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

1.8i VVC Trophy (160ps) 2d
MG F (95-)

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In their own words

There's nothing I dislike about it. It has a hard top, so is regular transport all-year round. It's great on the open road - especially with the hood down - but also easy to drive around town and a doddle to park. It has few compretiotors: Mazda MX-5 ? It outsold the MX-5 (and indeed all other sports cars in its class) when it was new. BMW Z-series ? Leave that one for the elderly and not-so-fit ! There was a problem about repairing the Hydragas suspension for the entire F range, but that's now happily resolved. Outstanding servicing and maintenance at Advantage MG in Swavesey, but I am sure there are other options around the country.Ji It's worth twice what I paid for it so what's not to like ?

How reliable do you find the car?

Bearing in mind that the car is almost 19 years old, it would have been surprising if it was entirely trouble-free ! But I rarely have a problem, thanks to excellent servicing and maintenance by Advantage MG in Swavesey (Cambs).

Does the car do everything you expected it to do?

Fun, reliable, economical fast and handles well. What more could you ask ?
  • How they rated it

  • Reliability: 4 out of 5 4.0
  • Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5.0
  • Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5.0
  • Jimmy James recommends this car

About their car

  • Fuel type Petrol
  • When purchased June 2013
  • Condition when bought Used
  • Current Mileage 70,000 miles
  • Average MPG 36 mpg