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08-06-10, 10:54 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Houston, Renfrewshire
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Originally Posted by StragglaSteve
Aye but im driving a 120 like Mattie up there!
surley mine should be similar to his? unless hes got limited milage or something?
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should be mate yeah. Is his fully comp, good postcode, no full no claims bonus etc etc....
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08-06-10, 11:12 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: medway
Posts: 703
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im 24 with 2 years ncb and i pay 650 on a 120
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08-06-10, 11:16 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: The Shire
Posts: 2,860
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Originally Posted by will-w
It'll be a 'slightly modified' 2.0 L series diesel..
In comparison my derv (engine standard except BMC CDA & decat) has been getting an average of 54mpg on my A-road blast to work.
Even managed to get 58.9 on my run to Chester and back at the weekend!
637miles to £60 of diesel can't be bad!!
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Heheh yes you could say it is 'slightly modified' (check my build thread in the projects section )
When i pootle along a-raods i get closer to 50-55mpg i will be honest, but i drive at outside lane speeds on the motorway (at 3000rpm) and the economy takes a bit of a hit; and that is where i spend most of my time travelling
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08-06-10, 11:30 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Houston, Renfrewshire
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Originally Posted by vanishing days
im 24 with 2 years ncb and i pay 650 on a 120
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thats not to bad considering robbing insurance companies think MG's are highly "stealable"...
what kinda money are other folk paying?
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08-06-10, 12:30 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Waterlooville, Hants
Posts: 24,098
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Why not come along to the Kent meet on the 3rd July, see thread here http://www.themgzs.co.uk/vb/showthread.php?t=12220
It'll give you an idea which way to go.
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08-06-10, 05:19 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Northants
Posts: 2,725
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Im with Chris Knott insurance. All mods declared and parked on a public roads. There might be a mileage limit, not sure though.
Will be even cheaper when I add motorbike and house insurance!
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08-06-10, 08:19 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Maidenhead, Berks
Posts: 64
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I'm 23, 6 years no claims and pay £550 on my Mk1 180. Not bad...
To be honest if you can afford the 180 I'd go for that. You know what'll happen otherwise, you'll be sat at the lights in your 120 and along comes a 180 beside you, the lights change, and you're left with the roar of a V6 and the tail end of a 180 disappearing into the distance.........
(Runs away and awaits a flaming...)
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08-06-10, 08:23 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Bristol
Posts: 6,835
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Originally Posted by benedwards64
I'm 23, 6 years no claims and pay £550 on my Mk1 180. Not bad...
To be honest if you can afford the 180 I'd go for that. You know what'll happen otherwise, you'll be sat at the lights in your 120 and along comes a 180 beside you, the lights change, and you're left with the roar of a V6 and the tail end of a 180 disappearing into the distance.........
(Runs away and awaits a flaming...)
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The 120 is the better handling out the two though no doubt about it, with the lighter K series does make it fun on twisty roads
They all have their plus points will depend on what your after:
Economy - Derv
Cheap tax/ insurance - 120
Power and V6 roar - 180
Personally Id had a 120 and upgraded to a 180, Currently got a 120 courtersy car whislt the 180 is having some work and truth be told cant wait to have that v6 roar again
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08-06-10, 08:32 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Ashford, Kent
Posts: 1,030
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Originally Posted by stamford
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I agree! Good chance to get a close look at some nice cars!
I'm putting my derv up for sale soon too!
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12-06-10, 12:20 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Whittlesey, nr Peterborough
Posts: 25
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V6 do it now. and Mattie if you go buy a 180 like i know you want when you test drove mine before i decided to keep it (Payney off ZS Central) you won't get near £188.
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