1984 Rover - Austin Metro City X review from UK and Ireland
"Goes better than it looks"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Everything suspension related :o) Hydragas unit needed recharging as the suspension was 1.5" lower than it should be! Lots on front ball joints replaced.
Front wheel bearings took a 20 ton hydraulic press to pop the driveshaft, but we got there in the end.
Nasty overheating problem that started about six months ago and I can't seem trace.
Brakes & exhaust renewed - pretty much par for the course.
General comments?
Fighting a losing battle against rust, and car's generally a bit shabby.
Goes a lot better than it looks though, even though the gearbox is terrible. Good for surprising people who just see a rusty Metro and expect it to max out at 60mph...
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 65000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 90000 miles |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin Mini |
| Date of Entry | 2nd May, 2000 |