MG ZR Hatchback (2001 - 2005) 1.4 (105ps) 5d (2003/53) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
That I am a reckless, inpatient car buyer
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Mixed - wakes the neighbours up, people can hear me coming from half a mile away. Expecting a baby and it's extremely unpractical.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No - too small for our needs now, too many faults has cost me fair bit to repair.
What are you likely to buy next?
Ford Focus TDi, or something not disimilar
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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?
£1,400
When did you buy the car?
March 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
Pretty good deal - had very low mileage (40ish thousand) for its age. Thought the brakes were a bit slack so got the seller to knock off £100. However since buying it we have had several problems with the car
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Very hasty decision due to urgent need for car for work and limited time to search for one
What was the dealer like?
Shady, in hindsight
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Fairly meaty - need to boost the revs right up to overtake anywhere, noisy exhaust - perfect for boy racers but not so great for a pregnant nurse!Cruises quite nicely but is very noisy over about 60mph.
What's it like to park?
Absolutely fine, no problems there. But then I am EXCELLENT at parking...
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
YES 1. Windscreen wash compartment cracked 2. Replaced water pump after 3 months 3. Replaced engine gasket after 3 months 4. Crack in radiator
What's most practical about your car?
decent size boot
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
N/A
