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Its sold but.....
2002 car 55,000 miles Not even run in properly. 1500quid bargin MG : 2002 MG ZS 180 There is a bloke on the Xpower forums selling a mk2 2004 car with 40k miles for 1600 quid, its a bit rough and needs the back bumper repaired, but its a hell of a lot of car for the cash IMO SERIOUSLY tempted to buy the 2004 car myself, just to tidy up and keep. Seen a good few 20k/25k cars going for 3k now, insane prices IMO |
Nearly bought this one myself.....
2500 quid! (although i understand this may be outside the budget for a cheap track car) Spec 55 plate (2005) Usual mk2 180 spec (axis seats, ATC etc) Electric rear windows (factory option) Rear parking aid (factory option) Xpower springs Janspeed manifold. Janspeed sports cat. Janspeed cat-back. Vis indicators. Piper 270 cams. Piper vernier pully's. Dastek Unichip Q Open cone piped to inner wing. Catch tank. sound proofed doors. Red monogram steering wheel. new Nitrak discs and mintex M1144 pads Less than 6mths old(front) EBC dics and Yellow stuff pads (rears). Alloys refurbed in shadow chrome by The Wheel specialist. Kenwood mp3/USB head unit. Kenwood comps front and rear. Black Oak dash. Full size spare wheel. Front tyres are Toyo Proxes less than 6 months old. Rear tyres are about 1 1/2 years old (loads of tread left). Undersealed body. Shedist clutch kit. Tax and Mot due in November 2010. Just less than 42000 miles on the clock https://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a1...r/PICT0395.jpg Utter bargin and IIRC it was about 200bhp |
a stripped ford ka with an rs turbo lump in it my mate has got one only about 145bhp and can live with cossies and scoobies no problems and its a doddle to work on too.
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If you are considering a 205 behind the Mx-5, pop onto forum.205gtidrivers.com and have a look around. Some very knowledgeable heads on there and many projects for track/drag/fast road etc. you have mentioned working on mini's in the past, how about that, cheap easily tunable and probaby the best fun car out there, plus there are the racing clubs out there. Sticky Micky : thanks for the idea of rovers, saw a supercharged one not so long back for about £3k! Bit too much money though as i need to keep the budget as close to a K as possible? Good to see you still on here, I bought a set of white OZ alloys off you about 6 years ago! a stripped ford ka with an rs turbo lump in it my mate has got one only about 145bhp and can live with cossies and scoobies no problems and its a doddle to work on too. |
Metro with VHPD/Lotus K-Series?
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Originally Posted by chocolate_o_brian
(Post 9227649)
If you are considering a 205 behind the Mx-5, pop onto forum.205gtidrivers.com and have a look around. Some very knowledgeable heads on there and many projects for track/drag/fast road etc. :thumb:
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Were you not called Floppy Dave ?
I wouldn't bother with the supercharged ones, they seam to be a bit fragile. I have seen 2001 model 180`s go for £800 |
Metro with VHPD/Lotus K-Series? Were you not called Floppy Dave ? |
Nice one :D
Metro would not be my choice, tooo old, and i think messing about with older cars/engine swaps just ends up with loads of pain/problems Some of the younger chaps have been buying these MG ZR`s, pulling out the engine and slotting in the 620 ti engine for 250+ bhp I suspect they handle like a bag of spanners to be honest, but they seam to be doing the conversion for pennies (620 ti entire car is about 400quid lol) I went down the small car with big engine transplant when i was a youngun and i still have nightmares about snapped drive shafts :D |
Forgot about the ZS180 - decent V6 so plenty of torque, good chassis, fairly tuneable and cheap to look after. Not a bad option at all.
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Yeah if i could track down a taty 180 that could proove a good choice, the parts (bumpers, interior etc) seem to go for ok money as well?
