1988 Rover - Austin Metro City X review from UK and Ireland
"Cheap thrills"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The gearbox burst open in a less than convenient location (at front of traffic lights in middle lane), spilling metal all over the road and making horredous noises.
General comments?
What a great car! I bought it for £50 after previously totaling "the barge".
Never spent a penny repairing it, ran it into the ground and loved every minute of it.
Within soon after buying it I had total confidence in its handling and could throw it round corners as fast as the car allowed. The odd occasion I pushed to far, no dramatics just a quick dab on the brakes and everything settled down.
The small engine obviously was slow, but meant, to go fast I really had to drive the car well. Racing was a hoot. Straight - car in front pulls away rapidly, corner - back on his bumper, straight - pulls away, corner - look who's back!
The Austin body shape looks damned cheeky too, love those recessed headlights. Such a cool car, but only if it is filthy and looks wrecked (like me most of the time I owned it)!
If you want cheap fun I whole heartedly recommend this fabulous little hatch.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 0.9 Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 90000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 101000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Capri |
| Date of Entry | 14th July, 2003 |