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I drove one when they were fairly new on the market (pre CVT, a proper auto) from Brisbane to Bundaberg and back, including in VERY heavy rain.
I fond it to be comfortable with a good driving position. I was impressed.
I wouldn't take one off road though.
Interesting variety of responses. Thanks.
My boss at work has one so I asked her about it. It's their second - had the first one for ten years, this one for just over two. Her first one went well until it started burning oil.
I think the message is, look carefully and be prepared to run.
As for the MG, it's shown in my signature. No, it's not going to appreciate and no, no-one is going to throw heaps of money at me. Bloody fast and comfortable modern car... but it's got a hotted up version of the 1.8 Freelander motor, very good when all's going right. Besides, I need to tow something bigger than an 8' dinghy.
I'd snap the guys arm off. Xtrails sell, MG's are more of a struggle.. Neighbour has one and I'm very impressed with it. :)
Owned a 2005 2.5 manual from new until early last year. Never missed a beat. Yes it's a bit anodyne but what modern SUV isn't. Had it down a lot of gravel, all good. OK over stones but need to watch clearance. Struggled in sand if it got soft / deep. Towed various box trailers and a jayco pop up trailer. Can't speak for the auto box, but never ha a problem with mine. Speedo in middle of dash took a few months to get used to.
The first time I ever went up to the Vic High Country, one got to the top of Billy Goat's Bluff. Still the most ridiculous thing I have ever witnessed.Quote:
Originally Posted by VladTepes
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Had a '04 petrol auto.
OK when working, check the fuel and change the crank/cam sensors.
The engine is ok, when new and until something goes wrong.
The sensors as mentioned are basically an annual service item at $130- pair (every auto spares shop I've been to keeps them on the shelf for the QR25 engine).
The timing & balance shaft chains (4 of) are a nightmare to change and stretch incredibly, the sensors are able to keep up with the stretch to the point (it's an interference head) where it runs valves into pistons. The only symptoms are fuel consumption and rough running.
Had to replace that engine as it simply wasn't an economical rebuild. Next engine lasted 2000k's. Broke a (new) timing chain. Replaced under warranty. Next lunched itself after steel fell off a truck in front on the motorway and went through the radiator. Missus didn't stop as "the smoke and or steam that came out went away. But then it made a noise and stopped". Warped head AND block. $4800- rebuild with decked block and new head.
Now gone thank god. And that doesn't include the little things from new like carpets that just weren't wide enough so they sat off the floor. Pressure from your feet would pull it out of the trims on the sills. Has 2 fuel senders/pump/pick up units as the tank has a hump in the middle. When one sender fails, you have no fuel level, and there's no diagnostic for the sender and it only comes as a complete assy (pump/sender/pickup) and in pairs as the senders are calibrated together. Over $1000- per set.
Brakes, check the pads and change the rotors. Handbrake NEVER stayed in adjustment. Would be fine parked facing up hill but nose down and it just creeps.
Still interested?
Or put a TD4 from an FL2 into the MG..... :)