MG ZS 180 2.5 V6 - Buying, Restoring and Driving, plus fitting the Extreme spoiler!

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We bought a 2001 2.5ltr V6 MG ZS 180 on eBay and fixed it up, including swapping the spoiler for the MG Rover ‘Extreme’ spoiler. In this video we collect, restore and feature a bit of history about the impressive MG ZS 180.
We hope you enjoy watching - please do hit ‘Like’, leave us a comment and subscribe to the channel as we have lots more to come, including our other MGs… we have a ZR 160, ZT 260 SE and MGF Trophy 160.
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@chrispatterson4989 3 года назад

Awesome cars. I’ve had a 180s since 2011 and I love my trophy blue one. The soundtrack, drive, performance and looks make a great unique combination that I haven’t found bettered by any other car.

@cornishcarcollectors 3 года назад

Thanks for watching Chris, and for your comment. I completely agree, MG Rover really achieved the whole package when it came to the ZS. Do keep watching the channel as we will feature our ZR and ZT in the near future. Hope you enjoyed the video.

@t8polestarcyan22 2 года назад

I'm not too sure about Kenwood sound system but the new ZS's Yamaha is very impressive. On a race track as well as tackling windy roads, I don't think our ZS EV can match your ZS 180. I wish to see a car like yours in person.

@chrispatterson4989 2 года назад

@@t8polestarcyan22 I don’t have the radio on in my ZS that much. I have a lovely v6 soundtrack up front I prefer to listen to lol. The ZS180 from 20 years ago and Modern ZS EV are two completely different cars. The 180 was a budget race car for the road while the ZS EV is much more commuter focused.

@t8polestarcyan22 2 года назад

@@chrispatterson4989 Too bad I didn't get to experience or even hear about the ZS180 before getting a ZS EV. If I have back then, I would've said NO to the crossover ZS. Still the ZS EV is a great commuter for cities. Range is more than enough for general use. The original ZS is a Honda which is sourced outside the Rover Group. The newer SUV ZS is sourced within the SAIC group, Roewe RX3 (no not Mazda RX3!). Now that I'm not sure about this but one thing I do agree is to have a nice Rover KV6 engine in the ZS180.

@t8polestarcyan22 2 года назад

@@chrispatterson4989 The original ZS180, not only have a near 180hp engine but also a rear multi-link suspension as well as having a lower centre of gravity - naturally. The newer ZS either have a gutless 1.5L I4 or a 1.3L turbocharged I3 which is pretty much gutless. The only crossover ZS that have some balls on the straight is the EV. On paper the ZS EV only produces 141hp, 0 - 60mph in 8.5 sec (a lot faster than petrol models) AND to make things worse, a rear torsion beam suspension. Having said that the ZS EV have 353Nm of instant torque, the battery is mounted below the floor which helps to lower the centre of gravity and the ZS EV comes with a set Michelin Primacy 3. Those somewhat make up for that. Normally I intend to favour the ZS 180 cause I'm still a petrol head, still prefer internal combustions! The multi-link suspension on the ZS 180 is the big tick! I want one but already got the ZS EV long before I've heard about the ZS 180.

@marknelson5929 2 года назад

G'day from Sydney, Australia. Great film, well done. I've just purchased one of only 40 post 2004 face-lifted 180 manual ZS's imported. It has done 56,000 miles with full history, it is rust free and drives lovely with all important water pump, belts, thermostat etc etc done. with full service history from main dealer. Under bonnet looks factory fresh, it is so clean. I lived in UK for many many years till 2010 and owned many Brit classics and find it lovely that now back here in Oz I now own from what I believe is a rare post 2004 ZS in some peoples eyes in UK? Here the car is considered an 'orphan' as know one knows what it is (the pre 2001 to 2003 ZS models where not imported, or a few as private imports). I bought it last week and drove it home on the freeway which was a 2 hour plus drive, I soon found at different times on the drive home, different cars formatting on me - they were undoubtedly checking it out as they would never have seen one before accelerating away - or visa versa as I did!!! After all only 40 were imported - 18 years ago.

@cornishcarcollectors 2 года назад

Thanks for the comment - great to hear from Australia! Sounds like you have purchased a very nice car and it must be great to be driving something so different. Keep enjoying it and do stay tuned to my Channel as I will feature more on my ZS and my other MGs. Thanks for watching.

