Choosing a ZR

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Beatdown

Discussion Starter · Sep 29, 2010

when it came to your all important purchase of your lovely car what was it that you were specifically looking for when at the used car dealership or on someones driveway ticking the boxes on that checklist in your head?

i recently test drove my first MG ZR and i can say was dissapointed, i went for the facelift 04 105+ model because i had/have a rover 25.

so a few things i didnt like about it. im hoping it was this car specificaly that wasent up to my standard and not the whole range becaus ei really have my heart set on one.

so yeah,
1) the interior looks good in the pictures but when i got inside it was nothing but cheap plasticy tackyness everywhere.

2)the brake and clutch pedals were very light, perhaps TOO light, all it took was a slight knock from my shoe to engage the brakes, not sure if i like it.

3)the fog light housing looked like it could fall out at any time and i accidently pulled it out when trying to see it if was broken.

4)it said electric sunroof on the information leaflet on the car window, but it didnt even have a sunroof ?????

5) when i think of something else i will put it here.

on a side note, does anyone need rover parts? i have a pretty good condition rover 25 in red. minus the front bumper, raidiator, bonnet, all is in sweet condition.

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moneyzzz1-1

· #2 · Sep 29, 2010

put a post in the for sale section, im after a traffic master clock

and if its a 3door the inside door handles

Beatdown

Discussion Starter · #3 · Sep 29, 2010

i cant use for sale section yet, me thinks i have too low a number of posts

acreature

· #4 · Sep 29, 2010

Beatdown said:
i cant use for sale section yet, me thinks i have too low a number of posts

Nah you have to be a supporter (£12/y) or a temporary seller (£3/4 weeks) linky link

sonic_160zr

· #5 · Sep 29, 2010

Beatdown said:
i cant use for sale section yet, me thinks i have too low a number of posts

You need to be a paid up member to sell stuff.... (well worth the £12 though as there are lots of other benefits and you help support this great resource!) :broon:

As for the car the Mk2's interior is a tad cheap and tacky compared to the Mk1 interior, as for the clutch and the brake cable, that could be down to the car, when we were looking at some rover 25's all had different bites points so i think its a case of looking around a bit more...

If i were you i would look at some Mk1's as well, at least it will give you something to compare and another option.

Good luck,

Cheers,
Matt

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Shammy

· #6 · Sep 29, 2010

Beatdown said:
1) the interior looks good in the pictures but when i got inside it was nothing but cheap plasticy tackyness everywhere.

2)the brake and clutch pedals were very light, perhaps TOO light, all it took was a slight knock from my shoe to engage the brakes, not sure if i like it.

3)the fog light housing looked like it could fall out at any time and i accidently pulled it out when trying to see it if was broken.

4)it said electric sunroof on the information leaflet on the car window, but it didnt even have a sunroof ?????

5) when i think of something else i will put it here.

1) That's just how the facelift cars are, personally it doesn't bother me one bit, I much prefer it to the mk1 interior.

2) They're supposed to be like that, it's what every modern car is like! The mk1 has a very awkward and weird clutch/pedal set-up which was changed for the mk2.

3) That's just what it's like, it won't fall off!

4) That's nothing to do with the car, that's the idiots who made the leaflets fault!

acreature

· #7 · Sep 29, 2010

Beatdown said:
2)the brake and clutch pedals were very light, perhaps TOO light, all it took was a slight knock from my shoe to engage the brakes, not sure if i like it.

3)the fog light housing looked like it could fall out at any time and i accidently pulled it out when trying to see it if was broken.

2) The clutch pedal biting point can be easily changed!

3) The fog surrounds are loose as you have to be able to change the bulbs at the side of the road without specialist tools! Removing the bumper could be an inconvenience! They're not going anywhere though mate.

jmurray01

· #8 · Sep 29, 2010

"had/have a rover 25" - You either do or don't surely ?

Beatdown

Discussion Starter · #9 · Sep 29, 2010

some interesting points raised here, thank you for your responses. i was waiting for peoples own opinions.

im test driving another ZR at the weekend.

i dont think i would go for a mk1 zr UNLESS it is yellow. its too similar to the 25, and when i say too similar, what im refering to is it being EXACTLY THE SAME.
plus it took me an afternoon to fall in love with the mk2 bumpers an i dont think ill be going back

also, when it comes to 5dr vs 3dr what are your personal opinions, pros an cons.
i ave a few of my own, but id like to here from the community.

thanks

matt77303

· #10 · Sep 29, 2010

3dr looks a bit more 'sporty'

Matt

Adam-MGTF

· #11 · Sep 29, 2010

Beatdown said:
some interesting points raised here, thank you for your responses. i was waiting for peoples own opinions.

im test driving another ZR at the weekend.

