Should I buy a zs?

[chris25]

All very good, honest replies, thanks.

Originally Posted by TjP

Sounds like youre not that intersted in the car tbh. Seems that youre only considering it cause its available, cheap and you know the history... not because its a car you really want to own, or have any passion for.

They are great cars though, and you might love it if you owned one. But, if youre bored of its appearance before you even have it, then thats not a good start.

My advice would be to get a car you really want, not the first that gets offered to you. Im sure the ZS will go to a good home

I think you're right, although I have huge respect for the car, I don't think I want to own her myself. I think the main aspect is the front end looks, I'm very fussy about my cars exterior aesthetics (ask Craig) so that's as gooder reason as any. If it were a mk2 I would snap it up no questions asked! I would also be worried in a years time it will be worth peanuts due to the ever increasing tax and fuel.

As said though, thanks for the input guys, your advice and a good nights sleep has helped me to come to a decision (i think haha!).
I'm looking at a couple of zr160s and a clio cup today so fingers crossed

[stamford]

Better the devil you know At least you know what you are buying but also remember next year it will be 6 years old, so will require the cambelts/90k level of service.Get your old man to drop it by £600 and strike up a deal

If you prefer a mk2, also bear in mind the availability of certain body parts if the need ever arose.

I like the mk2 for its bodykit and revised interior, but prefer the mk1 for its build quality and rawness.

[chris25]

Thanks for the replies. I didn't buy it, and my dad hasn't bought the Jag yet either lol. But here's what I did get!


I'm happy with my choice

[stamford]

As long as you are happy, that's what counts. So what spec is it?

[chris25]

Originally Posted by stamford

As long as you are happy, that's what counts. So what spec is it?

Dead chuffed.
it's a 172 cup, for those that don't know what a cup is, it's basically a stripped out lightweight 172 with different suspension etc.
It's quick!

[TjP]

Those are great little cars. I was qiute interested in one before I got the ZS, but I already had a hatch and wanted a bigger car (and either a turbo or V6). I hear theyre a brilliant drive though, and if one came up against a ZS180 it would mostly be down to who is the better driver

[Bobdope2002]

i had a dabble with a pug 205 gti the other night Small hot hatch car so kinda on topic and it overtook me like i was going backwards i was at 90mph on my own test track of course

So i cant imagine the 172 being any different really, I did get the impression that my bigger wheels may have slowed me down a little but im not so sure on that one

Anyways nice car mate shame its french

[chris25]

Originally Posted by TjP

Those are great little cars. I was qiute interested in one before I got the ZS, but I already had a hatch and wanted a bigger car (and either a turbo or V6). I hear theyre a brilliant drive though, and if one came up against a ZS180 it would mostly be down to who is the better driver

Yeah you're right, proper little drivers car. Suits me down to the ground, the visibility is excellent and that was important for me.

I don't mean to come across all 'my cars faster than yours' or anything, but the clio is quicker. 171bhp/ton compared to the zs's 144/ton! Handling is similar on both

[chris25]

Originally Posted by Bobdope2002

Anyways nice car mate shame its french

lol I know, shame really!

[Bobdope2002]

Originally Posted by chris25

lol I know, shame really!

Does it smell of garlic