ZS180 - What's it like to live with?

[Dave]

As you all may know, i run a ZS tuned diesel.

I'm kinda thinking about a 180, but i need some info.

What are they actually like to live with, using them on a day to day basis?
The hum drum things like going out shopping, general MPG etc.

I know the tax is probably a bit of a killer, probably much more than the 130 odd a year i am currently paying.

Looking at the insurance side of things, the 180 is no different in cost, than my tuned derv ZS.

The car is generally used 2-3 times a week, and is basically used for pottering to the weekly shop, and other small trips, so fuel costs probably won't be too bad.

I've heard about these VIS motor things, no idea what they are or what they do. From reading around, they seem to be the achilles heal of the 180.

Cam belts seem to be rather expensive to get done, so i would be looking for a car with them already done, as i done fancy a £600+ bill just after buying the car!!!

If i can sell my derv as it is, i'd probably get around 800-900 for it on a good day. I'd probably budget around the 1000 mark for a 180. Is this a realistic budget for a MK1 180?

Sorry for the noobish questions, just want to do as much research as possible, if i was to do the change.

Cheers
Dave