Rover Metro 1.4 GTa 3d (90) (1990/G) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Massive depreciation. Don't pay more than £800.
Costs
Tyres (185x55r) expensive. Pirellis are £100+ per tyre. Fronts wear down fast.
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On the road
Driving
Pleanty of understeer with hard acelleration.
Performance
Nippy. Award winning K-series engine.
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Living with it
Reliability
Problems with electrics (distrubutor) not great in the wet.
Image
Even if it went like a Ferrari (which it dosen't) it's still a Metro.
Comfort
Good driving position and great seats.
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Security and Service
Security
Had immobiliser fitted for about £200.
Service
Parts are expensive.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Hi-revving from cold. Nasty loss of power in damp.
Other
Electrics were poor.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No