MG TF (2002 - 2005) 1.8 VVC (160ps) 2d (2002/52) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Re-living my youth!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They know I like tinkering with cars and am not afraid to get stuck in if necessary.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, Id own a few of them as they are great little runabouts.
What are you likely to buy next?
Probably won't buy another for a few years. It will be smaller than my Ranger Rover and LOT CHEAPER AS RETIREMENT LOOMS.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£150,000
When did you buy the car?
August 2015
Did you get a good deal and why?
I paid peanuts for a 14 year old car that originally cost £20k and was top of the range in its time. I brought it with loose-change, compared with what I paid for my Range Rover Sport 2 years ago.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I wanted a 2nd car to use for non-league football matches and i wanted a toy to play with. I'm an engineer, so working on cars interests me.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Handles well- as light car and electric power steering. Doesn't like bumpy roads and potholes/speed humps- care needs to be taken negotiating as the cars are low.
What's it like to park?
Easier with the roof down during the summer. Not so good with the sort-top up. a bit better with a hard-top fitted (essential during the winter).
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Only an exhaust system and general tinkering to get everything working the way i wanted it. Buying an old car with 4 prervious owners generally means that attention to maintenance items deteriorates proportionally with time. a new car requires NO maintenance- or so a new-car owner thinks. After 3 years they start to sow wear and 'having me car serviced, john' generally doesn't maintain it- just deals with fluids and bare legalities. once a car is 6 years old- then its likely to show usage and maintenance IS required.
What's most practical about your car?
Easy to park, small to get through gaps- 2 seater means you don't have to take unnecessary baggage . Its ME time!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Open road- For sure! These cars are rev little beasts and a pleasure to drive when they are well-maintained.
