Which zs to go for?

[Ritchy]

the yellow is really cool

[Dan1971]

Nah .... Goppin'

[nath86]

cough cough red is goppin

commoner

No offense of course ha

[peterzs]

Originally Posted by nath86

cough cough red is goppin

commoner

No offense of course ha

Have to agree.

[l11ke]

Originally Posted by Dan1971

• 180....

Vis motors can be repaired by yourself or my old man can repair them for beer tokens.

You can get a brand new plenum off the 'bay for £450 which includes both vis motors, or a second hand one for circa £200 from a breaker.

Belt change is £350 from stamford's recommended mobile mechanic and so now compares favourably to the 4 cylinder cars. Mk 2's are getting near the 6yr - 90K mile recommended change so factor in that expense if/when you're looking to give some leverage on price.

Door handles. When you open the door - a common fault will show where the handle surround comes away from the actual door slightly. Again - there is a fix - but another leverage area - or a fix from a dealer before you take it away.

Tax is £215 so long as the car is registered pre-March 2006 - so anything up to an "06" or "56" plate.

The 180 is a truly awesome under-rated car. The tuning potential is not as great as perhaps something with a turbo, but a few mods around induction - exhaust and decat will get you to around 190-195, so long as everything else works properly. Add a remap as Stamford had done - 200+ .

Don't know how old you are mate so insurance can put some off - I'm 39 and pay £280 fully comp protected with business use.

Car does 30 mpg on a run - but can drop to under 20 if you listen to the V6 go through the motions as it was meant.

Every car has it's issues. But we've all got one - And - you'll love it. If you can afford it - go large - 180 all day long - but for the looks and less running costs - I can't imagine there being a lot between the 110 and 120 performance wise , but make sure that you get one with the full 180 kit - bodykit and 11 spoke alloys. If you do some mileage - Don't forget about the diesel. A few on here running well and probably more tuning potential !

You'll also still have access to loads of knowledge on these cars via this and all of the other related sites ... so go for it.

Thanks for the info bud. Whats the 6yr - 90K mile recommended change? Im 21 bud but dont think insurance will be too bad. Paying £700 for my astra.

Whats the average sort of mpg? as i dont want to be spending a fortune on petrol.

I could afford one if i wanted mate, hopefully have £9.5k from my astra. But the whole point of downgrading is to save some money! But on the other hand i dont want to get a 1.8 and have a load of trouble.
Is the 120 big enough for a big car?

[l11ke]

Originally Posted by starfire039

You are more than welcome to come and have a look at mine Luke, she is for sale but is a mark 1, 120 on a 53 plate, if you're not interested in it then it doesn't matter but if you just want to check out a ZS and see what it's like I'd be happy to show you. They are very underated.

Thanks mate where are you based?

[Dan1971]

Originally Posted by l11ke

Thanks for the info bud. Whats the 6yr - 90K mile recommended change? Im 21 bud but dont think insurance will be too bad. Paying £700 for my astra.

Whats the average sort of mpg? as i dont want to be spending a fortune on petrol.

I could afford one if i wanted mate, hopefully have £9.5k from my astra. But the whole point of downgrading is to save some money! But on the other hand i dont want to get a 1.8 and have a load of trouble.
Is the 120 big enough for a big car?

Cambelt change is 6 yrs or 90 K. Most get the tensioners and water pump done at the same time although the pump may not be always necessary according to Stamford's recommended mechanic.

The insurance is Gp 17. I only mention affording it as most could actually afford loads for insurance but people get put off if asked to spend more on it than the car is actually worth.

Avge MPG - like I said will depend on your driving style and the roads you use it on. Cruise at the legal limit on the motorway and you'll get 35+ Drive enthusiastically down dual carriageways and A roads and you'll get 25. Come to Brands to a taster session, me and Pete have been a few times, and you won't see the good side of 15 !

The ZS is actually quite a light car, so when you start comparing power to weight ratios .... the 1.8 comes out well. Never driven one personally but a few guys that have, have commented that the 1.8 engine, being lighter in the front, lets the car handle better. I think there's maybe 1-2 secs in the 0-60, but the extra torque and mid-range of the V6 make it an easy car to drive.

If you've got £3-3,500 to spend you'll get yourself a really nice late model Mk2.

What the hell ! .... £4,500 and you can have my 05 plate 21K 180 hatch !

[l11ke]

Only looking at spending £3k max? Less if i can get away with it. Tempted to go for the 120 as im more interested in looks now and got to think of money lol

[Dan1971]

Plenty out there fella with people here who'll come along if it's near to give that very valuable 2nd opinion without the rose-tinted glasses !

Cheers

[l11ke]

Cheers bud, not seen to many for sale! where they all hiding?