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MG ZS 180
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Average Ratings for MG ZS 180

  • Performance4.7 stars
  • Practicality4.6 stars
  • Reliability4.5 stars
  • Value for Money4.9 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.7 stars
  • Overall Rating4.7 stars

19 Reviews For MG ZS 180

  • Guest 12th Sep 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    i have recently brought my MG ZS 180 and wow. my experiance with this car has been very pleasing. the 180 version is realy good for mpg averaging about 42 on my day to day runs, not bad for a 2.5 v6. practicality is there in every way, i have two children and both feel comfortable in back, the boot is great as my wife finds that she can get the shopping in and out with ease. performance wise ive gone from a 106gti to a 2.5 v6 and the feel is noticable straight away. the car is very torquey mid range of the gears so you find that you dont have to drop a gear to get the power out. MG ZS is a beautiful car both in looks a driving and i would recommend this car to anyone. on a plus i am 22 and my insurance is good to supprisingly.

  • Guest 22nd Aug 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    well, what can say!.... iv had my MG ZS180 mkII now for a year, and still love it! iv alway been a fan of MG/rover, (this is my 4th). Dispite there bad rep, i love them!... and have never had any problems. But this one breaks the mold! The mean, angry look of the body, with wide arches, front side vents, sharp corners and that HUGE Evo style spoiler! which always turns heads, helped by being a rare car. The performance is great too, loads of power with a beautiful roar from that V6 what no 4 cyl ...

  • Guest 5th Aug 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Owned my mg zs 180 for 1/2 a day, just finished polishing it from top to bottom. I bought this as a family car with the wife expecting. Love the looks and the V6 power, handles superb, looking forward to getting to know the car better!

  • Guest 1st Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I bougth this MG ZS 180 car brand new in 2006 2.5 v6 saloon with the vented wings in orange. totally amazed lovely car girls love it.

  • scott the pimp 6th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    bought a MG ZS 180 December 2008, 72,000 miles full service history, 12mths mot, 6mths tax, £1100, trophy blue. don't see many around, parts prices aren't to bad and there are several main mg dealers around aswell, quick car to drive, very fun and handling and brakes are the best bits

  • Dougal McGuire 3rd Mar 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The MG ZS 180is a fantastic car that can be had very cheaply. If you're after a quick car which handles well you would be hard-pushed to find anything which gives you the bang for buck that the 180 does.
    Handling is the car's best feature. The 2.5 kv6 engine is reasonably powerful (180ps) but the chasis is so good it could cope with far more. Goes around corners like it's on rails. Double wishbones front and rear are class-leading. The cars are priced ridiculously low and are a real bargain for ...

  • MGJKD 12th Sep 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Very fast car, great handling and great looks, looks classier than a Subaru in my opinion.
    Comfortable ride, sticks to the road like glue.
    Brilliant car for the money of around £4500 - £5000
    Fuel not too bad considering its a 2.5v6 with 180bhp. 24 valves so its nice and rev happy too.

  • cuslund 26th Jul 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    This car is so underestimated. They are rare so they look unique. They are fast, especially the 2.5 which I own, and I mean fast. They mould to the road. I hate boy racers and there "add ons" but the big spoiler works well and you feel great when you look out your rear view mirror and see it, because you know an MG engineer designed and fitted it. Love this car, £2750 for a 180 bhp beast with 36k on the clock, fsh and a warrenty and rips a focus st170 everywhere and they cost £5000 ...

  • dj russell 20th Jul 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Handling, value for money, its sporty looks, british origin, petrol consumption for such a big engines suprisingly great if you dont floor bit.
    Fantastic car that cant be matched for the money.

  • Guest 3rd Jul 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    One thing that should of had a lot more effort put into it is the dash board and the driving position although you get used to it. Brilliant car!

