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Reply #30 on: May 28, 2008, 09:16:18 AM
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get a f**kus, u can get a decent 1 for that much


to be fair its probably the perfect car to suit my requirements but it just doesnt get me excited and after having the 414 for 2 years it would be nice to have something I can look at and like.
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Reply #31 on: May 28, 2008, 16:37:05 PM
well u can get a 2l zetec 3 door version, they dont look that bad tbh, best in black though
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Reply #32 on: May 28, 2008, 17:38:09 PM
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Quite like this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2002-MG-ZR-2-0-TD_W0QQitemZ250248148261QQihZ015QQcategoryZ18262QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


thats nice actually, and the 2.0l td is a good engine. definatly worth a test drive.

about £500 to rich though, even with the low milage.

i work just around the corner from the garage too.

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Reply #34 on: May 28, 2008, 22:50:26 PM
Get a mbike ;)
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Reply #35 on: May 29, 2008, 09:01:10 AM
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Get a mbike ;)


Me in leathers are you mad?


Ive been properyl scared off MGs (ZRs at least). Something about the K series engines blowing the head gaskett. Apparently its a major problem with them.

So back to looking - Am now seriously looking at the Fabia Tdi and the 206.
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Reply #36 on: May 29, 2008, 16:40:30 PM
dont get a 206, aged now and the driving position is AWFUL, gives me backache after an hour
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Reply #37 on: May 29, 2008, 17:38:06 PM
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dont get a 206, aged now and the driving position is AWFUL, gives me backache after an hour


awww dont tell me that! That means Im left with just the fabia 1.9 tdi now and Im struggling to find them locally at the right price!
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Reply #38 on: May 29, 2008, 17:40:20 PM
well i might know someone who is selling a 206......... ;)
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Reply #39 on: May 29, 2008, 17:43:33 PM
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well i might know someone who is selling a 206......... ;)


lol - youve not started with the best sales pitch!!  :rofl:
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Reply #40 on: May 29, 2008, 22:00:51 PM
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Get a mbike ;)


Me in leathers are you mad?


Ive been properyl scared off MGs (ZRs at least). Something about the K series engines blowing the head gaskett. Apparently its a major problem with them.



the petrols can be abit fragile if not looked after but the diesels, like the one you linked, are bullet proof.
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Reply #41 on: May 29, 2008, 22:25:04 PM
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the petrols can be abit fragile if not looked after but the diesels, like the one you linked, are bullet proof.


The K-Series petrol engines are awful by all accounts.  I was looking at Freelanders and 75s when i got the Veccy.  While the Veccy isnt ever going to win any awards, at least the Head Gaske doesnt blow every 15k or so (1.8 K-Series).  I was warned off them by a few folks.  One guy in particular noted that hes had his Head Gasket done twice in 4 years, so hes on the 3rd gasket on a 6 year old car.
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Reply #42 on: May 30, 2008, 10:10:49 AM
yea in this day and age sh*t like that shouldnt be happening that offen
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Reply #43 on: May 30, 2008, 17:34:28 PM
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the petrols can be abit fragile if not looked after but the diesels, like the one you linked, are bullet proof.


The K-Series petrol engines are awful by all accounts.  I was looking at Freelanders and 75s when i got the Veccy.  While the Veccy isnt ever going to win any awards, at least the Head Gaske doesnt blow every 15k or so (1.8 K-Series).  I was warned off them by a few folks.  One guy in particular noted that hes had his Head Gasket done twice in 4 years, so hes on the 3rd gasket on a 6 year old car.


if it went again then the garage that repaired it botched it, they dont usually go again as the problem was with the original gasket, the revised gasket was fine.

its abit of a non argument anyway as Rivkid has had a k-series before for over 2years trouble free.
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Reply #44 on: May 30, 2008, 23:18:46 PM
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if it went again then the garage that repaired it botched it, they dont usually go again as the problem was with the original gasket, the revised gasket was fine.

its abit of a non argument anyway as Rivkid has had a k-series before for over 2years trouble free.


yeah thats pretty much what Ive heard - once the gasket is changed its a good engine all in all. Mines at 115K and perfect still.

Leaning again toward the MG. I love them!! Plus Im 27, getting married in 2 years, planning to have kids not too long after that so this is my chance to have a car I really want. Budget was 4K so if I spend 3K on the car and stick the rest in the bank to cover the gasket if and when it goes. Hopefully going for a look around on Sunday with a few mates.
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