2004 MG TF 160 review from Australia and New Zealand
"Extremely disappointing"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Where do I start?! My car has been in and out of the dealers more than 8 times! It is due to go in again for a faulty door. The finish of the car is unreliable and extremely poor. I have an endless list of niggly problems with my car.
The door handles squeak like bending plastic.
My exhausts were rattling. The best one was my horn sounded everytime I raised my window! (some electrical fault).
My rear suspensions squeaked and they couldn't pin point the problem and it reoccured after it was "fixed".
My door won't open sometime when I press my remote key.
Everything inside the car seems to rattle and I have had things squeaking since day 1 - my accel. pedal squeaks extremely loudly - sounds worse than the cheapest car you can imagine.
The changes into my 3rd gear is extremely loud and jerky - makes a "loose part" sound every time I get into it.
My pasenger side door gets stuck sometimes and is hard to open.
My door does not stay open on slight inclines.
Wipers don't even do a good job. (in fact the left hand side one doesn't even completely touch the windscreen on all models!)
There was a lot of electrical interference with my car which made my original radio "hiss".
My Alarm lights and seat belt warning lights were triggered randomly.
Recommended Reviews:
  | Disappointing |
| I have driven many sports cars and the TF is one of the best for real driver involvement. |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 2/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 6000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 8th September, 2004 |