MG ZS Saloon 1.8 + (120ps) 4d (2003/52) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Not too bad - A/C and all the bits included , finish on the interior a little tacky but generally acceptable.
Costs
Good fuel returns providing you're not ruled by your right foot, cheap to service with most parts readily available.
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On the road
Driving
Good Noises , Fun Suspension, Keen Revving - well mannered around town but really hates bad roads.
Performance
Not as quick as one would have hoped, feels like the engine is capable of so much more ( with chip thrown in here or there ) but overall a " quick" drive , rather than " exhilarating ". Enough poke on tap for when you need it.
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Living with it
Reliability
Shocking. Maybe I got the Friday Afternoon / Saturday morning with a hangover car - but really , how does this sound : 1 x Rocker Cover Gasket , 1 x Cam Cover Gasket , 2 x Exhaust Rattle , Brake Rattle , Slow Elec Windows , SRS Light staying on , New Cat.
Image
Okay , driven by more grandaddies now chasing after their tally-ho golden days. Still stays head and shoulders above the loutish ZR. Reasonably sporty, quite nice looking. Shame about leatherglove lad army driving them.
Comfort
Forget bumpy roads or make sure you have a great Chiropractor! Not bad around town , flooring it around country roads provide firm comfort thanks to the seats.
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm , Deadlocks , Central Locking. Standard most days - just dont be put off by insurance companies who want you to install a tracker ! Not worth it for a tarted up 45.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Cam Cover Gasket , Rocker Gasket , Exhaust Rattle , New CAT , Slack Accelorator Cable.
Other
Faulty elec windows , Faulty wingmirror switch , SRS Warning light.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes