Am I the first MG7 owner on this Forum? - Page 11

Roelof · 23rd March 2014, 07:54

It has been a long time ago that I have written about my MG7. So, time for an update.
Last November I had my car for three years; end of the warranty period. Before the deadline I had asked the garage for a complete inspection and, of course, I had searched myself as well for defects. Result: nothing found worth to be mentioned (a few minor scratches on the lacquer). Costs of the inspection and maintenance (oil change) was 285 RMB (approx. 28 UK Pound).
For the winter we drove, as usual, to our winter residence on the island of Hainan and are now back on Chongqing since a couple of weeks.
I saw, after coming back that the front tyres were too much worn out, so I had them replaced with Michelin tyres (2 tyres: 1800 RMB = 175 UK Pound incl. mounting and balancing).
The originally mounted Goodyears did not cause any problem, but I prefer the Michelins.
The total distance driven was 52.000 Km., which would not be very good in Europe, but here, with many bad roads, it is a good performance. The tyres on the rear wheels will need to be replaced in about 6 months, I think.
The car looks like new, since I did not have any accidents and because the car is being washed by hand inside out, including under the hood (no carwash streets in China, labor is still cheap: 25 RMB = 2.45 UK Pound per wash).
Maybe I will have it polished in the near future.

I used to change car every three years, but I still like this MG7 very much and, with now only 53.000 Km. (32.933 Miles) on the Odometer, I will continue using it for the next few years.

doopydug · 23rd March 2014, 08:09

Wonderful story - xiexie ni !

Roelof · 23rd March 2014, 08:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by pbaker

Will Roelof or some one else please translate the boot script on lds of boot lid. seen in post 64. thanks peter.

The Chinese writing on the back translates into "Nanjing MG".
Nanjing is the place where the MG7 was made.

arjan_m · 23rd March 2014, 11:25

Great to hear that the '7' is great car as well!

Looking forward hearing more of your experiences!

Alan_G · 23rd March 2014, 12:11

Glad your still enjoying your car, thanks for the update ans keep enjoying it!

pbaker · 24th March 2014, 15:15

Thanks Roelof for the translation. peter.

Seafrost · 25th March 2014, 20:15

Made for fantastic reading this evening, and the pictures are great.

Any chance you could post some pictures of the engine bay? Roelof

Excellent car.

Robson Rover Repair · 26th March 2014, 21:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roelof

The Chinese writing on the back translates into "Nanjing MG".
Nanjing is the place where the MG7 was made.

Hello mate, glad you still have the car.

Tell me, does the mg7 allow youto change the auto box gears by choice, sequential flicking the gears up and down?

YorksMG2013 · 27th March 2014, 06:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by doopydug

I have some friends in China that I may be visiting this year - I might pop to an MG dealership and have a look

They said that if I need any parts, they can ship them out to me no problem

Doopy maybe if you ask your friends in China about this item, we could arrange a group buy?

Andrew

Roelof · 1st April 2014, 04:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by 75tourerSE

Made for fantastic reading this evening, and the pictures are great.

Any chance you could post some pictures of the engine bay? Roelof

Excellent car.

Have a look in the attachement.

While cleaning up my computer files, I noticed this old link which motivated me to buying my MG7.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/...s/nac-mg7-1.8t

23rd March 2014, 07:54	#101
Roelof Newbie MG7 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chongqing, China Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	Three years later..... It has been a long time ago that I have written about my MG7. So, time for an update. Last November I had my car for three years; end of the warranty period. Before the deadline I had asked the garage for a complete inspection and, of course, I had searched myself as well for defects. Result: nothing found worth to be mentioned (a few minor scratches on the lacquer). Costs of the inspection and maintenance (oil change) was 285 RMB (approx. 28 UK Pound). For the winter we drove, as usual, to our winter residence on the island of Hainan and are now back on Chongqing since a couple of weeks. I saw, after coming back that the front tyres were too much worn out, so I had them replaced with Michelin tyres (2 tyres: 1800 RMB = 175 UK Pound incl. mounting and balancing). The originally mounted Goodyears did not cause any problem, but I prefer the Michelins. The total distance driven was 52.000 Km., which would not be very good in Europe, but here, with many bad roads, it is a good performance. The tyres on the rear wheels will need to be replaced in about 6 months, I think. The car looks like new, since I did not have any accidents and because the car is being washed by hand inside out, including under the hood (no carwash streets in China, labor is still cheap: 25 RMB = 2.45 UK Pound per wash). Maybe I will have it polished in the near future. I used to change car every three years, but I still like this MG7 very much and, with now only 53.000 Km. (32.933 Miles) on the Odometer, I will continue using it for the next few years.

23rd March 2014, 11:25	#104
arjan_m Gets stuck in MG TF 135 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Helmond Posts: 581 Thanks: 28 Thanked 28 Times in 21 Posts	Great to hear that the '7' is great car as well! Looking forward hearing more of your experiences! __________________ Look at my (photo)threads here: Fitted a 750 bumper on the 75 Tourer My Rover 75 Tourer My third 75: My Rover 75 1.8 mod topic Rover 75 1.8 Classic, MidNight Blue, 2002 Current car: MG TF 135, Antracite (LQW), 2002

23rd March 2014, 12:11	#105
Alan_G Posted a thing or two MG3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Falkirk Posts: 1,507 Thanks: 242 Thanked 153 Times in 123 Posts	Glad your still enjoying your car, thanks for the update ans keep enjoying it! __________________ http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s...5signature.jpg

24th March 2014, 15:15	#106
pbaker Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer CDTI SE + MG ZS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wanstead Posts: 447 Thanks: 7 Thanked 26 Times in 25 Posts	translation Thanks Roelof for the translation. peter.

23rd March 2014, 08:09	#102
doopydug Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Fife Posts: 1,595 Thanks: 88 Thanked 269 Times in 235 Posts	Wonderful story - xiexie ni !

25th March 2014, 20:15	#107
Seafrost Posted a thing or two 75 Connie SE 1.8 Manual Tourer Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Outskirts of Newport :) Posts: 1,450 Thanks: 479 Thanked 241 Times in 163 Posts	Made for fantastic reading this evening, and the pictures are great. Any chance you could post some pictures of the engine bay? Roelof Excellent car.