Engine wasn't terribly noisy, but that was until you got to 70! Cam-belt was changed, as were a number of other minor niggling parts.
Performance is crap! My 45bhp 1.0 205 was faster than this cars 60bhp!
The person who had 110 out of theirs probably modified their engine, this one couldn't go no more than just over 90!
Ride was unsettling and the cars poor build told at speed, it vibrated & wobbled like a jelly!
I've put don't know in the 'Would you buy this make again' field, because I may buy a Rover again, but not a Metro!
Yeah mine was like this, and with these engines it is essential that the carb is set-up properly. Take it to be properly adjusted and trust me, it is *a lot* quicker than 1 1.0 205 :)
I currently have a 1.3 Austin Metro, and mine reaches a speed so far, of roughly 100mph, and the engine hasn't been modified at all.
The reasons for the performance, handling and ride problems is simply because the suspension is low and needs gassing up. Once sorted its like driving a different car. Smooth, nippy, easy to manoeuvre and quiet.
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I have a 1992 rover metro C 1.1 and I have had 110mph with just a K&N airfilter (off road, Officer) the performance is excellant for the engine size will easily beat pug 106 punto 1.2 and clio 1.2.
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