The ZR 160 is a 1.8, and on paper has a faster 0-60 time.

 

It really depends on what size of car you need.

 

Size is not an important factor

 

Saloon or hatch, or in case of 75/ZT Tourer?

 

hatch i guess

 

MG ZR 160 then if thats the case.


Hatch - Check
Faster than 135 - Check
1.8 - Check
MG - Check
Under £1.5k - Check
Black MG ZR (Mk II) - £1195
Blue MG ZR - £1150
Grey MG ZR - £995
Blue MG ZR - £795

 

This is great, but which one should I buy? you gusy are pro's at spotting a good and bad car so i'll go based on your recommendations. Also I live in kent

 

tuned derv?

 

Derv seconded! COME TO THE DARK SIDE!

 

tuned derv

 

I have no idea what this is

 

T16 ZR.... if you can get one for under 1.5K (although it may be a pile of crap at that price lol)!!

 

A modified DIRTY diesal.

 

diesel's are slower though right?

 

So okey lets go with a ZR 160, is the MK2 the better one or should I get one of the others? See above post by Beatonator

 

Looks like this one is too far for me to travel: Black MG ZR (Mk II) - £1195
Derby it's located in and I am in Kent.

 

You not thought about a ZS?

Much better built although I do like the chuckability of the ZR.

 

seems the general advise is to get a ZR for what I am looking for m8. basically quickest off the mark I.E 1.8L 160BHP

 

hmm I mist admit getting one for £1k would be great benefit, then I could maybe spend £500 on upgrades perhaps?

 

Personally i would wait for a mint brm or a nice derv zs.
I have a 2003 160, owned from new.

 

i cant wait, need to get something done within 3 days max.

 

what about a 120+??

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-MG-ZS-1-8-120-/150783539492?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item231b663924

 

few brms on ebay at the moment, would choose one over a 160 anyday, despite the age difference.

 

Right had a few mins so did a search of auto trader within 40miles of Maidstone, you didn't give an exact location and Maidstone is roughly in the middle of Kent.

My top two to view are:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...ransmission/manual/model/zr/make/mg/postcode/me141xb/page/1/radius/30?logcode=p

and

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...ransmission/manual/model/zr/make/mg/postcode/me141xb/page/1/radius/30?logcode=p


Both towards the top end of your budget but these were the ones that stood out to me as a good deal.

Bit of a longer drive and that grey one goes back on the list

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...cars/1-7l_to_1-9l/model/zr/make/mg/postcode/me141xb/page/1/radius/100?logcode=p

 

Right had a few mins so did a search of auto trader within 40miles of Maidstone, you didn't give an exact location and Maidstone is roughly in the middle of Kent.

My top two to view are:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...ransmission/manual/model/zr/make/mg/postcode/me141xb/page/1/radius/30?logcode=p

and

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...ransmission/manual/model/zr/make/mg/postcode/me141xb/page/1/radius/30?logcode=p


Both towards the top end of your budget but these were the ones that stood out to me as a good deal.

Bit of a longer drive and that grey one goes back on the list

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...cars/1-7l_to_1-9l/model/zr/make/mg/postcode/me141xb/page/1/radius/100?logcode=p

The first one looks very good (in the photo's)
Also it is a lower insurance group 15 as against 17)
I cannot see the level of the antifreeze in the older one.

 

if it was you would you drive the further distance to save £500 ? i like the blue one i must say.

my exact area is Gillingham by the way

 

Last time I did a car search I saw 4 cars during the course of a day, planning my favourite on paper as the last stop. I figured that once I was in the car and moving the extra distance didn't make that much difference. In the end it was the favourite that I bought but it was surprising how my thoughts about the other 3 changed when I saw them in person, the most expensive one was by no means the best.

 

Checked again using Gillingham football stadium (ME7 4DD) as my starting location, and I still stand by my top 3.

 

Thanks diche,

Does anyone know the best way of getting the sellers / traders to drop their price, I mean good reasons?

also can anyone else find any other good ones out there, im looking constantly and cant really find anything.

 

Cash is always king with traders, just haggle with them, most traders mark up their prices anyways knowing that they will get haggled down normally to the more realistic price they would want for the vehicle, I have never paid the windscreen price on any car and I always turn up with cash pound notes, works every time

 

To be honest negotiations are not my strong point. I am just too nice. I always pick the cars but my OH does the negotiation. However when I am choosing a car to meet my budget I always assume that I can knock 10% off the asking price. So that one for £1750 would be over £1500 but not that much.
That's not to say you cant get more than 10% off, but it is what I use as a working figure.
Trade sellers are much easier to negotiate with than private.
Troxie is right pay cash.

 

okey guys after searching for days and trying to find the balance of bhp - distance - quality and budget i've come up with this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STUNNING-...ASTEFULL-MODS-/180849173349?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2a1b736365#ht_738wt_1396

Thinking of an offer that he would accept. note i want the sterrio for sure, he says would be included for right price. I dont know value of this sterrio.

anyways i'm thinking roughly £750 for the lot, leaves £750 for work required including new backbox etc.

think he will accept?

 

for me, bargepole springs to mind!
For a start both front seat tilt cables are likely snapped, and why is laquer peeling off the bonnet?