MGF Roadster 1.8

I always wanted an MGF Roadster ever since I first saw one zooming down the motorway. Ok there are other cars I want to own in my life (namely a Aston Martin for one) but I am now the proud owner of a MGF Roadster 1.8i. Let me tell you a little more. As the picture shows above this is indeed a small, nippy two seater convertible sports car. It is made by Rover MG (or MG Rover some might say) and is a good GB car. The engine size is 1796 and has ...
...of it around. The MGF Roadster is a mid engined car which means that when you pop the bonnet up you are greeted with the battery and the spare tyre. There is a small space around the spare tyre that could be used to store a canvas holdall if you run out of space in the boot however the user manual does not recommend this. When you open the boot you are met with quite a spacious area in which to get a months shopping from Waitrose or a case that ...

couscous 19.10.2004 (20.10.2004) · Read full review
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...THE CHASSIS The MGF chassis was based on the chassis from the MG Metro, because of this the chassis is ‘loose’ and gives a bit of roll when being pushed hard on corners, but this allows for more grip as the car can keep all the wheels on the road at any one time. Whereas the Lotus Elise has a chassis that is ‘rock hard’, and they are prone to skidding on a bumpy corner. So a loose chassis is better for a less experienced driver who just wants to ...
...in the middle. Whereas the MGF has what is called Hydrogas suspension which is like a piston filled with gas, and all the pistons are connected by pipes into a central reservoir, so the driver can adjust the ride height by adding or removing gas. Because of this the ride is quite sloppy and I feel unattached from the road, although the ride is still very firm. This is not a problem for normal road use. But I do like to take corners sideways, and ...

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My opinion on the MGF VVC is based purely on female fancy so apologies in advance to any 'techie buffs' out there. To set the scene; it was late on a rainy Saturday afternoon and after ploughing through the housework, dropping various kids off at various places and persuading the husband that it was in his best interests to leave the pub whilst he could still stand, we happened to drive past the local car dealership. There she was!! Even the rain ...
...owners of a 'P' Reg MGF VVC (apparently the VVC means it goes faster & has a higher specification than the normal MGF - whatever that means!), costing a grand total of £10,999. I know that the car isn't, by any stretch of the imagination, a family car but for me, someone that is always practical, dependable and getting frighteningly close to 35, it is something frivolous and exciting. Something purely for me that appeals to my vanity and makes me ...

JillW 26.09.2001 · Read full review
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...picked me up in the MGF we had seen! Sorry mate can’t have a lift home after all! We paid £7,500 for the MG, it was in fantastic condition, interior was perfect & the body was great, about 2 stone chips & a small scratch on the back, 4 new tyres (decent make too) and well worth the money. How does it drive? Very well, it's very responsive and holds the road well, I will use the car for to & from work in the week and it's our fun car in the ...
...being a convertible it can get quite noisy, I can imagine long journeys would also be quite uncomfortable after a while. There isn't much space for luggage, the boot is deep but not very wide. The one thing I must say that bothers me is people's attitude on the road, they go out of their way to be less courteous and are just down right rude!! If I had just paid £10k for a brand spanking out of the wrapper Ford Fiesta would they be the same??? NO!! ...

Redhead 27.06.2002 · Read full review
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...they only insure sensible cars, MGF doesn't fall into that catagory, as they quoted nearly a grand for fully comp. I had to go with a call centre led insurance company at about £500 fully comp. The story here is shop around. (I work in a call centre and I pray to god I never have an accident. Not because of the damage to a really nice car - but because my phone bill will rocket). Servicing shouldn't be a problem if you take the car to Rover or an ...
...good name (BMW). The MGF is slightly cheeper than the opposition in the second hand market because of the bad rep a few people have given them. Leaks, engine and finish. But if you are buying second hand and older than 5 years - dont forget to ask about some of the common problems. If they haven't happened (and there's no evidence) then it probably won't happen. Read a few of the owners web sites rather than the message boards and you will see what ...

moley1a 05.06.2003 · Read full review
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...convinced me to buy an MGF when I was looking for a new car in October 2000. Well he didn’t have to twist my arm that hard, but having always been quite ‘sensible’ in my choice of car, it was a big step for me to even consider being behind the wheel of a little sporty number! I had in mind another small car to replace the Vauxhall Corsa I had at the time, and was considering a Ford focus, Renault Clio or similar. I reconsidered ...
...and we bought a 4-year-old MGF from a car supermarket in Birmingham. We had the choice of three MGFs. We eventually settled on the Red 1.8 model, which suited our budget, and tastes in colour more than the slightly newer and sportier, burnt orange model parked nearby. Our MGF cost us around 9,000 pounds, and we opted to pay by credit agreement, which the garage set up with the minimum of fuss. All we had to do was return a couple of days later ...

