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Jonnys3 25 April 2009 05:04 PM

Anyone know owt about MG ZRs?
 
As the title says really - the missus wants to replace her corsa and has her eye on the trophy blue version of these cars. Is there anything to look out for/be aware of ? Any help/advice would be much appreciated. Cheers. :thumb:

NotoriousREV 25 April 2009 05:31 PM

Head gasket if it's a K Series engined one.

drb5 25 April 2009 05:40 PM

And electrics in every single one of them.

Do yourself a favour and don't get one.

graeme jones 25 April 2009 05:58 PM

not a very nice driving position cramped for size of vehicle i had one while my bmw was in for fixing it was quite quick but didnt like it

Jonnys3 25 April 2009 06:08 PM


Originally Posted by NotoriousREV (Post 8663577)
Head gasket if it's a K Series engined one.

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Sorry to be such a numpty, is there anything obvious that'll show it's a K series? :confused:

Car is on a 2003 plate.

s70rjw 25 April 2009 10:29 PM

When my wifes Rover failed to start for the umpteenth time when it rained, the Rover dealer fobbed it off as a characterisic of the marque. That together with rust on a 6 month old car, confirmed that they were destined for the scrap yard. I'd buy wisely, elsewhere.

Jonnys3 25 April 2009 10:47 PM

Thanks folks, I think we'll avoid big time!!! Much appreciated.

corradoboy 25 April 2009 10:50 PM


Originally Posted by s70rjw (Post 8664378)
buy wisely, elsewhere.

Good advice. In the small hatch market, I'm overjoyed with my Fabia vRS. 55+mpg, 30-70 in 6s, cheap tax & insurance and very reliable. A quick look on PH sees 03 ZR's going for £3-4k, which might get you a vRS, or at least a 1.9 TDi Elegance.

Oh, and I had a rented Corsa for 7 months prior to getting the Fabia, and it is a massive step up in every way. Performance, handling, build quality, everything, REALLY ! Having said that, a bus pass is a step up from a Corsa IMHO :lol1:


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