@marknelson5929 2 года назад

Many thanks for the reply. I've already noticed a number of motorists formatting on me on the freeway, know doubt checking out this strange looking car, before they even clock the MG badge. Few if any would have seen one before. Touch wood, can't believe how lovely this car is re condition, it looks like its a few years old, not 18 years. I've just realised that there is a new MG ZS, which is a 'soft' SUV type 5-door, going great guns here re sales, either the 'Excite' or 'Essence' models... a world away from the 180 ZS.

@user-um1wf4xe8o 6 месяцев назад

We have 2 25,s and a zt 180+ in the family love them❤

@cornishcarcollectors 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the comment, it is always good to hear from a fellow owner (albeit I have sold mine now, but miss it!). Thanks for watching, I hope you enjoyed the video.

@WesR90 8 месяцев назад

This car is now for sale. I'm so tempted 😍

@cornishcarcollectors 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for the comment. Yes, I have seen it advertised - it's a good one! Thanks for watching, I hope you enjoyed the video.

@goose4150 7 месяцев назад

Very nice underappreciated classic

@cornishcarcollectors 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for the comment. I am sure the ZS180 will grow in desirability and, similar to the likes of the MG Maestro and Montegos, they'll go up in value. I was certainly glad to have owned one. Thanks for watching.

@Dragoneer 2 года назад

The MG ZS looks so retro even by retro standards. I love it’s styling…

@cornishcarcollectors 2 года назад

Thanks for the comment - the ZS, particularly in Mark1 form, does look retro. Drives great though. Do stay tuned to the channel.

@tomdrives 2 года назад

Such a great video and a great channel, how did this not get recommended to me sooner?!

@cornishcarcollectors 2 года назад

Thanks for the comment and feedback Tom, much appreciated. I do watch a fair bit of your stuff too; keep up the good work. Thanks for watching.

@kostasantonopoulos2853 Год назад

I have one as well Rover 45 1.6 2005 it's brilliant love it here in Greece!

@cornishcarcollectors Год назад

Thanks for the comment - always great to hear from another owner. Keep enjoying your Rover 45 and thanks for watching.

@Sherball7878 7 месяцев назад

Hi! I've just bought this car and was very surprised to see it here, on my recommended! Very cool!

@cornishcarcollectors 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for the comment and congratulations on buying the MG ZS180 - it is a great car. I hope you enjoyed the video. 👍

@Sherball7878 7 месяцев назад

@@cornishcarcollectors video was a very good watch and thank you!

@rhodsullivan7773 Год назад

I had one but rust and suspension issues plus oil problems meant it was uneconomical to repair so I flogged it for £150.00. Great fun while I had it.

@cornishcarcollectors Год назад

Thanks for the comment. Sad to read your ZS gave you trouble, but it reads to me like you enjoyed the car whilst it was going. Thanks for watching.

@rhodsullivan7773 Год назад

@@cornishcarcollectors Yes it was fun to drive. My partner has a V6 2.5 Automatic Rover 75 celebrating its 20th birthday this year. It is a lovely car to drive and does get attention as now they are becoming scarce. It's the only Rover around Carmarthen anyway. Due it's MOT soon so fingers crossed!

@gilbertvaughan218 2 года назад

my dad has zs 180 and he loves it

@cornishcarcollectors 2 года назад

Thanks for the comment. Nothing not to love about the ZS180, glad to hear you Dad is enjoying his. Thanks for watching.

@connorh4104 2 года назад

Brilliant video 👏🏼

@cornishcarcollectors 2 года назад

Thanks so much for the comment, really good to hear that you liked it. We've got a few more features on MG Z cars, plus our Rovers... take a look if you fancy it. Stay tuned as we'll get the ZS180 out again in the Spring!

@colinmale3331 2 года назад

Great video, I did my apprenticeship at a rover dealer when these came out. I remember when a transporter with all the Z range cars onboard arrived in the trophy colours. Good times. After watching this, it inspired me to look on Ebay. And this very ZS is on there.

@cornishcarcollectors 2 года назад

Thanks for the comment and for watching - glad you enjoyed it. Wow... I bet that was a sight. Do stay tuned as we have lots more MG Rover content to come.

@Pauljn67 3 года назад

Great video. Thank you.

@cornishcarcollectors 3 года назад

Thanks for the comment Paul and for watching; really glad you enjoyed it. If you haven't already then please do subscribe as we have a feature on our MG ZR and ZT coming soon.

