Rover Metro 1.1 Impression 3d (1993/L) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought for 650 pounds with only 41,000 miles on the clock after 10 years. Insurance group not the lowest for a 1.1 (group 5).
Costs
Just bought a new complete standard system for £300. Check it doesn't leak and the cat works.
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On the road
Driving
The ride can be a bit bouncy on unmade roads, corners are taken with a small amount of body roll. Gives more confidence around corners than most other small cars of the period. Brakes need regular attention to keep them working well.
Performance
Sluggish when cold, but wind it up when it's warm and it will fly. Acceleration at motorway speeds is not a problem.
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Living with it
Reliability
Only the original 10 year old battery has let me down so far.
Image
Completely standard car is a bit old fashioned, but when the car goes as well as it does who cares? There are very few after market add ons made for the Metro.
Comfort
Fornt seats straight out of the Rover 800, so very supportive and comfortable. NO rear legroom for anyone more than small children.
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Security and Service
Security
Mine's got central locking that works the 2 doors and the boot. Alarm has been disconnected in the past.
Service
Haven't ever dealt with Rover dealers.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Worn distributor and rotor arm needed changing before their service shedule, but is a 10 min job to fix.
Other
Fuel leak in filler pipe, prone to rust beacuse of muck thrown at it because of offside rear wheel.
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