1993 Rover - Austin Metro GTi 16V MPI from UK and Ireland - Comments

Head gasket and radius arms.

Great cheap little car, had a head gasket and radius arms at 45,000 due to previous owner neglection. Covered 300,00 miles a year of pure thrash for two years after that, and never had a problem. Power all the way through the gears, but needed to be revved. If you are going to buy one, make sure it's the MPI and not the SPI, the difference in performance is very noticable. I lost count of the times I left the owners of much larger more powerful cars wondering how a little Metro just left them standing. I sold it in Jan for a 22GTi which just isn't as much fun.

I've just bought a Metro GTi 16v MPi and totally agree with your comments.

I can totally agree with all positive comments made about this little pocket rocket. I have owned a '92 model which I modified to 130 bhp with cam, filter, and exhaust mods, the only problem was the handling (a bit scary!)

I now have a 94/95 model, the last to be produced I think? I have been told that this GTi MPi 16v has the Honda Civic engine which as yet I haven't had confirmed, but the power, acceleration and comfort is far more superior to my last one (before mods).

I would like to modify the bodywork, wheels and suspension, but as far as I know there is nobody that can help!

With reference to the above comment concerning mods. The only place I could find that was any use with this was Motobuild in London, however I have lost the number, but they are listed with directory enquiries.

With reference to above I completely agree. I have a 1994M metro GTI 16V.I have a few minor mods. A full stainless steel exhaust, chipped, airfilter and fse boost valve and a performance manifold is going on soon!The car in this tune shifts! It pulls eagerly in any gear. It is so much better than many so called hot hatches. This really should be the no1 small hot hatch. I have driven many cars but this one sticks out in my mind.

Email 4 metro views.TOAD2000@CWCOM.NET.

For all guys above moto-build racing are the guys to speak to. They are the metro daddies!They are very knowledgable friendly and honest. And can tune your metro to 230BHP! (If your crazy enough!) But the best mods to have are chip, full exhaust and manifold, Airfilter, and fse boost valve to give a reliable 120BHP.Call them on 0208 893 4553.

If any of the above guys want to confer notes about metro GTi's contact me on my email address-grant.delmege@computeraid.co.uk.

Any emails regarding mods any general comments about the GTI 16v will be much appreciated.

First of all, to reply to the guy who was told he had a Honda engine in his GTi. No you do not. No Metro/100 was ever fitted with a Honda engine. All GTi's are fitted with the 16v DOHC Rover K-series (90bhp in SPi form, 105bhp in MPi form).

Finally, the Performance Metro Club can be found at http://www.performancemetro.com and has an online discussion forum at Delphi: http://forums.delphi.com/metroclub.

Metro's are the most underated car... all those idiots in their Nova's etc should listen and take heed..

Seen as a granny wagon, but should be more respected..

Visit the site.. http://clix.to/realitymetro

Daz 1.4 GTi.

To the comment above - I agree with your comment. Metro's should be treated with more respect, they are sooooooo much better than Nova's. Bring it on you Nova drivers, you don't stand a chance!

I think you will find that no Rover Metro was fitted with a Honda engine as standard. You could get one fitted if you really wanted to, a few places will do the conversion.

If you still doubt me, go and buy a Haynes manual. Or just look in the handbook.

No metro had a Honda engine!!

They all had rover k-series. The only rover to have Honda engines were the 89-95 216 and 416, and some of the 800s.

Oh and if you're interested in getting one, a visit to the forum at.

http://forums.delphiforums.com/metroclub is well worth it.

Who cares what engine it's got, it's got one and it goes far too quick for the size of the car.

Well done whoever made it whether it was Rover or Honda???

I have recently bought a 1993 GTI 16V. These cars are much better than Nova SRs and many other makes of sports hatch. Regarding previous comments, how do I tell if mine is an MPI or SPI?

SPF3MURF.

I think metros are quite good and fast even though I only have a 1.1 c which needs a rear sub frame, I was wondering if anyone no's if it's a job to do? email me on cochran_stuart@hotmail.com.

My first metro was an old Austin metro 1.3 Clubman L. It went really well. I had to scrap it because of rust. I just hope my new Rover 100 1.1i Kensington will be a bit more rust proof! I don't care if a metro Austin or Rover, they're still cheap, fun and easy to drive and maintain. Give me a metro any day rather than any Ford or Vauxhall! I just wish they didn't rust so much!