2004 MG ZS 180 review from UK and Ireland
"Dated Average Performance Lemon"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Engine coolant leak within the first month of ownership, followed by warping brake discs, cuts out in traffic and then fails to START!!!
NIGHTMARE!!
General comments?
Purchased this car after falling for the overrated HYPE!
Previously owned a Xsara VTS, which I owned for a good few years (quite quick & no problems with it), but traded it in for the MG ZS 180 thinking I was buying a REAL hot hatch.
I was Very Dissapointed to find that performance wise there was nothing between the two cars! Don't get me wrong, the car isn't slow, its just that it isn't that quick either.
Fuel consumption was a nightmare, especially when giving plenty of throttle, I wouldn't have minded this as long as the performance outweighed the high fuel bills! (BUT IT Didn't)
Eventually replaced the car with a SEAT LEON CUPRA, its better built faster and Has better fuel consumption.
The ZS180 is more of a warm hatch being similar in performance to the xsara vts.
0-60 mph took about 8sec on average, which didn't impress me much!
Average car/Average pace = No Hot Hatch!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 2100 miles |
| Most recent distance | 18300 miles |
| Previous car | Citroen Xsara |
| Date of Entry | 10th November, 2005 |