On sunday, i had the opportunity to drive a ZS180, many thanks to James Raby
The power delivery is like chalk and cheese, between the 2 cars.
With the V6, there isn't so much of a punch on acceleration, compared to my TD (i think James will confirm that!!).
The V6 is very smooth indeed, and obviously a careful eye to be kept on the speedo, due to the lack of real punch.
Whereas the derv gives a punch in the guts, when giving it some beans, so you kinda know that you are going quickly.
The derv needs rapid gear changes to keep her on song, whereas the V6 is quite lazy in that way. Altho saying that, i can give the derv a prod on the accelerator in 5th, and she pulls very well indeed.
I have been possibly thinking about changing to a 180, from my derv, now the decision is made even more difficult.
I love the animal like acceleration of my derv, and the punch at low revs. Whereas the noise of the V6, is quite addictive.
So, rather than making my mind up, it's made the decision even harder!!!
If MGR did a V6 derv, then that would make the decision easier!!!
Cheers
Dave