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MG ZR ZS ZT Technical - ZR buying advice

Dear all,
I am currently a MGF owner, and I am looking to buy a ZR 105+ to use as an every-day commute car ( the MGF will only be used at weekends etc ).
I will be looking to buy a ZR in the next month, and I would appreciate any buying advice / tips etc. that anyone may have.
Any common ZR problems to look out for?

Thanks in advance.
Mike

Hi Mike, nothing major to look out for. Trim is a bit flimsy, esp. the later models. Rattles from rear shelf and door trims etc. Early Zeds seem to be better.
Engine - no different to your MGF except an easier to maintain cooling system.
Gearbox - no problems
Watch out for CDL motor noises, seems to be a problem on 2003 onwards, they are about £120 to replace.
2004 onwards alarms seem to be problematic (the remotes are oval with an MG logo ion the middle - on occasions i've had to replace the remotes and the alarm ECU when it's impossible to switch the immobiliser off.
Apart from that, they're a good buy. Try and get one with 16" straights and side skirts, a popular option so there's quite a few around.
Steve
Steve T

The 105 or the earlier 214 is a "Lab Rat!"
the engines on these smaller MPi K series are excellent. and with global warming, outrageous tax on petrol etc etc a very sensible and enjoyable purchase. If you can stretch to it a Rover BRM orthe earlier Vi in immaculate conditin is a top car.

I borrowed a Rover 25 CVT once, for a small automatic it was actually pretty fast.

Just watch out for the HGF phenomenum and enjoy.

Neil

have you concidered the diesel? I had one and miss it very very good in real world driving - instant response very torquey motor. my 160 is not as good!
danny

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