1991 Rover - Austin Metro GS review from UK and Ireland
"Don't buy one!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Starter motor.
Central locking.
Bits of the interior are dropping off.
Loads of rust, especially the rear arches.
General comments?
I only had the Metro as I was learning to drive and it's an experience I wouldn't want to repeat. For some reason the car had leather seats which did make the car smell nice!
It was quicker than I expected and handled well, but the brakes were crap and it had about as much street cred as a mobile skip! I felt like an old man behind the wheel!
The car seemed to rust everywhere and it wasn't that old, sold it as soon as I could and brought a BMW.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1999 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 78000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 81000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 5th June, 2001 |