MG F (1995 - 2002) 1.8i VVC Trophy (160ps) 2d Owner Review

No surprise that the MGF was the most popular small sports car in its day, comfortably out-selling its foreign rivals. A real driver's car, the Trophy 160 puts a smile on my face every time I take it out - which is all year round (I have a hardtop for winter). Fantastic road-holding in dry and wet conditions - but snow and ice best avoided. No problems with servicing or parts - but choose your MG specialist/dealer carefully and ensure they have a working MG Rover diagnostic unit. I use the MG Owners' Club Workshop at Swavesey, and I'm really pleased with their high standards. Forget all the stories of head gasket and electrical problems - these have long been sorted, especially in 21st century cars. A friend of mine has a BMW Z-series. Comparing the MGF with the BMW is like comparing Usain Bolt with a pot-bellied Bavarian beer-drinker............. The Trophy 160s are going up in price so try one now and you won't be disappointed !