MG F 1.8i 2d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Great value for money. I bought mine for £6300 on a 1998 R plate with low mileage.
Costs
Surprisingly cheap to run, cheap insurance costs, very economical (mines running at about 40mpg). Parts and servicing can be quite expensive, so it's worth shopping around.
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On the road
Driving
Great fun to drive, handles really well, even with the roof down. By far the best car I've ever driven.
Performance
Only 120bhp on a 1.8i, but the car is light so it goes really well and pulls away really quickly. Great at overtaking.
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Living with it
Reliability
Absolutely no problems yet.
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My car is 5 years old now, but it's still a real head-turner. Loads of people look when you drive along with the roof down. There's also a big MG following, so expect to get waved to by other MG owners.
Comfort
Very comfortable drive. Tall people may find their knees hitting the steering wheel because they are low down, but I'm only 5ft 2, so this does not effect me.
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Security and Service
Security
Comes with standard alarm and immobiliser, but I would upgrade the alarm because I have been able to get my arm into the car and pull the CD player out without the alarm going off.
Service
MG dealers charge quite high prices for not very high levels of workmanship and service.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
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Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes