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Steve.
2nd February 2006, 00:05
im thinking about one of these for my next cars, but im nto sure, i like but then i sorta dont and think it is still a rover. Saw one go past the other day in a sorta posi blue with blue window tints that matched body colour and it looked and sounded sweet as fuck!

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/s_hosgood/103843_3mg.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/s_hosgood/mg_zr_2001_02_m.jpg

What do you think?
Phatsaxo55
2nd February 2006, 00:08
3dr in yellow would be my choice.They nice cars mate and dirt cheap now rovers bust.I personally would have a new megane over it but they sound cars.
boz
2nd February 2006, 00:09
a lad at work has a 1.4 mg zr and one of my mates has the 1.8 version another has the zs saloon 1.8. they are quite cheap at the moment too. MG are still going even tho rover are not, you still get ur warranty too, a mate got a 54 plate 1.4 zr last month and its still got all the warranty etc smileys/smiley2.gif

the 1.8 zr have vvti and 160bhp.
Steve.
2nd February 2006, 00:16
yer the 1.8 160 are sweet, but did a quick insurance quote and 4k+ for FC insurance is beyond a joke looks as though it will have to be the 1.4, but that still ahs 105BHP if im not mistaken
boz
2nd February 2006, 00:21
yep, thats right.
try elephant.co.uk for insurance they have come up with great quotes for me in the past smileys/smiley2.gif

my mates red 1.8 zr is nice, its had a canny bit done to it too, really quick, 18s, leather, rear discs etc. sounds so nice too smileys/smiley4.gif
JaxoSaxo
2nd February 2006, 00:24
I recon a 3dr in blue, 18's , lowered, zaust. possibly a Mynheer kit on it aswell, not a lot! lol smileys/smiley2.gif
Steve.
2nd February 2006, 00:30
John - went through confused.com who search all the leading ppl etc and about £4017 was the cheapest with £600 excess for the 1.8VVTI smileys/smiley19.gif

Mynheer?! "not in my life you dirty bastard" lol too OTT to me, but they all come with half leather recaro's etc... pretty nice, and yer 17/18's lowered would suit it down to the ground

1.4 would be good enough for me tho, anyone know how quick they are? like 0-60 etc..?
plates2u
2nd February 2006, 01:25
nice cars i have valeted a few good interior nice in blue smileys/smiley2.gif
Certi
2nd February 2006, 01:26
I quite like the ZRs but I wouldn't get the 1.4 as its quite slow. I had a test drive of one when my gf was looking at buying a ZR and it felt quite sluggish.
mike_obuk
2nd February 2006, 01:29
i like em, im thinking of getting the 160 one now that they are so cheap.

my mate has a 1.4 and its pretty nippy for an engine that size. they handle pretty good to i'm told.
Steve.
2nd February 2006, 01:33
yer thats what im hoping the 1.4 to be - pretty nippy. well it does have 105BHP which is higher than many 1.4's around, more than the VTR aswell. smileys/smiley20.gif

but insurance is the only reason i cant get a 1.8VVTi

Or get a VTR instead......... the decisions smileys/smiley5.gif
Certi
2nd February 2006, 01:36
I didn't feel the 1.4 was as quick as my 1.4 saxo. It didn't have the same pull when accelerating, but thats prob down to it being heavier.
Steve.
2nd February 2006, 01:59
ill have to test dirve some and see i suppose, but its british and looks laot mroe comfy etc... than the saxo and spacious is the word, not heavier smileys/smiley17.gif
Certi
2nd February 2006, 02:06
lol aye don't get me wrong they are nice looking cars and are hella cheap. I'd just go for the 1.8
sillysammysnail
2nd February 2006, 02:16
NO!!! already told ya!!! lol
mike_obuk
2nd February 2006, 02:18
the 1.4 zr should easily be quicker than a 1.4 saxo.

but i would def go for the 1.8 tho. making sure that its the 160 bhp rather than the 120! lol
Steve.
2nd February 2006, 02:21
mike - 4k insurance tho on a 160BHP!! wel that was on the web tho smileys/smiley17.gif
Certi
2nd February 2006, 02:27
£4K!?! How old are you?
Steve.
2nd February 2006, 02:30
18 on saturday, but i put myself as 1Year NCB as in changed my D.o.B a lil, got 4 months so far smileys/smiley17.gif
Certi
2nd February 2006, 02:33
the 1.4 zr should easily be quicker than a 1.4 saxo

Felt slower in the first couple of gears. Probably is quicker at higher speeds but definetly didn't feel as strong in the first couple of gears.

