Help or advice as I'm totally confused..

[Craig-ZS180]

Well this afternoon we went to look at a local ZT-T (was out of price range but was so the Mrs could see what he thought) outcome probably off the list now as she doesn't like the rear at all.
Hadn't really contemplated the saloons tbh but she really likes the looks of them so if the boot is as big that may be useful to look at, plus more about in my price range.
I can get hold of the pumps and clutches for them quite cheap if they were to go so not of a major issue as know what they cost and where can source but I know what you mean.
Yeah we really need to sit down and weigh the pro's and con's up however I think that I probably will be going the route of changing it as I just feel that for the next few years having a diesel will be better for my pockets.

I loved your ZS dan, if at the time I'd ha the money I would've bought that off you without hesitation but as usual when something you really likes comes up often the money is not about.
I know I will miss the V6 noise, a lot, but the diesel can be made to sound reasonable.

I appreciate all the suggestions and ideas you've all put forward, I think I need to sit and work out what we really need/want from the next car/current 180 and see what will benefit for the next couple of years as whatever I do will be what I need to stick with for at least the next 2 - 3 years.

Others input though from what they own or have owned is always welcomed as I've only had the 200 diesel from the mg rover range.

Thanks guys