@ryanm.3681 Год назад

I love these! There is something about a small V6 saloon that just does it for me =)

@cornishcarcollectors Год назад

Thanks for the comment and great to know you are a fan of the MG ZS V6. They truly are brilliant - performance and the way they drive far exceeds the amount of recognition they receive. A real performance bargain in my opinion. Thanks for watching.

@carsandstuff4624 2 года назад

What a fantastic chanel, im a zs owner myself infact iv had 5 and a zr. Love um .

@cornishcarcollectors 2 года назад

Thanks for the comment and for the feedback on the Channel. We are still very much learning RU-vid, but enjoying sharing our cars with so many people. The ZS is a brilliant car, with the black one featured in this video my first. I do also have a ZR160 and ZT260, so take a look at the other videos as they do feature... with a proper feature on the ZT coming soon. Thanks for watching and look forward to hearing from you again.

@olliebeck2952 3 года назад

Another fabulous video Penntorr. Very knowledgeable as always and all the right facts. I think a lot of people write these off as a Rover 45 with a body kit (their loss, more for us). They don't understand the brilliant work from a very small and underfunded engineering team at Longbridge that made the ZS a front-wheel drive beast. Great touring car too! Looking forward to more videos featuring your other 'Zeds'. Cheers 👍 P.S also love the cheeky comment about the new ZS.

@cornishcarcollectors 3 года назад

Thanks for the kind comment Oliver and for watching the video - more MG and Rover related content coming very soon.

@andrewphillips6436 Год назад

ZS180 had 3 options when new. Sunroof, rear head rests & rear electric windows. You have the sunroof, my one doesn't. But I do have rear electric windows - neither of us have the rear head rests.

@cornishcarcollectors Год назад

Thanks for the comment and the info, which I did not know. 👍 Always good to hear from another owner, thanks for watching the video.

@andrewphillips6436 Год назад

Very welcome, & thanks for making it & posting it. I have 3 MGs, an MGF, a ZS180 & a ZT400 (supercharged ZT260), so a similar line up to you. Would like a ZR too, but at 6'-2" tall I can't get comfy in the cabin (either reaching for the wheel, or have my knees up around my ears!)

@tukaruss8680 2 года назад

I look forward too see video of your mg zt v6 I own 6 Mgs myself Great video I was going too buy mg zs 160 mk2 some years ago but ended up saving mg zt v6 auto 180 mk1 2003 lpg

@cornishcarcollectors 2 года назад

Thanks for the comment Lucifer. Our MG ZT is actually a ZT260, so it has the 4.6ltr V8 engine... and we cannot wait to feature it. Do stay tuned and thanks for watching.

@DPNTV 2 года назад

Enjoyed watching

@cornishcarcollectors 2 года назад

Thanks for the comment and really good to hear you enjoyed it. We have also done a feature on our MG ZR160, which you'll find on the Channel, and intend to produce a video on our MG ZT260 soon. Please stay tuned and thanks for watching.

@DPNTV 2 года назад

@@cornishcarcollectors thanks I will have a look and we look forward to more videos on your rovers and MGs. we also have a small collection of rover cars that we cover on our RU-vid channel

@jurek.425 2 года назад

Great video, really informative and pleasurable to watch. I'm glad these cars haven't skyrocketed in price yet, I'm looking forward to owning one in blue. Have a great day!

@cornishcarcollectors 2 года назад

Thanks for the comment; it's great to know you enjoyed the video. The ZS180s are still sensibly priced at the moment, but I am not sure for how long. They do look great it Trophy Blue... good choice. Thanks for watching and do stay tuned as we'll feature more on our MGs over the coming months.

@timbob1145 Год назад

They have now 🤦🏻‍♂️

@jurek.425 Год назад

@@timbob1145 Yeah, like everything nowadays. It sucks.

@markmcclean3017 3 года назад

Looking forward to this with owning a Mk2 180

@cornishcarcollectors 3 года назад

Thanks for the comment Mark and thanks for watching. Keep hold of your ZS180 as they are great cars with values only going one way! Hope you enjoyed the video and, if you haven't already, the do subscribe as we have lots more MG content to come.

@Ronjohnalex 2 года назад

Spotted white celica gt-4 when you drive up to the house. Should've bought that as well! Lovely ZS 180.

