MG F 1.8i VVC 2d (2000/W) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cheap enough to buy then the reason soon becomes apparent when the faults start to appear.
Costs
Everything was done under extended warranty previous owner took out (thank God).
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On the road
Driving
Front end way too light at speed and very skittish drive.
Performance
Pretty quick, but never felt secure.
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Living with it
Reliability
Unbelivable. Was at the dealers more times than enough.
Image
Was good until the boy racer MGs started to come out, then went right down hill and the bad press from Watchdog.
Comfort
Was ok, but could have been a lot better.
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Security and Service
Security
Never stolen, but then again who would want to?
Service
Appalling, from dealer CD Brammel Newcastle and MG themselves.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Cylinder head gasket blew at 20,000 miles!
Other
Full hub assembly had to be replaced after it worked loose! PAS, ABS and cooling system all broke.
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