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Stephen 30-09-10 09:18 PM

Zs 180 mk2
 
My ZS Will be going in about a month from now, Iv started looking at 180's! was thinking of being sensible and buying a 120 and VVC conv, But i want that V6 Noise!.

Got to be a MK2 and its got to be a Saloon. Either Firefrost Red, Starlight Silver or Ignition Blue. Id also love for some Full Leathers or coloured alcantara! ;)

So if anyones got one and there selling soon, let me know :)

Will be in a position to buy in about 4 weeks :)

Stephen

BUCKYDEVIL 30-09-10 09:22 PM

You got a buyer lined up for yours then ?
?3700 should get you a nice example, happy hunting.

Phate 30-09-10 11:47 PM

Your an idiot if you get a 180.

stamford 01-10-10 07:16 AM

Why is that then Jake? He seems a sensible enough lad and if he wasn't I'm sure his parents would block any move to buy one. I doubt he has a brother like yours lying in wait to 'borrow' the keys ;)

Phate 01-10-10 07:56 AM

It doesn't matter if he has a brother worthy of nicking it or not.

An 18 year old who recently passed his test with a 180bhp high revving performance car especially with a comment of "I'm addicted to v6 noise" - therefore insinuating he's going to drive it aggressively. I think he'll either lose his license or have an accident.

You know these cars are a handful and when you reach that sort of power if you take the Mick they bite back!!

I said it for his own sake. An 18 year old who recently passed in a 2.5L v6 is dangerous IMO.

Sorry for raining down on the young lads parade but I don't think any of us want to come home and see a "I've had an accident" thread. People with many years experience can be caught out by this much grunt...seriously bad idea if you ask me.

peterzs 01-10-10 08:29 AM

I know what your saying Jake, but I met Stephen at the Longbridge MG Site Meet, in the summer, knows his cars and is a sensible, level headed guy.

Looking at the list of cars I expect Stephen has and knows how to drive a V6.

We can all get carried away with speed (cough) but its knowing when its safe to do so. If Stephens keen enough to travel down from Scotland to Birmingham to show his support for the MG's sure he gets my vote.

(Thinks back to the Brighton Pub car park) ;););) :whistle::whistle:

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Phate 01-10-10 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterzs (Post 172923)
I know what your saying Jake, but I met Stephen at the Longbridge MG Site Meet, in the summer, knows his cars and is a sensible, level headed guy.

Looking at the list of cars I expect Stephen has and knows how to drive a V6.

We can all get carried away with speed (cough) but its knowing when its safe to do so. If Stephens keen enough to travel down from Scotland to Birmingham to show his support for the MG's sure he gets my vote.

(Thinks back to the Brighton Pub car park) ;););) :whistle::whistle:

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

I'm going to disagree with you Pete. I REALLY think it's a bad idea. But I won't say another word in this thread. It's not mine to spoil! I just hope I'm wrong.

Yes I nailed it in the carpark, but I knew full well what I was doing, and did it intentionally ;)

Dan1971 01-10-10 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Phate (Post 172906)
Your an idiot if you get a 180.


bit harsh ..... :confused:

peterzs 01-10-10 08:35 AM

Hi Jake, I know your only trying to help and its with the best intentions.

:beer2::beer2:

Maxfly 01-10-10 08:37 AM

Can see what ye mean Jake but Stephen should know well how to drive and sweeping generalisations aint always the best...could say you shouldn't have a car at all as yer from Essex and everyone knows what young men who are from Essex drive like ;)

Phate 01-10-10 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan1971 (Post 172925)
bit harsh ..... :confused:

I shouldn't post when exhausted and irritated. Sorry about that, doesn't change my opinion of it being a bad idea though!

Dan1971 01-10-10 08:45 AM

Seriously - the lads been punting around in a car that'll do 120 and is plenty fast enough to injure himself for a year. In that year he may well have clocked up a good few thousand miles too.

Before I passed my test I'd been upside down in my dads Nissan sunny whilst on L-Plates and in a Honda civic. "There but for the grace of God go I".

He's for sure a car lover and if he gets one - it'll be one of the most cherished 180 on this site.

Plenty of guys on here have had accidents and IIRC, not because it's been their fault - yourself included.

Good on you I say - just go steady - and respect the car and what it can do. To hear the V6 - Quiet straight road - at 40, give it a rev and drop it into second. Don't boot it, just accelerate gradually and listen ....... Ah - that's better. 50/55 up into 3rd to 60 then 4th to relax - nice and calm. No faster or more dangerous than doing it in a 1.4 Pug 205.

SticklesMickles 01-10-10 10:09 AM

LOL @ this, the 180 is not even that fast IMHO

Its nippy yeah, but its not a fast dangerous car.

vanishing days 01-10-10 10:25 AM

Well I've just switched up to 180 it's a massive difference from my 120 but as long as he's carefull im sure he'll be fine I've had it a week and I'm still learning how to drive it right. but im sure hell be ok

Supercharged_Z 01-10-10 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phate (Post 172906)
Your an idiot if you get a 180.

