MG TF (2002 - 2005) 1.8 VVC (160ps) 2d (2002/02) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Its not so much what it says, its how it makes you feel- 18 years old again. they are small, easy to park, get though gaps, easy to loose as they are low and difficult to spot in a crowded car-park!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They can see its a fun toy as I'm always doing stuff to it. It gets used more that my 'proper car'. I love working on cars and prefer to want to do it than have to do it. these cars are British and although no longer made- there is a wealth of knowledge form various enthusiasts sites. They are good cars to cut your teeth on maintaining. They are cheap and a joy to drive during the summer and ok during the winter providing you buy a hard-top.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No hesitation- yes, Id have a few of them if i could get any with it. Nostalgia, Patriotism- ails from a time when we British made cars! Cheap 2nd car.
What are you likely to buy next?
Ive just brought a Ranger Rover Sport low milage- so Ive no plans to change either of my cars- the RRS is great on a long journey but the MGTF is easier to park when I got to football each week at various non-league grounds.
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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 (£1500.00) for a 13 year old car that originally cost £20k.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
As a toy!
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Its a bumpy ride due to sports suspension but providing you negotiate potholes- its a gentle, sports-car type ride. You are constantly reminded that theres an 1.8 twin-cam VVC engine behind your seat.
What's it like to park?
As you are low down and with a hard top on- easy. With the soft on, visibility is limited as the rear screen is smaller. With the roof down on a hot day- like parking a go-cart!
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Only an exhaust system- which I knew it needed when I brought it.
What's most practical about your car?
Its a 2-seater and so you don't have to take unecessary baggage. Its easy to park and doesn't take up much room.Its got a decent-sized boot at back and some storage in front as there is no-spare wheel (just a get-you-home tyre inflation system in a box).
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Open Road! My one is a T160 with the VVC engine- it revs to 7200 rpm and will show most teenagers a clean set of heals.
