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R8NMG · 07-04-10, 01:55 PM

I did just that and upgraded from a 120 to a 180.

The very first thing I stepped into the 180 I noticed and remembered well the difference between a 4 pot and a V6 engine. The smooth whoosh sound when slightly revving the V6 compare to the 4 pot.

Second is fuel. It was very noticeable the difference in fuel use. Yes on book figures there aren't a great deal difference between 38MPG v 29MPG but I am forever filling up £20 of fuel in the 180 compare to the 120 (when the fuel was much cheaper back then).

I have always had main dealer service in the 120 and the 180 and the price difference aren't that much significant. Presume the main difference is the cambelt change on the 180.

If it is a mk2 180 then you won't have the heater blower 1 & 2 not working problem as it will be ATC but when that goes wrong it could troublesome.

07-04-10, 01:55 PM	#8
R8NMG Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sheffield Posts: 776	I did just that and upgraded from a 120 to a 180. The very first thing I stepped into the 180 I noticed and remembered well the difference between a 4 pot and a V6 engine. The smooth whoosh sound when slightly revving the V6 compare to the 4 pot. Second is fuel. It was very noticeable the difference in fuel use. Yes on book figures there aren't a great deal difference between 38MPG v 29MPG but I am forever filling up £20 of fuel in the 180 compare to the 120 (when the fuel was much cheaper back then). I have always had main dealer service in the 120 and the 180 and the price difference aren't that much significant. Presume the main difference is the cambelt change on the 180. If it is a mk2 180 then you won't have the heater blower 1 & 2 not working problem as it will be ATC but when that goes wrong it could troublesome.