2003 MG TF Reviews

Dashboard flexes and rattles terribly.

Windows rattle in the doors.

Roof rattles.

Caliper and wheel squeaks that no amount of copper grease would solve.

Water leaks in through door seals.

Water leaks in through wing mirror seals.

Doors constantly need re-aligned and will also rattle if left unattended.

Original seats saggy, needed replaced at 25,000 miles.

Paintwork seemed very susceptible to stone chips, which then rust.

Heater controls stick.

One of those cars that no matter how much you treat with kid-gloves, it still seems to want to give you grief.

With that in mind and for some reason you can't quite explain, the thrill factor remains and you still enjoy driving it.

Biggest problem for me were the rattles and squeaks (from everywhere), I know it's a convertible, but surely MG could have used some felt tape around the dash and doors to improve it.

Decent performance, seemed to have a lack of torque though.

Surprisingly practical, big boot. Boot rack adds more carrying capability.

Nothing yet bar an accident.

Extremely comfortable.

Great legroom.

Limited boot size, but to be expected from a mid-engined car.

Same engine as my dads Rover 75 but this car is seriously quick. Beats the 0-60 of most VW Golf's.

Turns heads everyday and has never failed to impress me.

Great number of styling options means that there is no other car of the same spec in Northern Ireland.

Great value for money, but the running costs are a bit steep. Still running the car in due to my limited mileage.

Nothing has gone wrong as yet. Momo gear nob loose, but just twisted it a few turns ;/

The car looks fantastic in silver with the blue hood.

The seats look fantastic in blue alcantara and have a good blend of support and comfort.

The interior doesn't rattle at all and seems well put together, but the dashboard does look cheap with an almost stone fleck like effect. Change the dash switches and the cars a winner.

The engine's a gem and pulls well low down despite what some people say. Nice and revvy and very economical for a performance car. Wouldn't like to work on it though, the engines in a very difficult place for easy access, nothing for me to worry about mind, but something for buyers of secondhand MGF's to think about.

Keep getting admiring glances from elegant ladies in new Range Rovers ;)