MG F 1.8i VVC 2d (1996/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Can be bought relatively cheap, you get a good nippy little sports car for good money.
Costs
Ridiculous if you go to an MG main dealer. I got stung for them damaging my ABS and Speedo during a 60 month service. And make sure you remember that 60 month service, it costs approximatly £550 for the standard Cambelt change so beware!
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On the road
Driving
A little cracker, speedy into the corners though be careful in the wet as it's all to easy to loose the backend.
Performance
Racey engine though it has a crunch like gear box which slows accelerating through the gearbox. What were MG thinking when they put it together?
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Living with it
Reliability
I was lucky and had few problems with the engine though know of many friends who had problems with head gasket, gearbox, cambelt to name a few. Check the bodywork as is prone to rust round welding joins. Check under rear lights and under door frames.
Image
A beauty to look at with some serious illnesses that go with it. It's a shame that MG struggled to perfect this little beauty.
Comfort
Comfortable though if you're over 6ft 2 you will be pressing your head through the roof for sure. Plenty of legroom which is surprising. Enough boot space to get your Golf clubs in, believe it or not!
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Security and Service
Security
It's difficult to steal when you have the keys, let alone without them! There's a standard immobilser and two different alarms to keep peace of mind.
Service
MG service were appauling and of absolutely no help. It was a case of thanks for your money we'll get back to you. Poor technical advice from local dealer and a bodge job on servicing. Find someone you trust is my advice.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Poor trim, carpets pulling away from edges and not correctly stuck down. Poor attention to detail in the drivers cabin. Roof has small gaps behind driver and passenger seats which is a design fault. Roof was leaky on occassions of heavy rain etc.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No