18 on saturday, but i put myself as 1Year NCB as in changed my D.o.B a lil, got 4 months so far smileys/smiley17.gif

ah fair enough. Thats still hella high though. The car is only worth about £5K.
Steve.
2nd February 2006, 02:51
i kno hence why there is no way in hell i could afford it lol 1.4 will have to do
Reef
2nd February 2006, 03:31
how quick / good are the 1.8zr's ? 160 bhp version, iv seen some that say "160" @ back, are those the 1.8 zr's ?? i'v always liked the looks of them, very smart, but due to rover being bust, a major put off.
jamcan1987
2nd February 2006, 03:59
to be honest i really dont see why you want such a powerfull car at your age. im coming up 19 soon and have a vtr. i find thats quick enough for me atm. i think you'll stand a good chance in pranging it with the zr because it will have too much power thats why the insurance is so high. go for a vtr mate good nippy cars and only group 7 insurance. its up to you at the end of the day fella smileys/smiley2.gif
Scott
2nd February 2006, 05:07
its a Rover 25 in drag.
Saint
2nd February 2006, 14:08
get a 2.0 turbo one smileys/happy.gif
Steve.
2nd February 2006, 14:26
the 2.0 turbo is a 2.0TD i think smileys/smiley24.gif correct me if im wrong

jamcan1987 - am only thinking of the 1.4, but bhp is high for a 1.4 cant even imagine owning a 1.8 and insuring it
Saint
2nd February 2006, 14:29
the 2.0 turbo is a 2.0TD i think smileys/smiley24.gif correct me if im wrong

jamcan1987 - am only thinking of the 1.4, but bhp is high for a 1.4 cant even imagine owning a 1.8 and insuring it
yuo can get a 2.0 petrol turbo conversion done smileys/happy.gif
Steve.
2nd February 2006, 14:31
smileys/smiley3.gif sign me up smileys/smiley17.gif
Saint
2nd February 2006, 14:34
The start
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19/Sarah2litre/engine1.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19/Sarah2litre/pic63.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19/Sarah2litre/pic59.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19/Sarah2litre/pic80.jpg

The End result
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19/Sarah2litre/pic79.jpg
ChrisJ
2nd February 2006, 16:34
Do it mate!
I prefer the 3 door 1.8 ZR in black smileys/smiley2.gif
........But they are very costly
S9_DAN
2nd February 2006, 16:55
There is not much different between the 1.4 and the 1.8 my mate used to have one, he test drove both the 1.4 and the 1.8 and he said the 1.4 felt quicker and decided to go for that one, also he did beat a 1.8 version. YOu can get the 1.4 that looks the same as the 1.8 as standard i think they are great cars and now they have gone bust you can get some good deals. You can always get parts for the car just not from rover which to be honest as any dealer is over priced anyway. I would go for one mate you can make them look very nice by doing a few little modds!!

Thats my oppinion anyway! smileys/smiley14.gif
Dan
2nd February 2006, 17:00
its a Rover 25 in drag.

Totally agree. I dont like them at all, there are far better cars about. smileys/smiley4.gif
Saint
2nd February 2006, 18:12
its a Rover 25 in drag.

Totally agree. I dont like them at all, there are far better cars about. smileys/smiley4.gif

but its just like saying a VTR/s is a 1.1 desire in drag
Steve.
2nd February 2006, 22:32
its a Rover 25 in drag.

Totally agree. I dont like them at all, there are far better cars about. smileys/smiley4.gif

but its just like saying a VTR/s is a 1.1 desire in drag



very true! hey i own an original then smileys/smiley17.gif but i think they can look really nice with few subtle mods

You can get the 1.4 ZR+ which has 120BHP i found out, but i think are quite rare am i right?
mike_obuk
3rd February 2006, 02:02
i think the ZR + is the 105 bhp one, then you get the 1.8 which comes in either 120 or 160 bhp.
Bakes_vtr
3rd February 2006, 02:48
There is not much different between the 1.4 and the 1.8 my mate used to have one, he test drove both the 1.4 and the 1.8 and he said the 1.4 felt quicker and decided to go for that one, also he did beat a 1.8 version. YOu can get the 1.4 that looks the same as the 1.8 as standard i think they are great cars and now they have gone bust you can get some good deals. You can always get parts for the car just not from rover which to be honest as any dealer is over priced anyway. I would go for one mate you can make them look very nice by doing a few little modds!!

Thats my oppinion anyway! smileys/smiley14.gif

the 1.8 would kill a 1.4. i know this as two of my mates have them, one has the 1.4 and the one has a 1.8 and the differenece is one hell of a lot mate. it does have 55bhp more. the 1.4 looks different too, not as good, with smaller wheels, single exit zorst and the interior isnt as good! but the lad i know that had one crashed it whilst trying to show his new girlfrind that he could drive it with the legs crossed. Well, in short, he couldnt and hit a wall! oh well! lol smileys/smiley16.gif smileys/smiley8.gif

iv only dirven the 1.8 not the 1.4 but its much faster than my vtr smileys/sad.gif

but i wouldnt get the 1.4 if you cant afford the 1.8 , get something else smileys/smiley4.gif

thats my opinion smileys/smiley17.gif
S9_DAN
3rd February 2006, 13:53
My mate must of had the extra's then cause he had the half leather, and twin exhaust put on with 17" wheels!! His was the ZR+ and was very quick for a 1.4! the 1.8 just dont seem that quick for what they are! Just my opinion