Errr - it sounds like a very serious resto project!
I'd agree with that. To be honest if you are on a budget then a 2 door is far more sensible as there are less opportunities for corrosion to take hold.
Older and more confused than I could ever imagine possible.
watch what you get amy theres plenty out there thay will take your money for a load of crap, and cost you a fortune get some one to go with you there are plenty of nice people on here that will help you,, grandad
just got a 1984 Austin metro...in pretty much mint condition from a friend of a friend for a very good price...shame its not a moggie but i cant have everything.
however...now because iv had a clame and im under 19 all the insurance quotes iv got are tripple what i payed last year
That must be a B reg? I had a metro as my second car, nice run about. Just keep an eye out for stone chips around the front end and around the rear wheel arches and touch them up. It will keep the rust at bay for a bit longer.
My Minor:
A Clarendon Grey 1953 4 Door Series II.
MMOC - 66535
amy wrote:just got a 1984 Austin metro...in pretty much mint condition from a friend of a friend for a very good price...shame its not a moggie but i cant have everything.
however...now because iv had a clame and im under 19 all the insurance quotes iv got are tripple what i payed last year
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well done mate metro not a bad car yes they do rust. but are more comfy ans when you brake it will stop ,,grandad
ye got 2 Metro, stil prefer the Moggy to it but a very good car unlike the comments I;ve had about them Good Luck I'm still waiting 2 see a Moggy pic with you at the wheel
The insurance will likely have gone up because a Metro is not a 'classic car'. They are ok - but rotten with rust and the suspension can be a nightmare.
Its over 15 years old so most companies will cover as a classic. But yes, I know the pain of an insurance claim .
I'm 24 and have a (fraudulent) claim ongoing at the moment. My policy which should have cost £250 odd for the modern rocketed up to nearly £900 as whilst its going through my ins co have taken away my (2 years) ncb and a claim outstanding.
They look great if the garage pumping the suspension up forgets to detach the pipe! Mine looked like it was on stilts for a few weeks before it settled.
My Minor:
A Clarendon Grey 1953 4 Door Series II.
MMOC - 66535