MG F (95-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Paid £11k for an R reg with all possible extras and 29k miles.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Parts prices ok, but MGF labour charges are expensive.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Road handling is quite good.

    Performance

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Does not feel powerful for such a small car with a 1.8i engine.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Ok - Roof delays me constantly due to stupid Japanese style two fold put down and difficult to close due to fittings sometime being unaligned.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Too common to be a headturner - more of a female car.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Ok for me - not a good idea for anyone taller than average or wider than average.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Immobiliser will hopefully stop car being stolen altogether, but due to alarm being unsensored, there's no hope for break-ins or vandalism.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    MGF direct - not interested with used cars not bought from them direct, feel like.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Ok so far.

    Other

    Head gasket blew (MGF design fault). Roof adjustment etc, wheel alignment probs, the list goes on.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No