MG Metro

I have owned a Metro for several months now and have only had to replace it due to the starter motor failing which would have cost me more to replace than the car was worth. Most of the Metros around now are aged between '88 and '93. My little beauty was a '93 Metro Rio which had 63000 on the clock on purchase for £150. Thats one of the many good points about these cars. Although old, you can pick one up for next to nothing which is ideal for when you have just passed your test and want some wheels immediately, just to drive! Insurance too is cheap, with Third Party costing me only £62 per ... more

After the sales success of the MG 1300 they decided to turbo charge it and the power went up from 72bph to 90bph. The early ones 1982 to 84 are the best but are rare to find in good condition. The only differences to the standard MG is the full body kit of side skirts and front spoiler to add to the back one. Also the seats are different and the bonnet has more grills. It handles magnificantly and very good accelorator. Its a shame there are only 4 gears though but it aint too much of a problem when your burning around. ... more

You can pick up a MG metro really cheaply nowadays. But although they look sporty and have nice interiors (especially MKIs) the problem with them is security and that is why there expensive to insure so make sure you get one with an imoberliser. Nice shape and MG graphics on the body, very easy to get spares and the A series engine is very easy to repair. Nice car for nipping around town but rattly at motorway speeds. Look for the ones with the high filler caps as these take unleaded petrol, but don't have alloy wheels unlike the MKIs which I think look better aswell. Rust is the main killer ... more