1997 MG F VVC review from UK and Ireland
"It's a girl's car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Very unreliable when bought (from a dealer).
Had to make several trips there, but seemed to find reliability - eventually.
Thank God there was a warranty.
General comments?
Dead good handling from the mid-engined layout.
Reasonably practical for a two-seater.
It goes! Not the fastest machine in reality but you'll need a something well meaty to beat it and, importantly, it FEELS much faster than it is.
Fun roof-down action, great on sunny days. Bloody noisy on rainy days, especially on the motorway.
Overall, great fun. Only problem is IT'S A GIRL'S CAR (and NO, I'm not a girl).
I have argued with my mates what a top bit of fun this car is, given all the good reasons for having it and defended it 'til the end. But, they're right - it's not something other blokes tend to admire.
But I don't care. I'm happy and that's all that's important!
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| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 0 miles |
| Date of Entry | 15th February, 2001 |