones. :clap::clap::clap:

Dan, I'll look at if your interested, but I know if I see it I will want it, thats why I've not looked at it already. Let me know, I,ll leave my cheque book at home!!!:clap::clap::clap:

[afcbadam]

thats only a mile away from where i stay in bournemouth. i can also have a quick look if anyone is interested.

[peterzs]

thats only a mile away from where i stay in bournemouth. i can also have a quick look if anyone is interested.

I,ve never seen it floating around, makes you wonder where they come from.:):):)

[afcbadam]

Auctions.

[Dan1971]

thats only a mile away from where i stay in bournemouth. i can also have a quick look if anyone is interested.

I would appreciate you going for a look to be honest. No disrespect Pete and thanks for the offer, but afcbadam has a 180 and would be able to make a good call on how it drives.

With a years mot and 6 months tax, combined with my crazy habit of changing a car every 6 months, this could be 6 months of free driving. He'd most likely knock a bit off the asking too ! For that money, I'd sort the wheels out with a can of silver spray from Halfords !

[peterzs]

Good thinking, I'm sure if I went out for a soin in it I would want it and I know that would be the end of my licence. Hope it turns out OK.

[R8NMG]

There is a XPG mk2 180 for sale on XPF from a respected forum member. It comes with full leather, very rare indeed. Might not be the cheapest but we know where it comes from.

[afcbadam]

do you have a link

[Dan1971]

http://forums.xpowerforums.com/showthread.php?t=49525

I've seen it on PH.

Out of my price range though.