i dont think i would go for a mk1 zr UNLESS it is yellow. its too similar to the 25, and when i say too similar, what im refering to is it being EXACTLY THE SAME.
plus it took me an afternoon to fall in love with the mk2 bumpers an i dont think ill be going back

also, when it comes to 5dr vs 3dr what are your personal opinions, pros an cons.
i ave a few of my own, but id like to here from the community.

thanks

as a rule follow your own thought mate

personally i prefer 3 doors

if your going for a MG over a Rover then your basically swapping higher insurance premiums for looks (because lets face it getting MG power and handling from a R25 isnt hard or expensive its just a TB/Cable and shocks)

so if your going for looks then the three door it is... personally anyway it suits the sporty lines allot more (mind you if your a family man then god help you with a 3 door lol)

as for your mk1/mk2 again follow your gut

personally i prefer the mk1 front but the mk2 rear lol, think those tear drop fronts look a bit, sad sort of thing (again just my opinion if you like them then its the car for you!)

bare in mind that the mk2s came about after project dive and as a result the build quality may be a bit patchy (if the TF is anything to go by) So SHOP AROUND

people more clued up on the ZR world than me can tell you exactly what to look out for but as said try plenty of different cars before you buy and you'll know quickly which is the one for you

oh and try a few mk1s as well just to compare a bit

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soj

· #12 · Sep 29, 2010

Beatdown said:
some interesting points raised here, thank you for your responses. i was waiting for peoples own opinions.

im test driving another ZR at the weekend.

i dont think i would go for a mk1 zr UNLESS it is yellow. its too similar to the 25, and when i say too similar, what im refering to is it being EXACTLY THE SAME.
plus it took me an afternoon to fall in love with the mk2 bumpers an i dont think ill be going back

also, when it comes to 5dr vs 3dr what are your personal opinions, pros an cons.
i ave a few of my own, but id like to here from the community.

thanks

They are exactly the same that's why, with the exception of a little more power and a few sporty parts like the front grille, i like it like that.
I have a 3 door mk1 and it's a non+ model because i hate sunroofs and i don't mind keep fit windows :lol:
Just try them all and check under the bonnet of them all too, eventually you will find one which you fall in love with.

matt77303

· #13 · Sep 29, 2010

you could come and buy mine.

Matt

SamDorman

· #14 · Sep 29, 2010

i love my ZR .
theres a few things here and there . which is expected with any car .
some zr's have been screwed by careless owners . and some have been pampered .
it's finding the right one .

Tez Jaggs

· #15 · Sep 29, 2010

to be honest i don't think you should get a ZR as i don't like the idea of them getting written off as they are not made anymore and you are the person who (somehow) drove into a tree in a field on a country road..
and as you have only been driving 2months and you have already crashed into a stationary object your insurance will be unbelievable.

Beatdown

Discussion Starter · #16 · Oct 1, 2010

Tez Jaggs said:
to be honest i don't think you should get a ZR as i don't like the idea of them getting written off as they are not made anymore and you are the person who (somehow) drove into a tree in a field on a country road..
and as you have only been driving 2months and you have already crashed into a stationary object your insurance will be unbelievable.

okay, not that i have to explain myself to you, cos i feel like you have been a bit rude here, but im going to anyways.

im not some little kid who just turned 17, im 23, and you know what? **** happens.
Im gettin a zr an if you dont like it, just get yourself a new favourite car.
Besides im British (not english or scottish or irish but a mixture of all 3) and love the britishness of the car.

an for the record i just got off the phone from my insurer 20 minutes ago an my insurance from a 52 plate rover 25 impression s on 3rd party fire an theft to a 54 plate mg zr 105+ fully comp is only an extra £55 per month.

millar

· #17 · Oct 1, 2010

an extra £55 a month !!!! Holly Crap ! I dont even pay that a month and im 21 haha To hell with that for a laugh !

Bet you wish you didnt claim now lol

Beatdown

Discussion Starter · #18 · Oct 1, 2010

millar said:
an extra £55 a month !!!! Holly Crap ! I dont even pay that a month and im 21 haha To hell with that for a laugh !

Bet you wish you didnt claim now lol

...i didnt claim

millar

· #19 · Oct 1, 2010

but you told your insurance that you had a crash did you not ?
so they will have a mark against your name, hence the big increase no doubt

Beatdown

Discussion Starter · #20 · Oct 1, 2010

millar said:
but you told your insurance that you had a crash did you not ?
so they will have a mark against your name, hence the big increase no doubt

i beg to differ, i dont think the increase is unreasonable at all as i have only just passed my test, and remember im going from 3rd party fire & theft to fully comp.
the reason i wasnt fully comp in the first place was to save £450, but now a better car is only gonna work out at £660 more i think its a sweeeeeet deal.

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