1993 Rover - Austin Metro Quest review from UK and Ireland
"Simplicity at a very low price!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The exhaust was rusty when purchased. This was easily replaced, but the Catalytic convertor fitted to the car pushed the cost up.
The new exhaust is very noisy, and the slightest bump will cause it to jump about, making a dull banging noise.
The car had obviously been in an accident before I bought it, and the front passenger side wing had been replaced. Unfortunately it was slight longer than the original, meaning the indicator wouldn't sit properly against the headlight.
General comments?
For a car of this price and size, the Rover Metro is quite comfortable. The interior is basic, but tasteful.
Due to its simplicity, certain extras where missed, such as the rev counter, and intermitant front wipers!
The Metro is extremelly cheap to run. It's in a low insurance and tax group, spears are plentiful and very cheap, and fuel consumption is around 50 miles per gallon!
For a 1.1 litre engine the performance is quite good, although it only has 4 gears.
Due to the car's small size and weight, the steering handles as if it was power assisted.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.1 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 45000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 46000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 25th June, 2002 |