Who's owned both mk1 and mk2 180-likes and dislikes?

[Southside_ZS]

Not 180's but i've owned both mk1 and mk2 120's Prefer the build quality of the mk1 plus no dodgy BCU's to worry about. But the mk1 dash is very dated especially the "after thought" passenger airbag cover just stuck to the dash

Also i hate the electric window switches on both mk1 and 2. They look like something out the 80's

Mk2 looks ugly as hell without the kit. Also shame they ditched the monaco seats from the mk1 in favour of Axis. Imo they should of replaced matrix for axis and kept monaco's

Mk2 dash vents are terrible quality. and push button switches arn't much better although climate control is a nice modern touch.

The fact my mk2 came from the factory with a tape player is a joke. who had tapes in 2005?

If the mk2 was built aswell as the mk1 it would win hands down but its not. Theres good and bad things about both to be honest

[stamford]

Some interesting points in there and all very useful when looking to make a change from mk1 to mk2 whatever the engine size.

I never realised the glovebox was felt lined, my 52 plate is just plastic.

[Ritchy]

im gonna keep an eye out for a glovebox down the scrappies next time im down there, think as said its the colur need to look at, zs is pretty dark

[Maxfly]

hmm, wonder when they were de-felted then?? There is loads of them out of scrappies but as said they are normally too light in colour unfortunately

[stamford]

Can't say i'm that bothered about a felt lined glovebox, it's not as if I stroke it when i'm driving

[Dan1971]

Originally Posted by stamford

Can't say i'm that bothered about a felt lined glovebox, it's not as if I stroke it when i'm driving

Glad I'm not the only one ....

[R8NMG]

Originally Posted by stamford

Can't say i'm that bothered about a felt lined glovebox, it's not as if I stroke it when i'm driving

It's not about the feel of the thing but objects you put in it that could slide around in the glovebox. It is a very smooth slippery plastic.

[stamford]

I must admit I only keep wet wipes, utility knife and forum flyers in it!

[DeMoNPauL]

Same as above really. Mk1 felt better built and was more of a solid car all round. Mk2's do feel cheapish but the looks are a winner.

[stamford]

Agreed, the mk2's looks are spot on and well executed. Just a pity they had to cut corners on the build. The only part of the mk2 I have trouble warming to is the rear end, too vast and reminds me of a smoothed boot as per Corsas and the like.