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Craig
20-09-09, 05:02 PM
After 6 years of MG ownership, I have defected! I swapped my 180 for a Honda. Just picked it up today. Farewell ZS, you did me proud.

Its a 99 Prelude 2.2 vtec Montegi special edition with a sports auto box, a la tiptronic(esque)

Almost the exact same colour as the ZS!

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee14/craig180ayr/SDC11210.jpg

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee14/craig180ayr/SDC11211.jpg

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee14/craig180ayr/SDC11212.jpg

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee14/craig180ayr/SDC11213.jpg

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee14/craig180ayr/SDC11214.jpg

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee14/craig180ayr/SDC11215.jpg
Smokey
20-09-09, 05:06 PM
thats one nice clean honda!!
grimmy
20-09-09, 05:07 PM
Very nice Craig
stamford
20-09-09, 05:16 PM
OMFG! What have you done! :laugh:

Oh well, I didn't think you would fold! Looks nice I will admit. ;)
Z Scotland
20-09-09, 05:17 PM
It looks very nice m8:yes:
Craig
20-09-09, 06:10 PM
As much as I loved the ZS, I was growing bored with it. I fancied an Impreza, but inded up with the 'lude. Im very pleased with it apart from the rank "wood" inserts.
Dan1971
20-09-09, 07:17 PM
Love the exterior .... interior .... :no:
Maxfly
20-09-09, 08:46 PM
hmmm, no really my bag but it is nice clean motor:)
peterzs
20-09-09, 08:47 PM
Are we now "theMGZSand Honda.co.uk" ??

Looks in fantastic condition, how does it compare to the 180???

:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
Craig
20-09-09, 08:50 PM
Its very similar to the zs. Handles almost the same. Its even got the some of the same switches lol. I have to admit, it seems better built than the zs even though its 3 years older. The vtec noise is superb. I may return to the MG fold in the not to distant future though :P
grimmy
20-09-09, 08:51 PM
Are we now "theMGZSand Honda.co.uk" ??

Looks in fantastic condition, how does it compare to the 180???

:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
no we bloody well are not :whip::p
KevG
20-09-09, 10:00 PM
So what version did you get the 185PS or 200PS version and is it 2 or 4 wheel steering?

Enjoy!!
sc9ar
20-09-09, 11:06 PM
i had a 4ws 2.2 one of them for a bit earlier this year, not the tiptronic though, full manual. i think the tiptronic is nearly a second slower which is a shame yet your box is much desired for a nice relaxing cruise :) the motegi is the one to get as it comes with the nice bodykit. nice move mate, i do love them preludes :) hope it serves you well
arwilson80
21-09-09, 08:53 AM
you kept that one quiet... :p

...and i'm not quite fussed on a 2Dr. :crazy: Other than that it's fine.
stamford
21-09-09, 09:14 AM
How long before the wheels get changed? :laugh:
arwilson80
21-09-09, 11:44 AM
they might already be... ;o)
weagie
21-09-09, 11:49 AM
Very nice mate, always liked them. Besides the wheels what you gonna do to it?
will-w
25-09-09, 03:06 AM
There are a heck of a lot of things that can be done to these, having owned a jap spec one myself before the ZS :)

http://wpjw.co.uk/images/mycar_prelude/preludesmall.jpg <-- God I miss that thing! :(

Power-fold mirrors and wind deflectors are a must, followed very closely by the CF interior panels as the wood trim is just shocking!!! :(

If you need a hand on anything, feel free to PM me (I have a full copy of the Honda EPC if you need parts), and register here: http://preludeuk.co.uk

So what version did you get the 185PS or 200PS version and is it 2 or 4 wheel steering?
Depends if it's a red or black top, I should imagine being a 99 that it'll be a red top (197 I believe)... And it looks to be a 2WS jobby (unless you've got the 4WS light up on the dash and it's stopped working - you will get used to this!)
talkingcars
26-09-09, 10:24 AM
Car looks good but I prefer my ZS, my brother in law had one a few years ago and I looked after it for a couple of weeks and yeah, it was nice having the option of tiptronic and yeah it was nice having vtec but I still prefer my 180.

Anyway it's not my car so enjoy.........
Jem
26-09-09, 06:39 PM
Looking nice but what a weird looking handbrake lol
will-w
26-09-09, 06:43 PM
Looking nice but what a weird looking handbrake lol

It actually feels really natural when you're sitting in it... Remember it's quite a lot lower than a ZS and you sit lower to the floor too so it's just right :)
Craig
22-10-09, 09:37 PM
Well, the Honda didnt last long. I am now the owner of a Volvo! A C70 coupe. 2.3 t5 GT :D


http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee14/craig180ayr/1189664-3.jpg

Its fully loaded 247bhp , full leather, electric heated seats trip computer Dolby pro logic stereo, so much I cant remember
Ritchy
22-10-09, 10:23 PM
t5 basically yeah? 2.3t my mate had an estate one and f*** did it go fast in a straight line lol, it was mapped right out with a massive turbo, looked a wreck outside tho haha, bet urs handles better
stamford
23-10-09, 07:16 AM
I can't help but laugh...................you're getting as bad as me with cars! Looks nice Craig, more upmarket.
Maxxed_Ross
23-10-09, 07:49 AM
bet that'll scare alot of people who don't expect it!
arwilson80
23-10-09, 09:12 AM
...and no grille. :p
Andy25
25-10-09, 07:34 PM
Awesome cars had one over summer a few year back. Was silly quick for a big car. Drove beautifully too.