Jord16vSport
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Registered: 3rd May 08
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Just wondering what your thoughts are on MG ZS 1.8
i have heard very mixed reviews on them,
Took one for a test drive earlier and thought it was quite good tbh!
Seemed to go alright and handled well too for a standard car...
What is there too look out on these? as they seem to be wuite cheap so this must be for a reason right? thanks 
Jordan
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Twiggy
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Registered: 15th Oct 04
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1.8 is bit under powerd? Dont they do a v6?
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Conway563
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Registered: 7th Jun 06
Location: Yate, Bristol
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quote:
Originally posted by Jord16vSport
What is there too look out on these?
Head gasket
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Corsa_Quadz
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Registered: 24th Feb 08
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quote:
Originally posted by Conway563
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Originally posted by Jord16vSport
What is there too look out on these?
Head gasket
Paper thin!! Work for MG and we get them in all the time
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MarkM
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Registered: 11th Apr 01
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Bits will fall off on a regular basis.
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N3CRO
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The 1.8's are 130bhp iirc. Don't quote me on that though 
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J200RSA
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quote:
Originally posted by TheNobleOne
The 1.8's are 130bhp iirc. Don't quote me on that though
120bhp, my mum and sister have them
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N3CRO
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quote:
Originally posted by J200RSA
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Originally posted by TheNobleOne
The 1.8's are 130bhp iirc. Don't quote me on that though
120bhp, my mum and sister have them
Wasn't far off then 
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Jord16vSport
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Registered: 3rd May 08
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i think they are 120bhp too. i wasn't aware that they are THAT common on head gasket (more so than other cars), a v6 would be a bit too much for me i think haha! cheers guys
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Wrighty_1988
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quote:
Originally posted by TheNobleOne
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Originally posted by J200RSA
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Originally posted by TheNobleOne
The 1.8's are 130bhp iirc. Don't quote me on that though
120bhp, my mum and sister have them
Wasn't far off then
They are called MG ZS 120 but they actually have 115 bhp lol, 0-60 of 9 secs and dont weigh that much. Ill mention that ive got one lol so i know what im on about  . Its an okay car, if you get the right model they look awesome for very little money. Handling is superb and really holds in the corners, engine isnt that bad it just needs to be worked. youve got to keep them serviced though. Here is a picture of mine, its an 05 1.8 120+ with the optional extras of the full 180 bodykit and 17" alloys.
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daymoon
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^^ nice!
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Root
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My opinion on MG's are...they are already 'boy racer styled' for you, so perfect for any lads that enjoy drinking cider on a friday night.
lol
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chrisritch
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get a triple layered land rover head gasket and youll be fine
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DaveyLC
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Registered: 8th Oct 08
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Head-gasket failure FTL!
Hell they even named a "head-gasket sealant in a bottle" after the K-series engine, its called K-Seal
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DaveyLC
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Originally posted by chrisritch
get a triple layered land rover head gasket and youll be fine
Thats what I always say.. but I've seen one of those fail too now 
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Brett
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Originally posted by DaveyLC
Head-gasket failure FTL!
Hell they even named a "head-gasket sealant in a bottle" after the K-series engine, its called K-Seal
Worked for a whole day on my K-series engine
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Scotty_B
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Registered: 11th Jun 03
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FFS all the MG shite should be burned, they reek of cheap chav.
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Eck
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Go for the V6 so you don't need to worry about the heed gasket
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Wrighty_1988
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quote:
Originally posted by CorSRi_BT
FFS all the MG shite should be burned, they reek of cheap chav.
Pics of your car please
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