MG ZR any good?

[anonymous-user]

Been considering getting an MG ZR 1.4 as a replacement for my 1.2 clio just wondering what peoples experiences are with them? Im after the facelift model

[kambites]

Decent handling little car, but fairly crude and generally not very well assembled. K-series can give head gasket problems, but it's nowhere near as common on the smaller engines.

[Craig25]

Im on my 2nd ZR. I really like them they handle pretty well. The engine shouldnt be a problem as long as its looked after properly.

[greggy50]

Very good from my experience owned my mk2 facelift model (One to go for interior is far nicer) for 7 months and 8k miles had no issues. 1.4 engine is a peach revs freely to 7k and pretty quick for its capacity. Also if looked after reliable the head-gasket can go but if get one with the update double layer one fitted should have no issues at all unless you thrash it from cold which is stupid. In terms of handling again very good sticks to the road like glue and a real laugh to drive can be a bit jiggly sometimes over bumps buts that's the price you pay for good handling I suppose. Picked mine up for £1450 on an 05 60k miles with the headgasket (first time) and cambelt just being changed I really don't think you can get a better cheap run about for the money that is affordable on insurance etc... I love mine any more questions let me know
http://pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f...

[Chicharito]

Outdated, cheap and nasty interiors, some strange trim / equipment combinations (WTF were they thinking, putting wind down windows in them?!). Looks like they've crashed into a branch of Ripspeed. Fragile engines.

Does that help?

[anonymous-user]

Greggy yours is exactly what im looking for haha

[C8PPO]

I know where there's a ZR 160 (1.8) "project" up for grabs!

[Craig25]

Chicharito said:

Outdated, cheap and nasty interiors, some strange trim / equipment combinations (WTF were they thinking, putting wind down windows in them?!). Looks like they've crashed into a branch of Ripspeed. Fragile engines.
Does that help?

You sure none of mine had wind down windows and a few others i've been in have all been electric

[greggy50]

jbailey93 said:

Greggy yours is exactly what im looking for haha

I may be selling mine in January or may keep it till May undecided yet if decide you want one will let you know if I decide to sell it in January if you want
Also if you live near Birmingham or Lincoln would be happy to take you out for a quick spin if you are local to me so can see what one is like

[Chicharito]

Craig25 said:

You sure none of mine had wind down windows and a few others i've been in have all been electric

I'm sure, yes - a girl who worked for me had one. Not sure which engine option it was. But it had electric mirrors and wind-down windows!

Not that usual for Rover - my mate had an 'origami' 216GTI which had wind-down windows but an electric roof... along with half-leather seats. Bizarre. That was a cracking car, though.

[anonymous-user]

Never getting insured on a 1.8 mate, and cheers i need to sell this bag of st clio first

[MondeoMan1981]

The 2.0td IIRC returns similar performance to the 1.4 but with really good mpg. However its one of the cruder old diesels out there.

I've been in an 05 1.4 recently. Makes a nice noise, goes well enough for a daily although the inside is a bit dated and a bit barryboyesque.

That said, I'd have a ZT anyday, expecially a CDTi.

Edited by MondeoMan1981 on Friday 2nd December 20:05

[daemon]

Craig25 said:

Chicharito said:

Outdated, cheap and nasty interiors, some strange trim / equipment combinations (WTF were they thinking, putting wind down windows in them?!). Looks like they've crashed into a branch of Ripspeed. Fragile engines.
Does that help?

You sure none of mine had wind down windows and a few others i've been in have all been electric

My sisters had wind up windows. She got electric ones retro fitted.

[Platinum]

I think you need the '+' model to get electric windows.

[daemon]

Platinum said:

I think you need the '+' model to get electric windows.

I think you're right, now that you say it.

[Arthur Jackson]

Wind down windows are lighter.

[Cyder]

I've got one that closely resembles a kettle if you want it!

Operation head gasket continues tomorrow morning

[T84]

MondeoMan1981 said:

The 2.0td IIRC returns similar performance to the 1.4 but with really good mpg. However its one of the cruder old diesels out there.

I've been in an 05 1.4 recently. Makes a nice noise, goes well enough for a daily although the inside is a bit dated and a bit barryboyesque.

That said, I'd have a ZT anyday, expecially a CDTi.

Edited by MondeoMan1981 on Friday 2nd December 20:05

I really loved the look and options, etc of the ZT until I drove one and found it the most insanely cramped cars I have ever driven, with zero pedal feel

[poo at Paul's]

Chicharito said:

Outdated, cheap and nasty interiors, some strange trim / equipment combinations (WTF were they thinking, putting wind down windows in them?!). Looks like they've crashed into a branch of Ripspeed. Fragile engines.

Does that help?

oh look Jeremy Carkson spouting more shyte.

[Chicharito]

poo at Paul's said:

Chicharito said:

Outdated, cheap and nasty interiors, some strange trim / equipment combinations (WTF were they thinking, putting wind down windows in them?!). Looks like they've crashed into a branch of Ripspeed. Fragile engines.

Does that help?

oh look Jeremy Carkson spouting more shyte.

Care to point out which bits are inaccurate?