@cornishcarcollectors 2 года назад

Thanks for the comment. The Celica belonged to the same guy - I did try to start a conversation on the car, but he said he would never sell it! Glad you like the ZS180, thanks for watching.

@ralphralefeta1179 2 года назад

wow I am impressed with this video

@cornishcarcollectors 2 года назад

Thanks for watching Ralph and for the kind comment - it is great to receive feedback that we are getting things right in our early videos. Thanks also for subscribing - please let me know your thoughts on some of our other content when you get chance.

@ralphralefeta1179 2 года назад

@@cornishcarcollectors Ive been looking for people who love MG Rovers,thats why I found an MG Zt with no engine,but I will convert it to a diesel one

@ralphralefeta1179 2 года назад

@@cornishcarcollectors Also thank you for responding

@cornishcarcollectors 2 года назад

Well @@ralphralefeta1179, you have certainly found a channel here where we love MG Rovers - check out our Car Show feature and you'll see our full MG Rover collection!

@callum4035 2 года назад

You can thank Honda for the drive and handling as the chassis and suspension is 100% Honda

@cornishcarcollectors 2 года назад

Thanks for watching and for the comment. The Honda / Rover partnership certainly delivered some good cars. Do stay tuned.

@t8polestarcyan22 2 года назад

If that's the case, I guess owning a SAIC MG ZS EV isn't so bad after all.

@t8polestarcyan22 2 года назад

Did a bit of research, the original British ZS have rear multi-link suspension where the Chinese SAIC MG ZS have rear torsion beam... so surely the original ZS's handling and ride comfort is better (well it should be). Honda's original ZS or SAIC Roewe based MG ZS? Our ZS EV isn't bad esp. for local city commutes. That's because of EV's battery location and a set of Michelin Primacy 3s contributed to handling but it would've been a lot better if the new ZS have multi-link rear suspension. Honda Domani vs. Roewe Clever.... which one is better? Personally I want to go for lower centre of gravity sedans/hatchbacks. It sucks that this generation is going SUVs.

@GregoryCavill Год назад

The lower control arms and independent side of things are Honda derived The damping, spring rates and everything that makes the car drive nicely however are Rover ;)

@FlightProgramAborted 2 года назад

I had one of these in 2003, brilliant car, basic cabin but heh want much to go wrong, it was all about the handling and the V6, when they went bust in 2005 the bottom fell out the value so i had to return it on my H contract. Such a shame, would love to own one again

@cornishcarcollectors 2 года назад

Thanks for the comment and good to hear from someone with a ZS history. As you say, basic inside but great to drive which is all that mattered. Let's see what values do over the years to come. I do not think it will ever be a super valuable car, but I reckon prices will creep up. Thanks for watching.

@TeamZSsx 3 года назад

My boys are grown up now but when they were little and we were on a day out my wife would put them on the boot with their legs under the extreme spoiler and put the food on the top, that was the real reason for the spoiler and not as Tiff Needell claimed that it stopped the rear stepping out if you turned into a corner with a trailing throttle.... 😜

@cornishcarcollectors 3 года назад

Thanks for the comment and great story about your creative use of the Extreme spoiler. Hope you enjoyed the video and, if you haven't already, please do subscribe as we have lots more MG content to come.

@TeamZSsx 3 года назад

You have 3 MG's and you are getting rid of the best one on Ebay????? The ZS180 was born for all those roads you have in the west country, You have to be mad to flip this so soon..... 🤔

@Pauljn67 3 года назад

@@TeamZSsx He's not selling it. He bought it from eBay.

@cornishcarcollectors 3 года назад

Thanks for the reply @@TeamZSsx - listed it for sale as I'm thinking about taking the collection in a different direction - will update through future videos. The ZS180 is great, but my ZT260 is my favourite and of all the MGs it is that one which is a permanent.

@TeamZSsx 3 года назад

@@cornishcarcollectors Not much misses my eye on eBay 😁 glad it's priced realistically as some people have inflated expectations of what they are worth. Good luck with the sale I'm sure the next owner will be very happy with it. 👍

@420somewhereG Год назад

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@cornishcarcollectors Год назад

Thanks for watching.

@ianhill20101 2 года назад

Most annoying part for me is ebay listings removed when its a timed auction why not just list a price, hope it went to a good home.

@cornishcarcollectors 2 года назад

Thanks for the comment - we have not sold the car; it was listed as a 'classified' advert and it expired. We have not relisted it, so if you are interested in our MG then please do get in touch, otherwise I think we'll keep it for a while longer. Thanks again for getting in touch and for watching.

