Scrapping MG ZR for a Subaru

Scrapping MG ZR for a Subaru

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NinjaKarateChop

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8 posts

112 months

Thursday 13th November 2014
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Since coming back from living in America, I decided to buy an MG ZR as my first UK car. Wanted something with smaller engine and cheap enough to run. So came across Rover 25's and MG ZR's. Decided I liked the 1.4 ZR 105 and at first all was fine. After around 6 weeks of owning it I had to not go to Uni in the morning as the back brakes had seized up for some reason. Got those fixed and new brakes. Then it was another problem and another problem. Then sunroof started leaking bad, the started losing loads of coolant which turned out to be radiator hoses. Heater blower never worked on settings 1 or 2. So installed new ceramic resistors to fix that. Now the actual blower motor needs replaced. Windows always steam up bad which google search shows is a mjaor MGR problem. Along with sounding like it's in a tornado driving at 60mph. It is slow as hell. Going up hills is a nightmare. Car insides rattle when driving as MG-Rover skimped and saved. Build quality is rubbish and rust is a major issue. This is literally the tip of the iceberg. I have been to MG-Rover car meets and everybody else seems to have the exact same problems. No wonder these are so cheap. Overall, I am scrapping it and seriously looking at Subaru.

I rather like the larger Impreza as we have kids. I want something that is 4 wheel drive and reliable. I have known a few people with Subarus and they swear by them. Been eyeing up a Scooby for decent bit now and think we have finally just said enough is enough with this MG and now actively looking at what we can get. Probably around £4,000 to spend.

Loving this section of the forum and hoping to learn as much as possible.

Mr Taxpayer

438 posts

119 months

Friday 14th November 2014
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Try going on scooby net, the dedicated Subaru/Impreza forum.

How old are you children? I had a 2 Forsters when mine were really small coz it's boot is better able to take push chairs and all the small child claggage.

Currently in a WRX Impreza Wagon (children are 9 & 12). I'll be looking to move to a Legacy in about 2 years as they get bigger and outgrow the rear seats.

NinjaKarateChop

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8 posts

112 months

Friday 14th November 2014
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Mr Taxpayer said:
Try going on scooby net, the dedicated Subaru/Impreza forum.

How old are you children? I had a 2 Forsters when mine were really small coz it's boot is better able to take push chairs and all the small child claggage.

Currently in a WRX Impreza Wagon (children are 9 & 12). I'll be looking to move to a Legacy in about 2 years as they get bigger and outgrow the rear seats.
Kids are all under 5 years old.
Thanks for the heads up on the scooby forum. Will check that out.

Mr Taxpayer

438 posts

119 months

Friday 14th November 2014
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NinjaKarateChop said:
Kids are all under 5 years old.
Thanks for the heads up on the scooby forum. Will check that out.
I'd look at a Forester Turbo if you still have a push-chair to deal with. The Impreza Wagon's boot is better than the saloon but it's nowhere near as good as the Forester's.

BTW, I had a frined worked for many years a Longbridge in the Quality Control department. She says that build quality took a dive when Rover was sold to BMW, and it shows on the models that were produced under BMW. The Honda ones, though older, seem to have survived better. But then, BMW only bought the company to get its hands on the 4-wheel drive technology and expertise in Solihull as it was cheaper than trying to grow its own.

NinjaKarateChop

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8 posts

112 months

Monday 17th November 2014
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Yes, I have heard from many people that Rove really went downhill. Mine is a 2001 and I regret ever buying it. Today we discovered that not only is it just the sunroof leaking there is now water in the spare wheel arch which from a google search shows this is ANOTHER bloody problem with these cars. It really is one thing after another. I try to keep the car in great running order and I do look after it but I am sick and tired of it. Just bloody awful cheap cars. Sorry for the rant. The MG is going down as the worse car we have ever owned.

adingley84

337 posts

161 months

Monday 17th November 2014
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+1 for the Forester Turbo. Every bit as quick in a straight line, fun in the bendy bits and a large, square boot to top it off!

NinjaKarateChop

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8 posts

112 months

Tuesday 18th November 2014
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adingley84 said:
+1 for the Forester Turbo. Every bit as quick in a straight line, fun in the bendy bits and a large, square boot to top it off!
I am looking at those. Love the Forester from Mighty Car Mods. Now they have one fast car.

Mr Taxpayer

438 posts

119 months