What Car MG3 Review - Page 2

AURORA MG · 4th September 2013, 16:55

I think for the money they are fine. I sat in one at Saloon Day and yes the plastics were a bit hard but then sub £10k that's reasonable.

DaveyC · 4th September 2013, 17:07

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Originally Posted by pab

They have got to be worth a second look, they both make attractive second hand buys if you want to stand out in the crowd. They have more flair than the mundane offerings from Ford, Vauxhall etc.

MG3 will definitely be worth a punt when they are 3 years old but for now "I'm out".

Tatts · 4th September 2013, 18:01

With the right advertising to the under 25 age group banging on about the cheap insurance and options to indervidualise the car, this could sell well, and I hope it does too. I think it also needs a small diesel for the economy conscious over 50s, and a hot version - maybe that unit from the MG6 or the current MG3 engine with a turbo.

As an aside I went for a test drive in a petrol 6 today. Not nearly as bad as some people would have you think. Seriously tempted, but having a hard time justifying to myself having 3 cars on my drive...

luapnotpu · 5th September 2013, 11:42

My MG 6 is very well screwed together. very well specked. Plastics are on par with most cars. parts are european (valeo,bosch) and It's made by MG. and is not a rebadged rover

bubs · 5th September 2013, 15:19

Anyone know the tax band of it? when all the other companies are making smaller refined engines to meet emissions laws i think they might shoot themselves in the foot only offering a 1.5L engine in a car that size

DerekS · 6th September 2013, 22:27

Space saver ... £105 extra !!!!.

Alan_G · 7th September 2013, 07:59

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Originally Posted by bubs

Anyone know the tax band of it? when all the other companies are making smaller refined engines to meet emissions laws i think they might shoot themselves in the foot only offering a 1.5L engine in a car that size

£125 a year, a bit expensive and that will only go up, same as the old shape Fiesta.

MrDoodles · 7th September 2013, 10:50

Only Group 4 Insurance though!

Banjo · 7th September 2013, 11:05

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Originally Posted by luapnotpu

My MG 6 is very well screwed together. very well specked. Plastics are on par with most cars. parts are european (valeo,bosch) and It's made by MG. and is not a rebadged rover

Same here. Although I do miss my ZT 190 for its lovely engine and classic looks, I don't miss its fuel consumption. I was comparing the 6 to a colleagues Mondeo. The Ford was far more expensive, but less well equiped.I think that its dash plastic was marginally better, but visability was far worse. Overall I am very satisfied with the quality and value of the MG6.

Howie666 · 8th September 2013, 10:47

What Car hated and slated the 6 as well. I haven't sat in one but I've seen a couple on the road and they look nice imo. I'm just not ready to part from the ZT.

4th September 2013, 18:01	#13
Tatts This is my second home MG6 TL Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tarn Posts: 5,269 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts	With the right advertising to the under 25 age group banging on about the cheap insurance and options to indervidualise the car, this could sell well, and I hope it does too. I think it also needs a small diesel for the economy conscious over 50s, and a hot version - maybe that unit from the MG6 or the current MG3 engine with a turbo. As an aside I went for a test drive in a petrol 6 today. Not nearly as bad as some people would have you think. Seriously tempted, but having a hard time justifying to myself having 3 cars on my drive... __________________ http://www.wcgsig.com/115562.gif

5th September 2013, 11:42	#14
luapnotpu Avid contributor mgzt160,mgf,MG GS. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: stoke on trent Posts: 244 Thanks: 91 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	My MG 6 is very well screwed together. very well specked. Plastics are on par with most cars. parts are european (valeo,bosch) and It's made by MG. and is not a rebadged rover __________________

8th September 2013, 10:47	#20
Howie666 I really should get out more....... MG ZT 190+, Trophy Blue Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Preston Posts: 2,067 Thanks: 1,401 Thanked 309 Times in 195 Posts	What Car hated and slated the 6 as well. I haven't sat in one but I've seen a couple on the road and they look nice imo. I'm just not ready to part from the ZT. __________________ Commission Number 352 To do list: 1. Reversing sensors 1a. Headlights polished - DONE! (Magic Mike ) 2. Auto dip rear view mirror 3. Seats replaced - DONE! (thank you Mischief) 7. Bodywork repainted 8. Inlet manifold changed for a working one - DONE! (Magic Mike )

4th September 2013, 16:55	#11
AURORA MG Banned (EX)-ZT-T190SE in Aurora. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Medway Posts: 2,954 Thanks: 42 Thanked 53 Times in 46 Posts	I think for the money they are fine. I sat in one at Saloon Day and yes the plastics were a bit hard but then sub £10k that's reasonable.

5th September 2013, 15:19	#15
bubs Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Canvey Island, Essex Posts: 1,651 Thanks: 43 Thanked 163 Times in 134 Posts	Anyone know the tax band of it? when all the other companies are making smaller refined engines to meet emissions laws i think they might shoot themselves in the foot only offering a 1.5L engine in a car that size

6th September 2013, 22:27	#16
DerekS Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Malpas Posts: 1,526 Thanks: 34 Thanked 118 Times in 89 Posts	Space saver ... £105 extra !!!!.

7th September 2013, 10:50	#18
MrDoodles Banned MG ZT+ V6 190 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Spalding Posts: 13,245 Thanks: 369 Thanked 1,196 Times in 818 Posts	Only Group 4 Insurance though!