MG TF (2002 - 2005) 1.8 16v (135ps) 2d (2002/52) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
A little excitement in evryday life.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They like it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, manufacturer went out of business.
What are you likely to buy next?
Estate car
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£13,000
When did you buy the car?
July 2002
Did you get a good deal and why?
Reduced by £4000,Dealer knew MG were failing. Car was a showroom/demonstator model.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Heritage
What was the dealer like?
Got stung by dealer's workshop when faulty warning light came on (loose wire)- warranty worthless.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Firm but feels incredibly safe around corners. Some idiots think it's a Porche and look at it longingly. A lot quieter in winter when I use a hard-top.
What's it like to park?
Easy.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Driver's window-winder failed (common problem). Fixed myself for £100 using a well-known MG part supplier. Windscreen wiper mechanism fibre-bearings worn-out - fixed myself by drilling and using a split-pin, nil cost. Head gasket will fail soon - evidence of emulsion in water coolant. (31.000 miles) Battery failed after 6 years.
What's most practical about your car?
Starts first time, reasonably cheap to run. Still a fun car and will run it until I'm too old to care.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Hard-top.
