I rode the 180 with the basic zeb fork yesterday at the wheelbase demo day in the Lakes. And I thought it was shit overall and not very good at tackling the rocky descents compared to my own fox 38's.
Just my opinion but better suspension and wheels is worth having over easily replaceable components. The discussion I had with a mate on an xtr equipped bike was if you could not afford to replace the xtr in a years time when it's stuffed then why spend a load of money on it now when you could have better suspension etc.
I got a e180s. The basic shit model . My friend has the e160 rsx. I love how mine rides and want to change a few things like wheels and asx. Both 2023 models
If I were to buy again I would buy the rsx version. Perfect out the shop