Shufflebum 02.10.2001 (24.02.2002) · Read full review
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...is a she) is a MGF 1.8i VCC - a P reg with 58,000 miles on the clock. I snapped her up for £4,000, there was an MOT till July 04 and FSH too. Lovely 5 spoke alloys in very good nick, somebody has been careful parking. Bodywork is superb apart from a couple of tiny scratches and dents, but barely noticeable really. The hood is in good condition apart from a couple of abrasions. Inside is half leather seats and walnut dashboard and trim. The usual ...
...No aircon, but I'm not too fussed about that. A standard radio/cassette was fitted but I soon whipped that out and put in my CD player. There was no aerial, somebody must've nabbed it - but a quick trip to Halfords and a few quid spent & that was remedied. The heater is ultra efficient, something Im not used to as the one on my Fiesta took about 10 minute before any hot air came out! I do like the white dials in the 'cockpit' - simple and unfussy, ...

Foneroni 05.12.2003 · Read full review
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...later when I bought my MGF 1.6 in July 2002. I'm not to this day entirely sure how it happened – I was driving a 206 at the time and wanted something 'less' sensible. One glorious sunny weekend (the salesmen must have had grins from ear to ear) my dad and I called at a car garage on the way home from an unsuccessful car-shopping trip and there it was. MY MGF. Well, it wasn't mine yet, in fact it still belonged to a customer who had just arrived to ...
...section…. Model of MG: MGF 1.6i Date of birth: 1st July 2001 ('Y' reg) Colour: Anthracite (or very dark, metallic grey to me and you). I actually wanted a black one but MGF don't make black cars so you can stop looking ! Any Extras: The first owner chose to have ABS fitted which I am eternally grateful for ! Personality: Firey and responsive when she chooses – very particular and hates being over-taken. § So what is the MGF ? § The MGF was ...

T21AMY 18.12.2003 (20.01.2004) · Read full review
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...who helped me find an MGF and a week later i got a £2500 bank loan and had a P reg British racing green MGF and i absoloutly loved it. The car is a real head turner and i have got plenty of coments off of my friends at work and random passers by on the street about how nice it looks . I got exactly what i was looking for it is a 1.8 VVC model British racing green and even has a couple of extras from the previous owner such as 17" white alloy wheels, ...
...K&N induction kit and a sports exhuast system which didn't make me want it any more than i already did but the exhaust and air filter does make it alot faster and produce a much better sound whenever i "put my foot down" . I wanted the VVC model as i was told that the head gasket doesn't go as easily as the other models. Also it is much faster and also has leather seats, ABS as standard and PAS as standard which just makes it so much more comfortable ...

ashley.18 16.07.2008 · Read full review
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The MGF 1.8i VVC, everthing you could want from a car and a little bit more. What other car comes close to the exciting drive, stunning looks and great handling at this price. The Mazda MX5 does come closish, but it still lags a long way behind. The 1.8 VVC engine packs a real punch, it will do 0-60 in around 7 seconds, which is enough to leave the BMW Z3, mazda MX5, Toyota MR2 and others standing. In fact the only car of similar spec that will ...
...the last few years, the MGF is a cool and stylish looking car. The finnishes are great and if you can afford the full leather interior then it is money well spent. It is worth paying the extra and buying a hard top to go with it. In the winter it really makes all the difference. If you are going to do a lot of motorway driveing, then the hardtop also makes the difference as it is much quieter than the hood. It is a rear engined car, and if you like ...