TOOL.


hes only a idiot if he drives like one, regardless of all of that im 25, i had a supercharged zs at 20 with 250 odd bhp. i diddnt crash i was addicted to the v6 noise.

i see 18 year olds with scoobys round my way. you only crash if you drive outside your capabilitys.

Zed Lee 01-10-10 02:20 PM

Good luckwith thesurch mate, I was looking around for ages for my mk2 there are some right crap ones out there.

steetee 01-10-10 04:50 PM

If you have the money to insure and run it, I would go for it Stephen.

I met you before and you seemed mature for your age. I wouldn't see it being a problem.

Agree with the above posts.. The ZS 180 is not overly quick. I was in a 300bhp RWD 350z GT at 20 years old, and drove through the winter in the heavy ice and snow without bumping it. :)

Stephen 01-10-10 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BUCKYDEVIL (Post 172888)
You got a buyer lined up for yours then ?
?3700 should get you a nice example, happy hunting.

Yeah i have a buyer. Good friend off the 75/ZT website. One of his 75 V6's is going to make way for the ZS passing his test. Its a pre production connie SE on an S reg!
Money isnt really much of an issue.. i have very little out goings... i dont smoke, very rarely do i go out. and i have a steady income.

I have driven quiet a number of V6's now.... Several 800's and my gramps 75 2.5 V6 and ZT-T and previous ZT 180 and also several MG Montego's.. inc a t16 turbo. i know what they are capable of and im not one that put myself and my friends if they are with me in Danger.

And theres a few young ones on here with 180's. One of the guys on the 75/zt forum is 19 and has a 260!

I wont be buying any 180.... its got to be the right car. Just like what i said with my own 110. It was the right car, even though it was very basic.

Can the discussion end on this now.... and focus on that im looking for a MK2 180 ZS

stamford 01-10-10 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 172992)

Can the discussion end on this now.... and focus on that im looking for a MK2 180 ZS

Well said!

petet16 01-10-10 06:07 PM

Good luck with the search.

You've got a pretty tight spec, so patience may be needed.

Stephen 01-10-10 06:49 PM

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...ge/1?logcode=p

Like that! but blue silver or red :D

MG ZS STE 01-10-10 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 172887)
But i want that V6 Noise!.

in what universe does that get interpreted

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phate (Post 172918)
therefore insinuating he's going to drive it aggressively.

as that? Eh?

i'm sure you'll have great fun with the 180, insurance would be [and is] my biggest concern.

petet16 01-10-10 06:56 PM

Yeah, thats a nice one, is that Brooklands, or Goodwood green?

Stephen 01-10-10 06:58 PM

Id say its Goodwood. Nice colour but its a lighter colour for me this time:)

mattie007 01-10-10 08:06 PM

Good luck with the search Stephen. I too could afford a 180, and have nearly bought 4 or 5, but the 120 suits me fine now I have the motorbike. I have driven a 200bhp ZS round Rockingham for nearly two hours and have to say, even at very high speeds just a few feet from the wall, its a very stable and safe car.

People said a similar thing to me when I mentioned getting a motorbike, but at the end of the day, your in control.

That green ZS looks really smart btw.

andys1981 02-10-10 03:56 AM

180s a magic motor,just annoys me with the tax,petrol prices etc,wi somebody with 2 kids,totally prices you out of your everyday car,by the way am looking to trade aswell miss it!!

Ritchy 02-10-10 08:30 AM

good luck on the hunt stephen, i know youll treat it right anyway!

Huffy 28-11-10 04:20 PM

Lets face it, he;; be too busy shagging 17 year old hotties in the back! a 180 @ 18, jest remeber be safe..... always were a Jonny!

Ritchy 28-11-10 04:23 PM

hunts off hes got a 120 now

MG ZS STE 28-11-10 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huffy (Post 181776)
Lets face it, he;; be too busy shagging 17 year old hotties in the back! a 180 @ 18, jest remeber be safe..... always were a Jonny!

+1 on the shagging hot 17 year old tail. and sound advise on the rubbers.

Stephen 28-11-10 06:23 PM

yep as Ritchy Said, Now got a 120.

And my backseat has never been used! :)

andys1981 28-11-10 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 181794)
yep as Ritchy Said, Now got a 120.

And my backseat has never been used! :)

yet lol

ZS Phil 28-11-10 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 181794)
yep as Ritchy Said, Now got a 120.

And my backseat has never been used! :)

i should hope not since ive just bought it!

Ritchy 28-11-10 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ZS Phil (Post 181799)
i should hope not since ive just bought it!

just the driver seat,

lol jk

ZS Phil 28-11-10 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ritchyp (Post 181801)
just the driver seat,

lol jk

lol thats alright then, only had the rears :P

daveronimo 22-01-11 10:39 PM

How about my 180 - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2298673.htm

belts done and new disks and pads

Stephen 23-01-11 07:46 AM

Got a mk2 120 saloon mate but thanks


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