MG3 Likely arrival in the family.

[Christopher Price]

Have you considered any of the following cars? http://www.carbuyer.co.uk/reviews/re...est-small-cars

[murphyv310]

Originally Posted by ProfDave

OK I will jump in here: I had a Fiat 500 a great car but it was flaky overall in terms of trim, annoying bits and bobs not working. The interesting thing for me is the relative positions of MG Motor UK and Fiat in the satisfaction surveys. One is higher by a considerable margin.

My MG3 came with a squeak. In one trip to the dealer it was fixed and they could not have been more helpful. The 500 (a more expensive car) went back on numerous occasions for little fixes and in most cases I did not even get a coffee and in many cases 'no fault was found'

The three handles far better and has a very low insurance group. The NCAP data is not as good it is true and if this is a major concern then this could override the issue.

I have just been to Ireland to collect my 90 year old mum in law and all her stuff with Mrs W and my tall 14 year old daughter. And it was not at all a problem for space, speed, stuff or anything despite the footprint of the car being quite small. I have been massively impressed with the 3 and would recommend it totally. Its been a huge and pleasant surprise!

Thanks Dave.
This is the kind of input Emma is looking for. I did think there may have been issues with the Demo car TBH and although she is thinking of the Fiat she liked the MG3 so your input could just sway her in the MG's direction, the deals are excellent too.

[Christopher Price]

Originally Posted by murphyv310

I did think there may have been issues with the Demo car TBH

If the Dealer can't even make sure that his demonstrator is spot on (which is his shop window) then it doesn't bode well for either the reliability of the product, or the back up received thereafter.

[murphyv310]

Originally Posted by Christopher Price

Have you considered any of the following cars? http://www.carbuyer.co.uk/reviews/re...est-small-cars

Hi.
Yes, she has considered some of these. She is a bit like me in that she likes to be different, the MG3 isn't exactly seen all the time and that to her has an appeal.
If you look at the prices of the cars on the list they more expensive than the Panda & the MG3 and right now price is important to her.
As you know most car dealers try to sell up for commission and she has walked away from dealers that don't listen, she has her budget and wont alter from it. Both MG & Fiat didn't try to sell up.

[Christopher Price]

Originally Posted by murphyv310

Hi.
Yes, she has considered some of these. She is a bit like me in that she likes to be different, the MG3 isn't exactly seen all the time and that to her has an appeal.
If you look at the prices of the cars on the list they more expensive than the Panda & the MG3 and right now price is important to her.
As you know most car dealers try to sell up for commission and she has walked away from dealers that don't listen, she has her budget and wont alter from it. Both MG & Fiat didn't try to sell up.

If price and rarity are her prime buying motives, have you considered one of these? http://www.dacia.co.uk/vehicles/sandero/

[murphyv310]

Hi.
On my morning walk, I had a chat with the owner of an MG3 that lives a few streets away. His opinion on the car was indeed very good, he has had no problems, the car is economical and handles as good if not better than the ZS he had beforehand. His intention is to keep it ten years like his ZS which was one of the last.
I think my daughter will be making her mind up this weekend for the new reg number arrival.

[starbug2]

well i have just ordered a MG3 fully loaded

[ProfDave]

Originally Posted by starbug2

well i have just ordered a MG3 fully loaded

Nice one!! What colour

I went for Orange Marmalade which is bright to say the least!!

[starbug2]

dark red body and black above the mirror

[murphyv310]

Sounds nice.
My daughter is an art teacher and she loves the paint options. Also her technical teacher colleague's wife has an MG3 and loves it...................... so it looks as if the MG3 will be a part of the family soon.