MG ZS Saloon (01-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Stonking performance for the money I paid for it, only standard levels of refinement I'm afraid, the Germans have it here.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Servicing and parts cost not too bad, the V6 is thirsty. I find 250 miles per tank when having fun, 300 when driving like a grown up.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    This is a lovely car to drive, the V6 tackles everything thrown at it with ease and the ZS is electrifying through the twisty stuff.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    This car DOES embarrass bigger badges, 3500 RPM and wow. Through the gears the ZS180 is very quick and pulls to 7000rpm like a train. The brakes are good too.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Proven mechanicals being an older design, so far it has been excellent. Time will tell of course, because new rattles and noises do appear from time to time.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Badge snobs would stay away I suppose, but I love how the car looks very sleek, especially with the big boot spoiler. I've had comments from BMW drivers of ""it's only a Rover"" but I have the last laugh on the dual carriageway away from work.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    The car does feel solid actually, and the bucket seats are excellent. The road noise on the motorway is bad and the ride around town the ride can be a little harsh but I didn't buy it to be a Jag.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Standard alarm and immobiliser and it's still on the drive every morning I suppose.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Dealer keen to help, but I find the overall service on the slow side.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Clutch is very stiff when warm, I suspect a developing fault with the master cylinder which is a comment fault so I've heard.

    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