Not really wanting to get into engine swaps this time, i want something i can attach for half a day with spanners and get out on track for some fun! Just for anyone who is interested, there seems to be some right deals on here Opentrack Unique Track Events - Welcome to Opentrack |
Right then folks, after a lot of thinking and alcohol fueled debates with my bro i have 3 options on the cards at the moment:wonder:
1) MX5 ... as discussed speaks for itself, easily sellable next spring 2) Pug GTi6 ... very underated car in its standard form which never has seemed to appeal to boy racers as such examples seem to be good nic and cheap. Lots to strip and sell to help fund it as i go and worst case the engine could be dropped into a 205 next winter?:norty: 3) MG ZR160 ... I agree that the 180 would be a great car but space wouldnt allow it, as stated we like the thought of a K series and spares would be ten a penny should they be required. also good barry boy market for the ZR kit and leathers etc. SO - place your votes NOW!:thumb: |
i like the idea of the pug...if it was me id go saxo vts :D
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Although the MG ZR and ZS are dirt cheap, is it really sensible to buy a car with an engine that has so many problems with head gaskets?
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Mk2 golf E30 BMW
Loads of the guys on Northloop have them. Pop over and have a chat if you like |
Whats the matter with a good ol scoob.
Have bought two recently. A wagon for £400 needing a temp sensor and a classic tatty wrx for £400 They are out there.....just keep looking |
The smaller the car is it will be cheaper to keep on track lighter on brakes, tyres ect
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If i could find a scoob then i would consider it, but at those prices they are few and far between?
Valid point on the rovers though, i think they are my guilty pleasure? K series is an awesome engine if handled right, the V6 is also great but if the plenum goes its some serious expence! Cant make my mind up for the life of me, think its made even harder as i will be buying it out of my savings short term until i sell the motorbike! |
The Subarus come up every few months or so.
Also price of things really depend on what technical ability you have...no dig at anyone intended by this! But if you are able to find a damaged or problematic car and source cheap spares and repair yourself then often bargains can be had. |
Originally Posted by Dave Thornton
(Post 9236617)
Although the MG ZR and ZS are dirt cheap, is it really sensible to buy a car with an engine that has so many problems with head gaskets?
That is why i suggested the ZS 180 ;) It does not have a problem with head gaskets, as it has a silky v6 lump under the bonnet :) |
Well I am going to look as a cosmetically tatty but structurally sound ZS180 tomorow going for £1600. Its a mk2 MG so has the big arches but will be selling of all the body kit to keep it economical, will let you know how it goes :)
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Is that the silver one? ;)
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If you are still after an MX5 for track days ask the guys at MazdaOnTrack.co.uk as that's what they do: race MX5's and should be able to point you in the right direction. :)
Good luck with your search!! Crissy WRX8 |
Originally Posted by mbayley77
(Post 9236806)
Whats the matter with a good ol scoob.
Have bought two recently. A wagon for £400 needing a temp sensor and a classic tatty wrx for £400 They are out there.....just keep looking Not to mention that most of the bushes will be made from jelly by now. |
It was the one on XPower forum Sticky Mickey, didnt go to look at it in the end due to the snow... well that and my brother who plied me with stella!
He keeps trying to get me to have a 328 e36 bmw, he has an E36 M3 which i think he secret;y would love to take on track boesnt have the bottle, he thinks he will then be able to use mine! ;) |
Originally Posted by H12ST D
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Right then folks, after a lot of thinking and alcohol fueled debates with my bro i have 3 options on the cards at the moment:wonder:
1) MX5 ... as discussed speaks for itself, easily sellable next spring 2) Pug GTi6 ... very underated car in its standard form which never has seemed to appeal to boy racers as such examples seem to be good nic and cheap. Lots to strip and sell to help fund it as i go and worst case the engine could be dropped into a 205 next winter?:norty: 3) MG ZR160 ... I agree that the 180 would be a great car but space wouldnt allow it, as stated we like the thought of a K series and spares would be ten a penny should they be required. also good barry boy market for the ZR kit and leathers etc. SO - place your votes NOW!:thumb: |
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