MG ZS 180 MK1 in TB for Sale

[andy_airsoft]

Hiya guys and gals

After a lot of thinking and weighing up my options I've decided to sell Gwynith (the car).

The specs are :

2001 51 plate with private reg (S12 CMH)
MG ZS 180 in Trophy Blue with the extreme spoiler
79k on the clock
Has part service history (think its 5 stamps in the book but will check for anyone that is interested).
Has had the belts done at 60k
Usual ZS 180 bits like 17" alloys and half leather
Has £140 worth of Panasonic stereo with an Ipod connection and also have the kenwood original stereo with 10 disc changer which will come with the car.
It does have a cone filter at the moment but I do have the original airbox so if someone wants it to be back to 100% standard thats not a problem, I have had to butcher the pipe from the inlet to cope with the new filter but if someone is really that bothered I will make sure I get another (original) pipe.

Right for the bad bits

The front bumper has some lacquer that has come off so could do with a respray but doesnt look too bad as Adam on here can testify.
Both front alloys could do with a refurb which I was going to do this summer as I have a garage now but as I'm selling her I wont be doing.
The air con needs to be regassed which I'm told is £45 from Kwik Fit.
The drivers door handle needs to be fixed (xpowerforums have the fix guide which should take 40 mins and some Halford Davids Isopon P38 Repair Kit 250ml for £5.99 plus a plumbing olive.
Drivers side seat bolster is worn as you would expect for a 8 year old car.
Adam has informed me that my plenum is working fine but my VIS for the 3k kick needs sorting i.e soldering and screwing down the motor but the 4k one is working perfect, the 3k one does work sometimes so you can live without doing it.

I brought a paint touch-up kit from Paints4u which I will give to the buyer so any little stone chip can be sorted.

I think I listed it all but please do ask any questions.

I can email over any pictures to anyone that is interested in her unless someone can post them on here for me (Prett please Adam :o) )

Right now down to the business end.

I'm looking for £2000 which I feel is a good price for the amount of car you get.

Only sale related posts please i.e request for pictures and the such.

I'm located in Southamton (about 10 mins for J2 M27) so if anyone wants to view hear please do pm or post and we can sort out a day and time.

The only reason why I'm getting rid of her is that I feel I need more power and coming from a Mondeo ST220 and Mitsi FTO x 2 I think I'll be better suited to a Seat Leon.

Until next Monday I have limited internet access (Mon - Friday 8am - 5pm working time) until BT turn on our Broadband as we have just moved or please do text me on 07833 249701 (Andy).

Cheers

Andy

[andy_airsoft]

http://www.pistonheads.com/SALES/1139360.htm

There is some pictures of her.

The MOT is due in mid December and tax in August but if someone offers the full asking then they will get 6 months tax as well

Cheers

Andy

[Yampiedog]

Dropping like flies! personally I would test drive a Seat leon before you commit to selling, I'm sure you would find any great difference unless it's a newer model FR.

[andy_airsoft]

Got two friends with them and had an extended test drive of them (whole weekend) and had a smile from ear to ear.

One was a Cupra and the other was the Cupra R, the Cupra can be upgraded to 220bhp with just a remap and cone filter and the Cupra R was just a dream to drive.

Have enjoyed owning a ZS but just crave more power then they can produce.

I'm sure someone will be more then happy with her.

[afcbadam]

i wouldnt mention the vis motor is playing up. let the buyer find that out.

[andy_airsoft]

Im happy to let the buyer know it only as I want to be 100% honest, it does work sometimes but could do with stripping and fixing which if it doesnt sell in set time i'll ebay / autotrader it fix before advertising

Anyone on here should know that the VIS will go at some point and knowing how to fix them isnt a secret so I feel an enthusiast would know its not a major problem, the plenum is working fine so 20 / 30 mins fixing the VIS for someone is time well spent, as you know ive just moved house so every minute of my time at home is spent painting / stripping wallpaper and laying carpet lol so not really got the time to sort it.

If its a deal breaker then i'll get my dad to fix it as he's pretty handy with a soldering iron and a drill

Cheer tho mate

[andy_airsoft]

Just been offered £1700 from someone on pistonheads so if anyone can match that from here they have got a deal otherwise it will probably go to this guy

If anyone is interested please text me on 07833 249701

[Dan1971]

Originally Posted by afcbadam

i wouldnt mention the vis motor is playing up. let the buyer find that out.

Fair enough trading into a dealer ... but to us guys ... Good on him for describing the car honestly.

[andy_airsoft]

Thanks Dan I do want buyers to know that the car isnt 100% perfect but for £1700 and an 8 year old car you cant expect it to be perfect.

Ive said to the guy thats offered the £1700 that I'll let him know by the weekend, still not sure I'm happy going to that price but we will see, there are a few cars Ive seen that I like but would rather wait and get one that I want.

Was offered £700 part ex yesterday and the garage that offered that said "has the HG gone on it yet" to which I replied "sorry do you know nothing about the v6 MG ZS's then as that only happens to the K series engine and not the KV6 engine". The man really didn't know about the Leon either as I said to him about the cam belt neededing changing for the second time and he said "oh does it, didn't know that" so needless to say I told him where to go.

My dad did have a look at the VIS last night and being a sparky for BT for 20 years he knows what to look for in an electrical circuit. all the solders looked ok and once back in it seems to work 8/10 times with the smaller kick at 3000rpm and the main one at 3500 - 3800rpm which is good so anyone looking to buy will notice the difference.

I hope it does go to someone here rather then someone who wont be able to look after her as well i.e a garage or non MG nut!

[andy_airsoft]

Still for sale and have more pictures available to email for anyone thats interested.

Still at £1700 with no offers please unless it's a Seat Leon Cupra or a VW Golf 1.8T.

Cheers

Andy