Have a ZR and wants a ZS

primer mg · 01-10-12, 06:50 PM

Hiya guys. Recently joint the zs forums and im on zr forum. Recently reviewed the zs 180 and they say they are Superb! Could any on here give feedback, advice? Thanks. Josh Etc?

Jay-ZS+ · 01-10-12, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by primer mg

Recently reviewed the zs 180 and they say they are Superb!

They were right, not much else to say

Smokey · 01-10-12, 07:02 PM

I've had 5. Enough said.

POMPSKI · 01-10-12, 07:15 PM

The only other car I would own is the V8

Noobrider · 01-10-12, 07:15 PM

On my 1st 180 although not my first ZS. The ZS handle better but when you put a V6 in it magical things happen......

Craig-ZS180 · 01-10-12, 07:16 PM

I agree, they are superb cars and are really underestimated by people who are either against the MG marque or haven't driven one.
Mine is not the most powerful or quickest car I've ever owned but out of all of the cars it's the one that makes me smile everyone I go for a drive.
It's just so driveable and fun, granted there is room for improvement on a completely stock one but for value for money these cars are superb.
I've had a few cars along side the 180 as in to look to sell it in the past but it has always been the replacement that ends up back up for sale as I miss the zs too much.
Really is a great car imo

big_wasa · 01-10-12, 07:21 PM

I am on my third 180

talkingcars · 01-10-12, 07:25 PM

Hi and welcome.

I have a 180 and my wife has a 160 so I drive both regularly.

The ZS is better built than the ZR, rides better and once rolling the ZS180 is quicker than the ZR160.

James

daytona365 · 01-10-12, 07:33 PM

The ZS, especially in 180 form is "magical"...............

Dan1971 · 01-10-12, 07:35 PM

Had a few - always had a good rationale for changing and always ended coming back from newer cars.

Pound for pound I doubt there's a better value car out there and with the forums, a great community spirit to keep you on the road.

In brief -
Diesels - 100 or 115bhp are good - great mpg and tuneable for peanuts. I tuned mine to 150bhp for about £200 and it still did 40+mpg.
Petrol 110 and 120s are the K series 4 cylinder. I haven't owned one personally but apparently have a decent turn of pace and quite cheap to run. Some say it handles better because it's lighter than the others.
Petrol 180 is the KV6 and flagship. Grunt and torque and with some basic mods - good for about 190bhp+ with a beautiful engine note to go along with it. Anything over 200bhp will cost you. As with any V6 though, a bit juicy and more expensive on the tax and insurance.

Buyer tips are on here of you go looking seriously. To cap it all - both hatch and saloon are very practical family cars ..... Go drive one mate - you'll love it.