Rover Metro 1.1 S 3d (1992/J) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Quite cheap to pick up.
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On the road
Driving
Smooth with a few slight bump. Grips quite good, which is a difference from my 1.4 diesel Rover Metro.
Performance
Well performance is great. Quite nippy for a 1.1, with smooth gear changing and the handling is as light as anything.
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Living with it
Reliability
Very reliable. Only time I have ever broken down in it is when I ran out of petrol, lol.
Image
I have wheeltrims on my Metro, but a set of MPi alloys would look very nice on it, especially as I have the full GTi bodykit and I have had it lowered. Looks very nice.
Comfort
Is a little comfortable. Could be a lot better. Changed the seats in it today - feels slightly better. Not enough room in the back though and I wish that bloody steering wheel could be adjusted.
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Security and Service
Security
The earlier models e.g. up to the J-reg or even the early K-reg had no security at all, then the standard Rover alarm and immobiliser came into action, which completely changed the car.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Engine can be quite sluggish on the 1st start in the morning.
Other
Very cheap on Insurance, tax and petrol.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes