May I present... my latest acquisition! :)

mattyprice4004 · 1 Nov 2009 at 23:18

As I had so many issues with running the 620ti, I figured it would be a good idea to get something more reliable before I have to declare myself bankrupt.

Took a few trips to stealerships local to me, nothing at all caught my eye. After some AutoTrader hunting I found this!

It's a Mk1 2003 MG ZS+ TD 115, and cost me the princely sum of £1800.

I was unsure as to how "Rover 45-ey" it would be, however I'm pleased to say it isn't too similar at all. Handles like it's on rails

It's not top spec, it has everything bar heated seats and fog lights.

Not anything special, but feels like a good compromise for economy and handling.

grudas · 1 Nov 2009 at 23:21

stop with rover already!

mattyprice4004 · 1 Nov 2009 at 23:21

Decent car for £1800... I fail to see the problem?

sigma · 1 Nov 2009 at 23:22

Fanboy

West · 1 Nov 2009 at 23:24

Looks very tidy

peterattheboro · 1 Nov 2009 at 23:25

I really hope this doesn't break down a lot for you.

You really are running a fine line with these Rovers

mattyprice4004 · 1 Nov 2009 at 23:26

silane said:
Fanboy

It's looking that way, although I did give other stuff a run... still came back though

MuvverRussia · 1 Nov 2009 at 23:26

Can't go far wrong for £1800.

cymatty · 1 Nov 2009 at 23:28

So are you getting rid of the ti?

loltim · 1 Nov 2009 at 23:29

cymatty said:
So are you getting rid of the ti?

No it's for weekends.

RANZID · 1 Nov 2009 at 23:29

sigh.. if only i could get a car that worked ... *kicks vectra* ... sodding 4 wheeled fish

maybe i should check out rover...

cymatty · 1 Nov 2009 at 23:31

Tim said:
No it's for weekends.

I hope not, if it is we need to send rover416i back for GCSE maths lessons.

fonzee · 1 Nov 2009 at 23:33

my deepest condolences.

loltim · 1 Nov 2009 at 23:33

cymatty said:
I hope not, if it is we need to send rover416i back for GCSE maths lessons.

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=15195357&postcount=1

mattyprice4004 · 1 Nov 2009 at 23:34

Nope, it's for sale now. Providing the ZS is reliable it feels like a keeper

It was an 80 mile drive home, I planned in a few decent roads and it's a lot of fun for a basic derv

Edit: Tim, I hate you

loltim · 1 Nov 2009 at 23:41

at least you've realised it wouldn't have been cost effective.

mattyprice4004 · 1 Nov 2009 at 23:47

Hells no, and besides, as disappointing as it is, the Zed handles much better!

[TW]Fox · 2 Nov 2009 at 00:23

Congratulations on a green Rover 400 diesel with a scuff on the bumper and a towbar. Instant win!

mattyprice4004 · 2 Nov 2009 at 00:45

Cheers!

jamoor · 2 Nov 2009 at 00:53

Let me get this straight, you have a rover, it's unreliable, you want a reliable car so what do you do, go out and buy a Toyota? Nope, buy another Rover!