Austin Metro (1981 - 1992) 1.0 City 3d (1985/C) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Your a new driver, student with no money.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
well to the head gasket went it was not a bad car, it was alright, cheap an cheerful. There was no overwhelming aspect to the car, no modern gadgets.
Would you buy this car again and why?
yes, but only for under 75p
What are you likely to buy next?
I have recently brought a GOLF GTI.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
March 2003
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Good for city driving. Easy to park, It would only do 50 MPH on motorway, when accidentially going over, it would over heat.
What's it like to park?
no problem
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
It overheated a lot resulting in the head gasket blowing twice over two years i had it. lots of other little things. When it ran ok, it was lovely to drive, smooth and stuck to the road.
What's most practical about your car?
It was small, small turning circle, good economically, good visually -> for a first car.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The very old AM radio, it was very useful.
