MG ZR Hatchback (2001 - 2005) 1.4 (105ps) 5d (2004/04) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
says i want a proper hot hatch/sports car
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
think it looks good but a lot of people just dont like any involvement with k-series engine, i've been there b4 so know what to look for regards problems as well as repair costs
Would you buy this car again and why?
i would buy again as solid little car, cheap to run and insure and good to drive
What are you likely to buy next?
hopefully a bmw
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£5,400
When did you buy the car?
February 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
deal was ok as got a good trade for high mileage megane coupe was trading in although now realise had i checked parkers first would have realised was paying over the odds for the car so could have haggled though low mileage evened things out, live and learn
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
liked the look, low miles, silver
What was the dealer like?
parks of hamilton in scotland, not very good i have to say, was all the silly things like free valet, tracking was off, service book not stamped, security nut from alloys missing, when i took it back to have sorted out they told me the nut was in rear ashtray! wont be back!
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
very nice though a little bumpy due to the firm suspension, very good on corners etc, ok on motorway and quick when revs up for a 1.4 had a rover 400 b4 and surprised the high clutch position never been sorted, they had years to sort it!
What's it like to park?
very easy, even my girlfriend can park it and she hasn't even kerbed the alloys yet! but its early days
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
nothing as yet but early days all went wrong with the dealer though, didnt live up to their promises, i must have been too easy a sale
What's most practical about your car?
got 5 door version and easy to drive
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
poor on the gadget side although the rear wash wipe amuses me, its the little things!