  • bigcarl 23rd May 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I have got a MG ZS 180. I am 24 and wanted something a bit special. A couple of mates have got Subaru Impreza WRX and Evo 4's and I just wanted something that's says something about me. Well this car delivers every time. I have added some 18" deep dish TSW and a scorpion exhaust. I have had this car for 1 and a half years and was looking to swap it but cant find anything that comes close to the handling of this monster.
    I am looking to put an induction kit in to it or a pipercross system which s ...

  • glenet 12th Apr 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I fell in love with this car on the test drive even though I wern t driving it, I couldn t wait to have a go. Its so nice just to have the power behind you if its needed, (to show up boy racers haha in there little 1.1 with a big bore exhaust).

  • Jerrys000 28th Dec 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I've owned my ZS180 4dr since 2003 and its been a great car. It still puts a smile on my face and I couldn't have asked for more for what I paid.

    These cars have a superb FWD chassis and really do reward the keen driver. Performance as standard is comparable to most hot hatches out there (Astra GSI Turbo, Civic Type R, Clio 172/182, Leon Cupra R etc.) and the insurance group 16 is more than reasonable. I have fitted an induction kit, performance exhaust and the X-Power springs which have imp ...

  • Vmax1000 12th Dec 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Having bought a used ZS 180 (coming from an Alfa 147JTD, tuned etc) I must say I am pleasantly surprised. Second hand the ZS180 is a real bargain and really can compete with a Focus ST or Subaru Impreza. The car will do it, it's down to the driver.
    Personally I like the Mk1 better than the revised version, but to each his own. Pick an 03 reg for £4500 with low miles (bargain) and start enjoying a drivers car.

  • MARK SPRINGTHORPE 9th Nov 2005

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I have only owned this my MG ZS180 for a week; however I am amazed at how good it is, it even knocks spots of my sons Rover 620 twin turbo, especially in the handling. Must use a bit of restraint as a tank full of petrol disappeared within the first week due to slightly heavy foot. Could benefit from a heated front screen as on my 12 mile journey to work the screen just about cleared as I arrived. Minor detail, grin factor 10

  • pwestwood 5th Oct 2005

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    I bought my MG ZS 180 over a year ago. It's trophy blue and has been modified with straight back double x-power exhausts.

    I have to say that the power and handling are generally a dream. The engine is certainly beautiful, even if it sometimes feels like it's a little skittish and light on the road. It's roomy too, and surprisingly practical, as it has a genuinely massive boot. Fuel economy isn't even that bad.

    Problem is, it's broken twice, and it's only three years old. It's a nightmare t ...

  • johnkirby 16th Jul 2004

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I have just purchased the MG ZS 180 2004 Sports Car. Big improvement on styling inside and out. I have the five door hatch with low spoiler in starlight silver and blue/black seats. Just a few minor points on delivery, steering wheel spokes at ten to four instead of quarter to three and the dealer fitted the wrong audio setup.( single CD Player and Radio) should have the 6 CD changer and Radio Cassette. Dealer is going to get things sorted so no worries.

  • Clonetrooper01 Rank: Lance Corporal 13th Sep 2003

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I have owned my Zs for 3 months now and everytime I start the engine I have a smile on my face. The performance is fantastic, I have the 180 which has been fettled with and I have added some goodies such as a new exhaust system, induction kit, chip and 25bhp Nitrous Express, all this sees a healthy 238bhp at the wheels.

    As for the handling, well I can't fault it, it's just magic. As a thirty something with a family it was important to have a motor that still had plenty of oomph to it, I may ...

  • Cheeky Rank: Lance Corporal 3rd Sep 2003

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    What a car!! Being a MG ZS 180 owner (yes that the 2.5ltr V6, 24V, Quad Cam Monster) for the past 6 months I can not fault it (apart from the switch gear). The car has everything, the best road handling of any car in its class, the sweetest sounding and performing engine and looks to kill for. I have test driven Leon Cupras, Skoda Octavia RS's, GSI Astras, ZR 160's and the like and NONE of them come close for handling, in gear shove and shear pace......try one...you will never want to drive an ...