200 BRM/200Vi/25GTi/MG ZR 160?
Discussion
Ok, so wanting red leather interior isn't the sole motivation for heading towards a 200 BRM LE, but it isn't far off.
But then I saw that it is the same car as the 200 Vi, but with closer ratio 'box, lowered suspension and slip diff (plus all the visual differences).
Then you get to see the 25 Gti, which apparently has a few differences to the 200 Vi as well, but isn't a BRM.
And then "the car the BRM and Vi wanted to be" the MG ZR, in particular the VVC 160 version.
Which is the best to own? Is the BRM more focused with the closer ratios and the slip diff, or does the extra power and later chassis of the MG make more sense? Or do the Vi and GTi do the same job, but save a few bob etc?
Any pointers gratefully received - I have trawled the web looking at reviews and stats etc, but I guessed that more on here may have owned one or more and be able to give me a steer!
Cheers
But then I saw that it is the same car as the 200 Vi, but with closer ratio 'box, lowered suspension and slip diff (plus all the visual differences).
Then you get to see the 25 Gti, which apparently has a few differences to the 200 Vi as well, but isn't a BRM.
And then "the car the BRM and Vi wanted to be" the MG ZR, in particular the VVC 160 version.
Which is the best to own? Is the BRM more focused with the closer ratios and the slip diff, or does the extra power and later chassis of the MG make more sense? Or do the Vi and GTi do the same job, but save a few bob etc?
Any pointers gratefully received - I have trawled the web looking at reviews and stats etc, but I guessed that more on here may have owned one or more and be able to give me a steer!
Cheers
One of my mates has a 25GTi(girlfriend's)and a 200Vi and thinks they are good cars(he has an elise for the weekends). You seem to pay a lot more for the MG badge and if my memory serves me right the 25GTi was the test bed for the MG anyway. What about a really old Rover 220 GSI Turbo? a bit old school but loads of fun....
I had a low mileage BRM for some time (added a panel filter, 52MM TB and exhaust which improved things a bit) - great car - the Torsen diff, close ratio box and suspension make a big difference over the Vi (assuming they all still work as they should). Women don't like the way it looks (in case that makes any difference to you), and the leather means you slide about a bit (not got big bolsters on the seats).
Definitely a more interesting car to drive than the Vi - more responsive, handles better, and if it's to your taste (as it was to mine), it stands out from the croud.
I've only ever been passenger in a 160 and 25 GTi and they didn't do anything for me that the BRM couldn't do (and more). Hope that helps.
Definitely a more interesting car to drive than the Vi - more responsive, handles better, and if it's to your taste (as it was to mine), it stands out from the croud.
I've only ever been passenger in a 160 and 25 GTi and they didn't do anything for me that the BRM couldn't do (and more). Hope that helps.
Word of advice, if you go down the BRM route, the finishing parts, trims etc are like hens teeth, I now have a BRM on the drive that has a wrong bumper strip because the ins co cant be arsed looking for one, the ombudsman is not interested ... the upshot is if your policy had a "reasonable part" clause you will be stuffed if you have a minor accident ..
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