Nothing.
So why did MGR go out of business when teenagers think their friends dad's car is cool?
The handling of this car is superb and does not seem to stress the tyres which are wearing evenly showing just how good a job was done setting up the suspension. Ride is firm, but not harsh and intrusive as the suspension and body keep the wheels in the right place. A bump on a bend is just a bump not a cause for violent correction of steering.
Performance is great with normal driving not stressing the smooth engine that has plenty of torque at low revs, but loves to be revved.
Cabin space is surprisingly spacious compared with some "larger" models and press criticism. Seats are good and supportive.
Overall build quality of car is solid with no rattles. Some parts deleted to reduce cost have been restored to reduce noise, which was my only critisism of this car. Easily fixed.
With cautious scepticism I bought a new shape 2004 ZS 180 recently. Only complaints so far:
1) very intrusive road noise from the fat tyres.. but I'm getting used to that.
2) Standard rubbish Kenwood Stereo and equally rubbish speakers
3) Slight knocking/clicking noise from passenger side every time I pull away or go over minor bumps. Thought it was coming from the passenger seatbelt anchor at first, but it's more to the rear and lower down. It's starting to drive me bonkers now. Any clues anyone?
In general I can't really fault the handling and performance... even though the engine only really comes to life at 3000 rpm and above.
Picked up my zs 180 friday. very happy with car so far having worked in the trade for 12 years till last year,did not think I would by a mg, but for the money you can't go wrong after having a tegy type r last year I miss that high reving engine. but the mg is a good replacement now I have a family to get about. ps the guy with the knocking noise try front brake heat plate it rattled on my test drive and the noise travels the teck said it's a common and easy fix.