MG F (1995 - 2002) 1.8i 2d (1997/R) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Would you buy this car again and why?
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£6,000
When did you buy the car?
January 2004
Did you get a good deal and why?
6k
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Always wanted one - drove one of the prototypes as a friend used to work for Rover back in the day.
What was the dealer like?
Helpful
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
excellent when running. Not so great on motorway as didn't feel that safe
What's it like to park?
easy
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Bought at 50K 4 years old and sold 4 year later at 78K. Head gasket went, two rear brake calipers, new radiator, brake pipes, two ball joints, two wheel bearings, leaking hydra gas suspension, track rods, 6 tyres (Pirelli) in 30K, new clutch, new coolant pipes, cam belt and rust everywhere - but hey I loved the car!
What's most practical about your car?
Nothing but was fun the sun whilst I had it
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