Malmsteen 13.09.2000 · Read full review
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...the opportunity to drive an MGF VVC for a number of laps at Thruxton. The car is a tight fit, if you are over 6 feet tall, and the driving position is fairly high. The engine thrives on revs, but lacks an italianate snarl. Handling is fairly failsafe, and a lot like a hot hatch, despite the mid engine configuration. The brakes are progressive but fairly mediocre. The car looks superb, despite having been around for quite a while, and to me looks ...
...Mazda MX5. The car offers a lot of fun in Summer for one or two people and is usable in Winter, but the mid engine layout demands respect on icy mornings.... For out and out thrills buy a Lotus Elise, but for a car that is a lot of fun in Summer for one or two people with (some) luggage space the MG takes some beating. Dealer prices are high particularly when the numerous accessories are factored in but car supermarkets and internet dealers can soften ...

AJS-llan 29.09.2000 · Read full review
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Ahhh! The convertible sportscar. Where would all the non-professional racing drivers be if we didn't have access to such fun motorcars. With a mini-jet engine on the back and hardly any weight to talk about, this sleek, elegant and best of all British car is up there with the big boy boxsters and leaves the god-almighty, diabolical, ‘would be picked last at games’ wannabe sportscar the Mazda MX5, back at the starting blocks. But I’m ...
...fifteen seconds to 60mph, I’m here to praise the brilliant British (albeit now German) ingenuity for creating this little piece of speed and making it available to Joe Public at ‘no-need-to-remortgage-the-house’ prices. Yeah; I hear you say that Morris Garages has been chucking these little gems out for years, but only now have I been able to enjoy the once unknown heights of enjoyment that only a nippy little convert can achieve. ...

PJJH 06.10.2002 · Read full review
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Sorry after someone pointed out i have enter this car under the wrong model. The car isn't the MG Roadster it's the New model called the MG TF 160 (it's not listed yet)...apologies After recently buying MG TF 160 in silver for my daughter I thought it was a perfect first car and she was loved it too. The car has had a few remodels in its time, but has managed not to look like last nights warmed up pizza. In my view this is a very cheap sports car, ...
...has asked me for a Lotus, for her 18th!! Well having driven it a few times, it's a great little car the handling is great and it feel like your driving rather than just flicking a switch. It's sporty through out, right down to the point where you feel your sat on the road! The engine can me a bit unresponsive at times, and the gearbox feels slightly light, but apart from that it's a great drive, especially on those country roads. This car, is a true ...

redpen 27.04.2003 · Read full review
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Bought the car in May 02 for a bit of summer fun, had a Mustang Convertable when I was living in L.A and fancied the soft top MGF. First mistake. Bought the car (S Reg) with 43k miles, FSH and seemingly good condition from reputable dealer for about £10k. Second mistake. Settled the finance and traded it in after 6 months and lost almost £5k overall. Final mistake. Basically, the bad points are: ~It overheats (head gasket replaced at 50k miles ...
...cooling systsem. ~Roof does not fit flush with vehicle so it is constantly loud with the air blowing in. Water leaks in and damages stereo speakers etc. ~Rear window is plastic. Putting the roof up and down screws it and all you can see out of it are shadows. You can replace it however. ~Driver position. I'm 6 foot and neither the steering wheel or seat height are adjustable. ~Tyres. You need the manufacturer approved tyres on it, don't buy one ...

BladeRunner2003 21.02.2003 · Read full review
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The MGF and the later MGTF are both still great looking cars. I personally prefer the rear end of the "F" and the front of the "TF" but can’t have it both ways! The interior isn’t anything special, but can be fairly cheaply spruced up with after market items. Early “F”s, pre 2000, didn’t have adjustable steering wheels which makes it a tight fit if you’re tall. The instrument panel is front lit rather than the normal back lit and is pretty dim at ...
...so won’t give you leg ache as some sports cars do. Engine wise there is a 1.6, 1.8 and 1.8VVC (like Honda’s VTech) the 1.8VVC produces a respectable 145BHP and by changing the air filter that can be increased to approx. 160BHP dipping the 0-60 time to a tad under 7 seconds which isn’t too shabby. Being mid-engine handling is very good, but if you push too hard then it’s more difficult to “catch” than a RWD car, but you wouldn’t normally reach the ...

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