@ianhill20101 2 года назад

Its a tempting car if the price is right should have let it run out plenty of interest thete, not sure if id want the sunroof version to be fair though 🤔

@ivanfernyhough3851 3 года назад

Looks nice,i have to say tho,i think the original spoiler looked a lot better.sorry lol.looks like it was a good buy tho.

@cornishcarcollectors 3 года назад

Thanks for watching Ivan and for the comment - the original spoiler did indeed look good and I knew the decision to change it would divide opinion. Thanks for sharing your opinion, it's great to hear it. Stay tuned as we have lots more MG content to come!

@andypeet6791 2 года назад

If you bought an xpack mgzs you got electric rear windows I owned one.

@cornishcarcollectors 2 года назад

Thanks for the comment and for watching. Nice to have a car with the XPack - did you own it from new?

@andypeet6791 2 года назад

No it was 7 yrs old when I bought it and I owned it for three years brilliant car it was a red hatchback with the wheels done in graphite grey with the windows tinted and the headlights were changed to rover 45 headlights to get rid of the amber indicators made it look much better was a an ace car wish I still owned it.

@kristianspencer1978 8 месяцев назад

The zs180 was £16k not £22k,

@cornishcarcollectors 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for the comment and correction. I hope you enjoyed the video.

@t8polestarcyan22 2 года назад

If I have driven the ZS 180, would I regret owning a SAIC MG ZS EV? Too bad I don't have a chance to drive the original ZS. The Chinese crossover ZS seems to have better interior as well as having a Yamaha sound system. The 0 - 60 mph between ZS 180 and ZS EV technically favours the Rover K series powered ZS 180. The Chinese electric ZS isn't too far off, 0 - 60 mph 8.5 sec. But in real life scenarios, the instant torque of the electric motor allows you get going quicker anywhere, anytime and at any speed esp accelerating from 35 - 70 mph unless the ZS 180 have an auto which you can get away with a kick down. Otherwise the ZS EV is faster in many real life scenarios. I want to favour the ZS 180 because it has lower seating position which give me better driving security and better road connection.

@jurek.425 2 года назад

I don't think these two cars are comparable, one being a sporty sedan and the other being a family SUV.

@t8polestarcyan22 2 года назад

@@jurek.425 No, off course not. Point is, have MG lost the plot of what a model ZS was meant to be?! The ZS SUV is definitely a different car compared to the original ZS. So I'm worried about the model name ZS after I've heard about the original ZS. Before that I was surprisingly please with the ZS EV because it has surprisingly acceptable handling, surprisingly good battery range and interior build quality is good - solid build quality. After driving that EV, I still recommend that MG for local commutes. Having said that, after I've heard about the original ZS, I am wonder what have SAIC done to the ZS name? Off course there is MG 5 (in UK) but still got a crappy torsion beam rear suspension like the new SUV ZS. If I have driven a sporty sedan/hatchback original ZS, will I regret having the SUV ZS EV?

@jurek.425 2 года назад

@@t8polestarcyan22 I see, well, we've already witnessed Mitsubishi naming a crossover after a sports coupe car (eclipse), and it's a low play using a cars good name to boost sales of a new inferior product. As to driving qualities, I can't help you as I haven't driven the new zs, I only have theoretical knowledge.

@t8polestarcyan22 2 года назад

@@jurek.425 If you don't really like higher seating positions, higher centre of gravity then the petrol ZS crossover ISN'T for you. The ZS EV on the other hand, due to battery location and a set of Michelin Primacy 3, the handling is somewhat as good as a sedan but probably not as good as the ZS180. One noticeable advantage for the ZS180 is the rear multi-link suspension. The only today's ZS that have balls is the EV. Petrol ones are gutless, not too sure about ZST 1.3L Turbo. So far the ZS EV is the MG's fastest SUV ZS.

@cornishcarcollectors 2 года назад

Thanks for the comment and interesting to compare the two ZS models as they are so very different. Unfortunately, modern MG badged cars under SAIC MG really are just marketed under the MG marque to provide a bit of heritage... they cannot really be compared to the MGs of old, the sports and GT cars, and the tuned hatchbacks / family cars. I am not sure I'll ever buy and own a modern MG, albeit I am reliably informed they are pretty decent cars. Thanks for watching.